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Northside

On the edges of city limits, the Northside offers a variety of residential communities for every budget and preference. Shopping, attractions, and nature preserves never come in short supply in these areas.

The Northside is notable for its shopping, attractions, beautiful state parks and nature preserves, and its proximity to the airport. The River City Marketplace, a commercial epicenter, offers outdoor shopping from over 70 retailers, as well as over 20 restaurants. The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is one of the city's premiere attractions, with more than 1,000,000 visitors in the last year. Its marquee features include Range of the Jaguar, which won the 2005 AZA Exhibit of the year award and the Land of the Tiger, which opened in 2014 and features an innovative walk-through trail system for the two Sumatran and three Malayan tigers. Make your visit a full day experience by taking the Saturday Zoo Cruise on the St. John’s River Taxi. The water taxi runs in a continuous loop downtown every 30-35 minutes Tuesday- Friday, with special routes to the zoo on the weekends.

If you're looking for a way to quickly put the stress of travel behind you, head to the Talbot Island State Parks or the Kingsley Plantation. Located just 20 miles northeast of the city, these parks provide a not-to be-missed nature adventure. Three of Jacksonville’s main travel hubs –the Jacksonville International Airport, the Amtrak station and the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal, are located in this area.

$169,000
2164330 MLS
***Multiple offers received. Final offer deadline: 9/14/26 at 6:00 PM.*** Don't miss this opportunity to own and build your dream home in one of the most distinctive waterfront areas of Northeast Florida. Located on Andrews Key, geographically the first major key in a chain of small islands stretching between I-295, the St. Johns River, and the Atlantic Ocean, this nearly half-acre homesite offers a rare combination of location, accessibility, and buildability in the 'North Florida Keys.' Measuring approximately 100 by 200 feet, the lot has already been cleared and contains no known wetlands, an important distinction in an area where many vacant parcels are heavily impacted by wetlands. Some natural brush has intentionally been left along the front of the property, offering added privacy and flexibility for future landscaping or even a pond. With only a limited number of vacant homesites remaining on Andrews Key, opportunities like this are increasingly difficult to find. Enjoy all of the benefits of having NO HOA, providing you the freedom to enjoy your property the way you desire, with room for boats, RVs, trailers, recreational vehicles, and other toys right on your own land. Surrounded by marinas, boat ramps, and easy access to some of Northeast Florida's best waterways, this is an ideal setting for a true boating and fishing lifestyle. The location is equally accessible for commutes and lifestyle needs, just 5 minutes from I-295, 8 minutes from the St. Johns River Ferry (for convenient access to Mayport and Atlantic Beach), 15 minutes from Jacksonville International Airport, 15 minutes from the beach, and 20 minutes from the Saint Johns Town Center. Electricity is readily accessible, making this an outstanding setting to create a custom home while securing a substantial piece of land in one of Jacksonville's most uniquely positioned island communities. Call for more information and to view this rare property in person today!

Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville

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