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Jacksonville, FL 32254 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 32254
Report Date: March 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only


Executive Overview

As of March 2026, the real estate market in Jacksonville, FL (ZIP: 32254) is characterized by a median sold price of $159,950, reflecting ongoing market activity despite a down trend in prices year-over-year. The market is currently balanced, with buyer activity showing signs of improvement as spring approaches, although elevated interest rate pressure continues to temper overall confidence. The median days on market stands at 272, indicating a slower sales velocity, which may suggest a cautious approach from buyers in this environment.

The median listing price of $148,000 indicates a notable gap between asking and selling prices, which may create pricing friction for sellers. With elevated inventory levels relative to sales activity, the market appears to be in a state of adjustment, as continued population growth underpins both sales and rental demand. Overall, while the market shows signs of modest appreciation month-over-month, the annual price comparisons remain down, reflecting a complex landscape for potential buyers and investors.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
154
Active Listings
98
Sold Properties
56

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$148,000
Median Sold Price
$159,950
Median Price per Sqft
$130/sqft

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$1,676
Rent Range
$1,303 - $2,123

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
1.20%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
272
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
down
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
down
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Jacksonville FL average around 6.375% to 6.92%, which is higher than the 5.50% to 5.75% projected for mid-2026, suggesting property owners who locked in earlier secured a better rate.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The median sold price is $159,950, indicating recent transaction activity despite a down trend in prices year-over-year.

  2. With a median days on market of 272, the market is experiencing slower sales velocity, suggesting a cautious buyer sentiment.

  3. The median listing price of $148,000 presents a notable gap compared to the sold price, indicating potential pricing friction for sellers.

  4. Elevated inventory levels relative to sales activity suggest a market adjusting to current economic conditions, with neutral market temperature.

  5. Despite elevated interest rate pressure, continued population growth may support both sales and rental demand in the area.


Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

5947 Tomahawk Lake Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32254
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

5 beds
3 baths
2,640 sqft
$366,000
Feb 1, 2026
$139/sqft/sqft
5970 Tomahawk Lake Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32254
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds
3 baths
2,170 sqft
$360,997
Mar 1, 2026
$166/sqft/sqft
403 days on market
2582 Chiefland Ln, Jacksonville, FL 32254
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds
3 baths
2,170 sqft
$333,997
Jan 1, 2026
$154/sqft/sqft
378 days on market
4145 Hunt St, Jacksonville, FL 32254
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds
1 baths
1,008 sqft
$147,000
Mar 1, 2026
$146/sqft/sqft
166 days on market
2926 Hunt St, Jacksonville, FL 32254
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds
1 baths
900 sqft
$140,000
Jan 1, 2026
$156/sqft/sqft
308 days on market
1219 Saint Clair St, Jacksonville, FL 32254
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds
2 baths
1,070 sqft
$140,000
Jan 1, 2026
$131/sqft/sqft
1194 days on market
1073 Huron St, Jacksonville, FL 32254
Quick Flip

Sold below market average

3 beds
1 baths
916 sqft
$1,050
Mar 1, 2026
$1/sqft/sqft
1679 days on market
946 Huron St, Jacksonville, FL 32254
Quick Flip

Sold below market average

2 beds
1 baths
872 sqft
$900
Mar 1, 2026
$1/sqft/sqft
1824 days on market

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 3/31/2026

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