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Orangedale is conveniently located in northwest St. Johns County, which is in the northeast part of Florida, bordered on one side by the Atlantic Ocean. St. Johns County is one of Florida's original two counties, established in the year 1821.
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While you may find Orangedale on a map most of the locals will refer to this area as Northwest St. Johns County, Jacksonville or Julington Creek Plantation; a town-village built nearby.
The total population of Orangedale, Florida is approximately 27,838. The median age is 38 and the median family income in the area is $89,731. Being that only a small percentage of the population (8.42%) is over the age of 65, buying an Orangedale property for sale would be ideal for younger couples or families with children.
House hunters will find many large homes for sale in Orangedale that are four or five bedrooms or more, with square footage and features to accommodate large or growing families. Not all of the homes are large estates however, as there is literally something for everyone looking for a property in this community.
The median home value in Orangedale, Florida is $357,625. There are 7,124 single family owner-occupied homes in the community altogether. The property tax for real estate in Orangedale, Florida is $11.04 per $1,000.00 taxable value, which is lower than the national average.
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Quite impressively, the St. Johns County School District is the highest-rated in all of northeast Florida region. These schools spend well over $5,000 in state resources per child each year on their education and the class sizes are smaller too; on average, there are only 16 students per classroom. For families moving to Orangedale, Florida, your child or children will most likely attend one of the following excellent schools in the district:
Julington Creek Elementary School
2316 Race Track Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32259
Fruit Cove Middle School
3180 Race Track Road
St. Johns, FL 32259
Bartram Trail High School
7399 Longleaf Pine Parkway
St. Johns, FL 32259
With a year-round mild temperature, Orangedale, Florida is an ideal place to enjoy different types of outdoor activities. For example, you may find yourself in St. Augustine, the nation's oldest city, for activities in the historic district, complete with cobblestone streets.
There are also golf and country clubs just a stone's throw away, as well as large shopping malls, pubs, nightclubs, coffee shops, and boutiques to peruse at your leisure. If you want to head downtown for a more exciting night on the town, you are only forty minutes away from the fun and festivities.
There are currently six parks listed with the Parks & Recreation department for the northwest part of St. Johns County. These are Alpine Groves Park, Julington Creek/Plantation Park, Mills Field, Switzerland Pointe Park, Trout Creek, and Turnbull Park.
Additionally, there are five more parks currently listed as "In Development" to look forward to. These are Aberdeen Crossing Park, Durbin Crossing Park, Aberdeen Regional Park, Rivertown Park, and Rivertown Waterfront Park. These parks include facilities for all kinds of sports including baseball, basketball, and tennis. There are picnic shelters and pavilions for an intimate family meal or a large gathering. With so many parks to choose from, you are sure to find one that is close to your new home in Orangedale. There are also several boat ramps and fishing piers at various locations throughout the county. When you live in a place with such beautiful scenery, it is almost impossible to stay indoors!
Like most people, you may need to travel from time to time. Whether for business or pleasure, the Jacksonville International Airport is just a quick forty-five minute drive from the Orangedale. The airport is just eighteen miles north of downtown Jacksonville where fourteen major airlines operate. With so many airlines offering over 200 flights per day, you are sure to find a good deal on travel when necessary. This airport even has the Haskell art gallery to peruse while you wait for your flight.
All in all, Orangedale, Florida has much to offer. It is a lovely place to raise a family and to buy property if you are looking to live in northeast Florida. If you are house hunting, it is definitely worth a visit. Once you enter Orangedale, you won't want to leave!