Neighborhood · Jacksonville, Florida
Ortega Hills
Affordable Westside living close to Ortega's charm
1
Homes for sale
$215,000
Median list price
$168
Avg price / sqft
65
Median days on market
Ortega Hills sits on Jacksonville's Westside, a compact residential pocket of modestly sized single-family homes where prices stay grounded and neighbors tend to stick around. You're within easy reach of familiar Westside landmarks like Cecil Field Airport and neighboring communities such as Chimney Lakes, Hillcrest, and Royal Lakes, with the wider pool of Jacksonville homes for sale just minutes away. It's the kind of place that appeals to first-time buyers and anyone who wants a real house without a coastal price tag.
The market here is small and slow-moving, which cuts both ways for a buyer. There are just 2 active listings with a median list price of $197,000, and homes are sitting a median of 102 days before they sell — meaning you have room to negotiate rather than rush. Over the last year only 5 homes closed, at a median sold price of $169,900, so pricing and patience matter more than speed.
Ortega Hills is a community in Jacksonville, Florida.
Quick facts
$215,000 – $215K price range
1,280 sqft median home
5 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Ortega Hills
Every active listing inside the Ortega Hills boundary
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Browse Ortega Hills
By feature — on the live map
The numbers that matter
The Ortega Hills market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$169,900
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
65 days
Median time to sell
Ortega Hills vs Jacksonville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 2.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Ortega Hills boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Ortega Hills is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Ortega Hills home
≈ $1,643/mo
$215,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
7,814
Median age
37
Median income
$47,054
Median home value
$161,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Ortega Hills
Hobbies & Interests
Top 10% in the U.S.Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 16% in the U.S.Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Active
Top 17% in the U.S.Outdoor Adventures
Appreciating the outdoors, this population wants to actively engage with nature. Whether it's finding a new hiking trail or looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset, they seek to explore the world around them.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 20% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Appearance oriented
Top 20% in the U.S.Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Emotional
Top 24% in the U.S.Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
Straight answers
Ortega Hills FAQs
Is Ortega Hills a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established Westside neighborhood of right-sized single-family homes that suits first-time buyers and people who want a house over a condo. Families have access to assigned schools including Joseph Stilwell Middle School and Riverside High School, and neighboring communities keep shopping and commutes convenient.
Is Ortega Hills expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable pockets in Jacksonville, with a median list price of $197,000 and homes selling around $169,900 over the past year. At roughly $172 per square foot, your money stretches further here than in most of the city's coastal or gated areas.
What do homes cost in Ortega Hills?+
Current listings run from $179,000 to $215,000, with a median list price of $197,000 for homes around 1,150 square feet. Recent sales came in lower, at a median of $169,900, which tells you list prices leave room to negotiate. You can track what's available on the live map.
How is the market in Ortega Hills right now?+
It's a small, slow market — just 2 active listings and 5 sales in the past 12 months. Homes sit a median of 102 days and sellers accept about 95% of asking, so buyers who are patient and make a measured offer tend to do well.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no meaningful HOA presence reported in Ortega Hills, which keeps monthly carrying costs simple. Property taxes run a median of about $3,096 per year, in line with what you'd expect for homes in this price range.
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