Luxury homes for sale in Jacksonville

Located on the Atlantic coast, Jacksonville, Florida, is the most populous city in the state, with more than 949,000 people calling it home and 1.7 million people living within the Jacksonville metro area. As a modern city, it is the center of a wide range of industries and businesses but maintains its tourism-focused lifestyle in many ways. 

Jacksonville sits on the St. Johns River, about 11 miles from the Georgia state line. This creates opportunities to enjoy Jacksonville beaches, which are especially ideal for swimming, surfing, boating, and fishing, all of which are directly accessible. 

When it comes to the outdoors, Jacksonville’s park system is one of the largest urban park systems in the country, spanning more than 80,000 acres and made up of seven state parks, three national parks, 400 city parks and numerous arboretums and gardens. The parks, along with the waterways and ecological preserves, help to make Jacksonville a vibrant natural playground.  

On-the-water fun includes everything from kayaking along the Intracoastal waterway to doing yoga while paddleboarding along the coastline. Many come to fish, and for that, there are numerous coves and smaller inlets that create the ideal space for relaxing in calm waters.  

Off-water activities that allow residents to explore the outdoors are common here too, including hiking, camping and biking. Green areas often offer horseback riding areas, yoga and wildlife watching, with guided tours available in some cases. 

Beyond nature, Jacksonville shines in the areas of art, festivals and live music, thanks in part to the Arts in Public Spaces Program. Jazz lovers come from throughout the state for the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, while there are others who come for the Jacksonville Symphony.  

Museum lovers will find numerous options, including the Clara White Mission, Eartha M.M. White Museum, the Cummer Museum of Arts & Garden and the Beaches Museum. Hands on Children’s Museum is an excellent place for interactive learning, while Fort Caroline National Memorial is an outstanding replica fort that showcases the history of the area. 

Exploring all that Jacksonville has to offer means considering the sports scene, which is a popular pastime there, especially for the passionate Jacksonville Jaguar fans. There are several golf courses as well, including Bent Creek Golf Course, Blue Sky Golf Course, Windsor Parke Golf Course and Hyde Park Golf Club.  

Residents of Jacksonville also love good food and drink, which is why it is easy to find eclectic menus throughout the city. From popular chains to bistros, seafood, farm-to-table and craft breweries, there are a number of excellent restaurants throughout the area offering something special.  

Entertainment is everywhere here, including the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, which is home to numerous sporting events and national tours, as well as Theatre Jacksonville, which opened in 1919 and continues to show a variety of performances.  

When it comes to shopping, there is River City Marketplace, St. Johns Town Center and Regency Square Mall, an enclosed shopping mall that continues to be a local favorite. 

Those seeking to purchase luxury real estate will find ample options in communities such as Miramar, Fort George Island and Deercreek. Mandarin, Beach Haven and Monclair are locations near the water. The neighborhood of Girvin is noted for its beautiful estates and luxury homes on larger lots not far from the water. Lakewood is a neighborhood just off San Jose Boulevard and the waterfront. 

For quality service and assistance with your search for luxury properties for sale in Jacksonville, contact an agent at Luxury Portfolio International today. Your luxury Jacksonville home is waiting.