Duval County has shared a consolidated government with Florida’s capital of Jacksonville since 1968. This arrangement has made Jacksonville the largest city in terms of area in the lower 48 states. Just because it is made up primarily of one city, don’t be fooled into thinking Duval County isn’t rich in diversity. When it comes to luxury living, Jacksonville itself offers an interesting mix of classic beauty and modern splendor. The few additional cities within the county that maintain their own governments, including Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach add greatly the Duval County luxury home market. Collectively known as "The Beaches," these communities on the Atlantic Ocean offer a range of waterfront luxury living that is tough to match.