Waterfront Vacation Homes in Jacksonville Florida

by Brad Officer - Jacksonville Real Estate Agent on August 11, 2009

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The real estate market has presented an incredible opportunity for Florida vacation home buyers.   Values have dropped off their highs in 2005 and many sellers are now very willing to start negotiations at much lower prices.  This has prompted many vacation home buyers to get back in the market.

What’s most important for Florida vacation home buyers? If you were to ask 10 prospective buyers the same question, you would get several common answers:

  • Proximity to the beach or ON the beach
  • Golfing in the community or very close by
  • Waterfront home or boating access
  • Close to the airport for easy access
  • High Quality medical facilities nearby

TOP 2 Misconceptions of Florida Vacation home buyers:

  1. Condos Only: Some vacation home buyers require condos only, however many don’t want the condo or townhome feel.  They want a home where they can bring their children and grand children.  A vacation home to build memories of catching crab in the marsh, fishing in all the waterways, and spending fun family time at the beach.
  2. Peace and quiet – in the middle of nowhere: A vacation home is just that, a vacation.  It should provide fun and relaxation from the day to day grind.  However, I’ve always found that vacation home buyers coming from their busy lives in most places north of Florida, get bored with “middle of nowhere”.  After a few days of relaxation by the beach and pool, most people need to get out and do something.  Fine dining, shopping, and local events are always high on the list.  None of which are easily found far off the beaten path.

Vacation Homes in Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra Florida

Northeast Florida provides an incredible opportunity for vacation home buyers – especially when interested in waterfront.  The Jacksonville area is unique in that it hasn’t had the same demand for vacation homes as South Florida which in turn has kept the homes very affordable.  Start your Search here.

Key factors for considering the Jacksonville FL area for a vacation home:

  • Pricing:  Highly affordable when compared to South Florida.
  • Temperate Climate:  The summer is hot just like you want in a Florida location and late fall through spring is incredible.
  • Waterfront availability:  Miles of coastline and even more riverfront and intracoastal land and homes.
  • Hurricane factor:  Limited exposure considering other Florida locations.
  • The city:  Dining, shopping, culture, and sports are all available
  • Medical:  MAYO Clinic – need I go any further
  • Residents vs Vacationers:  Odd to include this one, but it is a key factor.  This area of Florida is not a “seasonal area”.  If you get here in May – everyone is still here!

Considering a visit to the First Coast to search out your perfect spot of vacation heaven?  Contact me ahead of time and I can help you narrow down a few key areas.  Also, check out our Buyer’s Services.

Several homes to check out:

Showing properties 1 - 50 of 111. See more Oceanfront Homes.
(all data current as of 9/4/2010)

  1. 4 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
    Size: 2,855 sq ft
    Lot size: 13,230 sq ft
    Year built: 2001
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 29
  2. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Size: 1,390 sq ft
    Lot size: n/a
    Year built: 1970
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 0
  3. 4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
    Size: 5,785 sq ft
    Lot size: n/a
    Year built: 1999
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 25
  4. 4 beds, 2 full baths
    Size: 1,926 sq ft
    Lot size: 12,675 sq ft
    Year built: 1965
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 0
  5. 3 beds, 3 full baths
    Size: 1,643 sq ft
    Lot size: 10,488 sq ft
    Year built: 1957
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 43
  6. 9 beds, 5 full baths
    Size: 3,136 sq ft
    Lot size: 22,680 sq ft
    Year built: 1950
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 25
  7. 4 beds, 3 full baths
    Size: 5,265 sq ft
    Lot size: 30,200 sq ft
    Year built: 1976
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 12
  8. 5 beds, 5 full baths
    Size: 4,981 sq ft
    Lot size: 1.98 ac
    Year built: 1977
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 12
  9. 5 beds, 6 full, 2 part baths
    Size: 8,308 sq ft
    Lot size: 1.45 ac
    Year built: 1993
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 12
  10. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Size: 1,386 sq ft
    Lot size: n/a
    Year built: 1970
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 51
  11. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Size: 1,528 sq ft
    Lot size: n/a
    Year built: 1977
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 22
  12. 2 beds, 2 full baths
    Size: 1,454 sq ft
    Lot size: 13,500 sq ft
    Year built: 1973
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 0
  13. 4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
    Size: 2,510 sq ft
    Lot size: 8,750 sq ft
    Year built: 1987
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 26
  14. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Size: n/a
    Lot size: 75.00 ac
    Year built: 1953
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 0
  15. 4 beds, 3 full baths
    Size: 4,000 sq ft
    Lot size: 10,000 sq ft
    Year built: 1923
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 75
  16. 6 beds, 7 full, 2 part baths
    Size: 9,800 sq ft
    Lot size: 1.03 ac
    Year built: 2008
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 12
  17. 5 beds, 5 full baths
    Size: 4,905 sq ft
    Lot size: 20,000 sq ft
    Year built: 1914
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 83
  18. 5 beds, 5 full, 1 part baths
    Size: 4,239 sq ft
    Lot size: n/a
    Year built: 2006
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 46
  19. 3 beds, 3 full baths
    Size: 1,368 sq ft
    Lot size: n/a
    Year built: 1996
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 0
  20. 6 beds, 7 full, 2 part baths
    Size: 11,088 sq ft
    Lot size: 1.71 ac
    Year built: 2007
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 6
  21. 5 beds, 4 full baths
    Size: 2,818 sq ft
    Lot size: 20,000 sq ft
    Year built: 1989
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 0
  22. 3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Size: 1,772 sq ft
    Lot size: 11,750 sq ft
    Year built: 1947
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 51
  23. 5 beds, 4 full baths
    Size: 2,455 sq ft
    Lot size: 12,670 sq ft
    Year built: 1949
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 18
  24. 4 beds, 5 full baths
    Size: 4,156 sq ft
    Lot size: 32,400 sq ft
    Year built: 1975
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 0
  25. 4 beds, 3 full baths
    Size: 2,390 sq ft
    Lot size: 28,100 sq ft
    Year built: 1979
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 0
  26. 3 beds, 3 full baths
    Size: 2,503 sq ft
    Lot size: 8,000 sq ft
    Year built: 1995
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 69
  27. 4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
    Size: 3,766 sq ft
    Lot size: n/a
    Year built: 1971
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 0
  28. 1 beds, 1 full bath
    Size: 2,167 sq ft
    Lot size: 100.00 ac
    Year built: 1964
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 0
  29. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Size: 1,989 sq ft
    Lot size: 30,000 sq ft
    Year built: 1964
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 0
  30. 4 beds, 4 full baths
    Size: 3,928 sq ft
    Lot size: 30,400 sq ft
    Year built: 1976
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 40
  31. 8 beds, 8 full baths
    Size: 8,265 sq ft
    Lot size: n/a
    Year built: 1936
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 31
  32. 5 beds, 3 full baths
    Size: 2,310 sq ft
    Lot size: 12,750 sq ft
    Year built: 1976
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 0
  33. 4 beds, 5 full baths
    Size: 2,945 sq ft
    Lot size: n/a
    Year built: 1964
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 26
  34. 5 beds, 4 full baths
    Size: 2,832 sq ft
    Lot size: 16,464 sq ft
    Year built: 1996
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 6
  35. 2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Size: 1,480 sq ft
    Lot size: 2,040 sq ft
    Year built: 1978
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 55
  36. 6 beds, 7 full, 2 part baths
    Size: 12,742 sq ft
    Lot size: n/a
    Year built: 1995
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 0
  37. 4 beds, 5 full baths
    Size: 4,008 sq ft
    Lot size: 9,000 sq ft
    Year built: 2007
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 48
  38. 4 beds, 2 full baths
    Size: 1,580 sq ft
    Lot size: 75.00 ac
    Year built: 1973
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 0
  39. 4 beds, 3 full baths
    Size: 2,917 sq ft
    Lot size: n/a
    Year built: 1996
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 65
  40. 4 beds, 4 full baths
    Size: 3,235 sq ft
    Lot size: 19,575 sq ft
    Year built: 2007
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 3
  41. 5 beds, 4 full baths
    Size: 7,267 sq ft
    Lot size: 10,000 sq ft
    Year built: 1942
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 86
  42. 4 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
    Size: 5,940 sq ft
    Lot size: 15,928 sq ft
    Year built: 1992
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 46
  43. 1 beds, 1 full bath
    Size: 400 sq ft
    Lot size: n/a
    Year built: 1986
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 38
  44. 1 beds, 1 full bath
    Size: 400 sq ft
    Lot size: n/a
    Year built: 1986
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 38
  45. 5 beds, 5 full, 1 part baths
    Size: 6,280 sq ft
    Lot size: 97.00 ac
    Year built: 1985
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 31
  46. 3 beds, 3 full baths
    Size: 2,184 sq ft
    Lot size: 6,090 sq ft
    Year built: 1937
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 69
  47. 3 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths
    Size: 3,363 sq ft
    Lot size: 8,750 sq ft
    Year built: 1998
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 38
  48. 3 beds, 2 full baths
    Size: 1,653 sq ft
    Lot size: n/a
    Year built: 1978
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 17
  49. 5 beds, 4 full baths
    Size: 2,372 sq ft
    Lot size: 17,000 sq ft
    Year built: 1957
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 23
  50. 5 beds, 4 full baths
    Size: 3,669 sq ft
    Lot size: n/a
    Year built: 1988
    Parking spots: n/a
    Walk Score™: 0

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Jacksonville vacation homes – Waterfront Homes – Ponte Vedra Florida

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