$613,957Average Value$370Average Price per Sq Ft24Homes 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
U.S. Route 90 borders the neighborhood and has bus stops going to Downtown Jacksonville.
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Parks in this Area
Isle of Palms Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Tennis
Castaway Island Preserve
Boating
Fishing
Grills
Marsh Sound Community Playground & Pool
Patton Park
Football
Picnic Area
Soccer
Huffman Boulevard Park
Basketball
Bike Trails
Grills
Alimacani Elementary School Park
Transit
Airport
Jacksonville International
37 min drive
Bus
Beach Blvd. & Kernan Blvd.
Beach and Hodges Demographics and Home Trends
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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
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