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.  Baymeadows Local real estate agents have found for years that homes put on the market in Baymeadows are quickly snatched up by buyers both from other parts of Jacksonville and from out of town. Neighborhoods such as Hampton Glen are a mixture of new and old Jacksonville residents. On any given day you will find children outside playing in parks, while adults may be taking leisurely walks along well-kept sidewalks and streets. The landscape is a mix of mature trees and large yards with the conveniences of city living. You don't have to go far to get to the places you need to go, but you still have the feeling that you live among nature. With Southside Boulevard and connection to Interstate 95 from Baymeadows Road, residents can be downtown in 15 minutes. Much of the activity in the area is resales. Prices run the gamut from $60,000 for a condominium or townhome to nearly half a million for an executive-style house in a gated community. The residents are also a mixed group. You may find families looking for starter homes, empty-nesters scaling down in house size or growing families moving up in square footage. The many apartments mean that Baymeadows is often the choice of singles who have just moved to the city. Many neighborhoods include amenities such as tennis courts, playground equipment, pools, security gates, soccer fields and parks. Public schools include Twin Lakes Academy Elementary and Middle School.  Bayard Bayard is situated off U.S. Highway 1 at the deep southern end of Duval County  It was founded in the 1800's to serve nearby sawmills and turpentine plants.  It was a stopping point for wagons, coaches and Florida East Coast railroad trains headed between Jacksonville and St. Augustine. Now, it's a quiet, quaint place and a stopping point for shoppers who crave garage sale-type bargains at a popular antique village.  Bayard is surrounded by development, but is still definitely country. It is a short drive to The Avenues mall and the St. Johns Greyhound Park.  In addition, State Road 9A, which eventually will be a loop around Jacksonville, connects to U.S. 1 by Bayard, while 9B is also expected to connect to U.S. 1 just south of Bayard in the next decade. Also close to the area, a Baptist Medical Center satellite hospital is planned to open in the future.  Deerwood Creek The gated, golf club communities of Deerwood and Deer Creek set the stage for this area of town off Southside Boulevard. While there are numerous developments of moderately priced condominiums, apartment homes and single-family residences off Southside, Deerwood is the venerable locale with homes ranging from about $200,000 to $1 million or so. Beautifully kept office parks and car dealerships are close by, while The Avenues mall is a 15-minute drive away. The Tinseltown area, north of the Deerwood-Deer Creek area, is named for the CineMark Tinseltown Theater that was first on the site. Now, it has plenty of company as the area is among the fastest growing spots in the city. Already located there are numerous restaurants and nightspots, shops, hotel and offices. Upscale apartments near Tinseltown attract young singles, while luxury condos are also going up nearby.