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Close to the beach and the city
Sandalwood, 20 minutes from Downtown Jacksonville, is a preferred neighborhood because of its location. Sandalwood boasts sidewalks, mature trees, an adjacent park and an A-rated school district. Residents can enjoy one of the locally owned cafes or shops, dine in the area's restaurants or head to the Huffman Boulevard Park. Established in the 1960s by builder-developer Pearce-Uible, the community was advertised as "On the Southside – halfway between business and pleasure!" The community offers a suburban feel with the convenience of being close to the beach and the downtown area of Jacksonville.
Atlantic West Shopping Center is a large retail area for residents in Sandalwood.
Jacksonville is alive with music at the 32 Annual Springing in the Blues Festival.
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Shopping centers border the area
“Sandalwood is close to much shopping and in the middle of everything,” says Terri Bennett, a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty Atlantic Partners. “And not too far from the outdoor mall shopping area of Town Center.” Nearby, Kernan Pointe Shopping Center offers shopping and services, including a Publix market, medical facilities, restaurants and other locations. Sandalwood is also home to the Atlantic West Shopping Center, which HomeGoods, TJ Maxx and Kohl’s anchor. More shopping centers line Beach Boulevard, and residents can head to Jacksonville for more shopping and dining opportunities.
Grab your groceries and fresh fish from La Salsa Market in Sandalwood.
A Local Restaurant Next to Park Ridge make grabbing a bit to eat convenient.
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Jacksonville Light Boat Parade
Locals attend concerts at the Robert E. Jacoby Symphony Hall at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts or enjoy an evening at Alhambra Theatre & Dining for dinner and a show. During the winter holidays, residents experience the Jacksonville Light Boat Parade downtown along the Southbank Riverwalk or head to the beach for the annual Deck the Chairs, featuring festively decorated lifeguard chairs. Residents also find a community within their local places of worship. The Islamic Center of Northeast Florida offers Friday services and daily prayers. Nearby are the Maranatha Baptist Church and the Blessed Trinity Catholic Church.
Block homes
“There are lots of block homes in the area. Due to their building materials, block homes are less likely to develop rot in the Florida humidity and easier to add attachments to,” says Bennett. Sandalwood boasts mid-century modern homes, sprawling ranch homes and minimal traditional homes. Single-family homes range from $260,000 to $550,000. Townhouses and condos range from $200,000 to $300,000.
Block homes are popular in Sandalwood and as well as resistant to humidity.
Sprawling ranch-style homes and minimal traditional line the streets of Sandalwood.
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School hosts public swimming pool
Children attend Brookview Elementary School and then continue to Landmark Middle School. Students complete secondary school at Sandalwood High School. All three schools receive a B-minus rating on Niche. Residents can also enjoy an afternoon at the Sandalwood High School outdoor swimming pool, which is open to the public during the summer. For higher education, the community is 8 miles from the University of North Florida and 9 miles from Jacksonville University.
Sandalwood High School serves students in grades nine though twelve in Sandalwood.
Landmark Middle School has a beautiful campus for students to enjoy.
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Huffman Boulevard Park
Nearby, Huffman Boulevard Park provides a 15-acre wooded retreat with natural vegetation, including live oak and pine. The park offers a jogging and walking trail, multi-use sports fields, basketball courts, tennis courts and picnic areas. 9 miles away is Jacksonville Beach, where the sprawling white sand offers a seaside playground for swimming, surfing, boating and fishing. Sandalwood has easy access to year-round golf courses and a Topgolf center.
Play a game of basketball at Huffman Boulevard Park in Sandalwood.
Let the kids play while you relax in Sandalwood.
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I-295 and bus stops
Most Sandalwood residents commute by car via I-295 and Route 90, but the Jacksonville Transit Authority (JTA) serves the area. Bus stops line Alden Road, St. John Bludd Road South and Beach Boulevard. Sandalwood is 20 miles from Jacksonville International Airport. The Sandalwood area is active, and it can become louder near the interstate and other major roadways.
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The police are very active in road safety and respond quickly when you call.
4.0Niche User
7/10/2014Niche Review
People here are nice and relatively friendly
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10/7/2015Niche Review
I live by a high school so it is considerably safe, however the noise and traffic can be extremely bothersome
4.0Niche User
7/21/2014Niche Review
There are several varieties (in cost) of gyms located closely. People are seen sporadically running outside and there are many public parks and public pools close in proximity.
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Sandalwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sandalwood, Jacksonville sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Sandalwood, Jacksonville over the last 12 months is $320,000, down 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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