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Single-family homes near shopping, dining and the St. Johns River
On Jacksonville's Southside, Loretto offers waterfront properties along Lake Mandarin, woodsy residences and access to the St. Johns River. "It's a well-established neighborhood with a lot of shopping and family-owned businesses along San Jose Boulevard," says Jimmy Lewis, a Realtor with Engle & Völkers who lives in Loretto. "It's one of the more desirable areas of Jacksonville, more family-oriented than beach communities." Loretto is the kind of place where residents will see clean streets, children playing in front yards and houses decorated with holiday lights in the wintertime. The neighborhood is also close to local highways, making it a convenient location for those commuting to downtown and beyond.
Multi-level homes with private docks are also available in Loretto.
Loretto has several small lakes in the residential areas.
Locals enjoying a walk in Loretto.
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Turn-of-the-century housing with views of Lake Mandarin
Most houses in Loretto were built between the 1970s and 2000s, featuring well-maintained lawns shaded by oak and pine trees. The community is split into various subdivisions, each with its own amenities, and some with HOA fees. Lake Mandarin, for example, has a monthly Homeowner's Association fee of about $30; residents receive access to the community pool and clubhouse. In these neighborhoods, there are ranch-style homes with prices between $300,000 and $475,000 and midcentury modern homes with prices between $345,000 and $375,000. Loretto also has townhouses and condo communities, typically priced between $150,000 and $275,000.
Newcomers to Loretto can find large homes on the water, a big draw for many.
Traditional ranch-style homes are abundant throughout Loretto.
Ranch-style homes flanked by palm trees is a common sight throughout Loretto.
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Duval County Schools and local private schools
Duval County Public Schools serves Loretto families and earns a B-plus from Niche. Students can start at Loretto Elementary, which earns a B-plus, or Crown Point Elementary, which earns a B-minus. Mandarin Middle earns a B, and A-minus-rated Mandarin High offers the VyStar Academy of Business and Entrepreneurship and interns at an on-campus VyStar Credit Union branch run by students. Students can also attend local private schools, including The Bolles School. "This is a highly rated school and very popular. A lot of people move to this area just to send their kids to Bolles," says Realtor Bobbi Brennan, who's been selling homes for nearly 15 years and works at Pursuit Real Estate.
Community parks and fishing near the St. Johns River
Within Loretto, Chapelgate Park is a small grassy area with a pair of benches, characterized by its historic oak tree, which residents fought to save in 1999. The neighborhood is just 3 miles from Burnett Park, which features athletic fields, a basketball court and a tennis court, where visitors may be seen playing pickleball or gathering for youth league games. The adjacent Burnett Park Community Center offers art classes like drawing and watercolor painting. For those looking to fish, locals say the St. Johns River can be challenging from the docks, but with a boat, anglers can catch catfish, red drum and largemouth bass.
Barrett Park in Loretto has great tennis courts for residents.
There is a dock on the St. Johns River by the Walter Johns Historic Park.
Chapelgate Park is a small neighborhood green space in Loretto.
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Dining and grocery essentials along San Jose Boulevard
Just 3 miles away on San Jose Boulevard, residents have their pick of grocery stores, including Trader Joe's, Walmart and Aldi. The road has shopping centers with big box stores such as Target, TJ Maxx, World Market and Petco. There are also restaurants like First Watch, a breakfast spot with a seasonal menu, or Iso Iso, which offers steaming bowls of ramen and boba tea. The neighborhood is about 5 miles from The Avenues, a classic indoor shopping mall with chain retailers and department stores. Nearby, along Goodby's Creek, Stonewood Grill and Tavern is known for its steak and seafood dishes, like market fresh yellowfin tuna and hand-cut steaks and Wicked Barley Brewing Company is a popular weekend spot.
Trader Joe's is a popular grocery store for many of Loretto's residents.
TJ Maxx and other big box stores are popular shopping destinations for Loretto's residents.
Many restaurants near Loretto have outdoor seating, to take advantage of the Florida weather.
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Commuting from Loretto
From Loretto, it's an 18-mile drive to downtown. The nearest highway, Interstate 295, is 3 miles away and connects drivers to I-95. The JTA provides bus routes on major roads like San Jose Boulevard. Loretto residents are about 6 miles from Baptist Medical Center South, ranked in the top 5% of hospitals in Florida by U.S. News & World Report, and Jacksonville International Airport is 35 miles away.
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Loretto Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Loretto, Jacksonville sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Loretto, Jacksonville over the last 12 months is $303,500, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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