Though locals call the community Lakeside, its namesake Doctors Lake is actually an inlet that flows from the St. Johns River to the Atlantic Ocean. Here, watersports like fishing and boating are common pastimes. "Lakeside is on the way to Fleming Island. The schools are great, and the area has a lot of small, individual communities," says Victoria Gregory, a Realtor and leader of Victoria Gregory Group with Shoe Realty Inc. The neighborhood is about 15 square miles of dense suburbs dotted by tall oaks netted with moss. Blanding Boulevard reaches across the community, leading to retail, businesses and over 10 places of worship.
You can find waterfront homes with private docks along Doctors Lake.
Lakeside runs alongside Doctor's Lake and offers scenic views to residents.
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Outdoor recreation like boating and sports are popular
The estuaries near Lakeside are prime boating and fishing locations for catching largemouth bass, speckled trout and crappie. Foxridge County Park has tennis and pickleball courts as well as a play area for children. The community also has a handful of smaller public spaces, including Greenwood Park and W. E. Varnes Park. Among Moody Avenue Park's 15 acres are a baseball diamond and multipurpose fields. The grounds are a popular spot for walking the family dog. Although leashed pets are welcome in Clay County parks, locals also head to the private Poochie's Park with the option of a membership or visitor's fee. The community also contains Clay Maverick's Saddle Club, where National Barrel Horse Association riders can participate in competitions and other equestrian activities.
Lakeside residents are enjoying a day on Doctors Lake.
Clay Maverick's Saddle Club welcomes horse owners in Lakeside.
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Attending top schools in Clay County
According to Niche, Clay County School District ranks No. 6 among Florida's public school systems. The community has several elementary schools nearby, and students may attend Lakeside Elementary or Doctors Inlet Elementary, both have an A-minus from Niche. Seventh and eighth to the south attend Lakeside Junior High, considered the top middle school in the county, with an A from Niche. Orange Park Junior High also serves the community, earning a B grade. Ridgeview High receives an A, providing CTE pathways, dual enrollment options and Advanced Placement courses. Residents may also attend faith-based options, including Berean Christian Academy or Christian Home Academy.
Ridgeview High School in the Lakeside neighborhood provides a 17:1 student/teacher ratio.
Lakeside Junior High School provides education in the neighborhood of
Orange Park.
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Midcentury homes and modern farmhouse to waterfront properties
In Lakeside, a midcentury brick ranch can share the same zip code as a New Traditional condo built within the last three years. Ranch homes sit on bigger tracts of land outside the subdivisions. Although most homes are single-story ranches, there are also split levels and modern farmhouses. "Many of the houses are older, and most don't have Community Development Districts," says Gregory. She also says that because most houses are not part of community development districts, they’re not likely to have access to resort-style amenities, such as nearby communities like Oakleaf.?Homebuyers can expect to pay between $200,000 to $400,000 for a home 2,000 square feet or less. More spacious properties can start around $400,000, while waterfront homes list between $600,000 and $1 million. These properties have a moderate risk of flooding during severe weather.
Ranch homes in Lakeside provide plenty of space for families in the community.
Bordered by Doctor's Lake, you'll find homes with amazing views in Lakeside.
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Commerce along Blanding Boulevard
Most businesses are along Blanding Boulevard, an active commercial thoroughfare that acts as the main route into Lakeside and surrounding communities. The boulevard contains Walmart and two Publix Super Markets. There are many chain dining options, but some hungry residents dine in, or order from the drive-through, at Shrimp Shack Seafood Kitchen. Inside the laid-back tavern Big Dawgs Family Sports Restaurant, there are numerous televisions and pool tables. The neighborhood bar, Crackers Lounge, is popular for late-night karaoke.
Bring your friends to Big Dawgs and watch a game in Lakeside.
Enjoy a fresh cooked meal at Shrimp Shack in Lakeside.
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Taking to Blanding Boulevard or I-295
Blanding Boulevard leads to Middleburg to the south and Interstate 295 to the north. Downtown Jacksonville is over 20 miles away and drivers must take the Buckman Bridge along Interstate 295 to get to St. Johns County. Just 5 miles away is HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital. There is limited public transportation available, so most residents travel by car.
Commutes to and from Lakeside are made easy with the use of the interchange of Hwy 17 & 295.
Blanding & 295 gives Lakeside residents a simple way to get anywhere in Jacksonville.
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Lakeside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lakeside, Jacksonville sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Lakeside, Jacksonville over the last 12 months is $300,000, down 3% 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
29,172
Median Age
42
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$77,703
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$88,685
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.7%
College Graduates
20.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
29/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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