Jacksonville Real Estate 

Jacksonville is located in the Northeastern corner of Florida and offers an abundance of opportunities for just about anyone. Situated on the Atlantic Ocean and the St. Johns River, Jacksonville serves as the crossroads for two interstate highways and is the largest city (in land area) in the contiguous United States. Jacksonville is also the home of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars, has a US Navy base, and is also a major port, as well as the financial and insurance center of the state of Florida. In short, Jacksonville is a thriving center for commerce as well as for entertainment, travel and more.

Jacksonville offers the perfect blend of urban lifestyle and natural surroundings for residents and visitors alike. Besides being the #1 largest city in America, Jacksonville is also #1 in terms of acreage for surrounding parks and recreation facilities. They have the largest gross acreage for parks in the U.S. and offer a wide variety of parks from vast wildernesses to neighborhood dog parks. From their thick oak parks to sandy shored beaches, Jacksonville has a little something for everyone.

Shopping, dining and nightlife are abundant in downtown Jacksonville, but there are plenty of family oriented activities to do there as well. Their downtown district is rife with old southern charm, history, and chic boutiques and eateries. Just north of the city along the St. Johns River is the Jacksonville Zoo, which covers 70 acres of land, and has the only walking safari in Northeastern Florida. The Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville also offers great fun for baseball fans all year and is the home of the Jacksonville Suns.

Art lovers also won’t be disappointed in the Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art, as well as the Cummer Museum of Art, and the entire family can have a fun outing at the Museum of Science and History. With great weather year round, a variety of outdoor activities and indoor entertainment, and a wealth of opportunities for history, culture and fun, Jacksonville is the ideal destination for everyone.