Lake Lucina Townhomes for Sale

Lake Lucina in Jacksonville is a midcentury suburb known for its historical charm and practical location near Downtown Jacksonville, just across the St Johns River. The neighborhood, named after a small spring-fed lake, features quiet streets and a boulevard leading to Jacksonville University, about a mile north. Homes in Lake Lucina primarily consist of midcentury ranch styles built between the 1950s and 1970s, with many offering four bedrooms, three baths, and open layouts. The northeastern section, Fairways Forest, was once a golf course and now hosts homes priced between $300,000 and $450,000, while more affordable cinderblock residences to the west range from $150,000 to $300,000. Residents have access to various retail and dining options at Lake Lucina Shopping Center on Merrill Road and along University Boulevard. Notable eateries include University Diner, J Lemon Pepper Fish & Chicken, and Mi Veracruz, which offers authentic Mexican cuisine. For recreation, families frequent the playground and basketball courts near Lucina Lake Elementary, Victory Park's tennis courts and soccer fields, and the Tree Hill Nature Center's hiking trails and petting zoo. The Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, located five miles east, provides expansive green spaces and interwoven trails. Commuting is convenient with Matthews Bridge and Interstate 295 both about 2 miles away, and Jacksonville Transportation Authority offering bus services. The Arlington Road Boat Ramp allows for water travel, with the river leading to the Atlantic Ocean 15 miles east. The neighborhood also has a voluntary civic association, and residents can store private boats within their subdivisions.