Moving to Jacksonville in January (Atlantic Beach, Orange Park: real estate, apartment, rentals)

[sailorkelly]

My husband is transferring to Mayport in January. So we are in Maryland an I have to find a place to live over the internet. I need help. I want to live close to the base. I want to rent a house, townhouse or condo. I have a small dog, cat and bird. I have found some places but I don't know anything about the area. So if I list the I hope you can help me. I need the rent to be under $900. Some are houses so I will put the area. If you can tell me if it is safe and nice that would be great. I know I am asking alot but I don't like just going by the website. They always lie. If you recommend any place that would be great to.
Arbors at Orange Park 32073
Murrary Hill-1079 murray street 32205
Atlantica-2760 Mayport Road 32233
house in Drayton Park?
Argyle Gem? 7017 Swamp Flower Dr. N Jacksonville 32244
791 assisi Lane 304 Atlantic Beach 32233
2409 Pacific Silver Dr 32246
11545 Otters Den Drive 32219
3773 Lauren Crest Court 32210
5612 Westland Station Rd 32244

I know this is alot. If you can help me at all that would be great.

[mawipafl]

I wish I had knowledge about the places you've listed, but I don't - however, I'm sure others who do know will reply. But I can say that you should probably cross off the Orange Park location in 32073 - that would be a nightmare of a commute to Mayport. So would commuting from 32205, 32244, and 32210 -- all of these are west or southwest of Jacksonville proper and on the west side of the St Johns River.

[Karla with a K]

I agree with mawipafl that you probably don't want to live west of the river due to commuting.

Do you have the address or zip code for Drayton park I did a search and came up with 2 areas

I did a search in the Southside 32256 and found these condo rental listings
Page 2 | 32256 Real Estate Listings and 32256 Rentals for Rent - REALTOR.com®

[fsu813]

FYI:Communting from the Westide of the River to Mayport is not difficult:

I-95 N to Heckshire Drive. Bam. There ya go.

The time it takes would vary widely, depending on where you're coming from.

I do agree that you could easily find a apartment, townhome, perhaps even a house to rent that isn't that far away though.

Since you asked about the Murray Hill area, here ya go:

(2006) Murray Hill: Neighborhood Photo Tour | Jacksonville FL | Metro Jacksonville

(2008) A Murray Hill Photo Tour | Jacksonville FL | Metro Jacksonville

(2008) The Avenue of Progress: Edgewood Avenue | Jacksonville FL | Metro Jacksonville

(neighborhood organization) Murray Hill Preservation Association » Home


You may be able to tell from the first photo tour to the last two that the areas has been on the rise for a few years. It's a semi-historic neighborhood situated right next to the posh Avondale area and the white trash "westside" area. The area itself used to be pretty white-trash, but it's become a poplular place to buy for the wanna-be Avondalers, who can buy a house relatively cheap and fix it up very nicely. Mostly bungalows (1000ish sq ft) here, with few 2 story houses. A very nice "Four Corners Park" near the center of the neighborhood, with a nice children's play park in the area as well (with sports fields, playground, etc).

This area would make about a 40 minute commute to Mayport.

[CandaceMM]

Kelly, I just moved down from Maryland too. What part of Maryland are you leaving?

[parks71]

I live in the area and I would look for houses off kernan blvd in the 32225 zipcode. You will be in a good area crime wise and a very short commute to the base. You will also be in my opinion, close to the most desireable thing in jacksonville, the beach.

32225 is your number one I would say, 32224 second and 32246 third unless you want to live at the beach but I do not know those zip codes but I do know they have great schools if you need schools.

Whatever you do, do not live in Orange park if your working at mayport.

[sailorkelly]

We are moving from Pax River.

My husband would only like a drive 30mins at most. So I took off all the area codes that were listed. I want a 2 bedroom but I don't think I can get that for $900 in an apt, that isn't scary.

I will look in the areas everyone suggested. We are coming down there the second week of November but will only be there for one day. So I have to figure things out by then..

[lightheaded1der]

I would definitely think you could find a nice place in 32225 for that rent and then have a 10 minute commute to Mayport. I live in 32225 right near the Wonderwood (Expressway?!?!) and it only takes me like 5-10 minutes to get to Mayport. If you want a townhome, there are plenty off of Kernan. If you want to rent a house, I would look in the Cobblestone neighborhood because I think you might find a few things that meet your price point. Good luck!

[sailorkelly]

I found one apt that looks nice on the website but has a bad review on the website. The Retreat at St. Johns. Have you heard anything about them? I will look those up, Thank you

[tercel95]

Originally Posted by sailorkelly

We are moving from Pax River.

My husband would only like a drive 30mins at most. So I took off all the area codes that were listed. I want a 2 bedroom but I don't think I can get that for $900 in an apt, that isn't scary.

I will look in the areas everyone suggested. We are coming down there the second week of November but will only be there for one day. So I have to figure things out by then..

I just moved from PAX River too about 6 months ago and love it here... I lived right off of Chancellors run road by the Sheetz...