The Area
About eTown
eTown is Jacksonville's first smart master-planned community in Duval County, built as seven named neighborhoods, each honoring an inventor — Kettering, Edison, Marconi, Nobel, Newton, Granville, and the age-restricted Del Webb eTown — with townhomes from roughly the $400s and single-family homes reaching $1.3 million. It's zoned for Mandarin Oaks Elementary and Twin Lakes Academy Middle School and is known for its high-tech infrastructure, sustainable design, and resort-style amenities. New construction homes in eTown are still selling across several of its neighborhoods.
- Community Type:New Construction AvailableConservation / Nature PreserveMaster-Planned Community
- Property Type:Single Family HomesTownhomes
- Amenities:Community PoolFitness CenterDog ParkPlaygroundWalking / Biking Trails
Krista Fracke’s Take
All new master planned neighborhood built in the last 10 years, located with easy access to 295, UNF, and the Towncenter. A second Mechanism Coffee shop just opened near the Publix, it is family favorite!Krista Fracke, Broker Associate
Living Here
What It's Like to Live in eTown
Daily life in eTown puts two Publix locations within about 2 miles — one at Reedy Branch Commons and one at eTown Exchange — so grocery runs are genuinely quick. Maple Street Biscuit Company and Dutch Bros Coffee are just minutes away for morning routines, and The Avenues mall is roughly 3 miles out when you need a broader shopping trip. Fort Family Park and Deerwood Rotary Children's Park are both within about 2 to 3 miles for outdoor time, and if you want to get on the water, a kayak and canoe launch is reachable in under 5 miles. eTown has attracted buyers specifically because the community's walkable design and on-site amenities make day-to-day life more self-contained than most newer Duval neighborhoods. School assignments here fall under Duval County Public Schools, and the district's zoning office can confirm exact address-level placements.
The Homes
eTown Homes & Architecture
New construction and near-new resale define the eTown housing stock — but the market runs far wider than the townhome wave suggests. Kettering carries the volume (David Weekley townhomes and single-family), Edison is the Toll Brothers luxury tier reaching past $1.1 million, Granville is Weekley-built single-family, Newton adds Toll townhomes, and estate-scale homes in the community have listed at $1.3 million. Pricing spans roughly the $400s for townhomes to $1.3 million at the top, making them accessible relative to comparable new construction along the First Coast. Interior finishes tend toward open-concept layouts with kitchen islands, walk-in pantries, walk-in closets, and primary suites with walk-in showers. HOA fees vary sharply by section — Kettering's townhome products carry roughly $240 a month on current listings, while Edison's single-family HOA runs about $357 a quarter — and every eTown home also carries a Cypress Bluff Community Development District assessment on the Duval County tax bill, separate from HOA dues and varying by product and lot. I pull the exact HOA and CDD lines for any eTown home my buyers consider.
Amenities
eTown Amenities & Community Features
eTown's community amenities center on Recharge — the master amenity campus with a resort-style pool and lap lanes, a fitness center, yoga lawn, event lawn, and dog park. One honest distinction most listings blur: the tennis and pickleball courts in eTown belong to Del Webb eTown's private 55+ clubhouse, not the master campus — Recharge is the amenity set every eTown resident gets. The broader community is designed around walkability and sustainable infrastructure — rare for a Duval County master-planned development. Nearby, Chuze Fitness is about 2 miles away for additional fitness options, and Deerwood Country Club is roughly 3 miles out for those interested in private club access. TPC Sawgrass, one of the most recognized tournament courses in the country, is about 7 miles from the community — a draw for golfers who want proximity without living directly on a course.
Location
eTown Location & Commute
eTown sits in the Southside/Baymeadows corridor of Jacksonville, positioned conveniently between I-295 and the beaches. Ponte Vedra Beach is roughly 9 miles east — about 15 to 20 minutes in typical traffic — and Jacksonville Beach and Mickler's Landing are within about 10 miles as well. Baptist Medical Center South is approximately 3 to 4 miles away, and Mayo Clinic Florida is about 5 miles out, making the community well-positioned for healthcare access. St. Johns Town Center and the Markets at Town Center are both within about 4 to 5 miles for retail and dining, and the St. Augustine Historic District is roughly 25 miles south for a day trip.

Explore
eTown Neighborhoods
Explore 5 distinct neighborhoods within eTown. Each offers unique amenities, price points, and lifestyle options.
Kettering at eTown
~6 active listings
Edison
~3 active listings
Etown At Marconi
~3 active listings
Etown At Nobel
~1 active listing
Del Webb eTown55+ living in eTown
~9 active listings
All eTown neighborhoods (8)
Edison East (~3) · Newton Townhomes (~3) · Granville at eTown (~1)
Market Snapshot
Full eTown market report →As of October 17, 2026, the median list price in eTown is $578,950 across 32 active listings, averaging $270/sqft; recent MLS-recorded sales show a median sold price of $494,850 across 224 closings.
- Median List Price
- $578,950
- Avg. Price / Sq Ft
- $270/sqft
- Median Sold (12 mo, MLS)
- $494,850
- ▲ 5.4% vs prior 6 mo
- Active Listings
- 32
- HOA Dues
- ~$223/mo typical
Market stats are based on similar homes in eTown, including 224 recent recorded sales — they may not include listings or sales that aren't comparable to this market. Sourced from the MLS; refreshed regularly.
eTown Home Values
The MLS-recorded sales above are what homes in eTown actually sell for — and the comp set your future buyer will see. Own a home here? This page updates with every new listing, price change, and recorded sale, so following it is the simplest way to watch your equity. There’s no automated estimate on this site — when you want a real number, Krista prepares it personally against these sales. See every eTown sale from the last 12 months, with prices.
Closed sales
What homes in eTown actually sold for
Median closed price by year from the MLS, 2020 to 2026: up 14% over the span. 176 sales closed in 2026 at a median $238 per square foot.
| Year | Sales | Median sold | $/sq ft | Of asking | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | $437K | $200 | 97.5% | 109 |
| 2021 | 3 | $512K | $192 | 100% | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | $598K | $281 | 100% | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | $547K | $253 | 100% | 245 |
| 2024 | 77 | $495K | $236 | 98.8% | 65 |
| 2025 | 229 | $452K | $233 | 98.1% | 102 |
| 2026 | 176 | $500K | $238 | 98.1% | 73 |
Closed sales from the realMLS IDX feed; years with fewer than three sales are omitted. Medians, not estimates of any one home. "Of asking" is the median sold price as a share of the final list price.
Your beach from eTown
The closest public beach accesses with parking from eTown, by drive time where we have it, from the county and city beach-access maps. The map draws each drive; drive times are without traffic.
- 116th Ave S19 min · 14 mi · Open in Google Maps
- 27th Ave S21 min · 14.6 mi · Open in Google Maps
Closest with parking
16th Ave SJacksonville Beach · about 19 min drive
About 28 parking spaces
LifeguardADA access
Directions →- 7th Ave S
Jacksonville Beach · about 21 min drive
About 27 parking spaces
ShowersLifeguard
Directions → Drive on the sand
Huguenot Memorial ParkHuguenot & the Talbot Islands · about 16 mi away
Parking at the access. $5 per vehicle
Restrooms
Beach driving on most of the shore; 4WD recommended
Directions →
Every public beach access and its parking, on one map →
Sea turtles nest on these beaches May 1 to October 31: the season’s rules. Looking for shark teeth? What you can keep, beach by beach.
Public accesses only, from St. Johns County, City of Jacksonville Beach, City of Fernandina Beach and Florida DEP data. Parking counts are approximate, and fees, passes and seasonal rules change; check the posted signs.
Nature near eTown
The closest public parks, preserves and trail systems, by drive time, from the state, water-district, county and National Park Service maps.
Closest
Julington-Durbin PreserveConservation area · about 14 min drive
6.4 mi of mapped trails. Free
HikingBikingHorsebackPaddling
Directions →- Gourd Island Conservation Area
Conservation area · about 15 min drive
3.3 mi of mapped trails. Free
HikingBikingHorseback
Directions → - Nocatee Preserve
Preserve · about 23 min drive
2,378 acres
Trailhead parking for cars and horse trailers, restrooms, open 7 a.m. to dark (county).
Directions → Nearest birding trail site
Castaway Island PreservePreserve · about 19 min drive
0.4 mi of mapped trails
HikingBirding trail site
Directions →
On the water
Closest public boat ramp
Baymeadows Regional Park – Fish Management Area Primitive RampBaymeadows Regional Park · about 2 mi away
1 lane · 20 parking spaces · Free · Restrooms
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Palmetto Leaves Regional Park Canoe LaunchJulington Creek - Big Davis Creek · about 4 mi away
13 parking spaces · Free · Restrooms
Fishing the First Coast →Every boat ramp →Every paddle launch →
Sports fields and leagues
- Fort Family Regional Park
7 min drive · Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Pickleball, Tennis
Walk Off Baseball Association; i9 Sports Jacksonville; Bold City Soccer Club; +2 more
- Brooks Family YMCA
14 min drive · Basketball, Football, Soccer, Volleyball
First Coast YMCA Youth Sports
- Greenland Park
14 min drive · Soccer
Bold City Soccer Club
What lives here
- Manatees use the St. Johns and its creeks in the warm months and move south when the water falls below about 68°F. (FWC)
- Herons, egrets and wood storks feed in the marsh year-round, and bottlenose dolphins work the tidal creeks and the Intracoastal. (FWC, NOAA)
- Bald eagles nest here from October through May; give a nest tree a wide berth. (FWC)
Every state and national park within two hours →The springs, by drive time →
Public lands only; ramps and launches from FWC’s inventory, straight-line distance. Trail miles are what the managing agency maps; hours, fees, hunting seasons and closures change, so check the agency’s page before you go.
Schools serving eTown
Homes in eTown report these schools in the MLS. Verify current assignments with the district before relying on them.
Relocating for work near eTown?
Browse homes within a short commute of the area’s largest employers and hospitals.
Testimonials
What Krista's Clients Say
“Krista Fracke and her staff are wonderful to work with and very knowledgeable of the housing market in Northeast Florida. She is very helpful with sell price determination, staging your home, and negotiations. She educates you on your current home sell and future sells. One of our homes sold in 24 hours and the last one in 2 months at the rise of Covid 19. We had a great experience at a time that is very stressful.”
“Krista was our realtor and was by far the most exceptional we have ever worked with! She made buying a house effortless and fun. She was on top of every aspect of the house buying process and had an incredible knowledge base.”
eTown FAQ
What are the HOA fees in eTown, and are there CDD fees as well?
HOA fees in eTown depend on the section: Kettering's townhomes carry roughly $240 a month on current listings, while Edison's single-family homes run about $357 a quarter — different products, different associations. As a master-planned community with high-tech infrastructure and resort amenities, every eTown home also carries a Cypress Bluff CDD (Community Development District) assessment on the Duval County tax bill, separate from the HOA fee, varying by product and lot and by any prior bond prepayment — buyers should ask the builder or community's management company for the full breakdown of monthly costs before making an offer, since the combined figure is what matters for budgeting.
What types of homes are available in eTown Jacksonville?
eTown spans seven named sections with genuinely different products: townhomes in Kettering and Newton (roughly the $400s–$500s), single-family from the $500s up through Edison's Toll Brothers luxury tier past $1.1 million, and the age-restricted Del Webb eTown with its own clubhouse world. What's on the market at any moment shifts with builder phases and the young resale wave. Because eTown is still an actively developing master-planned community, the mix of available home types and price points can shift as new phases are released.
How far is eTown from the beach?
eTown is about 9 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach and Mickler's Landing, and roughly 10 miles from Jacksonville Beach — typically a 15 to 20 minute drive depending on traffic. Neptune Beach is also within about 10 to 11 miles, so residents have several beach options within a short drive.
How much is my home in eTown worth?
No instant estimate here, by design. Automated values average a ZIP code, and a eTown home's value turns on what an average cannot see: condition, position on the street, and what the last few eTown sales actually closed for. Over the two years to September 2026, 94 eTown homes closed through the MLS at a median of $513,000. Every new listing and recorded sale in eTown appears on this page as it happens, so following it is the simplest way to watch your comp set move. When you want a real number, I prepare it against eTown's own sales, with no obligation.
How long does it take to sell a home in eTown?
It depends on the market you list into, not the one you read about. The 94 eTown sales recorded over the two years to September 2026 spent a median of 57 days on the market. The snapshot on this page tracks eTown's pace from live MLS activity rather than a static average, and it shifts: a tight-inventory spring and a heavy-inventory fall give different answers. Before setting a price or a timeline, I read eTown's current pace, how recent sales closed against their list prices, and what your home's competition looks like the week we launch.
What does it cost to sell a home in eTown?
A few lines beyond the obvious ones. In eTown, plan on the commission you and I agree on, Florida's documentary stamp tax on the deed (70 cents per $100 of price), title and closing charges that follow local custom, the association's estoppel letter, and the community development district line, which is prorated at closing and disclosed to your buyer; handled correctly it is paperwork, handled late it stalls a contract. I run the net sheet against eTown's actual cost structure before you commit to a number, so the proceeds figure is real.
























