Thinking of buying a luxury home in Jacksonville? The Most expensive gated communities in jacksonville fl have a lot to offer the discerning homebuyer. They offer privacy and security and a beauty that can't be found in a non-gated or non-planned community.

Most of these communities also offer a wide range of amenities, such as golf courses, clubhouses, tennis courts, swimming pools, and more. Please note that most require a separate membership to the country club to get access to these amenities.

Here's a look at some of the most expensive gated communities in Jacksonville, as well as what they have to offer.

Deerwood Golf & Country Club

Deerwood Golf & Country Club is a prestigious gated community with homes that can reach over $2 million. This community is located in the Southside area of Jacksonville, and as such is central to the whole city! The community has a top-rated private school, Jacksonville Country Day School (JCDS) adjacent to the property and is also nearby other top Jacksonville private schools: Episcopal, Bishop Kenny, Providence and The Bolles School. Plus you are under 30 minutes to the airport and surrounded by shops, restaurants and some of the most popular Shopping Malls in Jacksonville FL.

This community is home to a beautiful 18-hole golf course that was designed by George Cobb. The course has hosted several PGA events and is a great place for golf enthusiasts to call home. In addition to the golf course, the community also has tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a fitness center.

Deerwood Golf & Country Club is a gated community that has 24-hour security.  So only guest and those with the Seller's permission are allowed in the gate.

Deerwood Luxury Gated Communities, Over $1,000,000

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• $400,000 - $500,000
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$1,279,000

8148 Blue Jay Lane, Jacksonville

4 Beds 4 Baths 3,477 SqFt Residential MLS® # 2163131

PURSUIT REAL ESTATE, LLC

$1,275,000

↑ $25,000

8135 Wekiva Way, Jacksonville

4 Beds 4 Baths 3,781 SqFt Residential MLS® # 2138946

EMPIRE NETWORK REALTY

$1,275,000

↓ $20,000

7946 Quailwood Drive, Jacksonville

4 Beds 4 Baths 3,727 SqFt Residential MLS® # 2132067

EXIT 1 STOP REALTY

Open House

$1,100,000

↓ $50,000

10042 Lake Lamar Court, Jacksonville

3 Beds 4 Baths 3,624 SqFt Residential

Open House

Sun, Sep 13th, 2026 @ 2pm - 5pm

MLS® # 2158330

HERRON REAL ESTATE LLC

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Epping Forest

Epping Forest is a historic neighborhood that was once the winter home of Alfred I. duPont. Driving through the gate to the old estate takes you back in time to the old school elegance of the past. The San Marco neighborhood to the north was built in the 1920s, and it has been a popular place for wealthy families to live ever since.

The neighborhood has a private country club, which offers a deep water marina, fitness, tennis, and dining. There are also many parks and walking trails in the area. The homes in Epping Forest are some of the most expensive in Jacksonville, with prices ranging from $500,000 to over $5 million. The most expensive homes are those situated directly on the St. Johns River. There are also condos inside the community.

This is a popular location for anyone who has to work in Downtown Jacksonville; as it is very closeby. In addition, The Bolles School, a very popular K-12 private school is located to the south.

Glen Kernan Golf & CC

Glen Kernan is a golf course community in Jacksonville with luxury homes priced from $500,000 to over $3 million. The community is made up of 600 acres and a 18-hole golf course. The community is located just 10 minutes from the beach and offers a variety of homes and lots for sale. So you can still find new construction in the community!

Two things stand out about Glen Kernan Golf and Country Club. One is the location and two is the estate size lots. Located just off of Butler Blvd with entrance on both Hodges Blvd and Kernan Blvd, commuting to work, shops or the airport is as easy and quick as it can be. You are minutes to 9-A/295-East or the St Johns Town Center Mall with Nordstroms, Dior, Capital Grille and more. Plus be prepared to be impressed when you ride down the main road with 2 story estates with plenty of space between properties and elegant fascades. One look out the window and you will know you have arrived!

Pablo Creek Reserve

Pablo Creek Reserve is a luxury community located in Jacksonville. This community offers beautiful homes and average newer homes. Pablo Creek Reserve was one of the last luxury communities that have been built. The pull of a new or newer luxury home has made Pablo Creek Reserve very popular.

You will find many Doctors in residence as it is located just down the road from the Mayo Clinic. Plus, like Glen Kernan, Pablo Creek Reserve is located right off of Butler Blvd. So you can be at the St Johns Town Center Mall, the Airport, Downtown Jacksonville or the Beaches easily.

What many people get wrong is that Pablo Creek Reserve has no golf course. However, the ultra private, invite only Pablo Creek golf course is located next door. It is Northeast Florida most expensive golf course and is not open to the public. Of course, you have many other golf courses you can join in a 15 minute drive: Glen Kernan Country Club, Jacksonville Golf Country Club, Deerwood Golf Club, Queens Harbour Country Club, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club and Marsh Landing Country Club.

Pablo Creek Reserve is a beautiful community with stunning homes and a great location. This community is perfect for anyone who is looking for a luxury lifestyle in Jacksonville. With great amenities and beautiful homes, it’s easy to see why this community is so popular.

Marsh Landing Golf & Country Club

Marsh Landing is a popular place to live in Ponte Vedra Beach. That's right. It's in Ponte Vedra Beach. So why is it mentioned in Jacksonville Most Affluent Gated Neighborhoods? Well there is a very small portion of a street or two that is located in Duval County. But more importantly, Marsh Landing Country Club is located just off of Butler Blvd. Not quite as close as Glen Kernan or Pablo Creek Reserve; but still very close. So you again have an easy commute to Mayo Clinic, St Johns Town Center or the Jacksonville International Airport. And you are close to the Beach!

The community is a mix of luxury homes built in the 90's & 2000's. The community is situated on the Intracoastal Waterway and offers rsome residents access to a pesonal slip in the private marina off of the Intracoastal Waterway. Another section in Marsh Landing includes multi-acre estates that can range from 2 to 5 acres in size. Marsh Landing Country Club is known for it's lush vegetation and winding roads. So if you love nature and miles of sidewalk for walking, then this neighborhood is for you.

The community is also home to a championship golf course, fitness center, tennis courts, and a pool. There are also dining options on-site and just outside the gate. With all of the amenities and the close proximity to the beach, it's no wonder that Marsh Landing is one of the most sought-after communities in the area.

Queens Harbour Country Club

Queens Harbour Country Club is a beautiful and luxurious golf course community located in the southeast corner of Jacksonville. This community is home to a variety of homes, including townhouses, patio homes, and single-family homes. But where is this community really shines is homes on an internal waterway connected to the intracoastal through a lock system. So you will find many estates with luxury watercrafts in the neighborhood. So if you like to boat, finish or go deep water then this community is for you!

The location is still good being closer to the airport then some of the other communities. And just 15-20 minutes to Atlantic Beach Town Center for fine dining and night time entertainment.

The community is built around a beautiful 18-hole golf course, and many of the homes in the community have stunning views of the golf course, the Intracoastal Waterway, or the marsh. In addition to the golf course, Queens Harbour Country Club also offers a variety of other amenities, including a clubhouse, tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a fitness center.

River Story

River Story is a St Johns Riverfront Community in Mandarin. The community is much smaller than the gated, golf communities previously mentioned. However, with large, custom built homes on 1+ acre lots, this community qualifies as one of Jacksonville's Upscale Gated Properties.

You will notice the beautiful entrance that will make you feel like you’re in a tropical paradise, River Story is a unique community for those looking for a newer home in an older, picturesque area like Mandarin FL. If you are in the area, please take a drive down the scenic Mandarin Rd to enjoy the 100 year old oaks stretching over the old 2 story road.

Tiffany By the Sea

Tiffany by the Sea is an oceanfront community is located in Atlantic Beach. It is a small, gated community consisting of just a few homes. The homes are all unique, and the community is known for its privacy and exclusivity. Homes in Tiffany by the Sea are typically between 3,000 and 5,000 square feet. Some homes have oceanviews and the community has private ocean access.

Tiffany By The Sea earns their spot being on of the few gated communities by the Beach in the affluent area of Atlantic Beach. There are not gated communities this close to the beach in Neptune Beach or Jacksonville Beach.

Conclusion

Jacksonville is a great place to live, and if you’re able to afford a home in one of these gated communities, you’ll be living in luxury. Don’t forget that if you need help buying a home or selling a home in Jacksonville, you can always count on Clever to connect you with top-rated real estate agents.

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