Fernandina Beach Condo Communities With Pickleball

Pickleball, a sport that combines aspects of tennis, ping-pong and badminton, has become increasingly popular over the last couple of decades, especially in many cities and towns across the Sunshine State. The game can be enjoyed by players of all ages, and all you really need to play is a plastic ball, paddles, and a net. When searching for a new home in northeastern Florida, many prospective home buyers seek out communities that have lots of fun and active lifestyle amenities, including private pickleball courts. Fortunately for buyers looking in this particular part of Florida, there are several condo communities right here in Fernandina Beach that cater to pickleball enthusiasts. These communities offer residents the ideal mix of low-maintenance living and excellent amenities, not the least of which are resident-only pickleball courts, so that they may make the most out of living in such a glorious beachside city.

The Residence

Situated on breathtaking Amelia Island, The Residence Villas was designed for those that never wish to leave Fernandina Beach’s beautiful shores. The private gated community is made up of villas, single-family homes, and yet-to-be-developed home sites all along the south side of the Amelia Island Plantation. The community boasts impressive amenities that include a community pool, health club, sauna, direct beach access, and hybrid tennis and pickleball court. Homes at The Residence typically feature three bedrooms and three bathrooms as well as garage access, ranging in size between roughly 2,000 to over 4,000 square feet. Interested buyers can expect prices at The Residence to start in the mid $1M, with some units priced as high as $4M.

Amelia By the Sea

Located only steps away from the stunning white sandy shores of Fernandina Beach, Amelia By the Sea is a gated condo community that delivers residents the sensation of waking up each morning in paradise. Amelia By the Sea offers residents a number of the most desirable amenities, two courts that can be used for tennis or pickleball, a private pool, secure parking, and private beach access to the only fishing pier on Fernandina Beach. Homes within the Amelia By the Sea community feature either two or three bedrooms, and they range in size between 1,200 square feet and 1,600 square feet. There are quite a few noteworthy attractions within a short distance, including several historical landmarks, like the Amelia Island Lighthouse, museums, and excellent golf courses. Home prices tend to fall within the $700s. 

Dunes Club

Dunes Club has a reputation across the region for being one of the most luxurious and elegant upscale communities of condominiums in all of Fernandina Beach. Dunes Club is made up of four buildings that reflect Mediterranean-style architecture, each of which gives residents direct beach access and breathtaking views of the ocean. One of the reasons Dunes Club is considered so desirable is due to its spacious homes with open floor plans; every unit has more than 3,000 square feet of living space. Condos at Dunes Club are accompanied by two underground parking spaces and homes are accessible via elevator, so each resident has a private elevator key which ensures their safety. Community amenities include two heated oceanside pools, easy access to nature preserves, and pickleball courts for playing with family and friends. Look for prices at the Dunes Club community to mostly fall between $2M and $3M.

Fairway Oaks Villas

Golfers who also look forward to playing pickleball with family and friends may not need to look any further than Fairway Oaks Villas when seeking a home in Fernandina Beach. Located right along the fairway of Amelia Island Oak Marsh championship golf course, Fairway Oaks Villas is a community made up of two-bedroom, two-bathroom homes, each of which spans approximately 1,250 square feet. Residents of Fairway Oaks Villas can enjoy a wealth of community amenities that include miles upon miles of beautiful beaches, two beach clubs, golf-course, walking trails, and tennis and pickleball courts. The community also features easy access to nearly a dozen local eateries, shops, and cafes. Whether residents plan to live in Fairway Oaks Villas all year-round or seasonally, traveling could not be easier, as the Jacksonville International Airport is only half an hour away. Homes in Fairway Oaks Villas are priced starting in the low $500s, with some units priced as high as the mid $600s.