Arlington
Arlington is a community west of the Regency Square shopping area and north of Beach Boulevard. Starting in 1950 and assisted by the opening of the Mathews Bridge in 1953, Arlington was the fastest-growing area in Duval County for the next 20 years. Arlington has since mushroomed far beyond its original boundaries. There is a renewed interest in some of the older homes, especially those with waterfront property. Some of these homes date back to the early 1900's. Nearly a quarter of all homes are valued from $100,000 to $250,000. For many of these reasons, the area has become a hot spot for young up-and-comers. There are eight elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school. Jacksonville University and Jones College offer higher education choices.
Fort Caroline
Fort Caroline is an area less than 15 square miles east of downtown Jacksonville on the southern shore of the St. Johns River. It's a glimpse of old Florida with breathtaking views of rolling terrain and stately oaks. In their leisure time, families in Fort Caroline take advantage of their natural surroundings by hiking, exploring, kayaking and fishing. They don't have to go far: a protected nature preserve is practically in their backyard. The view from St. Johns Bluff offers a bird's-eye vista of the St. Johns River, once known as the River of May. Although development continues to soar, hundreds of acres in Fort Caroline will remain untouched because of their historic standing. Homes in Fort Caroline run the gamut from modest affordable homes starting in the mid-$80,000's to half-million-dollar-and-up river retreats. For home buyers in search of country club living, there's Hidden Hills. Founded in 1965, this private club offers golf, tennis and more.
New Arlington
East Arlington, or as many are now renaming it - the West Beaches - is the fastest growing area for new homes in Jacksonville. From Atlantic Boulevard on the north, to J. Turner Butler Boulevard on the south, and the Intracoastal Waterway as its eastern boundary, there is plenty of raw land available for development. The area features numerous new developments and exclusive planned communities such as Queens Harbour Yacht and Country Club, Windsor Park Golf Club and Jacksonville Country Club, as well as new office building developments near and around the Mayo Clinic on San Pablo Road. The retirement community of Cypress Village is located adjacent to Mayo Clinic.
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