Neighborhood Guide — Southeast
Baymeadows
Baymeadows is one of 206 named neighborhoods in Duval County, located in the Southeast planning area (City of Jacksonville code SE4). This page combines verified City of Jacksonville boundary data with published articles tagged to Baymeadows.
Recent reporting
Real Estate
How Northeast Florida buyers can lower mortgage rates by nearly 1%
New research shows borrowers in the same month received rates spanning nearly a full percentage point, with credit scores, down payments, and lender choice making the difference—potentially thousands of dollars in buying power for local buyers.
October 12, 2026
Real Estate
Jacksonville real estate agents learn NASCAR-inspired tips at 2026 Florida Realtors convention
A session at the 2026 Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo introduced agents to the E. P. I. C. framework, drawing on racing-world lessons about finding small competitive edges in a shifting market.
October 9, 2026
Real Estate
Fed Rate Hikes Threaten to Cool Northeast Florida's Surging Housing Market
Federal Reserve officials signaled another interest rate increase is likely before year-end, a move that could further dampen buyer demand and reshape the First Coast's development boom.
October 9, 2026
Real Estate
Jacksonville retail sales slip as Northeast Florida lags statewide boom
Transaction volume fell 17% in Jacksonville during the first half of 2026 even as Florida captured more than a quarter of the nation's new retail construction, according to a new Colliers report.
October 7, 2026
Public Safety
Jacksonville fire department logs 940 structure fires in Duval in 2025
JFRD launches Fire Prevention Week after responding to nearly 1,000 structure fires last year, urging residents to test alarms and practice escape plans.
October 6, 2026
Real Estate
Jacksonville ranks 12th nationally for small industrial space performance
The First Coast placed in the top tier of 54 major U.S. markets for small-bay warehouse demand, signaling continued appetite for flexible business space even as the broader industrial sector cools.
October 5, 2026
Real Estate
Amendment 3 ballot measure would triple homestead exemption in Northeast Florida
The November proposal would raise the exemption on non-school property taxes from about $51,000 to $250,000 by 2028, with cuts to annual assessment increases for rental and commercial property.
October 2, 2026
Real Estate
Jacksonville Realtors turn to personalized outreach as market competition grows
As Northeast Florida's booming housing market draws more agents into the field, industry leaders say authenticity and neighborhood-focused marketing can help professionals stand out.
October 2, 2026
Real Estate
Mortgage rates hit 7. 28% in Northeast Florida, highest in nearly 3 years
Rising borrowing costs are reshaping the local housing market as buyers face higher monthly payments and sellers confront a shrinking pool of qualified purchasers across the region.
October 1, 2026
Real Estate
Florida Amendment 3 could reshape property taxes for Jacksonville homeowners
A proposed constitutional amendment on the November ballot would nearly double the homestead exemption and cap assessment growth on rental and commercial properties—changes that could ripple through Northeast Florida's housing market.
October 1, 2026