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Bewteen downtown and the beach
Fort Caroline Shores is named after the nearby historic Fort Caroline National Memorial and the marshy rivers touching waterfront homes. "The community is a very well-kept secret in the city. I grew up in Jacksonville, and when searching for a new home, I knew that this was it!" says Kirk Killebrew, broker of Killebrew and Company Realty. "Fort Caroline Shores is centrally located, with close proximity to the beaches and not too far from downtown." The neighborhood shares space with vast nature preserves to the north. Inside the subdivisions, oak trees reach above houses, casting shadows on front lawns.
Many single family homes in Fort Caroline Shores have river access.
Nice largeg drivways can be found in nthe larger ranches.
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A part of a 46,000-acre preserve
The northern section of Fort Caroline Shores is home to the Theodore Roosevelt Area Timucuan Ecological Historic Preserve. "The park is in fact a part of the larger Timucuan Ecological Preserve, a 46,000-acre national park that reaches up near Nassau County's coastal estuaries. The Fort Caroline area is the focal point of the preserve," says Josh Salestrom, a Fort Caroline Visitor Center park ranger who lives in the community. "There's a museum with a ranger program discussing the history of the site and hiking trails to get out into nature. People can also walk their dogs on a leash. It's a wonderful place and one of the few places to get out into Old Florida." Salestrom also says that the Theodore Roosevelt Area has a range of wildlife, from mosquitoes and waterbirds to the occasional black bear sighting. Just outside the neighborhood is Ed Austins Regional Park, with a disc golf course and dog park. Locals may also play a round on the 18-hole course at Hidden Hills Golf Club.
At The Theodore Roosevelt Area of the Timucuan Preserve you can hike the trails.
The Sign Welcoming Residents to Fort Caroline National Memorial
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A range of midcentury and contempoarary
According to Killebrew, Fort Caroline Shores has established homes built on larger plots of land than the rest of Arlington. Most residences range in size from 1,500 to over 3,000 square feet. The community includes several ranch and midcentury styles. Tudor Revivals and contemporary waterfront homes situated further from the streets offer a layer of privacy. Properties have a higher value compared to the city's metro area. Buyers can expect homes to leave the market between $400,000 and $800,000 on average. Many homes have a moderate risk of flooding due to the surrounding marshland.
Big and beautiful ranch home can be found in Fort Caroline shores.
Many homes built on brick foundations can be found in Fort Caroline Shores.
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Shopping in Arlington
The Fort Caroline Shores is primarily residential, and locals head just outside the community for retail and dining options. Following Monument Road leads to many of East Arlington's commercial spaces. Cobblestone Plaza has a Publix for grocery shopping. Across the street are a handful of local restaurants, like Cliff's Bar and Grill. "Aside from the standard chain restaurants, there's Matt Italian Cuisine and Sashimi Fusion. But people also go to Mayport for Singletons Seafood Shack and Safe Harbor," Salestrom says.
Matt's Italian Cuisine offers Fort Caroline Shores residents deicious options.
Fort Caroline Shores residents can head over to Publix Supermarket for their groceries.
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Students attend school outside the community
Students attend Sabal Palm Elementary on Kernan Boulevard, which has a B-plus grade from Niche. Landmark Middle receives a B-minus and offers academic programs emphasizing STEM and performing arts. The public school also caters to children with visual and hearing impairments. Sandalwood High, which earns a B-plus, provides early college courses and academies for culinary arts, information technology, and fine arts, as well as an award-winning AFJROTC program.
Sabel Palm Elementary strives to give their students the best education .
Landmark Middle School take s pride in the quality of their education.
Sandalwood High School serves students in 9th grade through 12th grade.
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Close to Interstate 295
Fort Caroline Shores is less than 10 miles from the beaches and 15 miles from downtown. Interstate 295 awaits five miles away, taking residents to the rest of Jacksonville.
There are a few bus routes running close to the Fort Caroline Shores neighborhood
The I-295 beltway runs just a few miles away making commute easy.
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History off the shore
A few miles north is the Fort Caroline National Memorial. The space was once a French settlement dating back to the 16th century. Today, it serves as a dedicated exhibit showcasing how people interacted with the nearby environment throughout history.
Two Visitors at the Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Many Fort Caroline Shores enjoy taking in the nature in one of the covered picnic areas.
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Parks in this Area
Fulton Landing
Boating
Fishing
Beach
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Trails
Jim King Park and Boat Ramp at Sisters Creek
Ed Austin Regional Park
Disc Golf
Golf
Picnic Area
Spanish Pond Trailhead
Trails
Leonard Abess Park
Transit
Airport
Jacksonville International
33 min drive
Bus
Mccormick Rd. & Long Leaf Pine Wy.
Bus
Mccormick Rd. & Mccormick Woods Dr.
Bus
Mt. Pleasant Rd. & W Pleasant Point Ln.
Fort Caroline Shores Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fort Caroline Shores, Jacksonville sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Fort Caroline Shores, Jacksonville over the last 12 months is $450,000, down 16% 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
2,912
Median Age
45
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$105,876
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$110,932
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.5%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
37.8%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.2%
% Population in Labor Force
67%
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®
22/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
12/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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