The Avondale housing market in Jacksonville, Florida, is currently somewhat competitive. As of August 2025, the median sale price for a home in Avondale was $440,000, reflecting an 8.3% decrease compared to the previous year [1]. The median sale price per square foot was $290, a slight decrease of 0.51% year-over-year [1]. Homes in Avondale typically sell after 54 days on the market, which is slightly longer than the 53 days recorded in the previous year [1]. In August 2025, 33 homes were sold, an increase from 31 homes sold in August of the prior year [1].
The Redfin Compete Score™ for Avondale indicates a “somewhat competitive” market, with a score of 44 out of 100 over the last three months [1]. This suggests that some homes receive multiple offers, and the average home sells for approximately 2% below its list price, going pending in around 65 days [1]. “Hot homes” in Avondale can sell for around their list price and go pending in about 40 days [1]. The sale-to-list price ratio for all home types in Avondale was 97.6% in August 2025, a decrease of 0.43 percentage points year-over-year [1].
The Avondale area also faces several natural hazard risks. Approximately 18% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years, with flood risk increasing faster than the national average [1]. Wildfire risk is moderate, affecting about 2% of properties [1]. All properties (100%) are at extreme risk of a severe wind event, primarily from hurricanes, with potential wind gusts reaching up to 188 mph in a 1-in-3,000 year storm event within 30 years [1]. Furthermore, 94% of properties are at extreme risk from heat, with the number of days over 107°F expected to increase by 200% over the next 30 years [1].
In terms of livability, Avondale is considered “Somewhat Walkable” with a score of 68/100, “Some Transit” with a score of 34/100, and “Bikeable” with a score of 59/100 [1]. The housing market in Avondale is part of the broader Jacksonville, FL metropolitan area, which has seen varied trends across its neighborhoods [2]. Factors such as interest rates, local economic conditions, and inventory levels continue to influence the market dynamics in Avondale and the surrounding areas [3].
