Whether you're looking for the hustle and bustle of a
major metropolitan area or the serenity of spending time in
a nature sanctuary, Jacksonville Florida offers an area
that suits your lifestyle and will surely please.

Jacksonville, Florida (Duval County) is the largest city
in the region and the largest city by land mass in the
State of Florida. Because of its large land area, it
offers homebuyers a unique opportunity of convenience and a
high quality of life.

Currently, Jacksonville continues to go through tremendous
amounts of growth in all areas of the city. As with any large
city, the more established areas are going through more of
a revitalization rather than growth. So rather than
focusing on the established areas let's look at the hottest
growth areas in Jacksonville right now.

Just as a note they're listed numerically but not by order
of importance, that being said let's discover some of the
most intriguing areas Jacksonville has to offer.

1. Duval County North

(Including North Jacksonville)

Whether it's fishing, recreational water sports or just
enjoying breathtaking views many of the developments in
this part of Jacksonville offer waterfront communities and
easy access to the St. John's River. Its close proximity
to the Jacksonville International Airport makes it ideal
for those who like or need to travel. Furthermore, this
part of Jacksonville remains the best-kept secret in the
entire state. The amount of home you get for your money
makes it an absolute bargain. Appealing neighborhoods
include Broward Cove, Hidden Lake Estates and
Biscayne Bay Town homes.

2. Duval County East

(Including Arlington,Atlantic Beach,Jacksonville Beach,
Neptune Beach, and Intracoastal West)

The Arlington area,home to Jacksonville University, is
a staple of this part of Jacksonville. Additionally some
of Northeast Florida's most precious environmental and
historical landmarks reside in this area as well.
Although much of the Arlington area is already well
developed, a new and exciting growth area is beginning
to emerge.

Informally known as Intracoastal West many new multifamily
projects are popping up everywhere. These include Harbor
Town, Mira Vista and Waters Edge.

The beaches, which include Mayport, Atlantic Beach,
Neptune Beach, and Jacksonville Beach all form one
continuous coastal city. Fun,lively pubs and restaurants
attract affluent homebuyers who enjoy a laid-back
environment, upscale condominiums and oceanfront property.

3. Duval County South

(Including Southside,and Mandarin)

As one of Northeast Florida's largest concentration of
office parks hotels and apartment complexes, it has
naturally evolved into a hotbed of condominium activity.
Some of the notable areas for condominiums are Point
Meadows Place and Villagio. Lastly, Mandarin contains some
of Northeast Florida's most affluent riverfront
developments and home sites.

4. Duval County West

This area of Jacksonville has plenty a room for growth.
Depending on your price range, you should have no problem
finding a home that fits your needs. On the low end
Academy Park or Brighton Park, offer two and three-bedroom
two-story floor plans with square footage of up to 1682
feet. On the high end, there's Dawson's Creek and Emily's
Walk that price into the 300 thousands. No matter what
your budget you should have no problem finding a home in
this area.

5. Clay County

(Including Argyle Forest,Fleming Island,Green Cove
Springs, and Orange Park)

Located south of Jacksonville, Clay County has experienced
an amazing 32.9% growth rate over the last decade. With
many for Fortune 500 companies establishing a presence in
the area, this becomes an ideal spot to live. The same
principles apply to Clay County as they do with Duval
County West. There are homes that should fit any budget
and lifestyle. Some of the most popular developments
include Doctors Inlet Reserve, Spencer's Plantation, and
Fleming Island plantation just to name a few.

6. St.John's County

(Including North St. John's County,Ponte Vedra Beach,and
St.Augustine)

St. John's County enjoys many different amenities whether
your passion is playing golf or spend time at the beach you
should have no problem finding fun outdoor activities. Along
the shores of Ponte Vedra and St. Augustine Beach, you'll
find multimillion-dollar oceanfront mansions and
condominiums. Further inland to the SW the World Golf
Village is becoming an ever-increasingly popular
destination and in demand place to live.

Home prices generally start in the upper one hundreds and
top out over the million-dollar mark. Renowned for its
high-level school system this area is becoming very popular
for those with a more liberal budget.

This just highlights some of the most popular areas
of Jacksonville Florida. It gives you a broad overview
of what's available. Depending on your budget it should
be no problem finding a suitable home for you and your family.