Homes zoned for
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School
An affordable urban pocket with room to grow
2
Homes for sale
$124,950
Median list price
$147
Avg price / sqft
336
Median days on market
The Rufus E. Payne Elementary zone sits in the heart of Jacksonville, a practical, low-key urban neighborhood that appeals to buyers who value price over polish. It feeds into schools like Joseph Stilwell Middle School and Lake Shore Middle School, and puts specialty programs such as the Marine Science Education Center and Grasp Academy within reach. Homes here are compact — a median of about 823 square feet — so it's a zone built for first-time buyers, investors, and anyone chasing a foothold in the city.
The market reality is genuinely small: just two active listings right now, with a median list price of $124,950. Homes are moving slowly, with a median of 336 days on market, which means patient buyers have real negotiating leverage. If you want to see how thin the inventory runs, watch the live map or compare against broader Jacksonville homes for sale.
Rufus E. Payne Elementary School is an attendance zone in Jacksonville, Florida.
Quick facts
$79,900 – $170K price range
823 sqft median home
$750/mo median rent
2 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
$79,900
4502 Friden Dr Jacksonville, Jacksonville FL 32209, JACKSONVILLE
2 bd · 1 ba · 682 sqft
$170,000
5676 Soutel Drive, Jacksonville FL 32219, JACKSONVILLE
3 bd · 1 ba · 963 sqft
Every active listing inside the Rufus E. Payne Elementary School attendance boundary
Open full map search →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
▲ 203.2% 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
≈ $967/mo
$124,950 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$750/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, affordable urban pocket in Jacksonville that works best for buyers prioritizing price and location over size. The zone connects to schools including Joseph Stilwell Middle School, and homes here are compact at a median of about 823 square feet. It's a solid fit for first-time buyers and investors.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — this is one of the more affordable corners of Jacksonville, with a median list price of $124,950 and active listings ranging from $79,900 to $170,000. At roughly $147 per square foot, it's an accessible entry point compared with much of the city.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
The median list price is $124,950 and homes sold over the past 12 months came in at a median of $131,000. Sellers are averaging about 93% of their asking price, so there's room to negotiate.
How is the market right now?+
It's a small, slow-moving market with just two active listings and two sales in the past year. Homes sit a median of 336 days on market, which gives buyers meaningful time to make a considered offer rather than rushing.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no meaningful HOA presence in this zone, so you generally won't be paying association dues. Median property taxes are about $1,191 per year, keeping carrying costs low; for reference, median rent in the area runs around $750 a month.
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Other Jacksonville school zones
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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