Regency is an active neighborhood with a large retail presence in Jacksonville. The area also contains several housing options, parks and entertainment spots. Highways and busy roads cross the community, and its central location in the Arlington region makes this a desirable place for commuting.
“What sets Regency apart is its easy access to major entertainment and shopping. It’s also in a very centralized area, where you can get to places in downtown and the beach,” says William E Ramos, the owner and broker of Integrity Key Realty LLC. The Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens hosts community events throughout the year, like Dazzling Nights Jacksonville during the winter holidays. The neighborhood movie theater, AMC Regency 24, provides an on-site bar and in-movie dining experience. There is a Surge Adventure Park in the Regency Court shopping mall. The casino, bestbet Jacksonville, holds tournaments year-round; the Regency Square Branch Library is located behind the casino.
Regency is home to numerous retail plazas and shopping destinations. Throughout the community, there are big-box stores, including Target, Walmart Supercenter and The Home Depot. A Publix Super Market sits on the far northern side. The area also has several national chains and strip mall restaurants. Seafood spots are popular, such as Cajun Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar. Other local options include Jimmy Fu Asian and bakeries, like Café Veneto. The Sheik Sandwiches and Subs is a well-loved regional fast-food place. For more shopping and dining, residents visit St. Johns Town Center, about 7 miles away.
Most properties in Regency are commercial buildings, office spaces and apartment complexes. There are more renters than homeowners here, but many housing options are available. Detached homes on the market are New Traditional houses from the late 1990s to the 2010s. There are also several townhomes and condominiums dating from the 1970s to the 2020s. The most recent are inside the Deer Run and Enclave at Mill Creek North Townhomes subdivisions.
Ramos says that the community’s home prices are often lower than the rest of the Jacksonville metro area. The neighborhood has a median sale price in the upper $200,000s, which is similar to nearby communities like Atlantic Boulevard Estates, but lower than East Arlington. Single-family houses sell from the lower $300,000s to the mid $400,000s. Attached units cost from the lower $100,000s to the lower $300,000s.
Regency children are zoned for several Duval County Public Schools locations, including Merrill Road Elementary School, Landmark Middle School and Terry Parker High School. However, families can enroll in the district’s school choice pathways or apply to a charter or private school. Highly rated schools are available within 10 miles of Regency, including the charter River City Science Academy Elementary. Bishop Kenny High School and Seacoast Christian Academy are nearby private options.
Many residential developments have small parks, swimming pools and other amenities. “There is a walking path around the pond in Kendall Town, near Walmart, that people like to use for jogging,” says Alton McGriff, a Jacksonville resident and Realtor with Fathom Realty. To the north stands the 120-acre Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. The urban forest contains seven walking trails through marshes, gardens and flatwoods. Sunny Acres Park, on the opposite side of Merrill Road, has a basketball court and a fishing pier on a small lake. Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park and other beachfront spots are about 10 miles away, but can be a 30-minute drive by car.
Highways, busy roads and public bus routes run through Regency. Traffic can get congested along major roadways during peak driving times. Commuters use highways like the Southside Connector, which goes to the Arlington area, and Interstate-295, which loops around much of the city. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) provides stops down Commerce Center Drive, Monument Road and Atlantic Boulevard. Routes 19 and 18 go to the Downtown/Riverfront area, but drivers can reach the city center in about 7 miles. JTA Route 202 heads to Mayport Naval Station, around 12 miles away; Route 10 goes to Atlantic Beach. Driving to the University of North Florida takes 15 to 20 minutes, depending on traffic.
The community is seeing major changes close to the Arlington Expressway. The area once held Regency Square Mall, an iconic shopping hub that has been mostly vacant for many years. The property was purchased in 2025 and will soon become The Nexus at Regency, with new stores, homes and entertainment.
Adam Sems
FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC
(904) 944-6404
44 Total Sales
1 in Regency
$65,000 Price
Renee Cotromano
REAL BROKER LLC
(561) 931-6957
117 Total Sales
1 in Regency
$161,000 Price
Alton McGriff
FATHOM REALTY FL, LLC.
(904) 831-9643
30 Total Sales
1 in Regency
$365,000 Price
Catrice Jones
CENTURY 21 LIGHTHOUSE REALTY
(904) 574-4601
59 Total Sales
1 in Regency
$180,000 Price
CORY HAYS
COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY
(336) 962-4707
58 Total Sales
1 in Regency
$220,000 Price
KAZEEM CASTRILLON JENNINGS
ATRIUM REALTY, LLC
(904) 595-8962
52 Total Sales
1 in Regency
$220,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Regency | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Regency, Jacksonville sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Regency, Jacksonville over the last 12 months is $237,000, down 25% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Centrally located neighborhood 15 minutes from Jacksonville
A suburban neighborhood between Jacksonville's downtown and Atlantic Beach
Residential neighborhood in east Jacksonville close to major highways
Midcentury suburb in Arlington, right next door to hiking trails and a golf course
A suburban community with moderately priced homes next to the Arlington Expressway
An established suburb going through a few changes in Jacksonville
