$428,849Average Value$229Average Price per Sq Ft36Homes For Sale
Slower pace of life in Nassau County
Known as the birthplace of one of Florida's first train depots, the tiny Nassau County town of Callahan offers quiet, country living with plenty of history. "When I first moved here, I felt like it was a step back in time," says Stephanie DeAngelo, a Realtor with Engel and Volkers First Coast who's lived in Callahan for 19 years. Decades-old boutiques with white-fenced porches and brick churches with steeples line the neighborhood streets; a bright red train car sits next to the West Nassau Museum of History in the center of town, where residents gather for a yearly Railroad Day Festival. DeAngelo says as people drive out of downtown, the landscape opens to rural farmland. "When people move here from the hustle and bustle of a bigger city, they get a house with enough room to raise chickens or goats," she says. "They get to slow down a bit."
Callahan is a warm amd welcoming community.
There is a lot of train history at the West Nassau Historical Society Museum.
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Traditional and ranch-style homes with acreage
Deangelo says more people from Jacksonville are flocking to the area, and home prices have gone up and down for several months. But even with fluctuating prices, she says, "It's very typical for a house to be on one to several acres of land, and people are willing to pay for that." Renovated early 2000s mobile homes with up to four bedrooms sit beside narrow, dirt roads lined with low-hanging oak and pine trees and average $230,000. Some homes have white fences surrounding grassy lots, and others have gravel driveways that cut through front lawns. Early 2000s ranch-style homes with brick and stucco exteriors offer up to four bedrooms and average $310,000. These houses sit closer together but offer front and back yard spaces shaded by cypress and live oak trees; streets are laid out in a grid and feature narrow, well-paved sidewalks. New Traditional houses built in the 2020s, with up to four bedrooms range between $550,000 and $680,000. These homes typically sit on 5 to 10 acres of land, surrounded by groves of tall oak trees, and some include private ponds. Long gravel driveways lead out to county roads, passing rows of crops and farmland.
This brick home can be found in Deerwood Creek Estates.
Many yards in Callahan have large and have lots of room to grow.
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Nearby grocery store and favorite BBQ dining spot
Residents grocery shop at Winn-Dixie and Family Dollar, both found 6 miles away in the Callahan Plaza strip mall. Callahan BBQ, fondly known as "The Chicken House," is a local favorite, for its chicken sandwiches and sweet baked beans, while Cedar River Seafood is popular for its fresh flounder filets and homemade hushpuppies. Just off 1st Avenue, shops like Small Town Rags Boutique and The Old Farmhouse offer eclectic home goods and fashions. Big-box retail like Kohl's and Target are about 18 miles east via Highway 200.
Residents shop at the Winn Dixie in Callahan.
Callahan Barbecue is a great place to stop for lunch.
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Highly-rated schools with championship-winning athletics
Kids here can start at Callahan Elementary (Kindergarten through Grade 2), which scores an overall B on Niche and continue to the A-minus rated Callahan Intermediate. Callahan Middle (Grades 6 through 8) is rated an A-minus. The B-rated West Nassau County High is known for impressive athletic teams like West Nassau Cheerleading, which won their 12th state championship in February 2023. "West Nassau is also very community-based," says DeAngelo, who taught in the neighborhood for 16 years. "They hold a lot of family nights, reading literacy workshops and STEM events for people to come check out."
Nice oak trees shade the benches at Ewing Park.
Outdoor fun at Ewing Park
Circled by a quarter-mile walking trail, small Ewing Park features a playground with a roped obstacle course. Black and willow oak trees surround the tennis and basketball courts. At Callahan Ball Park, Callahan Little League holds practices and games for hundreds of kids.
Annual parades and markets near downtown
Every year, residents attend the Callahan Christmas Parade and Craft Fair where local businesses parade on tinsel-covered floats and West Nassau High’s marching band performs on US 1 near downtown; residents can check out local craft vendors for holiday-themed art and get a surprise visit from Santa. Every other Saturday, locals also like to visit local seafood trucks and jewelry artists at the Callahan Community Market near the old train depot.
Under 30 miles to Jacksonville
Highway US 1 and 301 intersect in the middle of town and can be used to get to neighboring communities like Yulee and Hilliard. Downtown Jacksonville is about a 25-mile drive away, and it’s 12 miles to Jacksonville International Airport.
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Parks in this Area
Ewing Park
Ralph E Simmons State Forest
Machaba Balu Preserve
Trails
Nature Center
Botanical Gardens
Dinsmore Boat Ramp
Lannie Road Park
Seaton Creek Preserve
Transit
Airport
Jacksonville International
23 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Callahan
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Callahan, FL sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Callahan, FL over the last 12 months is $447,442, up 16% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Set in the heart of desirable Nassau County, this beautifully crafted single-family home offers the perfect blend of peaceful living and modern convenience in Callahan. Enjoy the benefits of a family-friendly community just a short drive from the pristine shores of Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach. This newly built 2025 residence features 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 elegant bathrooms, and 2,119
Experience the charm of country living on this beautifully maintained 1.3-acre lot, surrounded by mature trees and wide-open space. This thoughtfully updated home blends rustic character with modern comforts, offering a warm and welcoming layout ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Outside, you'll find a spacious workshop for hobbies or storage, plus plenty of room for a picnic, bonfire,
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Mid-Century home with great potential! Now is your chance to own this property of 2.62 acres on high and dry land in the charming town of Callahan. The home has a spacious floor plan over 2600 sq ft. and is ready for a custom touch for the perfect family. The property has multiple mature fruit bearing trees such as oranges & pecans, as well as multiple mature palm trees. Enjoy the Florida life
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This beautiful, rustic country home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths plus upstairs loft and approx 1600sf, sits on a spectacular 9 acre lot, including a 1 acre stocked pond with fountain and fishing dock! It is handicapped accessible with ramps, roll in shower and even a sidewalk from the house down to the dock! Metal roof, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, a 70 foot large front porch and another large
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
15,655
Median Age
42
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$68,223
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$76,803
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.4%
College Graduates
13%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
54''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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