$328,344Average Value$172Average Price per Sq Ft39Homes For Sale
Across the river from downtown Jacksonville
Along the marshy banks of the St. Johns River across from downtown Jacksonville, fanned palms and moss-laced oaks decorate the streets of Empire Point, a small suburban neighborhood with a bridge that links the community straight to the city’s pro football stadium.
“Without living next to the sports complex, it’s one of the best areas for people who want to go there or downtown,” says Philip Amorgianos, a local real estate agent with Watson Realty. “Empire Point is very convenient to the downtown corridor. And because of all the courthouses, businesses and hospitals there, the neighborhood is very popular with people in the legal and medical professions.” A boater’s paradise, the neighborhood is punctuated with waterfront homes and private docks that allow residents to navigate St. Johns and a few of its tributaries: Little Pottsburg Creek, Miller Creek and the Arlington River. Though mostly quiet and residential, plenty of locals motor through the community to cross the Hart Expressway Bridge to commute downtown or attend a Jacksonville Jaguar game during football season.
Waterfront homes at below average prices
For all their charm and convenience, home values in the Empire Point area are a bit lower than the citywide average. But they’re still coveted by many folks familiar with the community. "This is a unique community where no two homes are the same. The area is architecturally diverse--from classical styles, Mediterranean, to exceptionally European,” says Madelon Anne Walton-Reichenbach, a local real estate agent with Middleton Realty. “The neighborhood is filled with long-term homeowners, and many are passed down to the next generation. People really cherish this community." Prices range from $200,000 for modest ranch-style homes and bungalows from the 1940s and ’50s to $430,000 for a rancher that features an in-ground pool and private dock. The community also includes a section of townhouses, condos and apartments along Atlantic Boulevard, where units range from $100,000 to $200,000.
Close to Metropolitan Park downtown
With the myriad docks and a public boat ramp in the community, folks can take to the water to relax in the sun or angle for trout, catfish and bass while enjoying views of the city skyline. By boat or car, folks can visit the riverfront Metropolitan Park. While part of the park’s trails and benches remain accessible, part of the 18-acre green space next to Everbank Stadium remains closed pending repairs and potential redevelopment plans that could bring a new hotel there. Formerly an urban landfill, the park has been a major gathering point with events like the World of Nations concert and the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. South of the neighborhood, Cuba Hunter Park contains a short trail across three acres of wetlands. The park's eastern side has playscapes and a basketball gym inside the onsite community center. Locals can catch some air off the ramps and rails at the outdoor skate park.
Featuring the top-rated private school in Jacksonville
Students in the community can attend Love Grove Elementary, which gets a C rating from Niche. From there, they can advance to Arlington Middle School and Englewood High School. Niche gives the schools a C-minus and a C-plus. Families can also apply to send their kids to the private PreK-12 Episcopal School of Jacksonville, located in the neighborhood on a sizable campus that includes baseball fields, an outdoor swimming pool and a football stadium encircled by a red running track. Niche gives the college-preparatory school an A-plus, ranking it the No. 1 best private high school in the Jacksonville area.
A conveniently located Publix on Atlantic Boulevard
Locals encounter several businesses and service providers traveling on Atlantic Boulevard, a busy thoroughfare that connects to the Hart Expressway. Folks can restock their fridges and pantries by shopping at Publix in the Arlington River shopping plaza. Also nearby, the African Market & Restaurant stocks hard-to-find international products and specializes in traditional West African staples like jollof rice and fufu. A smorgasbord of other flavors and kitchen staples can be found at other shops in the area, too, at spots like New World Food Market and Fresh From the Garden, which focuses on farm-to-table dishes but also includes a special Greek menu with includes spanakopita spinach pie, stuffed grape leaves and lamb souvlaki.
Easy access to downtown via the Hart Bridge
Along Atlantic Boulevard, residents can catch Jacksonville Transportation Authority buses to commute or go shopping. While downtown is only a few minutes away by car, folks can also drive to Atlantic Ocean beaches about 15 miles east. Amorgianos says the Hart Expressway Bridge being in the neighborhood is also a huge benefit, as it makes reaching downtown and points across the Southeast fairly easy. "You can bypass all the downtown traffic and get to Interstate 95 to keep going north or south," he says.
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Parks in this Area
St Nicholas Playground
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Trails
Cuba Hunter Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Glynlea Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Palmer Terrace
Trails
River
Jerusalem and White Playground Park
Playground
Holiday Hill Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Jacksonville International
30 min drive
Bus
University Blvd. & Coronet Ln.
Bus
Atlantic Blvd. & Empire Pt.
Bus
University Blvd. & Bartam Rd.
Bus
Beach Blvd. & Spring Glen Rd.
Bus
Beach & University Blvd. Wb Fs
Bus
Atlantic Blvd. & Jork Rd. Farside
Bus
5201 Atlantic Blvd.
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Empire Point
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Empire Point, Jacksonville sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Empire Point, Jacksonville over the last 12 months is $348,156, up 47% 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,930
Median Age
39
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$42,062
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,644
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
26.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.5%
% Population in Labor Force
69%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
56/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
17/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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