Avondale Real Estate — Avondale Homes For Sale in Jacksonville, FL

The community of Avondale, located along the St. Johns River, was established around the year 1920 as an upscale neighborhood, and was the most extensively planned community Jacksonville had ever seen. The architecture of the area is uniform in its Mediterranean Revival style, contrasting the architecture of the area around it. Because of this, Avondale sticks out as a unique neighborhood, filled with beauty and history. Avondale's history gives it a very distinct personality, and its many features are exclusive to the residents of Avondale. Enjoy the outdoors at Boone Park or Fishweir Park located on the beautiful Fishweir Creek. These parks, and others, are filled with tennis courts, softball fields and paths for jogging, walking or biking. Not the outdoorsy type? Experience shopping centers built in the early 1900s such as Five Points, The Shoppes of Historic Avondale, or the Park & King area where there are local boutiques and tons of options for dining and entertainment. Avondale is in a convenient location, close in proximity to public and private schools, downtown Jacksonville, and many major highways such as I-10, I-95, and Roosevelt Boulevard. Its small-town charm, accompanied by its tradition and convenient location, is the perfect place to settle down and escape the hustle and bustle of Jacksonville. less

Avondale is one of Jacksonville's early suburbs, with its development primarily occurring during the 1920's Florida land boom. The primary architecture is Mediterranean Revival...the homes are gorgeous, and set among wonderful old growth trees with plenty of Spanish Moss reminding you that you are in the South. Avondale sits just south of Riverside along the St. John's River. Most of the St. Johns River access is private in Avondale. The primary park in Avondale is Boone Park, with a terrific new playground for the kids and on of the areas best tennis complexes. The highlight retail area is the Shoppes of Avondale. The shopping area dates back to the 1920s, and has a number for great bars, restaurants, and local retail shops. It has one of the best Mellow Mushroom locations I've ever seen, and one of the places I frequent most. One of Jacksonville's best restaurants, Restaurant Orsay is also located in Avondale, on Park Street. Avondale is on the National Register Historic Places. Avondale is also home to the Florida State College of Jacksonville's Kent Campus. less