College Park is a residential neighborhood in northern Jacksonville with homes near busy roadways and the Trout River. The area contains several subdivisions, Bethesda Park and a college campus. Locals are close to nearby highways and shopping on Lem Turner Road.
“The area is more peaceful than people think,” says Tyrone Jackson, a Jacksonville resident and an experienced Relator with United Real Estate Gallery. "Properties move here and the resale value is really good." College Park includes midcentury bungalows and ranch-style houses. Some of these homes are not part of a homeowners association. North Campus and the gated Lydia Estates subdivisions contain New Traditional houses built in the early 2000s. Cambridge Estates has homes along the Trout River’s marshes. Properties near wetlands may be in a flood zone and homeowners may need flood insurance.
College Park’s median sale price is around the mid $200,000s, slightly higher than Sherwood Forest and Riverview. Houses typically sell between the lower $200,000s and the lower $400,000s. There are townhomes in the older Woodmont subdivision, and a newer development called Trout River Station. These properties can cost from the mid $100,000s to the mid $200,000s.
Florida State College at Jacksonville’s (FSCJ) North Campus has been in the community since 1970. The college offers certification, associate degree and bachelor’s degree programs. Although named College Park, this is a highly residential suburb with longtime homeowners and new locals. "This area of the city has well-developed neighborhoods where locals have known each other for years,” says Nekia Coleman, a Realtor with O-Luxury Realty.
Bethesda Park, next to the college campus, has walking trails and a lake with a fishing dock. Visitors can kayak on the water or reserve a wooden cabin for camping. Riverview Park, across the Trout River, is a relaxing spot with a 100-foot dock, a senior community center and a nonmotorized boat launch. The river is a popular fishing spot, but the city recommends catch-and-release to prevent eating potentially contaminated fish.
College Park students are usually zoned for Garden City Elementary School, Highlands Middle School and Jean Ribault High School. Duval County Public Schools allows several pathways for students to attend out-of-zone schools. The neighborhood is less than 10 miles from the top-rated Stanton College Preparatory School and Darnell-Cookman School of Medical Arts.
The Jacksonville Regional Shopping Center has retail stores and a handful of local dining options, including Island Breeze Café. Walmart Supercenter and Home Depot are on Lem Turner Road, a few miles away. Trout River Food Park is a popular spot to order barbecue, soul food, desserts and other dishes. The food park, also on Lem Turner Road, has free parking and outdoor seating. River City Marketplace offers more national stores and restaurants about 10 to 20 minutes away, depending on traffic conditions.
The Jacksonville Transit Authority has a bus stop along Lem Turner Road, Dunn Avenue and at FSCJ’s campus. But most locals will travel by car. “The neighborhood is centralized, and close to everything and the Interstate 95 corridor,” Jackson says. College Park is about 10 miles from downtown Jacksonville. Depending on traffic conditions, it can take between 15 and 30 minutes to reach Downtown/Riverfront along I-95. Jacksonville International Airport is about a 15-to-20-minute drive from College Park on Interstate 295.
Yosary Burgos
JPAR CITY AND BEACH
(904) 204-9670
36 Total Sales
4 in College Park
$190K - $300K Price Range
Melvin Lugo
STA REALTY
(904) 441-6925
38 Total Sales
1 in College Park
$249,900 Price
Chad Neumann
Chad and Sandy Real Estate Group
(904) 944-7007
607 Total Sales
2 in College Park
$321K - $390K Price Range
CLAIRE SHEEHAN
NETWORTH REALTY OF JACKSONVILLE, LLC
(844) 405-7602
85 Total Sales
1 in College Park
$220,000 Price
Patricia Pitts
AVANTI WAY
(904) 815-0232
2 Total Sales
1 in College Park
$245,000 Price
TONYA BARNES-FRANKLIN
GEORGE BARNES REALTY SALES AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
(904) 664-6471
7 Total Sales
1 in College Park
$200,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | College Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in College Park, Jacksonville sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in College Park, Jacksonville over the last 12 months is $246,000, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,098 - $1,150 per month
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A suburban community along the Trout River that's growing in popularity
A small, recreational waterfront community outside downtown Jacksonville
A suburban neighborhood along I-95 with diverse home options in north Jacksonville
A North Jax community that includes the busy Dunn Avene and Interstate 95
A Northside Jacksonville suburb filled with local tradition and history
A suburb on the water with convenient access to the I-95
