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About Duval County, Florida Real Estate
Duval County is located in the state of Florida. As of 2000, the population of Duval County was 778,879. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county is 826,436. Its county seat is Jacksonville, Florida.
Duval County was created in 1822 from St. Johns County. It was named for William Pope Duval, Territorial Governor of Florida from 1822 to 1834. When Duval County was created it covered a massive area, from the Suwannee River on the west to the Atlantic Ocean on the east, north of a line from the mouth of the Suwannee River to Jacksonville on the St. Johns River. Alachua and Nassau County were both created out of parts of Duval County in 1824. Clay County was created from part of Duval County in 1858. Part of St. Johns County south and east of the lower reaches of the St. Johns River was transferred to Duval County in the 1840s.
The City of Jacksonville and Duval County merged in 1968, creating a single entity governing all of Duval County with the exception of the beach communities (Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach) and Baldwin. This greatly simplifies the legislative process and ensures Jacksonville's pro-business environment for the long-term.
Duval County and it's metro communities are home to some of the world's finest and most popular beaches, both public and private. Elegant homes, luxury estates and prestigious gated communities, like Ortega Landing, are visual indicators of the wealth, success stories and fabulous lifestyles for which the Jacksonville Plus area is known. Gorgeous Atlantic sunrises, plentiful and memorable golfing opportunities, deep-sea fishing and numerous other enviable outdoor activities draw many thousands to live, work and play in Duval County every year.
And, why not? Few places on earth can claim the plethora of sunshine, warm temperatures, cool ocean breezes and stimulating vistas that define Duval County.
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If you choose to keep your boat at Ortega Landing, there is no better place to live. From your home it's a short walk to your passion. The condo units have been thoughtfully planned to offer the best views of the Marina and Ortega River. Large windows, tall ceilings and natural lighting create interiors that flow naturally.
A 192-slip marina provides Jacksonville's most protected anchorage in a cove that is perfectly positioned to safely shelter your boat from wind and waves. The marina is just five minutes from the point where the Ortega flows into the St. Johns River and the Intracoastal Waterway. From there you are only a short trip to the Atlantic Ocean.
Bordered on the east by the St. Johns River, to the north and west by the Ortega River and south of Riverside, this community is a peninsula on the river. Convenient private schools, area churches, and small parks along the river contribute to Ortega's charm. The Florida Yacht Club and Timuquana Country Club offer private social and recreational opportunities. Worth Magazine ranked Ortega 46th among the nation's top 50 wealthiest neighborhoods. The area offers just about any style of architecture and homes range in size from average sites to stately, sprawling estates. The 1920s Ortega River Bridge is one of the oldest functioning drawbridges.
It’s not surprising, then, that gated community homes and vacant lots including waterfront, golf course, retirement and other special features properties in and around Duval County, Florida are highly prized and sell quick. Some of the Duval County area’s finest luxury and executive homes and frontage properties in a variety of attractive sizes and styles are likely available at the right price right now.
If you’re already picturing yourself owning prestigious Duval County, Florida real property, you’re not alone. With MLG Communities properties, you'll find Duval County area homes or lots that are suited to your unique needs and desires. Keep in mind that, as you would expect, Duval County real estate is highly valued and available homes and properties go fast.
So, if you’re like many eager home buyers, you can easily understand why the prestige, security, pleasant surroundings and both present and future value of one-of-a-kind residential gated communities make MLG Communities properties especially attractive - and extremely competitive. In short, such real estate gems are likely to be available in the kind of setting and situation that could make you and your family comfortable, cozy and contented for a long time.
Whether your interest is a new family home, recreational land, construction lots, a second home, luxury homes/estates, pristine gated communities or other special-feature properties, you'll find Duval County, Florida area real estate opportunities offered by MLG Communities the right fit, right now. Check out our model homes to see for yourself!
MLG Communities has the expertise to guide you through the home purchasing process painlessly and profitably. We are proud and protective of our earned reputation for knowledgeable advice, enthusiastic service, creative marketing and professional networking. That’s why MLG Communities offers only the finest properties in the most attractive settings so you can feel at ease that your search will produce the right kind of solution for you.
Previous MLG Communities customers would tell you that we provide all of the specialized services you deserve: a strong work ethic, personal real estate expertise to help define your needs, help with selecting and securing standard financing for your purchase, special technology, constant communication throughout the transaction, and more. Our many years of experience in real estate, means we can provide guidance in all aspects of your search, no matter where it may lead - from existing homes for sale, properties for sale, lots, vacant land, new construction, 55-plus, gated and retirement communities, investment properties, waterfront, golf and recreational properties, golf course lots, Atlantic Coast property – even million dollar properties - all the way to luxury villas, estates and executive homes.
Recognized expertise, professionalism and commitment to customer satisfaction have made MLG Communities the choice of many previous home buyers. That’s because, as a real estate industry leader in the Duval County community, we take seriously our opportunity – and obligation – to educate our home-buying clients about the area and to help them conduct their search in complete confidence.
We understand that home buyers can find any real estate firm to handle their business. We think you’ll like the courtesy, professionalism, attention to detail and real estate savvy for which we’re known. Let MLG Communities help you discover your dream home in Duval County, Florida! Contact MLG Communities today!
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