$260,820Average Value$175Average Price per Sq Ft14Homes For Sale
A classic midcentury suburb across from Downtown Jacksonville
A well-established midcentury suburb, Lake Lucina blends historical charm with the practical needs of people who work in and around Downtown Jacksonville on the other side of the St Johns River.
The neighborhood draws its name from a small spring-fed lake. While the community started with an 80-acre deed in the 1880s, the lake today is surrounded by relatively quiet neighborhood streets and a boulevard leading to the private campus of Jacksonville University about a mile north.
Some residents are lucky to have a home with Lake Lucina in their backyard.
Jacksonville University has been a part of the Lake Lucina neighborhood sense 1934.
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Classic ranch-style homes
"This is a classical Americana type of community,” says Tom Moore, a local real estate agent with Watson Realty Corp. “The area is a midcentury ranch neighborhood, with most homes built during the 1950s to 1970s.” He says many of the neighborhood’s homes contain four bedrooms and three baths with living spaces configured in an open layout. The northeastern section of the community, known as Fairways Forest, was once a golf course that was later converted into a housing development. Homes around there range from around $300,000 to $450,000, while smaller cinderblock residences west of it sell for between $150,000 to $300,000. Jose Gonzalez, a local agent with Keller Williams Realty, says the lower-cost homes tend to attract more working-class households because of their relative affordability. “They’re solid homes, and you can renovate them again and again,” he says. “But they don’t have high ceilings and they’re not very roomy. And they’re all very much next to each other.”
Most of the homes in Lake Lucina have good-sized yards and some have wide driveways.
This well-maintained ranch home has lovely flowering trees blooming with color.
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Arts magnet program available at Fort Caroline Middle School
Many of the area’s students learn at Lake Lucina Elementary, which earns a C-plus rating from Niche. From there, students can advance to the 6-8 Arlington Middle School. Niche gives it a C-minus. Alternatively, artistic and creative-leaning kids can apply to Fort Caroline Middle School’s Visual and Performing Arts magnet program. Older students may enroll in the advanced career courses nearby at the C-rated Terry Parker High School. The neighborhood also borders the campus of Jacksonville University, a part of the area since 1950.
Lake Lucina Elementary School is dedicated to giving its students a quality education.
Arlington Middle School is the local middle school that serves Lake Lucina and other areas too.
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Supermarkets, fast-food eateries and international cuisine on University Boulevard and Merrill Road
At Lake Lucina Shopping Center on Merrill Road, one of the area’s main thoroughfares, residents can visit service providers, restaurants, and discount stores. Along this commercial stretch to the north and University Boulevard to the west, locals have even more access to the area's generous retail and dining experiences. Residents can restock kitchen supplies and home goods at Publix on Dames Point Plaza or the Neighborhood Walmart inside the Merrill Station shopping center. In addition to a few national fast-food chains, restaurants in the corridor include the University Diner and local takeout spots such as J Lemon Pepper Fish & Chicken and THC Trap House Chicken. At Scoreboard Sports Bar & Grill, patrons can hang out as they eat or sip on refreshments while others play pool or wait their turn for karaoke on Thursday nights. Gonzalez says there’s also a diverse array of restaurants in the area that represent the community’s ethnic diversity. Mi Veracruz offers authentic Mexican-style dishes that pair well with the in-house micheladas and margaritas. And around the corner from Lake Lucina Drive on University Boulevard, Seven Wonders has evolved from a small Haitian-style bakery to a restaurant serving classic Caribbean flavors.
Seven Wonders serves classic Haitian cuisine and baked goods.
The nearby Publix is conveniently situated for Lake Lucina residents and nearby communities.
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Flowers and more at nearby Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
After the last school bell of the day rings, families flock to the playground and basketball courts park next to Lucina Lake Elementary. Nearby is Victory Park, a 10-acre gathering spot with tennis courts and soccer fields. Those looking to further immerse themselves in the outdoors can visit the nature preserves at Tree Hill Nature Center. For an admission fee, locals can hike the verdant grounds, meet mini goats at the petting zoo and visit the onsite natural history museum. Five miles to the east awaits the Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, an expansive public green space of interwoven trails surrounded by native shrubs and trees.
These kids play a game of one one-on-one at Lake Lucina Elementary Park.
People come to the Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens to enjoy the tranquility of nature.
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Reaching downtown on the Matthews Bridge
Motorists can reach Downtown Jacksonville by taking the Matthews Bridge about 2 miles south of the neighborhood. Interstate 295 is also about 2 miles away, making it easy for folks to get around the metro area. Jacksonville Transportation Authority provides bus transit service around the community too. Those who prefer to travel on the water can embark at the Arlington Road Boat Ramp. Moore says the neighborhood hosts a voluntary civic association, and that residents can easily keep their private boats within their subdivisions. The river leads to the Atlantic Ocean about 15 miles east, allowing for maritime voyages and weekend beach days.
The I-295 beltway is close by giving Lake Lucina easy access to the rest of Jacksonville.
The JTA bus line runs right through the Lake Lucina neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens
Trails
Events
Botanical Gardens
Bruce Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Gerrie's Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Playground
Blue Cypress Park
Bike Trails
Fishing
Golf
Victory Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Soccer
Cesery Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Lonnie Wurn Boat Ramp
Transit
Airport
Jacksonville International
29 min drive
Bus
2511 University Blvd.
Bus
Townsend Blvd. & Mayapple Rd.
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University Blvd. & Merill Rd.
Bus
Townsend Blvd. & Greenfern Ln.
Bus
Townsend Blvd. & Opp. Sandhurst Rd.
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Ft. Caroline Rd. & Hoover Ln.
Bus
2710 Townsend Blvd.
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lake Lucina
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lake Lucina, Jacksonville sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Lake Lucina, Jacksonville over the last 12 months is $263,580, down 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Spacious Home with 3 Bedroom and 2 Baths...just needs some renovating. ROOF REPLACED in 2018 and AC in 2017. Wood Floors under carpet per seller. Primary Bedroom is spacious and the primary bath is very large. Home offers a sitting room in front and a 40' x 15' Bonus Room in the back. Also an interior workshop and extra storage room. Cash and Conventional Offers Only. (or FHA 203k Rehab Loans)
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,839
Median Age
38
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,315
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,587
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.1%
College Graduates
19.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
36/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
16/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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