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Beach and Hodges

Beach and Hodges

$613,957 Average Value
$374 Average Price per Sq Ft
24 Homes For Sale

Gated communities with private amenities and easy access to Beach Boulevard

The Beach and Hodges neighborhood began in 1987 when Arvida Corporation, a Disney-owned real estate company, bought 732 acres of land to construct the Jacksonville Golf and Country Club (JGCC). The first Mediterranean ranch-style homes were built in 1989, just off the fairways and freshwater lagoons. Since then, the gated golf course community has expanded to include over 900 single-family homes ranging from 1,900 to 5,000 square feet. Cammie Thomas, a Realtor with Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Lifestyles Realty, says the area attracts university students, beachcombers, and golfers. Separate gated communities with private amenities now cluster around its tree-canopied residential streets. And on the neighborhood’s north side, two shopping centers with a grocery store and local restaurants border U.S. Route 90.
Beach and Hodges blends suburban living with easy coastal access.
Beach and Hodges blends suburban living with easy coastal access.
Beach and Hodges has many sprawling neighborhoods for those who enjoy long walks.
Beach and Hodges has many sprawling neighborhoods for those who enjoy long walks.
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Fairway and lagoon views in the Jacksonville Golf and Country Club community

Beach and Hodges' homes sit neatly in different gated communities with their own private amenities. "On average, home prices start around $350,000, but the community contains multimillion-dollar properties," says Marc Fagan, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty. The Jacksonville Golf and Country Club (JGCC) community comprises most of the neighborhood, sprawling across 732 acres. Most Mediterranean ranch-style homes were built in the 1990s when Clyde Johnston first designed the golf course. The JGCC Property Owner’s Association fees are less than $200 per month, and there are no additional Club membership fees for homeowners. The listings here start around $700,000 for a three-bedroom just off the golf course, and five-bedroom homes with fairway or lagoon views can cost up to $1.5 million. Palermo is another nearby subdivision with Spanish Revivals ranging between $850,000 to $1.25 million. Vernacular homes with paver driveways and Craftsman accents line cul-de-sacs in Highland Glen. These listings typically range from $650,000 to $950,000, while smaller Mediterranean ranch-style homes can go for as low as $475,000 just a few streets over. One- to three-bedroom condos with designated parking spots range from $175,000 to $250,000 in the Avanti subdivision. Wolf Creek has larger condos and two- to three-bedroom townhomes for about $300,000 along Beach Boulevard, and Vizcaya has Spanish-style townhomes with attached garages right next door. These larger luxury townhomes can range up to $600,000.

Beach and Hodges is situated just outside Jacksonville's flood zone, but high wind speeds are still a concern during hurricane season, which runs from June through November. Most homes and condominiums feature sturdy stucco exteriors to help protect against wind damage. This cement material is not only weather resistant but also helps keep homes cool during the sweltering Florida summers.
Enjoy a round of golf on the beautiful course of the Jacksonville Golf & Country Club.
Enjoy a round of golf on the beautiful course of the Jacksonville Golf & Country Club.
The Jacksonville Golf and Country Club is a landmark in the Beach and Hodges neighborhood.
The Jacksonville Golf and Country Club is a landmark in the Beach and Hodges neighborhood.
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Play tennis, golf or swim at the Jacksonville Golf and Country Club

The Jacksonville Golf and Country Club's 18-hole championship golf course weaves around 26 freshwater lagoons, where residents and other Club members can fish for bass and bluegills. A practice driving range, 10 Har-Tru tennis courts and a heated pool surround the central clubhouse. Its indoor fitness center offers group exercise classes and personal training sessions, and the spa has an on-site massage therapist. A 3-acre park sits just past the community's north gate. Managed by the JGCC Property Owners Association, the park features baseball and soccer fields, a pickleball court and a playground shaded by Carolina pines. While anyone can become a Club member, the surrounding gated communities have their own resort-style pools and fitness centers.
The Jacksonville Golf and Country Club is a landmark in the Beach and Hodges neighborhood.
The Jacksonville Golf and Country Club is a landmark in the Beach and Hodges neighborhood.
Several gated communities feature multiple ponds for residential use in Beach and Hodges,
Several gated communities feature multiple ponds for residential use in Beach and Hodges,
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Everyday conveniences line Beach Boulevard

Chain retailers, big box stores and local restaurants sit along Beach Boulevard at the neighborhood's north end. Publix Supermarket anchors Kernan Square. Along with groceries, the small shopping center is home to one of the only two Jacksonville Coffee Company locations. It also has a couple of family-run hotspots like Milano's Italian Restaurant, which serves homemade brick-oven pizzas and other Sicilian-inspired dishes. Walmart Supercenter and several fast-food chains are just 2 miles down the road at Hodges Pointe Plaza. Residents head to St. Johns Town Center for larger shopping trips. Situated about 4 miles outside the neighborhood, this open-air mall serves as Jacksonville's main retail center with over 175 stores and restaurants.
Publix is a popular grocer for the Beaches and Hodges residents.
Publix is a popular grocer for the Beaches and Hodges residents.
Beach and Hodges residents enjoy shopping at Sprouts for its bright and friendly environment.
Beach and Hodges residents enjoy shopping at Sprouts for its bright and friendly environment.
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Kernan Middle offers a pre-early college program

Students can attend top-rated Duval County Public Schools. Chet's Creek Elementary earns an A-minus on Niche. Kernan Middle scores a B-minus and offers a pre-early college program where students can earn high school and college-level credits. Sandalwood High gets a B-plus rating.
Young students in Beach and Hodges may attend Kernan Middle School.
Young students in Beach and Hodges may attend Kernan Middle School.
Chet's Creek Elementary School is host to a wide and diverse student body in Beach and Hodges.
Chet's Creek Elementary School is host to a wide and diverse student body in Beach and Hodges.
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The oceanfront is less than 5 miles east

Beach and Hodges is situated on the southeast side of Jacksonville, less than 5 miles from the oceanfront. It's bordered by U.S. Route 90, which links downtown in about 10 miles. From here, residents can easily hop on Interstate 95 and arrive at the Jacksonville International Airport in just 15 miles. One of the main Mayo Clinic campuses is just east of the neighborhood. Ranking as Florida's #1 hospital in 2024, the clinic offers care and education in over 40 medical and surgical specialties.
The Beach and Hodges neighborhood is a popular area, known for its proximity to the beaches.
The Beach and Hodges neighborhood is a popular area, known for its proximity to the beaches.
U.S. Route 90 borders the neighborhood and has bus stops going to Downtown Jacksonville.
U.S. Route 90 borders the neighborhood and has bus stops going to Downtown Jacksonville.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Jacksonville International

37 min drive

Bus

Beach Blvd. & Kernan Blvd.

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Beach and Hodges US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Beach and Hodges Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$530,538
Median Sale Price
$489,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$422,490
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$449,371
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$759,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
267
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
23%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$374

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,404
Number of Homes for Sale
24
Median Year Built
2005
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,036
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,576
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,124
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
841
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,939

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
4,999
Median Age
46
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$134,274
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$168,267

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
99.2%
College Graduates
65.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.8%

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®

27 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

7 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

16 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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