Neighborhood · Jacksonville, Florida
Gateway East
An affordable entry point into Jacksonville living
1
Homes for sale
$109,000
Median list price
$110
Avg price / sqft
75
Median days on market
Gateway East sits within the broad reach of Jacksonville homes for sale, a practical, unpretentious pocket of Duval County where modestly sized homes and everyday convenience define the pace. Homes here run compact — the median is around 990 square feet — which makes it a realistic target for first-time buyers or anyone who wants to keep their footprint (and their bills) small. Assigned schools include Joseph Stilwell Middle School, the Marine Science Education Center, and Grasp Academy, giving families a few distinct options.
The market reality is tight in a way that rewards decisive buyers: there's just one active listing right now, priced at $114,000. Over the past year only four homes sold, at a median of $143,500, and sellers collected about 94% of asking — so there's usually a little room to negotiate. Neighboring areas like Chimney Lakes and Royal Lakes are worth watching if inventory here stays this thin.
Gateway East is a community in Jacksonville, Florida.
Quick facts
$109,000 – $109K price range
990 sqft median home
4 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Gateway East
Every active listing inside the Gateway East boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Gateway East market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$143,500
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
39 days
Median time to sell
Gateway East vs Jacksonville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 69.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Gateway East boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Gateway East is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Gateway East home
≈ $949/mo
$109,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
12,356
Median age
45
Median income
$32,005
Median home value
$138,982
Beyond the listings
Living in Gateway East
Culture
Top 21% in the U.S.Hip Hop Culture
Dropping the beat and raising the roof, this population enjoys everything hip hop culture has to offer, including music, dance moves, and fashion.
Food & Drink
Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Beliefs
Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Entertainment
Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Beliefs
Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Lifestyles
Student Life
There's more to student life than academics. It's about the experience - from classes and homecoming, to making lifetime friends and alumni events. These are students at school, taking classes online, or finding other ways to be students in their daily lives.
Straight answers
Gateway East FAQs
Is Gateway East a good place to live?+
It's a practical, no-frills neighborhood in Duval County suited to buyers who value affordability and small-home simplicity over amenities. Families have several assigned school choices, including Grasp Academy. If it feels too quiet, nearby Marietta offers a similar low-key vibe.
Is Gateway East expensive?+
Not by Jacksonville standards — the current active listing is $114,000, and homes sold over the past year at a median of $143,500. Average price per square foot is about $115, which lands this among the area's more budget-friendly options.
What do homes cost in Gateway East?+
Right now there's a single active listing at $114,000, and the median size across the neighborhood is roughly 990 square feet at about $115 per square foot. Over the last 12 months, four homes closed at a median of $143,500. Browse the live map for what's currently available.
How is the market in Gateway East?+
It's a thin, slow-moving market: just one home is active and only four sold in the past year. Listings that are priced right tend to move in about 32 days, and sellers have been getting around 94% of their asking price, so there's modest room to negotiate.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no reported HOA fee for the neighborhood, which keeps monthly ownership costs down. The median annual property tax is about $1,974, a manageable figure that fits the area's affordable price points.
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Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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