Homes zoned for
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School
An affordable Jacksonville pocket for first-time buyers
1
Homes for sale
$89,900
Median list price
$126
Avg price / sqft
1
Median days on market
The Rufus E. Payne Elementary zone sits in Jacksonville's urban core, where compact homes and everyday practicality define the neighborhood. Families here are within reach of a strong lineup of nearby schools, from Grasp Academy and Joseph Stilwell Middle School to the specialized Marine Science Education Center along the water. It's a working, close-in part of the city rather than a manicured suburb — real, walkable, and priced accordingly.
For a buyer today, this is one of the most affordable entry points in the region, with a median list price of $89,900 and homes trading fast — the last one that moved sat just a day on the market. Inventory is genuinely thin, so if you're shopping here you'll want to move quickly and watch the live map. Compared with the broader pool of Jacksonville homes for sale, the numbers here reward buyers who value price over polish.
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School is an attendance zone in Jacksonville, Florida.
Quick facts
$89,900 – $90K price range
716 sqft median home
$850/mo median rent
2 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
Every active listing inside the Rufus E. Payne Elementary School attendance boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Rufus E. Payne Elementary School market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$131,000
Median sold price
93%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
54 days
Median time to sell
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School vs Jacksonville
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 229.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Rufus E. Payne Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Rufus E. Payne Elementary School home
≈ $729/mo
$89,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$850/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
2,737
Median age
49
Median income
$29,305
Median home value
$115,028
Beyond the listings
Living in Rufus E. Payne Elementary School
Beliefs
Top 10% in the U.S.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.
Culture
Top 10% 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.
Active
Top 12% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Lifestyles
Top 15% in the U.S.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.
Emotional
Top 15% in the U.S.Memory Lane
Intentionally preserving memories of lost loved ones, joyful times, or reflecting on painful experiences in the past.
Entertainment
Top 20% in the U.S.Competitive Nature
These folks have their head in the game. Whether it's creating a card game tournament with friends or cheering on the home team, these people want to win.
Straight answers
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School FAQs
Is the Rufus E. Payne Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It's a practical, close-in Jacksonville neighborhood best suited to buyers who want affordability and proximity to the urban core. Families benefit from a range of nearby schools, including Baldwin Middle-High School and the Marine Science Education Center. It's real-city living rather than a polished suburb.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — this is one of the more affordable pockets in the region, with a median list price of $89,900 and an average of about $126 per square foot. Median rent sits around $850 a month, which keeps the buy-versus-rent math worth running.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
The single active listing is priced at $89,900, and over the past 12 months two homes sold at a median of $131,000. Sellers averaged about 93% of asking, so there's typically some room to negotiate.
How is the market right now?+
It's fast but very thin, with just one active listing and a median of only 1 day on market. With so little inventory, buyers should be pre-approved and ready to act the moment something they like comes up on the live map.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no meaningful HOA data for this zone, which reflects its older, non-planned housing stock. Property taxes are low, with a median of roughly $535 per year — a real advantage for keeping monthly costs down.
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Homes matched to the official attendance boundary — school zoning changes; always verify with the district. 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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