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.
Amenities in current eTown listing photos
Photos and captions from the listing agents’ MLS listings; each card opens its home.
Location
eTown Location & Commute
eTown sits in the Southside/Baymeadows corridor of Jacksonville, positioned conveniently between I-295 and the beaches. The closest beach access with parking, 16th Ave S in Jacksonville Beach, is about 14 miles and a 20-minute drive without traffic. 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 neighborhoods within eTown, each with its own listings, prices and amenities.
Kettering at eTown
~7 active listings
Edison
~5 active listings
Etown At Marconi
~3 active listings
Etown At Nobel
No active listings right now
Del Webb eTown55+ living in eTown
~10 active listings
All eTown neighborhoods (8)
Edison East (~3) · Newton Townhomes (~3) · Granville at eTown (~2)
All 37 eTown homes for sale
Market Snapshot
Full eTown market report →As of October 31, 2026, the median list price in eTown is $580,000 across 37 active listings, averaging $266/sqft; recent MLS-recorded sales show a median sold price of $495,000 across 222 closings.
- Median List Price
- $580,000
- Avg. Price / Sq Ft
- $266/sqft
- Median Sold (12 mo, MLS)
- $495,000
- ▲ 7.8% vs prior 6 mo
- Active Listings
- 37
- HOA Dues
- ~$225/mo typical
Market stats are based on similar homes in eTown, including 222 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 11% since 2025. 183 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 | 183 | $500K | $238 | 98.1% | 71 |
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. † A partial year in the feed: it carries only some of that year’s sales, so the median rests on fewer homes and the percent change above starts at the first full year.
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.
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, 5 mph, street-legal vehicles only; 4WD recommended; shorebird areas close seasonally
Directions →
Beach access near eTown, mapped →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. Dolphins and right whales: when and where to see them.
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 trail systems and preserves (places with at least a mile of mapped trail or 500 acres), by drive time, from the state, water-district, county and National Park Service maps.
Closest trail system or preserve
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
Goodby's Creek Boat RampSt. Johns River - Goodby's Creek · about 7 mi away
3 lanes · 38 trailer 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
Youth sports near eTown, mapped →Every youth league in St. Johns and Duval, by sport →
Parks, trails and boat ramps near eTown, mapped →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.
Groceries near eTown
The closest store of each big chain, by drive time, from the middle of eTown.
- Publix11025 eTown Pkwy, Jacksonville6 min
- Winn-Dixie10915 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville7 min
- Costco4901 Gate Pkwy, Jacksonville12 min
- Walmart Neighborhood Market9550 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville13 min
- Sprouts Farmers Market4873 Town Center Parkway, Jacksonville13 min
- Target4567 River City Dr, Jacksonville15 min
- Walmart Supercenter10251 Shops Ln, Jacksonville15 min
- Sam's Club10690 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville16 min
- Aldi9041 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville16 min
- Whole Foods Market10601 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville18 min
- BJ's Wholesale Club8046 Philips Highway, Jacksonville19 min
- Trader Joe's11112 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville19 min
Grocery stores near eTown, mapped →Every big-chain grocery store in St. Johns, Duval and Nassau →
Stores holding a state retail food permit, located from each chain’s own store list. Drive times are typical, without traffic.
Schools serving eTown
Homes in eTown report these schools in the MLS. Verify current assignments with the district before relying on them.
Charter schools near eTown
Charter schools are tuition-free public schools you apply to. There are no attendance zones, so these are the closest to eTown, by straight-line distance.
K–8 · Jacksonville
STEM
PreK–9 · Jacksonville
International Baccalaureate candidate; STEAM
Busing: no, families drive
How to apply: 2027–28 open enrollment Nov 3 – Dec 4, 2026; a random lottery by grade if a grade fills
K–9 · Jacksonville
Experiential learning; Cambridge program
How to apply: 2027–28 open enrollment Nov 3 – Dec 4, 2026; a random lottery by grade if a grade fills
PreK–9 · Jacksonville
Arts and sciences
Busing: no, families drive
How to apply: 2027–28 open enrollment Nov 3 – Dec 4, 2026; a random lottery by grade if a grade fills
Every charter school in the area, with grades and how to apply: Jacksonville charter schools. Checked against each school’s own site October 19, 2026; within 15 miles.
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
“One name is all you need: Krista Fracke. When we set out to sell our home in Ponte Vedra we knew our situation was unique, our requirements would be many, our expectations would be high and we needed the best of the best. We began talking to Krista more than 18 months prior to our actual listing date. I asked too many questions and followed up regularly. Krista was there for us, real time until we were ready to list. Just to be transparent; we live out of state and have never met Krista in person before, during or after the sell of our home. When the time came to list; not once did we question what was happening. Krista's attention to detail; knowledge and exceptional communication exceeded our expectations. We had information real time with feedback, issues, thoughts, ideas and tactics to help market our home. They say hindsight is 20/20. Ours was spot on; we would choose Krista again today, tomorrow or anytime in the future. She truly is unique and special in a world full of average and stands far above her peers. I can't emphasize enough her value. This was by far the best experience selling a home in our lifetime.”
“Krista was excellent to work with. Her expertise allowed us to sell our home for a great price and with no surprises, all while during the pandemic. I would definitely request her services again should the need arise.”
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?
The closest beach access with parking is 16th Ave S in Jacksonville Beach, about 14 miles and a 20-minute drive without 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. 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 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, where the home carries one, the community development district line, 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.






















