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Quiet north Jacksonville neighborhood
The north Jacksonville neighborhood of Biscayne/Turtle Creek is a delightfully relaxed neighborhood on the city’s north side. Primarily residential, the neighborhood offers quick access to shopping, parks and its location makes it easy to jump on I-295 to head downtown. "Biscayne has stood the test of time," says Nekia Coleman, a Realtor with O-Luxury Realty. "I grew up in this area, and my mother still lives in our childhood home. The neighborhood has many second-generation houses."
This older neighborhood is still very desirable.
Garden City Park is a great place for a game of basketball.
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A mix of old and new Jacksonville
Brick ranches built during the second half of the 1900s often feature windows with classic shutters and one or two decorative palm trees on the front lawn. Early 21st-century dwellings have various-sized windows, asymmetrical frames, and covered front porches near the corner of homes. Houses built over the last five years are reminiscent of 20th-century constructions, displaying ranch-style forms while sporting vinyl horizontal siding or softly-toned stucco exteriors. Newer homes have more depth than width, hiding their true size while sitting on narrow, rectangular lots averaging a quarter acre. Others have board and batten, giving a modern farmhouse vibe to the streetscape. Biscayne-Turtle Creek also has a growing number of townhouses offering lower entry points for prospective homeowners. Homes in Biscayne-Turtle Creek fall between $200,000 and $400,000.
Older ranch homes can be found in Biscayne.
This pretty two-story has a great little porch.
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Duval County Public Schools
Families in Biscayne-Turtle Creek are served by Duval County Public Schools. Students begin at Biscayne Elementary School, rated a B-minus on Niche.com. Coleman, who doubles as a Realtor and an educator at the school, says it has helped build a strong, family-oriented culture in the neighborhood. "People love this school. There's so much parental involvement, and we have faith-based partnerships within the community," explains Coleman. Students move on to Highlands Middle School, which offers an aviation science and military magnet program, and then First Coast High School, rated a C-minus and C respectively.
Garden City Elementary School
Biscayne Elementary School is the local elementary to serve the Biscayne/Turtle Creek neighborho
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North Jacksonville brings out the fun
Ray Greene Park is located right next to the Highlands Regional Library and has served the community since the 1950s. Named after a long time county commissioner, the park is spread out over 30 acres and has ball fields, tennis courts and an off road BMX bicycle course. Garden City Elementary School Park is a quainter location with tennis courts, picnic tables and green space for passive enjoyment. The City of Jacksonville shares the park with the school district with the school also operating a 10-acre nature area south of the park. At the Eartha H. Napoleon Park there are walking trails and a plethora of green space on 16,000 acres. A new playground was installed in 2022. The land was originally granted to the city by the government of Spain in 1816. Only four miles south, Jacksonville Zoo and Garden welcomes more than one million visitors a year to their 100 acres of exhibits and gardens featuring more than 2,000 animals and 1,000 plant species along with dozens of conservation education programs.
The library is a great place for study and entertainment.
The Jacksonville Zoo is a short drive from the neighborhood and is fun for the whole family.
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Neighborhood shopping and dining
Heading west on Lem Turner Road residents have access to big box stores like Walmart and Home Depot along with a number of restaurants including chains and independent spots. Harold’s Meat Market and Produce has been serving the neighborhood for more than 60 years. The family-owned butcher shop is like an old style country store in the middle of an urban environment with a classic façade and weekly specials. Further down the road is the Jacksonville Regional Shopping Center, which has a handful of retailers selling clothing and accessories, as well as additional dining spots. Satisfy cravings for barbecue at My Season Chicken and Ribs offering delectable cuts of marinated meat.
The Home Depot is located conveniently off of I-295.
Harolds Meat Market has a good variety of meat as well as fruits and vegitables.
My Season Chicken & Ribs is a very popular place to eat.
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Easy access to downtown Jacksonville
The I-295 beltway is a part of the Biscayne/Turtle Creek community, so locals can smoothly travel around the city--including downtown, which is only 10 miles south. To explore the city center without having to worry about complicated parking, the neighborhood also has the Armsdale Park and Ride location, serviced by the Jacksonville Transit Authority. You can drive your vehicle to the parking lot and travel on the First Coast Flyer, a rapid bus transit with limited stops heading straight to the downtown core. Highly residential but conveniently located for shopping, visiting green spaces and quick travel to the rest of the city, Biscayne/Turtle Creek continues to be a charming, laid-back neighborhood in north Jacksonville.
Local shuttle service is also available around town.
Local bus service is very convenient for residents.
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Parks in this Area
Garden City Elementary Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
Ray Greene Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
San Mateo Neighborhood Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Bethesda Park
Oceanway Park
Garden City Park
Transit
Airport
Jacksonville International
14 min drive
Bus
2455 Dunn Ave.
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Dunn Ave. & Dobson Dr.
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Armsdale Rd. Pnr
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3737 Dunn Ave.
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Dunn Ave. & Pine Estates Dr.
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Dunn Ave. & Armsdale Rd.
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Lem Turner Rd. & Armsdale Rd. Fs Nb
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.65 Reviews
3.0Niche User
8/14/2015Niche Review
I've lived in Jacksonville all my life. However being in Orlando now for school it s major differences. If I had the choice to live outside of Florida I'd probably go up North because I love seeing the weather change. However,I'd come back becausewho doesn't love the sunshine state.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Biscayne/Turtle Creek
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Biscayne/Turtle Creek, Jacksonville sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Biscayne/Turtle Creek, Jacksonville over the last 12 months is $279,765, down 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
13,868
Median Age
38
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,975
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$74,063
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.1%
College Graduates
20%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.1%
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®
29/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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