Neighborhood Guide — Area O
Jacksonville Beach
Jacksonville Beach is one of 206 named neighborhoods in Duval County, located in the Area O planning area (City of Jacksonville code ). This page combines verified City of Jacksonville boundary data with published articles tagged to Jacksonville Beach.
Recent reporting
Real Estate
Northeast Florida home prices rise to $399K as sales slow, inventory climbs
September data from the region's REALTOR® association show buyers gaining negotiating power as the six-county market transitions from rapid sales to a four-month supply of available homes.
October 8, 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 home prices rise as tight inventory offsets slower sales
Statewide data show median single-family home prices up over 1% in August despite declining sales, a pattern playing out across Northeast Florida's competitive housing market.
September 22, 2026
Real Estate
Northeast Florida condo owners can claim up to $500 impact-window tax refund
The state clarified that individually owned condos with homestead exemptions qualify for sales tax refunds on hurricane-resistant windows and doors, even when associations make the purchase.
September 1, 2026
Real Estate
Florida's 'Fun' Ranking May Add to Northeast Florida's Real Estate Draw
A new WalletHub study ranks Florida second in the nation for entertainment and recreation, a lifestyle factor that could amplify the region's appeal to buyers already drawn by affordability and job growth.
August 26, 2026
Education
Free & Reduced-Price Meal applications open for 37 Duval schools
Families with students at non-CEP schools can now apply online for meal assistance for the 2026-27 school year, while breakfast remains free for all district students.
August 25, 2026
Real Estate
Northeast Florida condo sales rebound across all price ranges
After months of regulatory uncertainty and insurance challenges, condo and townhouse sales rose 11% statewide in July — with luxury properties outpacing entry-level units for the first time in years.
August 25, 2026
Real Estate
Florida's property tax amendment rewritten for November ballot after court ruling
A judge ordered the attorney general to revise 'misleading' language on the statewide homestead exemption proposal that Northeast Florida voters will decide this fall. The amendment could dramatically reshape property taxes for homeowners and local governments.
August 15, 2026
Real Estate
Northeast Florida Home Prices Drop 3.2% in July as Inventory Climbs to Nearly 4-Month Supply
Single-family home prices fell across the six-county region in July as buyers gained negotiating power from rising inventory and longer market times, with the most dramatic price drops in Nassau and Duval counties.
August 12, 2026
Government
Jacksonville Launches Tracker for Mayor Deegan's Promises and Budget Priorities
A new interactive webpage lets residents track progress on Mayor Donna Deegan's commitments since taking office in 2023, from affordable housing to infrastructure investments, and see what's proposed for the FY2026-27 budget.
August 7, 2026