The Area
About Cormorant Creek
Cormorant Creek is a Duval County community in Jacksonville where the current market runs from about $550k to $599k, with homes built 1985–1990. Every listing below is live from the MLS — the same data, tax truth, and flood detail as everywhere else on this site, updated continuously. A note on how I work this area: Cormorant Creek sits beyond the St. Johns County and Beaches corridor I serve street-by-street every day. The data here is real and current, and when you are ready to tour or list, I will introduce you to the colleague at my Christie's International Real Estate office who knows this market best — and stay involved as your advocate from first call to closing.
Living Here
What It's Like to Live in Cormorant Creek
Day-to-day life in Cormorant Creek puts you within roughly 10 miles of St. Johns Town Center, Jacksonville's open-air lifestyle hub with more than 175 shops and restaurants, and about 7 miles from The Avenues Mall on the Southside corridor. When the occasion calls for something more refined, Matthew's Restaurant in San Marco and Restaurant Orsay in Avondale are each about 12 miles away, offering white-tablecloth dining without a long drive. Treaty Oak Park in downtown Jacksonville — about 12 miles north — provides a quiet green space along the St. Johns River, and the Guana Tolomato Matanzas Research Reserve's 76,000 acres of coastal wilderness is roughly 18 miles south for birding, hiking, and beach access. What surprises people touring homes here is how much regional variety is within reach, from a lively downtown Jacksonville dinner to a morning walk along the Atlantic, without the premium that oceanfront zip codes carry.
The Homes
Cormorant Creek Homes & Architecture
Homes in Cormorant Creek are predominantly single-family ranch-style residences built in the late 1980s, typically ranging from about 2,150 to 3,000 square feet of living space with three or four bedrooms and two to three bathrooms. Prices generally run from the mid-$500s to around $600,000. Inside, you'll commonly find vaulted ceilings, open floorplans, split-bedroom layouts, eat-in kitchens with breakfast nooks, and primary suites with a tub and separate shower. Walk-in closets — including his-and-hers configurations in some homes — entrance foyers, and solar tubes are recurring features. A meaningful share of homes includes a private pool, and several sit on lots with conservation or creek-adjacent settings that add privacy.
Amenities
Cormorant Creek Amenities & Community Features
HOA and any district assessment numbers here change year to year, so I confirm the current figures on any home you're considering instead of quoting a stale number. The neighborhood's value is less about organized amenities and more about the lots themselves: established tree canopy, conservation buffers, and in some cases creek frontage that backs to Julington Creek. Golf is accessible nearby, with Jacksonville Golf & Country Club about 13 miles away and TPC Sawgrass — home of THE PLAYERS Championship — roughly 14 miles southeast.
Location
Cormorant Creek Location & Commute
Cormorant Creek sits in the Mandarin area of Jacksonville's southside, placing Baptist Medical Center South about 5 miles away and Mayo Clinic Florida's Florida campus around 10 miles to the north. Jacksonville International Airport is roughly 24 miles away, manageable for occasional travel but worth factoring in for frequent flyers. The Atlantic beaches — including Ponte Vedra Beach and Mickler's Landing — are about 16 miles east, a reasonable drive for a weekend morning. School assignments are address-specific within Duval County Public Schools, so always verify your exact address through the district's official locator.
Schools
Schools Near Cormorant Creek
Cormorant Creek is zoned for Loretto Elementary, Mandarin Middle, and Mandarin High School, all part of Duval County Public Schools. School assignments are address-specific — confirm any address through the district's official school locator before relying on a zoning assumption.
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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about Cormorant Creek
What are the HOA fees in Cormorant Creek, and what do they cover?
Dues and district assessments differ lot to lot in a community like this, so I verify the current numbers per home rather than quote a page figure. The fee covers maintenance of common grounds within the community. Compared to master-planned communities with pools, fitness centers, and extensive amenities, this is a relatively light HOA footprint — worth knowing if you prefer lower carrying costs.
How far is Cormorant Creek from major hospitals and medical facilities?
Baptist Medical Center South is about 5 miles away, making it the closest full-service hospital for Cormorant Creek residents. Mayo Clinic's Florida campus — an internationally recognized academic medical center — is roughly 10 miles north, and Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville's flagship campus, which includes Wolfson Children's Hospital and a Level I trauma center, is about 12 miles away.
Are the homes in Cormorant Creek older, and what should buyers expect in terms of condition?
Yes — Cormorant Creek homes were built between 1985 and 1990, so they are established construction now roughly 35 to 40 years old. Buyers should budget accordingly for systems like roofs, HVAC, and plumbing that may have been updated but could be approaching replacement. That said, homes in this price range — mid-$500s to around $600,000 — tend to sit on larger, mature lots with the kind of tree canopy and privacy that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate.