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It's a solid, family-oriented Southside Jacksonville area anchored by a defined school attendance zone, which is exactly what buyers planning around schools look for. Established streets and proximity to the rest of the city's amenities give it a practical, livable feel. Nearby education choices like Baldwin Middle-High School add flexibility for families.

It's relatively accessible for Jacksonville. The median list price is $280,000 and homes sold over the past year came in at a median of $329,990, with active listings running from $150,000 to $445,000. At an average of $177 per square foot, your money goes reasonably far.

Expect a median list price around $280,000 for a typical home of about 1,820 square feet, or roughly $177 per square foot. Recently sold homes landed higher at a $329,990 median, and current asking prices span $150,000 to $445,000 depending on size and condition.

It's a small, steady market with just 5 active listings and a median of 61 days on market, so pace is measured rather than frantic. Over the last 12 months 28 homes sold, and sellers are averaging 97% of their asking price. That means there's modest negotiating room but sellers aren't giving deep discounts.

The median HOA in the area runs about $328 per month, so budget for that where it applies. Property taxes come in at a median of $3,808 per year, and if you're weighing renting versus buying, the median rent here is about $1,650 a month.