The Monthly Edit With Angela: October 2026
OCTOBER 2026
Hi friends,
There's something about October in Jacksonville that just feels different. The air finally lets up, porches get pumpkins, and every weekend seems to have a festival, a farmers market, or a good excuse to be outside. It's my favorite kind of month.
Whether you're settled into your home or still weighing a move, I hope this edit gives you a few reasons to get out and enjoy the season. As always, I'm here if you have questions about the market or just want to talk through what's next.
Warmly,
Angela
Great Local Finds
Orsay | Restaurant — A San Marco favorite for classic French bistro fare. Think roasted chicken, onion soup, and a wine list built for slowing down on a cool fall evening.
Cafecito | Coffee Shop — A new spot in Riverside with an easy, laid-back energy. Great for a Saturday morning coffee run or catching up with a friend.
Maple Street Biscuit Company | Breakfast & Brunch — Jacksonville-born comfort food. Buttermilk biscuits and sweet tea make it the easiest way to start a fall Saturday.
Events This Month
Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens Spooktacular | Oct 4, 10-12, 16-19, 23-26, 30-31, 5:30-9:30 PM — Family-friendly costumes and treats at the zoo.
Murray Hill-O-Ween | Oct 25, 5-9 PM — Local vendors, food trucks, pumpkin patch, bounce houses.
Rocky Horror Picture Show — Florida Theatre | Oct 25, 8 PM — Cult-classic screening, costume contest.
Amazon Finds
Sheffield Home Glass Candle Warmer Lamp — Flameless way to fill a room with your favorite fall scent, minus the soot and the worry.
Fall Pillow Covers, Pumpkin Design — Cozy accent pillow covers that bring warm, seasonal color to any couch or bed without a full decor overhaul.
American Football Charcuterie Board — A football-shaped wood serving board, perfect for game day entertaining this fall.
Le Creuset Stoneware Pumpkin Serving Bowl — An elegant, reusable piece that dresses up any table without looking like a decoration you'll toss in November.
Hurricane Candle Holder Set — Glass hurricane candle holders that add warm, flickering ambiance to a mantel or dinner table.
Duval County Market Insights
Sold Listings: 887
Active Listings: 3,057 (3.4-month supply)
Median Sold Price: $335,000
Average Days on Market: 25 days
Prices held steady in August, unchanged from July, while inventory kept climbing. That's good news if you're buying: more options, less pressure, and 25 days on market means well-priced homes are still moving at a healthy pace, not sitting stagnant.
Data sourced from Jax Daily Record / NEFAR: https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/news/2026/sep/11/median-price-of-northeast-florida-single-family-homes-dips-16-in-august/
Why Duval County Is a Great Place to Move To
With inventory expanding and prices holding steady, Duval County is giving buyers something they haven't had in a while: room to breathe. Add in walkable neighborhoods like San Marco and Riverside, mild fall weather, and a calendar full of local events, and it's easy to see why so many people are choosing to put down roots here this season.
Featured Listings
10125 DELPOINT Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Tucked inside the gates of Old Mill Branch -one of the most sought-after addresses for its central location - this updated two-story home offers a layout that works. Just off the entry, an open flex space makes an ideal home office, with a convenient half bath nearby for guests. The owner's suite and bath are on the main floor, with three generous secondary bedrooms upstairs, two sharing a Jack-and-Jill bath, plus a separate full bath.