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Southside Estates blends suburban calm with beachfront action
On Jacksonville, Florida's southside, one can find a cozy residential neighborhood situated between a bustling downtown and the Atlantic coast. Southside Estates is a neighborhood that benefits from both quiet subdivisions and active shopping districts. The community reaches from Southside Boulevard to Saint Johns Bluff Road, sandwiched between the lively Atlantic and Beach Boulevards. Southside Estates sits in the middle of the Arlington and Southside regions of the city. The land was developed between the 1950s and 1970s as an optimal location between the beaches community, 10 miles away, and the downtown area, about 8 miles away. Today, Southside Estates is a perfect blend of a quiet residential community and a bustling coastal area. The land features clusters of dense, tall trees, ponds and retention basins. Along Southside Estate's primary boulevards and roadways are an abundance of small businesses, and past the busy roadways that border Southside Estates are the quaint residential tracts that offer local inhabitants the best of both worlds.
Ranch-style homes and bungalows line the area's residential streets
In the 1960s, the Pearce-Uible Company, a prominent land development firm, purchased over 200 acres east of the downtown area. Southside Estates was planned in addition to several other nearby housing zones. Today, established subdivisions and apartment complexes can be found among more spacious single-household dwellings. Mid-century apartments, modest ranch-style rambler homes and bungalows are heavily featured, including clusters of tract housing. Versatile housing options that include driveways, green lawns and tall trees make Southside Estates an attractive option for future residents.
The boulevards feature retail and family-friendly attractions
Retail districts align along Atlantic Boulevard and Beach Boulevard in the north and southern section of Southside Estates. Big-box stores and diverse small local businesses continue to stimulate the community. Fast food chains and local restaurants add even more variety to the multi-use neighborhood. The Beach Boulevard Flea Market, touted as Jacksonville's largest flea and farmer's market, sits in the southeastern corridor of Southside Estates. Here, locals find fresh fruit, house decor and other valuable treasures.
A few miles from Southside Estates is a collection of attractions that are frequently visited by Jacksonville residents. The Alahambra Theater, the oldest dinner theater in operation in the country, provides a dining and recreational experience. The nearby Hands-on Children's Museum is an exciting excursion for households with young members. The museum has encouraged learning through interactive sensory exhibits for over twenty years.
Brookview Park and Southside Estate Park offer green space
Southside Estates contains two parks with a combined 45 acres of park space within the city's extensive parks system. Although neither public spaces are considered Jacksonville's top parks, Brookview Park and Southside Estate Park have provided an outdoor escape to residents for decades. Brookview Park is just over seven acres of shared green space in Southside Estates. Positioned next to the Brookview subdivision and Brookview Elementary, the park opened in the 1960s. Brookview Park contains two baseball fields, a playground, and a basketball court available for public use. Picnic tables, park benches, and restrooms allow for comfort and relaxation during visits. Covered pavilions set the stage for long afternoons in the park on warm days. Southside Estates Elementary School Park is a dedicated recreational green space celebrating an American pastime. Locally called "South Estates Ball Park," the park features four baseball diamonds that frequently host community-organized baseball games. Batting tunnels, bleachers and covered dugouts complete the park's baseball experience. Residents who enjoy watching and playing baseball can be found here cheering on their favorite team during game days. Concession stands are open during games, while bathroom facilities are always accessible. Past the baseball fields are lush walking trails that highlight north Florida's natural environment.
Duval County public schools and Center Academy serve local students
Southside Estates Elementary School, which receives a B-minus rating from Niche, has taught prekindergarten to fifth-grade students for decades. The public school accommodates traditional classrooms as well as self-contained classrooms through the school's Communication and Social Skills Program. The elementary has a selection of out-of-school clubs and activities for student involvement and leadership building. Brookview Elementary, which also holds a B-minus, is an enduring public schoolhouse with a large student body of kindergarten through fifth graders. Brookview's curriculum and extracurricular offerings assist in mental, physical, and social skills development. The elementary also provides an after-school arts program, free of charge, to enrolled students interested in creative pursuits.
Center Academy is a private school located within Southside Estates that boasts small class sizes for non-traditional classroom settings. Housing fifth through twelfth grade, Center Academy's vision is to provide a positive learning environment for students with learning differences. Pupils at Center Academy receive individually tailored academic experiences. Enrolled students can take advantage of the college preparatory curriculum, dual enrollment and frequent field trips.
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Parks in this Area
Forestry Tower Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Trails
Brackridge Park
Picnic Area
Soccer
Playground
Beach and Peach Urban Park
Bike Trails
Fishing
Lake
Archie Dickinson Park
Warrington Park
Transit
Airport
Jacksonville International
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Reviews
Niche Reviews
2.812 Reviews
1.0Niche User
9/19/2014Niche Review
The crime is horrible. Sometimes i'm scared to even walk out of my house, especially at night. I don't feel safe at all, crime is all around. Police are hidden or never around.
2.0Niche User
1/15/2016Niche Review
A lot of homeless people are around this area.
4.0Current Resident
9/13/2023Niche Review
I have grown up here nearly my whole life, for the most part everyone is very close and very friendly. It is a good neighborhood to walk through and there is a park a few blocks from my house. My only complaint is that in the past year the park has been undergoing construction, meaning no one can access it, despite nothing being wrong with it.
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Southside Estates Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southside Estates, Jacksonville sell after 106 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Southside Estates, Jacksonville over the last 12 months is $364,242, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
9,343
Median Age
39
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,337
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$58,577
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.6%
College Graduates
23.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
11/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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