San Marco Real Estate The San Marco area, located along the river and near downtown, was developed at the same time as Riverside/Avondale. Centered around the San Marco shopping district, homes in the area range from Mediterranean-style built in the 1920's to homes recently renovated or rebuilt. In addition to the shopping village featuring old-fashioned street lamps and an historic fountain and an array of unique and elegant shops, San Marco is home to Theatre Jacksonville, Southside Baptist Church and several beautiful parks. The neighborhood hosts a number of special activities and festivities during the year. A much sought-after neighborhood, San Marco can no longer grow in size and has consistently appreciated from year to year. High society of yesteryear and modern times come together in this charmingly understated community. The real estate market in San Marco is extremely active with most properties selling within weeks of marketing. Those seeking to purchase in San Marco must be patient and act quickly whenever a property is placed on the market. San Marco is also much more than houses. Its bustling business and fine arts district attract thousands of locals and visitors each day to an abundance of casual, yet sophisticated diners and cafés. Art lovers enjoy the galleries and Theatre Jacksonville, the nations oldest continuously operating community theatre group. You can even catch a movie at the San Marco Theatre, which opened in 1938.