Jacksonville Westside & Northside Homes for Sale: Established Streets, Close to Town
Trusted Guidance, One Move at a Time.
The Westside and Northside are where Jacksonville still has room to buy inside city limits. Older neighborhoods, many without an HOA, and a short drive to downtown, NAS Jacksonville and the airport.
My own closings here have run roughly $240,000 to $425,000. The range is wide because the streets are. One block can be a solid 1970s brick ranch and the next a house that needs everything.
What the Westside and Northside Cost Right Now
| Measure | Westside: Cedar Hills area | Northside: Oceanway/Pecan Park |
|---|---|---|
| Median sold price, September 2026 | $207,500 | $339,900 |
| Monthly median range, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026 | $187,000 to $247,520 | $289,500 to $362,500 |
| Homes sold, last 12 months | 87 | 434 |
| Active listings, September 2026 | 33 | 170 |
| Average days on market, September 2026 | 29 | 60 |
Cedar Hills homes are older and sell fast at the low end. Oceanway and Pecan Park have far more newer construction, which pushes the median up and adds inventory.
Source: Northeast Florida MLS via Flexmls, residential, MLS areas 054-Cedar Hills and 092-Oceanway/Pecan Park, October 2025 to September 2026.
Westside: Where It Is and What You'll Find
The Westside runs west of downtown and the St. Johns, out past I-295 toward Cecil and Baldwin. NAS Jacksonville sits on its southeast edge.
- Cedar Hills and nearby: 1950s to 1980s homes on established streets, mostly no HOA.
- McGirts Creek and Settlers Landing: a mix of older and newer homes near the creek.
- Out toward Cecil: newer subdivisions and jobs at the Cecil Commerce Center.
Northside: Where It Is and What You'll Find
The Northside runs north of downtown toward the airport and Nassau County. It's one of the fastest-building parts of the city.
- Oceanway and Pecan Park: newer master-planned neighborhoods off I-95 and Pecan Park Road.
- Off Lem Turner and I-295: thousands of new homes built or planned since the mid-2010s.
- Close by: River City Marketplace, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, and the Timucuan Preserve marshes.
Roads are catching up to the growth. Some main roads still need widening, so drive your commute before you buy.
The Questions I Answer Before You Buy
- Age and condition. On older homes, roof, plumbing, electrical and HVAC ages drive insurance and inspections.
- Flood zone, by parcel. Creeks and marsh run through both sides of town. I check the parcel.
- HOA or not. Older streets usually have none; newer Northside neighborhoods usually do, and some have a CDD.
- City services. Jacksonville is a consolidated city and county, so these are city addresses with city taxes and services.
Schools
The Westside and Northside are served by Duval County Public Schools.
Zoning goes by address, so I confirm the zoned schools for every home with the district's school locator before you make an offer.
Getting Around
I-295 rings both sides of town. I-10 runs west from the Westside; I-95 runs north past the airport.
| From the Westside (Cedar Hills) | Estimated drive |
|---|---|
| NAS Jacksonville | 10 to 15 min |
| Orange Park Mall | 10 to 15 min |
| Downtown Jacksonville | 15 to 20 min |
| Jacksonville International Airport | 25 to 30 min |
| From the Northside (Oceanway/Pecan Park) | Estimated drive |
|---|---|
| Jacksonville International Airport | 5 to 10 min |
| River City Marketplace | 5 to 10 min |
| Downtown Jacksonville | 15 to 20 min |
| Fernandina Beach | 30 to 40 min |
Estimates only, outside rush hour. I-295, I-95 and I-10 back up at peak times.
Westside & Northside FAQ
What does a home cost here?
In September 2026 the median sale was $207,500 in the Cedar Hills area and $339,900 in Oceanway and Pecan Park.
Can I find a home without an HOA?
Yes, especially on older Westside streets. I confirm it from the deed restrictions, not the listing.
Is the Northside still growing?
Yes. Thousands of new homes have gone in around Lem Turner and I-295, with more planned.
How close is the Westside to NAS Jacksonville?
Most Westside neighborhoods are 10 to 20 minutes from the main gate.
Trusted Guidance, One Move at a Time.