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Golden Glades/The Woods

Golden Glades/The Woods

Neighborhood Reviews
3.6
$543,045 Average Value
$302 Average Price per Sq Ft
26 Homes For Sale

A locals’ suburb close to Jacksonville Beach

Golden Glades/The Woods is just 3 miles inland from Jacksonville Beach, but rather than sunburned tourists wandering through the doors of the neighborhood sports bar, it’s regulars the bartender greets by name. The suburban Jacksonville neighborhood offers proximity to a beach visited by millions every year without sacrificing a local atmosphere. This collection of subdivisions is separated from the city of Jacksonville Beach by the Intracoastal Waterway, a 3,000-mile-long channel where paddlers can explore marshy inlets and boaters can sail to dockside restaurants. Locals can take advantage of the region’s warm climate by hitting the beach, launching onto the Intracoastal from Palm Cove Marina or strolling the neighborhood’s patches of green waterfront.

Exploring the Intracoastal from Castaway Island Preserve

Castaway Island Preserve bridges the distance between the neighborhood and the Intracoastal Waterway. The park’s boardwalks and trails allow locals to take after-work strolls through marshland, and a kayak launch provides an easy way for paddlers to venture onto the Intracoastal. Residents don’t have to own a kayak to explore the saltwater channel; parkgoers can rent paddleboards by using their smartphones at a self-service station. Kids and teens play soccer tournaments on one of the dozen fields at Patton Park, overseen by the First Coast Soccer Association. For an indoor experience, locals may grab dinner while catching a play at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, a 55-year-old venue that’s one of the oldest dinner theaters still operating in the U.S.

Barbecue nights pack the house at Jerry’s Grille

Neighborhood hangouts include Jerry’s Grille, where patrons crowd the family-owned sports bar on Thursday nights when ribs and pulled pork are fresh-smoked. On the opposite end of the neighborhood, some locals worship at The Church of Eleven22’s San Pablo campus. More than 10,000 people attend the Christian church, which operates nine Florida locations including the San Pablo campus. “You actually have to have cops directing traffic on Sunday because it’s insane,” Kim Sessions, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Atlantic Partners who has lived in Jacksonville since 2002. Attendees include Chris Diedrich, founder of Pura Bean Coffee Co. a few doors down. “Every Sunday, we serve scratch-made cinnamon rolls,” Diedrich says. “Those are big sellers.” Shopping centers surround the neighborhood, making it a short drive to essentials such as Winn-Dixie, Walmart or hardware stores. Five miles to the south, locals can seek treatment at Mayo Clinic in Florida, ranked the state’s best hospital.

Residents can choose between gated and ungated lifestyles

The neighborhood consists of thousands of single-family homes spread between multiple subdivisions. About 800 of the neighborhood’s houses sit among the ponds and thickets of The Woods. The gated subdivision was one of the first in northeast Florida when it opened in the ‘70s. The homes tend to be smaller than in nearby neighborhoods, but the security gate and moderate prices attract residents, Sessions says. Other subdivisions include Tamaya, a gated community of custom Mediterranean houses, and Kensington, an ungated collection of ranch-style homes. An abundance of creeks, lakes and ponds offer residents spots for fishing, duck-feeding and scenic walks. However, FEMA reports there are flood zones throughout the neighborhood. Prices begin in the mid-$300,000s for three-bedroom townhouses, rising to the mid-$200,000s for three-bedroom detached homes. There are six-bedroom estates that cost nearly $2 million.

Kernan Middle School offers high school credits

Children don’t have to go far to attend Duval County Public Schools, as Kernan Trail Elementary School and Kernan Middle School are both in the neighborhood. Niche grades Kernan Trail Elementary a B-plus, while Kernan Middle gets a B-minus. At Kernan Middle, students can get a jump on high school by earning credits for courses such as algebra, geometry and Spanish. Four miles to the west, teens can take classes at B-plus-rated Sandalwood High School. Kids can stay in the neighborhood and go to Providence School, an A-rated private Christian school that teaches kindergarten through 12th grade.

Neighbors gather for food

Subdivisions often hold events for neighbors, such as monthly food truck nights in The Woods or weekend potluck parties in Tamaya. Communities usually provide ways for residents to keep up with upcoming events, whether it’s a community newsletter or an announcements page on the subdivision website. A few miles to the east, hundreds of thousands gather around a stage just steps from the beach for Springing the Blues. The three-day April festival has been a Jacksonville Beach tradition since 1991.

Bike to Jacksonville Beach

Major roadways Atlantic Boulevard and Beach Boulevard border the neighborhood to the north and south respectively. Drivers and cyclists can take either road across the Intracoastal Waterway to Jacksonville Beach, less than 4 miles away. There’s little public transportation access, so residents would most likely need to drive the 15-mile route to downtown Jacksonville.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Jacksonville International

37 min drive

Bus

Atlantic Blvd. & Kensington Gardens Blvd.

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Atlantic Blvd. & Hodges Blvd.

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Beach Blvd. & San Pablo Rd.

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Beach Blvd. & Kernan Blvd. Ns

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Beach Blvd. & Suni Pines Blvd.

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Atlantic Blvd. & Deer Run Trail

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12338 Atlantic Blvd.

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 23 Reviews
4.0 Niche User
7/23/2016 Niche Review
Lovely place to live in with friendly people and gorgeous beaches.
3.0 Niche User
3/17/2015 Niche Review
There are a lot of opportunities, but a lot of available jobs are more along the lines of minimum wage or retail. Most people in this area do work; whether it is a good job and/or they like probably varies per individual.
3.0 Niche User
3/17/2015 Niche Review
Crime isn't too common in this part of Jacksonville as it is in other parts, so I don't tend to really feel unsafe. I still worry though if I am by myself or out late because when a crime does make the news, those factors seem to be involved.
3.0 Niche User
4/4/2016 Niche Review
I would like to live somewhere else but it is okay here.
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Golden Glades/The Woods Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$398,870
Median Sale Price
$374,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$396,740
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$447,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$185,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
478
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-25%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$302

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
6,101
Number of Homes for Sale
26
Median Year Built
1995
Months of Supply
0.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,094
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,589
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,100
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Aug 9
    1 - 3pm

    13551 Sol Ct, Jacksonville, FL 32224

    $459,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,800 Sq Ft
    • 13551 Sol Ct
    • New 6 days ago

    Lovely 4/2 ranch home in a cul-de-sac. Very desirable area of Jacksonville, located in San Pablo Creek. Convenient to Mayo Clinic, shopping, dining, schools, Jax beaches, and JTB. When entering the home from the foyer area you will see the Vaulted Cathedral Ceilings. Kitchen has an eat in area with a breakfast bar. Separate food pantry. All appliances will stay. Nice size family room with

    MICHELE STEWART THE LEGENDS OF REAL ESTATE

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  • Sunday, Aug 10
    2 - 4pm

    2378 Alexia Cir, Jacksonville, FL 32246

    $499,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,716 Sq Ft
    • 2378 Alexia Cir
    • New 20 days ago

    Welcome to 2378 Alexia Circle, nestled in the desirable Red Hawk neighborhood of Jacksonville. This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is situated on a beautiful wooded lot, offering privacy and peaceful natural surroundings. Located in a gated community, residents enjoy access to a sparkling community pool, a fun-filled playground, and the added peace of mind that comes with secure living.

    Christina Priest HOVER GIRL PROPERTIES

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  • Saturday, Aug 9
    2 - 5pm

    2243 The Woods Dr E, Jacksonville, FL 32246

    $599,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,683 Sq Ft
    • 2243 The Woods Dr E
    • New 20 days ago

    One story 3/3 PLUS dedicated office or 4th bedroom pool home on an oversized lot in The Woods offers 2,683 square feet. Seller just installed new HVAC. All Bedrooms are oversized, and the home provides lots of sunlight. The kitchen is spacious with a large eat-in area. The vaulted living room has a traditional wood burning fireplace. Off of the step-down living room buyers will find an additional

    Natalie Dunlap CRYSTAL CLEAR REALTY, LLC

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
23,573
Median Age
37
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$90,046
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$106,362

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
90.8%
College Graduates
40.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.5%
% Population in Labor Force
73.8%
Above 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®

31 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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