Stretching along the Jacksonville Railyard district is the modest northwest neighborhood of Magnolia Gardens. The community is only six miles from Downtown Jacksonville and offers large lots at a lower price than neighboring communities like Cisco Gardens and Picketville. “Magnolia Gardens has attracted a lot of homebuyers,” says real estate broker Sam Harrison of Power to Point Realty. “But we anticipate a shift due to price increases.” In addition to the low cost of living here, residents can take advantage of the Niche rated #4 best school district in Jacksonville, Duval County, which was ranked an overall B.
Magnolia Gardens
Suburban Neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida
Duval County 32209
Homes
Magnolia Gardens is made up mostly of classic three-bed, three-bath ranch-style homes from the early 1900s with an average price of about $140,000; their brick walls and shingled roofs have held up well over the years. Most lawns in this neighborhood are unkempt, but large enough for gardening or even entertaining guests. When these homes are updated, their prices can go up to around $250,000. Those who are looking to start from scratch can buy a vacant quarter-acre lot for around $15,000, and there’s no HOA, allowing property owners to be as a creative as they’d like. The Amtrak station is bordered west by the neighborhood, so residents are likely to hear the trill of the train.
Transportation
Residents are generally car dependent, but have the option of using The Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s 51 bus to get around the city. The closest major highway to Magnolia Gardens is the US-1, located 6 miles away. The Jacksonville International Airport is located 11 miles away from the neighborhood, while the HCA Memorial Hospital is about 20 minutes away via the US-1.
Schools
Kids are zoned to attend public schools within Duval County district, which earns an overall B from Niche. Students might start out at Washington Carver Elementary, which offers a safety patrol program that teaches leadership, caution and good citizenship, then continue to the magnet program at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle. Both schools earned C-minuses on Niche. William M. Raines High, which prides itself on having an exceptional music program, earned a C from Niche.
Shopping and Dining
In the neighborhoods upper eastern corner, Edgewood Square is locals go-to shopping center for groceries and a bite to eat. Stock up at Harvey’s Supermarket or head down to Mr. Shark Crab Shack for their fresh blue crab and friendly service. Five miles away, the Gateway Town Center shopping mall features national chain stores like Foot Locker and Rainbow.
Parks
The Johnson Family YMCA is central to the community, providing an open basketball gym, swimming pools and youth camps to locals. Enjoy some outdoor fun at the 125-acre Lonnie C. Miller Sr. Regional Park, equipped with a volleyball court, five picnic tables and an amphitheater.
Events
While there are no local events in Magnolia Gardens, residents can head downtown to the 15,000-seat multi-purpose VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena or The Florida Theatre for concerts, plays and sporting events. The VyStar is the home arena to the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL, the Giants of the American Basketball Association and the Sharks football team of the National Arena League.
Important to Know
Founded in 2001, the Northwest Jacksonville Community Development Corporation is a local organization committed to improving the overall safety standards of the neighborhood.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Pepper Greenwell
Pepper Greenwell
Responds QuicklyFLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC
(352) 661-2179
58 Total Sales
2 in Magnolia Gardens
$130K - $255K Price Range
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DESHONDRA BROWN
DESHONDRA BROWN
HASHTAG REALTY GROUP LLC
(904) 831-8369
29 Total Sales
1 in Magnolia Gardens
$125,000 Price
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ARTHUR COX
ARTHUR COX
EXP REALTY LLC
(904) 516-5855
65 Total Sales
1 in Magnolia Gardens
$85,000 Price
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William E Ramos
William E Ramos
INTEGRITY KEY REALTY LLC
(904) 574-5634
157 Total Sales
1 in Magnolia Gardens
$190,000 Price
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TAMEKA JOSEPH
TAMEKA JOSEPH
Responds QuicklyVYLLA HOME
(904) 944-5467
6 Total Sales
1 in Magnolia Gardens
$60,218 Price
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Stephanie Henderson
Stephanie Henderson
Responds QuicklyWATSON REALTY CORP
(904) 944-6923
95 Total Sales
1 in Magnolia Gardens
$81,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
J. Gardner Sams Memorial Park
Scott Park
Charles Reese Memorial Park
Johnnie W. Walker Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Football
Royal Terrace Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Magnolia Gardens | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 10 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 9 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 10 | 4 |
| Robbery | 8 | 4 |
| Burglary | 10 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 9 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Magnolia Gardens, Jacksonville sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Magnolia Gardens, Jacksonville over the last 12 months is $150,657, up 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$148,250
Median Single Family Price
$154,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$125
Number of Homes for Sale
25
Last 12 months Home Sales
54
Months of Supply
5.60
Median List Price
$156,750
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,407
Median Year Built
1958
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,234
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,334
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,019
Median Age
36
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,649
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$50,338
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.6%
College Graduates
13.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.8%
% Population in Labor Force
46.7%
Below the national average
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®
42
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
45
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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