College Park is a residential neighborhood in northern Jacksonville with homes near busy roadways and the Trout River. The area contains several subdivisions, Bethesda Park and a college campus. Locals are close to nearby highways and shopping on Lem Turner Road.
“The area is more peaceful than people think,” says Tyrone Jackson, a Jacksonville resident and an experienced Relator with United Real Estate Gallery. "Properties move here and the resale value is really good." College Park includes midcentury bungalows and ranch-style houses. Some of these homes are not part of a homeowners association. North Campus and the gated Lydia Estates subdivisions contain New Traditional houses built in the early 2000s. Cambridge Estates has homes along the Trout River’s marshes. Properties near wetlands may be in a flood zone and homeowners may need flood insurance.
College Park’s median sale price is around the mid $200,000s, slightly higher than Sherwood Forest and Riverview. Houses typically sell between the lower $200,000s and the lower $400,000s. There are townhomes in the older Woodmont subdivision, and a newer development called Trout River Station. These properties can cost from the mid $100,000s to the mid $200,000s.
Florida State College at Jacksonville’s (FSCJ) North Campus has been in the community since 1970. The college offers certification, associate degree and bachelor’s degree programs. Although named College Park, this is a highly residential suburb with longtime homeowners and new locals. "This area of the city has well-developed neighborhoods where locals have known each other for years,” says Nekia Coleman, a Realtor with O-Luxury Realty.
Bethesda Park, next to the college campus, has walking trails and a lake with a fishing dock. Visitors can kayak on the water or reserve a wooden cabin for camping. Riverview Park, across the Trout River, is a relaxing spot with a 100-foot dock, a senior community center and a nonmotorized boat launch. The river is a popular fishing spot, but the city recommends catch-and-release to prevent eating potentially contaminated fish.
College Park students are usually zoned for Garden City Elementary School, Highlands Middle School and Jean Ribault High School. Duval County Public Schools allows several pathways for students to attend out-of-zone schools. The neighborhood is less than 10 miles from the top-rated Stanton College Preparatory School and Darnell-Cookman School of Medical Arts.
The Jacksonville Regional Shopping Center has retail stores and a handful of local dining options, including Island Breeze Café. Walmart Supercenter and Home Depot are on Lem Turner Road, a few miles away. Trout River Food Park is a popular spot to order barbecue, soul food, desserts and other dishes. The food park, also on Lem Turner Road, has free parking and outdoor seating. River City Marketplace offers more national stores and restaurants about 10 to 20 minutes away, depending on traffic conditions.
The Jacksonville Transit Authority has a bus stop along Lem Turner Road, Dunn Avenue and at FSCJ’s campus. But most locals will travel by car. “The neighborhood is centralized, and close to everything and the Interstate 95 corridor,” Jackson says. College Park is about 10 miles from downtown Jacksonville. Depending on traffic conditions, it can take between 15 and 30 minutes to reach Downtown/Riverfront along I-95. Jacksonville International Airport is about a 15-to-20-minute drive from College Park on Interstate 295.
Catrice Jones
CENTURY 21 LIGHTHOUSE REALTY
(904) 574-4601
60 Total Sales
4 in College Park
$215K - $280K Price Range
Mark Feagle
WATSON REALTY CORP
(904) 664-1156
99 Total Sales
1 in College Park
$251,000 Price
Barbara Sistrunk
BASIST REALTY, LLC
(904) 831-9719
18 Total Sales
1 in College Park
$340,000 Price
Nicole Sherman
REMAX WELCOME HOME
(904) 265-7551
57 Total Sales
1 in College Park
$230,000 Price
Bobbie BJ Powell
FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC
(904) 831-1395
236 Total Sales
2 in College Park
$242,000 Price Range
Mike Hagel
WATSON REALTY CORP
(904) 875-0764
57 Total Sales
1 in College Park
$400,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | College Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in College Park, Jacksonville sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in College Park, Jacksonville over the last 12 months is $230,000, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$249,900
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Median Sale Price
$230,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$262,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$207,500
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$163,450
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
51
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-10%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$147
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Number of Homes
1,913
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Number of Homes for Sale
15
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Median Year Built
2001
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Months of Supply
3.50
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,853
On par with the national average
1,934
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,516
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583
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Number of Homes for Rent
9
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Median Rent
$1,797
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,850
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,895
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Median Townhouse Rent
$1,738
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,738
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Median Condo Rent
$1,050
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,050
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Total Population
5,510
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Median Age
40
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Population Density
4 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
26.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
18.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$46,777
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$60,692
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High School Graduates
89%
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College Graduates
34.4%
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Advanced Degrees
17.8%
On par with the national average
13.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
57.3%
Below the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
54''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
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Annual Snowfall
0''
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Bikeability
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A suburban community along the Trout River that's growing in popularity
A small, recreational waterfront community outside downtown Jacksonville
A suburban neighborhood along I-95 with diverse home options in north Jacksonville
A North Jax community that includes the busy Dunn Avene and Interstate 95
A Northside Jacksonville suburb filled with local tradition and history
A suburb on the water with convenient access to the I-95
