The Area
About Glynlea Park
Glynlea Park is a Duval County community in Jacksonville where the current market runs from about $595k to $600k, with homes built 1955–1956. 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: Glynlea Park 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 Glynlea Park
Glynlea Park's location puts several of Jacksonville's most recognized dining destinations within a reasonable drive — Matthew's Restaurant in San Marco is about 3 miles away, and Cowford Chophouse, the upscale steakhouse in a restored 1902 building on Bay Street, is roughly 4 miles out. For green space, Treaty Oak Park and its iconic 250-year-old tree are about 4 miles away, while Castaway Island Preserve along the Intracoastal — with its boardwalks and kayak launch — is roughly 7 or 8 miles out. Buyers who ask me what surprises them most about this neighborhood often point to how much waterfront character exists this close to downtown Jacksonville.
The Homes
Glynlea Park Homes & Architecture
Homes in Glynlea Park are ranch-style single-family residences built in the mid-1950s, typically ranging from about 1,600 to 2,600 square feet with 2 to 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The lots tend to be generous — reaching up to a full acre — and recent homes for sale in Glynlea Park have all offered both private pools and waterfront positioning, which is unusual to find together in this price range. I don't publish fee numbers that can go stale. When you're serious about a home here, I pull the current HOA and assessment figures for that exact lot.
Location
Glynlea Park Location & Commute
Glynlea Park sits in the southeastern portion of Jacksonville, roughly 3 to 4 miles from the downtown riverfront core. EverBank Stadium and Daily's Place amphitheater are about 3 miles away, and Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is approximately 4 miles out, with Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside and UF Health Jacksonville both within about 5 miles. The beaches at Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach are roughly 12 miles east, and Jacksonville International Airport is about 14 or 15 miles north. For school zoning and address-specific assignments, Duval County Public Schools maintains an official school locator.
Schools
Schools Near Glynlea Park
Glynlea Park is served by Duval County Public Schools. The Bolles School, a well-known independent school, is also in the area. School assignments are address-specific — always verify zoning through the district before making any decisions based on a particular school.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about Glynlea Park
Do homes in Glynlea Park have HOA fees?
Based on what I've seen in recent listings, Glynlea Park does not have an HOA. That means no monthly fees, and homeowners have flexibility to keep boats, RVs, or other equipment on their property — something that appeals to buyers who want that freedom in an established neighborhood.
How far is Glynlea Park from the Jacksonville beaches?
Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach are both roughly 12 miles from Glynlea Park, and Jacksonville Beach is about the same distance — typically a 20-to-25-minute drive depending on traffic. Ponte Vedra Beach is about 13 or 14 miles south. It's not a beach-town address, but the coast is genuinely close for a mid-city neighborhood.
What are the homes like in Glynlea Park?
The neighborhood is made up of mid-century ranch-style homes, mostly built in 1955 and 1956, running from about 1,600 to 2,600 square feet with 2 to 3 bedrooms. What stands out about the recent inventory is that homes have been waterfront with private pools on large lots — that combination is hard to find at this price range anywhere on the First Coast.