Jacksonville | Duval County

Southside homes for sale

Jacksonville's busy center of shopping and offices, with neighborhoods for nearly every budget.

The Southside is a broad area of Jacksonville east of the St. Johns River, roughly between Arlington and the St. Johns County line. It includes St. Johns Town Center, major office parks, the Baymeadows and Deerwood areas, and quick access to the beaches by way of Butler Boulevard.

Housing ranges from condos and townhomes near the Town Center to established single family neighborhoods and gated communities.

Things to know on the Southside

  • Location relative to Butler Boulevard and I-295 shapes your commute more than distance.
  • Condo and townhome communities vary widely in reserves, rules and insurance costs.
  • Some newer communities have CDD or HOA assessments. I'll show you the full annual cost.
Market snapshot

The Duval County market right now

Median list price
$299,950

down 1.7% from a year ago

Homes for sale
3,907

down 11.6% from a year ago

Median days on market
61

69 a year ago

Listings with a price cut
48.4%

share of active listings

30 year fixed rate
7.40%

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

Questions

Southside FAQ

What is considered the Southside of Jacksonville?

Generally the area east of the St. Johns River and south of Arlington, including St. Johns Town Center, Baymeadows, Deerwood and the Butler Boulevard corridor.

Are there condos near St. Johns Town Center?

Yes, there are many condo and townhome communities nearby. Review each association's budget, reserves and insurance before you buy.

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Taniya Refai | Florida Homes Realty & Mortgage | Brokerage Lic. CQ1032918 | Office (904) 996-9115