Ortega homes for sale
A historic peninsula where the Ortega and St. Johns rivers meet, known for waterfront homes and quiet streets.
Ortega sits on a peninsula southwest of Avondale, bordered by the St. Johns River and the Ortega River. It's one of Jacksonville's older, more established neighborhoods, with historic homes, large waterfront properties with docks, and quiet residential streets under heavy tree canopy.
Many buyers come here for the water. Boating access, river views and the feeling of being set apart while still close to downtown make Ortega unusual.
Things to know in Ortega
- Waterfront due diligence matters: dock permits, seawall condition, flood zone and elevation.
- Historic homes may have older systems and specific insurance requirements.
- Older neighborhoods can carry deed restrictions. Review the title work early.
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- Taniya Refai, REALTOR® and Florida Real Estate Sales Associate
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Florida Homes Realty & Mortgage
Brokerage Lic. CQ1032918 | Office (904) 996-9115
9191 R G Skinner Pkwy, Suite 102, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Qualifying broker: James V. Angelo, Lic. BK3050707
The Duval County market right now
- Median list price
- $299,950
- Homes for sale
- 3,907
- Median days on market
- 61
- Listings with a price cut
- 48.4%
- 30 year fixed rate
- 7.40%
down 1.7% from a year ago
down 11.6% from a year ago
69 a year ago
share of active listings
6.27% a year ago
Duval County listing data for September 2026 from the Realtor.com Residential Listings Database via FRED. Mortgage rate is Freddie Mac's weekly national average for October 15, 2026. Full market report
Ortega FAQ
Is Ortega a waterfront neighborhood?
Much of it is. The peninsula is bordered by the St. Johns and Ortega rivers, and many homes have river frontage and docks.
How far is Ortega from downtown Jacksonville?
It's a short drive, usually around 15 minutes depending on traffic, via Roosevelt Boulevard or the Ortega area bridges.
Curious about Ortega? Let's talk.
Taniya Refai | Florida Homes Realty & Mortgage | Brokerage Lic. CQ1032918 | Office (904) 996-9115