ARTHUR COX
EXP REALTY LLC
(904) 516-5855
64 Total Sales
1 in LaVilla/Brooklyn
$40,000 Price
LaVilla/Brooklyn
On Saturdays in LaVilla/Brooklyn, downtown residents can visit the Riverside Arts Market, followed by a rooftop burrito or aged spirits at the local distillery. This neighborhood was a historically Black community in the 19th and early 20th centuries, known for its cultural and artistic significance. African American Union soldiers and freedmen settled the land after the Civil War. "The LaVilla area thrived during reconstruction and became an entertainment and music destination with a significant blues and jazz history," says Mitch Hemann, the local Ritz Theatre & Museum archivist. The community lays claim to the first advertised blues performance in the country and attracted the likes of singing legends such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Louis Armstrong.
LaVilla/Brooklyn was a primarily residential area but, over time, has developed into a bustling commercial corridor. Although the neighborhood does maintain a few houses, residences today consist mainly of apartment complexes, lofts and townhomes. Most dwellings enter the LaVilla/Brooklyn market between $175,000 to $375,000 on average. The Johnson Commons development offers brand new townhomes ranging from the lower to upper $300,000s.
The Brooklyn section has been considered a part of the city's central business district since the 20th century. It continues to be a site for new retail developments such as Brooklyn Station and Unity Plaza. Locals can shop for groceries at Fresh Market and pick up their favorite tex-mex entrees at the dining staple Burrito Gallery. Here, you can get stuffed burritos and mouth-watering tacos while enjoying an elevated view of the downtown from the balcony. Ashley Street, a place where you could once catch blues and vaudeville performances, is currently filled with business offices and a few historic landmarks. One restaurant, Starving Like Marvin, serves comforting soul food such as bowls of shrimp, grits and fried fish. The locally-run Burlock and Barrel Distillery is gaining popularity for its "grain to grass" process and whiskey tastings.
Underneath the Interstate 95 overpass is home to the Riverside Arts Market, where you'll find local artists, vendors, and food trucks. Some lucky visitors can spot a few dolphins playing in the brackish St. Johns River. Along the water is Northbank River Walk & Corkscrew Park. In addition to relaxing views of the river, the 2-mile stretch has shoreline canoe launches, sculptures, and workout equipment. Following this walking path leads to Sidney J. Gefen Riverwalk Park, where locals can take Zumba classes once a week.
Young residents can start their educational journey at John E. Ford K-8 School, which promises a unique English and Spanish Montessori program. William M. Raines High offers career and technical education programs for students interested in Culinary Arts or Computer Science. The local performing arts school has a rich history within the community. "Ray Charles spent some of his teenage years in LaVilla and said he came into his voice here. The house he was staying at is now the same location as the LaVilla School of the Arts," says Hemann. The middle school and its students have achieved numerous accolades over the years as well as a B+ rating on Niche. LaVilla/Brooklyn is rooted in the arts and has blossomed into a vibrant, multifaceted community part of central Jacksonville's cultural scene.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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ARTHUR COX
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DERRICK ALLEN JR
DERRICK ALLEN JR
HERRON REAL ESTATE LLC
(850) 771-1208
6 Total Sales
1 in LaVilla/Brooklyn
$379,890 Price
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Christina Welch
Christina Welch
Responds QuicklyKELLER WILLIAMS ST. JOHNS
(904) 204-0599
1,631 Total Sales
1 in LaVilla/Brooklyn
$100,000 Price
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Carrie Heustis
Carrie Heustis
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS SOUTHSIDE
(904) 747-6552
407 Total Sales
27 in LaVilla/Brooklyn
$300K - $375K Price Range
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Christi Jensen
Christi Jensen
KELLER WILLIAMS JACKSONVILLE
(727) 353-5103
40 Total Sales
13 in LaVilla/Brooklyn
$320K - $407K Price Range
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GARY DELELLIS
GARY DELELLIS
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY
(904) 447-2924
39 Total Sales
5 in LaVilla/Brooklyn
$335K - $340K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
S-Line Urban Greenway
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Cancer Survivors Park
- Trails
- Events
Riverside Park
Sidney J. Gefen Riverwalk Park
Riverfront Plaza
- Trails
- Events
- Multi-Purpose Field
Corkscrew Park
Transit
Airport
Jacksonville International
23 min drive
Subway
Jefferson Street
Subway
Convention Center
Bus
Jrtc Bay P
Bus
Bay St. & Jefferson St. Fs Wb
Bus
Park St. & Forest St.
Bus
Jrtc Bay U
Bus
Water St. & Jefferson St.
LaVilla/Brooklyn Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in LaVilla/Brooklyn, Jacksonville sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in LaVilla/Brooklyn, Jacksonville over the last 12 months is $389,000, up 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$389,000
Median Sale Price
$389,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$389,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
16%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$196
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
106
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1990
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,103
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,310
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,083
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,702
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,021 - $1,749 per month
- Lofts at Jefferson Station
- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 476+ Sq Ft
- 799 Water St
- Jacksonville, FL
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$1,770 per month
- Lofts at Brooklyn
- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 476+ Sq Ft
- 190 Chelsea St
- Jacksonville, FL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,164
Median Age
40
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
13.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$45,769
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$54,816
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.9%
College Graduates
40.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.1%
% Population in Labor Force
62%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
50
/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
70
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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