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Duval County
6747 Southpoint Pkwy. -- Jacksonville, FL 32216 Telephone: (904) 725-4355 Fax: (904) 721-3372 Website: www.nefba.com
As President of the Northeast Florida Builders Association, I would like to welcome you to the First Coast – an area that not only offers an outstanding quality of life for residents, but one that also provides exciting new opportunities for business.
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The First Coast is a relocation destination for several reasons. Our climate is sunny and mild yearround. We have miles of beautiful beaches, the largest urban park system in the U.S., premier golf courses, a generous diversity of arts and cultural events and an abundance of recreational opportunities. The area offers five of the top 10 school districts in the state, healthcare, and affordable housing.
The Northeast Florida Building community has many positive economic indicators on the horizon. Several banking institutions have headquarters and offices in Jacksonville, making it a powerful financial center. The Jacksonville Port Authority is expanding, drawing many international shipping companies to do business here. The transportation and distribution, manufacturing, healthcare, and insurance industries are also growing faster than the rest of the nation.
We are poised to welcome new businesses to Northeast Florida and provide a quality of life matched by no other. We will also roll out the “red carpet” for the military men and women who are assigned to serve at one of our three major regional military bases. We thank our service members for their sacrifices and desire to serve and look forward to placing them in high quality housing.
As a new resident of Northeast Florida, your search for a home will be welcomed with diverse options. There is a tremendous variety of new home communities located throughout the eight-county area. There are family-oriented communities with indoor and outdoor amenities, luxury waterfront homes, maintenance-free condos and townhomes, golf course homes, and even communities designed for horse lovers. Whether you are looking for a starter home or a luxury retirement home, First Coast builders have thousands of floorplans in every price range.
With a low cost of living and high quality of life, the First Coast has a lot to offer newcomers. The First Coast Relocation Guide™ can help you search for the perfect community to live in and help you find your new home.
Welcome Home!
LENNY CURRY
MAYOR
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY HALL SUITE 400 117 W. DUVAL STREET JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202
Dear Neighbor:
On behalf of our citizens, allow me to be the first to welcome you to Jacksonville! I thank you for choosing our city to be your new home. I am confident you will find comfort in the atmosphere, weather, and community here in Jacksonville. As the largest city by land mass in the contiguous United States, our 840 square miles are as diverse and vibrant as our citizens.
Centered along the St. Johns River, Jacksonville boasts a wealth of natural resources, including the largest urban parks system in the country, featuring several waterfront access points and activities. Jacksonville also hosts the longest shoreline in all of Florida. Our vibrant city is home to not only outdoor activities, but features a thriving arts and cultural scene, diverse and exciting sports teams, cutting-edge entertainment venues, and a bustling business environment.
I extend a special welcome to the brave men and women in uniform who are relocating to be stationed at one of the three major military installations here on the First Coast. We are proud to be one of the most military- and veteran-friendly cities in the nation. You will find that Jacksonville embraces its long military history and supports our community members who have selflessly served our country.
With world-class healthcare facilities, new and sustained development, a friendly business environment, and thousands of new jobs across a variety of globally recognized industries, our city provides endless opportunities.
As you will see in the pages of this year’s guide, Jacksonville is very unique. Again, I thank you for choosing us and welcome you to your new home.
Sincerely,
Lenny Curry Mayor
Duval County
Estimated Population: 975,961 (2021) Area: 918 square miles
From peaceful suburbs to a bustling downtown, the perfect neighborhood in Duval County awaits you. The many neighborhoods within Jacksonville and Duval County make it one of the most diverse regions on the First Coast. To easily navigate your way around this vast area, we have divided the county into four sections: Beaches, North, South and West. Each area is also comprised of smaller neighborhoods.
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DUVAL-BEACHES
Equal parts laid back and lively, the Beaches area is a popular spot for newcomers. This area encompasses Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach and Mayport. These tight-knit coastal communities offer a wide range of housing options, including many beachfront properties. Neptune Beach, the youngest and smallest of the beach communities, maintains a tranquil atmosphere in its quiet subdivisions. Filled with beautiful single-family homes, Atlantic Beach is mainly a residential area. The beach town has a number of community parks with walking and biking trails, as well as many outdoor events throughout the year. Known for its delicious shrimp, the fishing village of Mayport is one of the oldest in the county. Located just north of Atlantic Beach, Mayport offers a variety of single-family homes and apartments. Many Mayport residents are military personnel and civilians who work at Naval Station Mayport. Jacksonville Beach is a vibrant community filled with trendy shops and restaurants, and boasts some of the best nightlife and entertainment the First Coast has to offer.
DUVAL-NORTH ARLINGTON/FORT CAROLINE
Rich in history, the Arlington/Fort Caroline area was settled by Europeans in 1564. The neighborhood is bordered by the St. Johns River to the west and north, and the Intracoastal Waterway to the east and Atlantic Boulevard to the south. The area offers single- and multi-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, waterfront properties, and even homes in scenic golf communities.
Nicknames for Jacksonville include: Jax, Bold City, River City, Duval, The 904, J-Ville “
Welcome to Jacksonville & the First Coast, your new home to Live, Work & Play. I’m more than happy to help you with your housing needs.
NORTHSIDE/OCEANWAY
This vast region consists of neighborhoods north of downtown Jacksonville and undeveloped land above the St. Johns River. Northside residents are fortunate to have quick access to the airport, the Jacksonville Zoo and River City Marketplace–a bustling retail area. Covering the northern area of Duval County, Oceanway stretches from U.S. 1 to the Atlantic Ocean then moves from the Duval/Nassau County line to the St. Johns and Trout rivers. The up-and-coming neighborhood has new housing developments, townhouses, and apartment complexes.
DUVAL-SOUTH INTRACOASTAL WEST
The growing Intracoastal West community is bordered by the Intracoastal Waterway on the east and Kernan Boulevard along the west. There are a multitude of apartments, condominiums, subdivisions, and retirement communities nestled along the Intracoastal. Residents also have quick access to the Jacksonville Beach and Town Center areas.
Nestled between the city of the sea, Tamaya is a community that offers homes with Tuscan, Mediterranean and Spanish architectural styles. To learn more about Tamaya, please see page 27.
Kathleen Floryan
Broker Associate
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MANDARIN
Once the home of famous author Harriet Beecher Stowe, Mandarin is a historic neighborhood located in the southern part of Jacksonville. Named after the area’s major crop of Mandarin oranges, Mandarin is known for its ancient oak trees draped in Spanish moss, parks and water views. Two smaller neighborhoods that border Mandarin include Beauclerc and San Jose. Beauclerc has a mixture of brick and rambler homes and some twostory contemporary layouts. For those looking for more of a historic home, San Jose has many homes built in the 1950s and 60s, but also boasts some new developments.
SAN MARCO
San Marco is a popular historic neighborhood located just south of downtown Jacksonville’s Southbank. Here, residents will find unique boutiques, art galleries, coffee shops and cafés. The neighborhood also has trendy craft cocktail bars and breweries. In the center of San Marco is the beautiful tree-lined San Marco Square, home to the iconic Three Lions Fountain sculpture. Potential residents have many housing options such as apartments, small bungalows, riverfront mansions and renovated condos.
SOUTHSIDE/BAYMEADOWS
The Southside/Baymeadows area offers the largest variety of housing choices like single-family homes, gated communities, luxury apartments, condominiums and townhomes. There are many shopping and dining options close by, with the well-known Avenues Mall located in the heart of the area.
Jacksonville’s up-and-coming masterplanned community eTown is located off 9B in southern Duval County. The community offers luxurious single-family homes and apartments. With a focus on eco-friendly living, eTown homes are designed with sustainability and energy efficiency in mind. Recharge, the community’s five-acre amenity center includes a resort-style pool with zero entry, adjoining lap pool, high-tech fitness center with an outdoor yoga lawn, rooftop patio, playground, event lawn and a dog park.
eTown, photo by Monica Fields
