Jacksonville Area Guide
Whether you've lived in Jacksonville your entire life or are thinking about a move to this city, we're glad you're here! As the largest city by area in the contiguous United States (874.64 square miles), Jacksonville has an array of neighborhoods to choose from. And while we might be the largest by land area, you can still find that small town friendliness of getting to know your neighbors; making this a great place for families. Learn more about each area of town below, and browse homes for sale.
You'll find activities and entertainment for every lifestyle. With the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the St. Johns River running through the center of the city, Jacksonville is a haven for boat lovers and water sports. Jacksonville also has the largest city park system in the United States with over 80,000 acres of parks (which includes 3 National Parks, 7 State Parks, and over 400 City Parks)! You're never far from nature when you're on the First Coast. We're a hub for arts and culture; and you'll find plenty of museums, live performance venues, murals, and events to keep you busy. Jacksonville has a thriving food scene, and you can enjoy award-winning dining options throughout the city.
You're also within driving distance to Orlando, Savannah, Charleston, Atlanta, and Tampa; making Jacksonville a fantastic place to set down roots. Take a look at our featured neighborhoods, and contact us to start your search.
Riverside Avondale
The Riverside and Avondale neighborhoods are some of the trendiest in Jacksonville. Residents enjoy being able to liv…

Murray Hill
Murray Hill is a bustling urban core neighborhood in Jacksonville with historic homes and a thriving commercial corridor.

San Marco
South of Downtown Jacksonville and just across the St. Johns River, San Marco is a stylish area in town. With a varie…

Ortega
The Ortega neighborhood is one of the oldest and wealthiest in Jacksonville; and you’ll find plenty of gorgeous south…

Springfield
The Springfield Historic District of Jacksonville has some of the best examples of late 19th and early 20th century a…

San Jose
San Jose, just north of Mandarin, is a Mediterranean revival neighborhood, home to San Jose Golf and Country Club, an…

Arlington
Generations of Jacksonville families have been charmed by Arlington’s history, mid-century architecture and quaint st…

Beaches
Several distinct neighborhoods are situated along the Atlantic Ocean, including Mayport, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beac…

Downtown
If the bright lights of a big city are what you’re after, Downtown Jacksonville is the neighborhood for you. Downtown…

Fleming Island
Due south of Jacksonville in Clay County, you’ll find Fleming Island: a warm and welcoming community known for its fr…

Intracoastal
With stunning waterfront homes and luxury condos nestled along the Intracoastal Waterway, this coastal community prom…

Mandarin
Historic roots run deep in Mandarin, a sought-after residential community in south Jacksonville.

Northside
The visual splendor of the Dames Point Bridge against the St. Johns River in Jacksonville’s Northside captures the qu…

Orange Park
Situated on the boundary between Clay County and Duval County lies Orange Park: an established, family-oriented town …

Ponte Vedra
Ponte Vedra is considered by many longtime Northeast Florida residents to be the jewel of St. Johns County. This cove…

St. Johns
St. Johns, located below the Mandarin/Fruit Cove area in North St. Johns County, has quickly emerged as a prominent c…

Westside
Some say the Westside is the best side — and for many good reasons! This submarket, nestled between Clay County and J…

Southside / Baymeadows
For people who like to be in the middle of the action, the Southside/Baymeadows neighborhood is a splendid place to c…

Southside / Tinseltown
Jacksonville’s Southside is in a constant state of transformation. This dynamic neighborhood packs a lot into a relat…
