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Close to the beach and the city
Sandalwood, 20 minutes from Downtown Jacksonville, is a preferred neighborhood because of its location. Sandalwood boasts sidewalks, mature trees, an adjacent park and an A-rated school district. Residents can enjoy one of the locally owned cafes or shops, dine in the area's restaurants or head to the Huffman Boulevard Park. Established in the 1960s by builder-developer Pearce-Uible, the community was advertised as "On the Southside – halfway between business and pleasure!" The community offers a suburban feel with the convenience of being close to the beach and the downtown area of Jacksonville.
Atlantic West Shopping Center is a large retail area for residents in Sandalwood.
Jacksonville is alive with music at the 32 Annual Springing in the Blues Festival.
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Shopping centers border the area
“Sandalwood is close to much shopping and in the middle of everything,” says Terri Bennett, a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty Atlantic Partners. “And not too far from the outdoor mall shopping area of Town Center.” Nearby, Kernan Pointe Shopping Center offers shopping and services, including a Publix market, medical facilities, restaurants and other locations. Sandalwood is also home to the Atlantic West Shopping Center, which HomeGoods, TJ Maxx and Kohl’s anchor. More shopping centers line Beach Boulevard, and residents can head to Jacksonville for more shopping and dining opportunities.
Grab your groceries and fresh fish from La Salsa Market in Sandalwood.
A Local Restaurant Next to Park Ridge make grabbing a bit to eat convenient.
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Jacksonville Light Boat Parade
Locals attend concerts at the Robert E. Jacoby Symphony Hall at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts or enjoy an evening at Alhambra Theatre & Dining for dinner and a show. During the winter holidays, residents experience the Jacksonville Light Boat Parade downtown along the Southbank Riverwalk or head to the beach for the annual Deck the Chairs, featuring festively decorated lifeguard chairs. Residents also find a community within their local places of worship. The Islamic Center of Northeast Florida offers Friday services and daily prayers. Nearby are the Maranatha Baptist Church and the Blessed Trinity Catholic Church.
Block homes
“There are lots of block homes in the area. Due to their building materials, block homes are less likely to develop rot in the Florida humidity and easier to add attachments to,” says Bennett. Sandalwood boasts mid-century modern homes, sprawling ranch homes and minimal traditional homes. Single-family homes range from $260,000 to $550,000. Townhouses and condos range from $200,000 to $300,000.
Block homes are popular in Sandalwood and as well as resistant to humidity.
Sprawling ranch-style homes and minimal traditional line the streets of Sandalwood.
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School hosts public swimming pool
Children attend Brookview Elementary School and then continue to Landmark Middle School. Students complete secondary school at Sandalwood High School. All three schools receive a B-minus rating on Niche. Residents can also enjoy an afternoon at the Sandalwood High School outdoor swimming pool, which is open to the public during the summer. For higher education, the community is 8 miles from the University of North Florida and 9 miles from Jacksonville University.
Sandalwood High School serves students in grades nine though twelve in Sandalwood.
Landmark Middle School has a beautiful campus for students to enjoy.
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Huffman Boulevard Park
Nearby, Huffman Boulevard Park provides a 15-acre wooded retreat with natural vegetation, including live oak and pine. The park offers a jogging and walking trail, multi-use sports fields, basketball courts, tennis courts and picnic areas. 9 miles away is Jacksonville Beach, where the sprawling white sand offers a seaside playground for swimming, surfing, boating and fishing. Sandalwood has easy access to year-round golf courses and a Topgolf center.
Play a game of basketball at Huffman Boulevard Park in Sandalwood.
Let the kids play while you relax in Sandalwood.
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I-295 and bus stops
Most Sandalwood residents commute by car via I-295 and Route 90, but the Jacksonville Transit Authority (JTA) serves the area. Bus stops line Alden Road, St. John Bludd Road South and Beach Boulevard. Sandalwood is 20 miles from Jacksonville International Airport. The Sandalwood area is active, and it can become louder near the interstate and other major roadways.
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Parks in this Area
Forestry Tower Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Trails
Leonard Abess Park
Patton Park
Football
Picnic Area
Soccer
Huffman Boulevard Park
Basketball
Bike Trails
Grills
Archie Dickinson Park
Transit
Airport
Jacksonville International
33 min drive
Bus
Beach Blvd. & Beachwood Blvd. Ns Wb
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Beach Blvd. & Meadowbrook Blvd.
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Beach Blvd. & Pemberton Rd.
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Alden Rd. & Huffman Blvd. Ns Eb
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Fscj Campus South (New Brt Stop)
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Beach Blvd And Fscj Rd Wb Fs
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St. Johns Bluff Rd. & Alden Rd.
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.349 Reviews
2.0Niche User
3/27/2015Niche Review
There are not many available jobs that are what I want to do, while getting paid what I want.
3.0Niche User
7/30/2014Niche Review
The housing in this area, i find decent. The quality here is decent for the most part. Most houses here come with a reliable air conditioner, fencing and most houses have between 3-4 bedrooms.
3.0Niche User
6/19/2014Niche Review
For the area there is a lot of convenience and places to get thing's done.
3.0Niche User
6/19/2014Niche Review
The people in this area are not mean not are they nice. Everyone goes out and work come home and take care of there family.
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Sandalwood Demographics and Home Trends
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
19,399
Median Age
37
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,680
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$82,820
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.4%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
29.9%
Advanced Degrees
9.6%
% Population in Labor Force
75.3%
Above the national average
65.1%
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®
28/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
21/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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