Arlington Homes For Sale

 Arlington in Metro Jacksonville Overview

Featuring abundant waterfront property, Arlington is surrounded by the St. Johns River on the west and north, as well as the Intracoastal Waterway on the east.  A mixture of intellectual, cultural, and historical ambiances come together in this exciting town.  Jacksonville University, Jones College and a small airfield are located in Arlington. There are many apartment complexes, while homes come in all styles and price ranges. Arlington has easy access to schools, churches and downtown life.

There are the benefits of being part of the metropolitan area of Jacksonville - with the bonus of being outside the city central hub.  Public transportation through JTA provides you with sheer convenience of travel, whether you need to get to work or play, the buses, Skyway, Trolley, and para-transit services can get you to your destination quickly.

Schools and Libraries

The Duval County School System is comprised of nearly 9,000 teachers, 130,000 students, and 160 schools.   Standing as the most robust school district in the Northeast Florida region – as well as the 20^th biggest district in the country – its academic reputation meets its size.  Six of the district’s schools were given the esteem of “America’s Best High Schools,” and in fact, only Duval County’s school district had the honor of having two schools appear in the top 30 ranking.  According to Newsweek Magazine, Paxon High School and Stanton College Prep were considered the 28^th and 5^th top schools in America, respectively, in 2006.

Duval County’s Magnet Program gives students an opportunity to hone specialized skills and talents.  With more than 70 magnet schools, the district features 30 different academic themes, ranging from aviation and computers to the visual arts and communication.  Whether your child has a passion for engineering or performing arts, he or she can find a place in the esteemed magnet program.

Business and Business Opportunities are Welcome in Arlington

The Cornerstone Regional Development Partnershipfacilitates the creation and retention of quality jobs and significant capital investment, resulting in a higher standard of living and a better quality of life in Northeast Florida.

Cornerstone works in partnership with the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Jacksonville Economic Development Commission, JEA, the regional county partners, WorkSource, JAXPORT, the Jacksonville Aviation Authority, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority and about 300 top private sector investor corporate entities in the Jacksonville area.

Parks and Recreation

Nearly 84,000 acres or 131 square miles of city, state, and national parks make up the Jacksonville Regional Park System. Timucuan Preserve multi-use trail (walking/biking/horseback riding) opened in 2005. The path is Phase One of a plan to connect Hanna Park to Amelia Island State Park. The paved trail will span about 15 miles and cross Ft. George Inlet between Hugenot Park and Talbot Island on A1A.

A new boat ramp is under construction at Cedar Point and new facilities including a visitor station, a concession to rent kayaks and bikes; primitive camping and bathrooms. Park projects include a north-south bike trail that will link Jennings State Park to Cary State Park and cross the east-west Jacksonville/Baldwin Rail Trail, and a river taxi run by the National Park Service that crosses the St. Johns River into the Timucuan Preserve, one of the largest parks in the nation.

Calling An Arlington House Your Home 

Regardless of your style and price range, your local Arlington realtorwill be happy to assist you in finding your Arlington home. Waterfront properties are available on the river and on the Intracoastal Waterway.  From condo to fine single family homes, bungalow to Spanish ranch, the home choices are abundant for your family.  

Whether you prefer to be closer to the center of action and the nightlife, or your idea of the perfect evening is watching the wildlife at the edge of your neighborhood, Arlington has the right locationfor you. With the JTA, commuting to and from work and home gives you the flexibility of options to drive – or not. Less stress, convenient recreation, and easy access to Downtown are great reasons to move to Arlington. All in all, it’s a great lifestyle within your reach.