The Area
About Lakeside Park
Lakeside Park is a Duval County community in Jacksonville where the current market runs from about $505k to $630k, with homes built 1949–2020. 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: Lakeside 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 Lakeside Park
Day-to-day life in Lakeside Park puts you within easy reach of some of Jacksonville's most distinctive neighborhoods and dining destinations. Restaurant Orsay's French bistro in nearby Avondale is roughly 3 miles away, and the Riverside Arts Market — a beloved Saturday gathering under the Fuller Warren Bridge — is about 4 miles out. The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, with its riverfront grounds, is in the same general corridor. For a longer outing, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp play at 121 Financial Ballpark downtown, about 5 miles away, and Treaty Oak Park — home to a landmark 250-year-old oak — is roughly 4 miles east along the river.
The Homes
Lakeside Park Homes & Architecture
Homes in Lakeside Park are exclusively single-family, spanning a range from about 1,650 to roughly 2,500 square feet, with most landing around 2,200 square feet. Three- and four-bedroom floor plans are typical, with bath counts running from two to three-and-a-half. The architecture leans Traditional and Craftsman, and the neighborhood reflects decades of building history — homes here date from the late 1940s through 2020, so you'll find everything from thoughtfully updated mid-century originals to more recent construction. Inside, common features include open floor plans, kitchen islands with breakfast bars, walk-in closets, split-bedroom layouts, and built-in details that give these homes real character. What surprises buyers touring here is how much interior finish quality shows up in this price range — butler pantries, jack-and-jill baths, and hardwood floors are not unusual finds.
Location
Lakeside Park Location & Commute
Lakeside Park sits on Jacksonville's west side, positioned near the Ortega, Avondale, and Ortega Forest neighborhoods that define this part of the city. Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside is about 3.5 miles away, and Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville — the flagship campus for Baptist Health and home to Wolfson Children's Hospital — is roughly 4 miles out. Jacksonville International Airport is approximately 15 miles north. The Atlantic coast beaches, including Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach, are in the 19–20 mile range — plan on roughly 30 to 40 minutes depending on traffic and route.
Schools
Schools Near Lakeside Park
Lakeside Park falls within Duval County Public Schools. The middle school listed for this area is Select One; no elementary or high school zoning data is on file here. The Bolles School, a well-known private institution, is also in the broader Jacksonville area. Because school assignments in Duval County are address-specific and subject to change, always verify zoning directly with the district before making any decisions based on a particular school.

Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeside Park
What is the typical price range for homes in Lakeside Park?
Homes in Lakeside Park generally run from the low $500s into the low $600s. Most are single-family properties with three or four bedrooms, ranging from about 1,650 to 2,500 square feet. There is no HOA on file for this neighborhood, which is worth factoring into your monthly cost comparison.
How far is Lakeside Park from downtown Jacksonville and the beaches?
Lakeside Park is positioned a relatively short distance from downtown Jacksonville — roughly 4 to 6 miles depending on your destination, putting the riverfront, ballpark, and hospital corridor well within reach. The Atlantic beaches, including Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach, are about 19 to 20 miles out, which typically translates to 30 to 40 minutes by car.
What hospitals are near Lakeside Park?
Three major medical centers are within about 6 miles. Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside is the closest at roughly 3.5 miles, followed by Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville at about 4 miles — which includes Wolfson Children's Hospital and a Level I trauma center. UF Health Jacksonville, an academic medical center and Level I trauma center, is approximately 6 miles away.


