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A community surrounded by water, retail and green spaces
Along the marshy banks of Mill Cove in Jacksonville rests Gilmore-Beacon Hills, a suburban community that was once a fishing village. Here, pockets of woodlands wrap around the residential spaces framed by the water to the north. "The area attracts people who enjoy the outdoors. There are many parks, and water sports are popular here. It's a big boating community," says Noble Home Buyer LLC, President John Mckinley. The neighborhood is predominantly residential, but being part of the Arlington region, it offers access to retail and the city center.
Many residents of the Gilmore-Beacon Hills neighborhood own boats.
Mill Cove borders and marshlands border the Gillmore-Beacon Hills neighborhood.
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This part of Jacksonville is brimming with outdoor activities
Cupping Mill Cove and the St. Johns River, Gilmore-Beacon Hills is a haven for boating. Fulton Landing Boat Ramp offers easy access to Mill Cove, home to sea trout, redfish and fertile oyster beds. Sometimes bottlenose dolphins are seen surfacing on the river. According to locals, high tide is the best time for canoe launches. Those looking to explore on land should venture past the southern tip of Gilmore-Beacon Hills to visit Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens. The 120-acre green space hosts a collection of plants and trails covered by a tree canopy. The space is so immersive that it is easy to forget the suburban landscape that surrounds the gardens.
Pets are welcome without leashes inside Ed Austin Dog Park, just outside the community. History buffs will enjoy the Fort Caroline National Memorial's onsite museum and historical exhibits like the reconstructed French fort. Others admire the pine flatwoods and brackish marshes along the trail and boardwalk. The green space also offers guided tours through the park ranger program.
The Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens is a nice place to enjoy a picnic.
Fulton Landing
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Buying into Gilmore-Beacon Hills
The neighborhood contains homes from the late 20th century to a handful of residences built during the 2010s. A handful of new constructions are also sprinkled among the established homes. Shrubs and trees decorate ranch-style and New Traditional houses. Popular exteriors like brick, wood siding and stucco complement a diverse housing stock in Gilmore-Beacon Hills. On average, home prices are higher than in other Jacksonville communities. Most houses range in price from $350,000 to $600,000. However, buyers can expect to pay between $575,000 and over $1 million for waterfront luxury homes. Properties near the water are at risk of flooding during severe weather.
Large newer homes sit proudly on the water in the Gilmore-Beacon Hills neighborhood.
A popular style of home in the Gilmore-Beacon Hills neighborhood is brick ranch-style homes.
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Students attend schools outside the neighborhood
Public school students begin their academic journey at Merril Road Elementary, which has a B-minus from Niche. Don Brewer Elementary, earning a C-plus, accepts third to fifth graders. Sixth to eighth graders travel south to attend Landmark Middle, which has a B-minus. Sandalwood High, earning a B-plus, provides academies for information technology and fine arts in addition to an award-winning AFJROTC program.
Don Brewer Elementary School cares about the education of the students.
Landmark Middle School is dedicated to quality education for its students.
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Shopping and dining close to home
Less than 3 miles away on Fort Caroline and Merrill roads is a Publix Super Market at Dames Pointe Plaza. Walmart Neighborhood Market anchors Merrill Station Shopping Center. Residents to the east pick up groceries at another Publix in the outdoor shopping mall Cobblestone Crossing. The commercial space is home to Cliff's Bar and Grill, known for live music, trivia nights and karaoke. The laid-back Tabouleh Café serves kebabs, fried kibbeh and other Mediterranean-style menu options.
Cliff's is a popular restaurant located a few minutes away from Gilmore-Beacon Hills.
Get the essentials at Publix in the Cobblestone Crossing Shopping Center.
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Traveling around the city from Gilmore-Beacon Hills
Locals must head outside the community to access Jacksonville Transit Authority's bus routes. Interstate 295 and the Dames Point Bridge connect the community to the north side of Jacksonville. The verdant suburb is between downtown and the beachy Atlantic Coast. Commuters take the Arlington Expressway for about 10 miles before reaching downtown. The sandy shores of the Atlantic Coast await less than 15 miles east.
I-295 passes through the Gilmore-Beacon Hills neighborhood offering easy access to traveling.
JTA has a bus service that will take you to the Gillmore Beacon Hills neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Fulton Landing
Boating
Fishing
Beach
Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens
Trails
Events
Botanical Gardens
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Trails
Spanish Pond Trailhead
Trails
Sunny Acres Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Boating
Freedom Park
Transit
Airport
Jacksonville International
31 min drive
Gilmore-Beacon Hills 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
5,072
Median Age
46
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$103,709
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$116,649
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.2%
College Graduates
46.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.7%
% Population in Labor Force
57.2%
Below the national average
65.1%
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®
34/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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