Is a car needed in Hillcrest, Jacksonville, FL?

As of early 2026, 91% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in Hillcrest, Jacksonville, FL?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Hillcrest, Jacksonville, FL?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say parking is easy

Is Hillcrest, Jacksonville, FL dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say it's dog friendly

Do kids play outside in Hillcrest, Jacksonville, FL?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say kids play outside

Does Hillcrest, Jacksonville, FL have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say there are sidewalks

Does Hillcrest, Jacksonville, FL show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Hillcrest, Jacksonville, FL quiet?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's quiet

Are the streets well-lit in Hillcrest, Jacksonville, FL?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say streets are well-lit

Would people walk alone at night in Hillcrest, Jacksonville, FL?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are neighbors friendly in Hillcrest, Jacksonville, FL?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say neighbors are friendly

Do residents of Hillcrest, Jacksonville, FL plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 37% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Hillcrest, Jacksonville, FL walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Hillcrest, Jacksonville, FL walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 32% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is there wildlife in Hillcrest, Jacksonville, FL?

As of early 2026, 28% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Hillcrest, Jacksonville, FL?

As of early 2026, 14% of users say there are community events

What is 5253 Royce Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 5253 Royce Ave in Jacksonville, FL is $315,400 .

What is the price history for 5253 Royce Ave?

5253 Royce Ave in Jacksonville, FL last sold for $288,000 in December 2022.

Is Jacksonville a buyer's or seller's market?

Jacksonville is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Jacksonville?

The median sale price in Jacksonville is $287K. That is up $3.33K from the prior month.

Does 5253 Royce Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 5253 Royce Ave in Jacksonville, FL has air conditioning.

Does 5253 Royce Ave have a pool?

Yes, 5253 Royce Ave in Jacksonville, FL has a pool.

OFF MARKET

$315,400

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,984 sqft

5253 Royce Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205

Hillcrest

Est. Refi. Payment $2,273/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 22, 2022 for $288,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$315K

Since last month

$1K (+0.3%)

Since last year

$4K (-1.3%)

Since last sale

$28K (+9.7%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +141% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$316K
September 2026	$315K
August 2026	$315K
July 2026	$315K
June 2026	$313K
May 2026	$317K
January 2026	$319K
2025
December 2025	$320K
November 2025	$320K
October 2025	$319K
September 2025	$320K
August 2025	$320K
July 2025	$322K
June 2025	$324K
May 2025	$329K
April 2025	$337K
March 2025	$338K
February 2025	$340K
January 2025	$342K
2024
December 2024	$343K
November 2024	$343K
October 2024	$344K
September 2024	$347K
August 2024	$348K
July 2024	$350K
June 2024	$351K
May 2024	$300K
April 2024	$295K
March 2024	$297K
February 2024	$297K
January 2024	$306K
2023
December 2023	$298K
November 2023	$291K
October 2023	$288K
September 2023	$291K
August 2023	$288K
July 2023	$287K
June 2023	$285K
May 2023	$289K
April 2023	$292K
March 2023	$295K
February 2023	$291K
January 2023	$289K
2022
December 2022	$289K
November 2022	$288K
October 2022	$319K
September 2022	$320K
August 2022	$325K
July 2022	$326K
June 2022	$325K
May 2022	$321K
April 2022	$314K
March 2022	$308K
February 2022	$294K
January 2022	$288K
2021
December 2021	$285K
November 2021	$281K
October 2021	$278K
September 2021	$276K
August 2021	$272K
July 2021	$269K
June 2021	$257K
May 2021	$233K
April 2021	$223K
March 2021	$212K
February 2021	$210K
January 2021	$213K
2020
December 2020	$203K
November 2020	$205K
October 2020	$205K
September 2020	$202K
August 2020	$199K
July 2020	$195K
June 2020	$196K
May 2020	$195K
April 2020	$196K
March 2020	$196K
February 2020	$192K
January 2020	$190K
2019
December 2019	$188K
November 2019	$186K
October 2019	$190K
September 2019	$186K
August 2019	$187K
July 2019	$187K
June 2019	$188K
May 2019	$186K
April 2019	$185K
March 2019	$183K
February 2019	$184K
January 2019	$183K
2018
December 2018	$185K
November 2018	$186K
October 2018	$186K
September 2018	$184K
August 2018	$184K
July 2018	$185K
June 2018	$182K
May 2018	$182K
April 2018	$179K
March 2018	$178K
February 2018	$177K
January 2018	$177K
2017
December 2017	$176K
November 2017	$174K
October 2017	$187K
September 2017	$187K
August 2017	$189K
July 2017	$142K
June 2017	$141K
May 2017	$139K
April 2017	$140K
March 2017	$138K
February 2017	$136K
January 2017	$134K
2016
December 2016	$135K
November 2016	$135K
October 2016	$131K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1355 LABELLE Street, Jacksonville, FL	0.18	Single-Family Home	$217,100	05/13/26	3	2	1,962
5201 ROYCE Avenue, Jacksonville, FL	0.09	Single-Family Home	$240,000	02/27/26	3	2	1,400
5203 CLARENDON Road, Jacksonville, FL	0.13	Single-Family Home	$255,000	04/23/26	3	2	1,353
5278 Hollycrest Dr, Jacksonville, FL	0.24	Single-Family Home	$381,900	01/08/26	3	2	1,680
1438 DAKAR Street, Jacksonville, FL	0.37	Single-Family Home	$248,000	01/05/26	3	2	1,844
5323 POPPY Drive, Jacksonville, FL	0.12	Single-Family Home	$185,000	08/19/26	3	1.5	1,040
5240 ROYCE Avenue, Jacksonville, FL	0.04	Single-Family Home	$180,000	01/30/26	3	2	1,196
1374 DAKAR Street, Jacksonville, FL	0.32	Single-Family Home	$218,000	05/27/26	3	2	1,586
5212 CLARENDON ROAD, Jacksonville, FL	0.16	Single-Family Home	$160,000	07/07/26	3	2	1,459
5231 POPPY Drive, Jacksonville, FL	0.08	Single-Family Home	$160,000	07/14/26	3	1	1,771

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
5259 Royce Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.01	$281,300	4	2	1,760	Off Market
5245 ROYCE Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.01	$200,000	3	1	975	Recently Sold
5265 Royce Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.02	$161,400	3	1	1,040	Off Market
5239 Royce Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.03	$231,000	3	2	1,820	Off Market
5256 ROYCE Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.03	$171,100	3	1	1,040	Off Market
5254 Poppy Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.03	$142,500	3	1	1,040	Off Market
5260 POPPY Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.03	$189,900	3	1	1,140	Off Market
5271 Royce Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.04	$190,800	4	2	1,304	Off Market
5246 Poppy Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.04	$188,300	3	1	1,500	Off Market
5248 ROYCE AVE Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.04	$190,000	3	1	1,040	Recently Sold
5262 Royce Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.04	$155,700	3	1	1,040	Off Market
5240 ROYCE Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.04	$180,000	3	2	1,196	Recently Sold
5266 Poppy Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.04	$173,000	3	1	1,040	Off Market
5240 Poppy Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.04	$174,300	3	1	1,066	Off Market
5268 Royce Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.04	$223,200	3	2	1,196	Off Market
5272 Poppy Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.05	$220,800	3	2	1,680	Off Market
5277 Royce Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.05	$165,200	3	1	1,232	Off Market
5234 Poppy Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.05	$131,700	3	1	1,040	Off Market
5231 Royce Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.05	$247,700	3	2	1,656	Off Market
5274 Royce Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205	0.05	$154,600	3	1	1,040	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1956

1,984 sqft

$159/sqft

About this House

What's unique:Private poolInground poolOutdoor kitchenBrick home

This single-family home is located at 5253 Royce Ave, Jacksonville, FL. 5253 Royce Ave is in the Hillcrest neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL and in ZIP code 32205. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,984 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8450 sqft and was built in 1956.

5253 Royce Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,984 sqft single-family home in Hillcrest, built in 1956. It last sold for $288,000 on Dec 22, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $315,400, with a rent estimate of $2,435/month.

Home Details for 5253 Royce Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa Hot Tub or Spa
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Tile

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: BrickPatio
Pool Pool

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1956Year Updated: 1970
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8450 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 26, 2026 Source: realMLS #2089603	ListingRemoved	$329,900
May 25, 2025 Source: realMLS #2089603	Listed For Sale	$329,900
Feb 6, 2025 Source: realMLS #2033768	ListingRemoved	$350,000
Sep 17, 2024 Source: realMLS #2033768	Listed For Sale	$350,000
Aug 16, 2024 Source: realMLS #2033768	ListingRemoved	$350,000
Jun 30, 2024 Source: realMLS #2033768	Listed For Sale	$350,000
Dec 22, 2022 Source: realMLS #1204111	Sold	$288,000
Dec 12, 2022 Source: realMLS #1204111	Pending	$290,000
Dec 10, 2022 Source: realMLS #1204111	Listed For Sale	$290,000
Nov 9, 2022 Source: N/A	Sold	$166,900
Oct 31, 2017 Source: realMLS #896448	Sold	$173,000
Sep 29, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$189,900
Aug 17, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$189,900
Jun 27, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$119,000
Feb 11, 1999 Source: N/A	Sold	$75,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$5,376	$281,375

Additional Cost

Market trends in Jacksonville

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$287K

$3.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

98.4%

0.1%MoM

Price per sq ft

$180

$1MoM

Available listings

5070

44MoM

Around this home

Hyde Grove Elementary School
PK-2
Public
336 Students
Duval County Public Schools
NA
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
My children come home telling me how long it takes to log in to the computer. If we are moving to this new advance technology world why is it that the lowest performing schools have the WORST, oldest, & slowest computers & system? They have a wonderful Team Up program that help my children do their homework and offer enrichment activities that they only get once a week during the regular school hours. The director and lead teacher are great. My children love them.
Parent Review
12y ago
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What Locals Say about Hillcrest

At least 35 Trulia users voted on each feature.

91 % Say car is needed
85 % Say yards are well-kept
77 % Say parking is easy
76 % Say it's dog friendly
71 % Say kids play outside
68 % Say there are sidewalks
57 % Say there's holiday spirit
50 % Say it's quiet
46 % Say streets are well-lit
44 % Say people would walk alone at night
43 % Say neighbors are friendly
37 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
33 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
32 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
28 % Say there's wildlife
14 % Say there are community events

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Resident
4y ago
"nice area's clean everything is close by shopping center, mall, downtown you named easy access to the interstate "
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5y ago
"Everything is convenientElementary school work area everything is good for me in this area this will be a great area for being my children and we would love to stay at this residents"
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Joleen S.
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6y ago
"There are not many sidewalks here and many individuals who drive erratically making it an unsafe situation. I often drive to a close neighborhood park to walk my dogs. "
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Michael M.
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6y ago
"The area could use more community programs but so could most of Jacksonville when you think about it. this city has a lot of potential. Improving upon public transit would be a good start."
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Chanceinhell
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6y ago
"Do you like the sound of gun shots? Do you like getting notices from JSO about the local dope house? Do you like cars speeding through residential streets to evade police? Do you like neighbors who argue in their front yards while their toddlers roam unattended? Well then Hillcrest is the neighborhood for you!"
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Jennifer B.
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6y ago
"In jacksonville you need a car. this neighborhood does have plenty of bus stops but the buses don't run all night. not many options for public transportation. "
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Sharon L.
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6y ago
"Wonderful place to live! Have lived here for 20 years. Good schools and good stores. Friendly people. "
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Chanceinhell
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7y ago
"Lots of gunfire at Eureka Gardens apartments. Weekly police helicopters. Transients will go through your car at night if it’s unlocked. "
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Rip A. A.
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7y ago
"I would choose another area... with more kids around... lots of gun shots around. it's not unsafe.. but not safe either."
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Randall J.
12y ago
"I live nearby and my friend lives in Hillcrest which is near Lakeshore and considers it a very quiet neighborhood. "
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Frequently asked questions about 5253 Royce Ave

What is 5253 Royce Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 5253 Royce Ave in Jacksonville, FL is $315,400.
What is the price history for 5253 Royce Ave?
5253 Royce Ave in Jacksonville, FL last sold for $288,000 in December 2022.
Is Jacksonville a buyer's or seller's market?
Jacksonville is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Jacksonville?
The median sale price in Jacksonville is $287K. That is up $3.33K from the prior month.
Does 5253 Royce Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 5253 Royce Ave in Jacksonville, FL has air conditioning.
Does 5253 Royce Ave have a pool?
Yes, 5253 Royce Ave in Jacksonville, FL has a pool.