Neighborhood · Jacksonville, Florida
Urban Core
Downtown-adjacent living at Jacksonville's most accessible price
Urban Core sits at the center of Jacksonville, the kind of neighborhood where you're minutes from downtown, the river, and the everyday business of city life. Nearby areas like Hillcrest and Chimney Lakes round out this part of Duval County, and assigned schools include the Marine Science Education Center and Grasp Academy for families weighing their options.
The market here is small and fast-moving. Right now there's a single active listing at $224,900, and it hasn't sat long — the median days on market is just one. If you're shopping this pocket, keep an eye on the live map, because inventory turns over quickly and well-priced homes don't linger.
Urban Core is a community in Jacksonville, Florida.
Quick facts
$895/mo median rent
3 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Urban Core
Nothing active right now.
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Every active listing inside the Urban Core boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Urban Core market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$212,500
Median sold price
100%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
6 days
Median time to sell
Urban Core vs Jacksonville
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 25.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Urban Core boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Urban Core is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
11,190
Median age
37
Median income
$48,459
Median home value
$156,349
Beyond the listings
Living in Urban Core
Food & Drink
Top 12% in the U.S.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.
Entertainment
Top 13% in the U.S.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.
Relationships
Top 16% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Beliefs
Top 18% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 18% in the U.S.Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Beliefs
Top 21% in the U.S.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.
Straight answers
Urban Core FAQs
Is Urban Core a good place to live?+
It's a solid fit if you want to be central to Jacksonville — close to downtown and neighborhoods like Bartram Park. Assigned schools include Joseph Stilwell Middle School and William M. Raines High School, and the area's compact size keeps everything within easy reach.
Is Urban Core expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable pockets of Jacksonville. The current active listing is $224,900, and homes sold over the past year came in around a median of $163,250, well below what you'd pay in many other parts of the county.
What do homes cost in Urban Core?+
The single active listing is priced at $224,900, or about $214 per square foot on a roughly 1,053-square-foot home. Recent closings ran lower at a $163,250 median, so pricing depends heavily on the specific property. You can see current options on Jacksonville homes for sale.
How is the market in Urban Core right now?+
It's tight and quick. Inventory is thin with just one active listing and two sales in the past 12 months, but homes move fast — a median of one day on market — and sellers are getting 100% of their asking price on average.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no HOA on record for this area, which keeps monthly costs down. Property taxes run a median of about $2,564 per year, and for renters the median rent sits around $823 a month.
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