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Fort Caroline was home to a French Huguenots and originally was settled in 1562. The fort itself lasted only a year before the Spaniards took it over and destroyed it. The Spaniards promptly built their own fort on the same spot. A few years later, a French army attacked, and burned the fort, evicting all the Spaniards. Nevertheless, Spain rebuilt the fort, but abandoned it the next year for fear they would be attacked again. The settlement near the fort remained, but the exact location of the settlement is not known.
That settlement is now part of the Jacksonville Region Parks system and is one of the most fascinating locations within Jacksonville and Duval County. It contains a reduced-scale reconstructed fort that is great for family adventures.
Homes in Fort Caroline and Fort Caroline Shores tend to be more expensive than homes in the remainder of the Jacksonville area - for good reason. The average home sale price in the Jacksonville area during the first few months of 2008 was $184,000, but in Fort Caroline the average price was $234,000. The median sales price in Fort Caroline was $239,000, compared to a median of $155,000 in Jacksonville.
The average price per square foot in Fort Caroline was only $8 more expensive than in Jacksonville ($108 per square foot compared to $100 per square foot). This tells the family that is searching for a home that Fort Caroline is a good buy, despite its higher price: you'll get more room for the money in this delightful area.
The average listing price in Fort Caroline more resembled the average sale price than it did in Jacksonville, telling the house hunter than there is less "negotiating" on the price. In Fort Caroline, you'll pay closer the listing price than for a similar home in Jacksonville due to the popularity of the region.
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Fort Caroline and Fort Caroline Shores are served by the Duval County School District.
The Duval County Public Schools are formed into four clusters of more than 160 schools. Two of the clusters are at the academic level, but there is also a Superintendent's Standard Bearer Cluster, as well as an Acceleration Schools Cluster. Four alternative schools serve students with special educational objectives and needs, and there are three centers for exceptional students. All of the Duval County Public Schools have earned accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Duval County is one of the nation's premier school districts with up-to-date technology and education of the highest level.
Duval has a steadily growing income and population base, with abundant jobs. Enjoy restaurants, museums, county fairs, and plenty of festivals in your spare time. With the ripe environment, you can easily start your own business! With steadily increasing population and a low unemployment rate, this is the area for the entrepreneur.
1. Population up 26.2% since 1990
2. 303,747 Households
3. 430,322 persons in the Labor Force
4. Unemployment Rate 3.5%
5. Per Capita Personal Income $33,723
6. Median Household Income $44,694
7. 82% Percent of those over 25 have a high school diploma or more
8. 21.9% of those over 25 have a BA/BS or More
9. $42,232 is the average wage per job.
Your local realtor knows the Fort Caroline area, knows the homes and the bargains, and takes the time to find the perfect home for you. Don't let any more time go by before you begin the search for the perfect Fort Caroline home. Consult your realtor and find your dream home today.