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Why Jacksonville? Jacksonville is one of the largest cities in the United States in land mass, and within its borders lie riverfront landscapes featuring lush oak forests, Atlantic coastal areas and historic districts. Jacksonville has a vast selection of communities and neighborhoods to suit every taste and budget. For that reason you can find a place to live in Jacksonville that feels like home no matter what you choose: a home on the river, a golf course community, a condominium at the beach, a home in a small subdivision, or a townhouse in a quiet neighborhood. Whether it is the vast St. Johns River, the Intracoastal Waterway or the Atlantic Ocean, many of Jacksonville's neighborhoods are defined by water.

San Marco 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 homes built in the 1920s 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.

San Jose A prime residential area, San Jose is home to landmarks such as Epping Forest, San Jose Country Club, Bolles School and a number of churches and synagogues. It is located just minutes south of downtown on the east banks of the St. Johns River. Spanish-style architecture is the mainstay of homes built in the 1920s in this area. Most of the homes were built in the 1950s and 1960s and there are a few new developments in this area. One exception is Epping Forest Yacht Club. The former Alfred I. Du Pont estate home and formal gardens overlooking the St. Johns River, it is a development of single-family homes and condominiums ranging in price from $325,000 to $1.5 million. Another is the Villages of San Jose, a secured community along San Jose Boulevard featuring patio homes and condominiums.

Riverside-Avondale This community is bordered to the west by Highway 17 and the river to the east, between Interstate 10 to the north and the Ortega River to the south. These are well-established, historic neighborhoods on the west bank of the St. Johns River. There are five public schools located within walking distance of both neighborhoods. Riverside has become an attractive spot for young professionals who want a short commute to work. Homes include modest duplexes to elegantly restored historic residences and waterfront estates. Riverside is a medical hub with the St. Vincent's Medical Complex and private medical offices scattered along the river. Avondale is a traditional neighborhood with small boutique-type shopping, quaint streets and small-town charm. There are over a dozen parks with tennis courts, softball fields, and paths for jogging, walking or biking. Its close proximity to downtown makes it a great location for short commutes.

Mandarin Just north of the St. Johns County line is the beginning of Mandarin. During the last decade, the Mandarin area has undergone the greatest growth of any community in Jacksonville. Located at the southern end of Duval County with the St. Johns River as its eastern boundary, Mandarin is also one of the oldest areas of Jacksonville, having been settled before Jacksonville was founded. The community, home to almost every kind of business and service, had been a rural community until the end of the 1960s, when developers began building homes. Now throughout the area are many types of residential neighborhoods, including some of Jacksonville's most affluent. The area is marked by huge oaks and sizeable estates. Highway 13 leads through the heart of Mandarin, intersecting with I-295, making access to other areas of the city a breeze. In spite of rapid development, the Mandarin Community Club works diligently to maintain the integrity of the community. The entire community is viewed as maintaining or increasing its value.

St. Johns County - Ponte Vedra Beach - Sawgrass Ponte Vedra Beach and Sawgrass are located in the northeast corner of St. Johns County, south of Jacksonville Beach along A1A. The community stretches along five miles of the Atlantic Ocean, aside carefully preserved wetlands. Many new apartment communities have been built in this area in the last few years. St. Johns County is the home of PGA TOUR and the ATP Association of Tennis Professionals headquarters. Annual tournaments attract people from around the world. There are more than 150 holes of golf and 60 tennis courts. Public beach access is limited.

Southside Beginning close to downtown with I-95 as its western boundary, extending to the east as far as St. Johns Bluff Road; extending from Atlantic Boulevard in the north, to the St. Johns County line in the south, Southside is such a large area and is composed of so many neighborhoods, retail areas and office parks, it defies description as its own residential entity. Housing ranges from single family homes to apartment communities and condominiums in new and old developments offering something for everyone. Residents enjoy local golf courses, abundant restaurants and entertainment spots, and there is easy access to any part of town or the beaches via the many major routes including Beach Boulevard and J. Turner Butler, major east-west corridors, and the north-south corridor of Southside Boulevard, which continues northward into Arlington to the Dames Point Bridge. Churches representing many denominations call Southside home.

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