The Area
About Moore Branch Estates
Moore Branch Estates is a Duval County community in Jacksonville where the current market runs from about $807k to $1.1M, with homes built 2003–2004. 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: Moore Branch Estates 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 Moore Branch Estates
Day-to-day life in Moore Branch Estates leans toward the quieter, land-rich side of Jacksonville living — the kind of setting where acreage and outdoor space take center stage rather than a walkable town center. For fine dining, residents make their way into the city, where Restaurant Orsay in the Avondale neighborhood offers French bistro fare, Matthew's Restaurant in San Marco brings innovative American cuisine, and Cowford Chophouse in downtown Jacksonville delivers an upscale steakhouse experience in a restored 1902 building overlooking the St. Johns River. On weekends, the Riverside Arts Market — an open-air Saturday market under the Fuller Warren Bridge — draws a mix of local farmers, makers, and food trucks along the riverfront, and the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens in Riverside offers a permanent art collection alongside two and a half acres of historic formal gardens on the St. Johns River.
The Homes
Moore Branch Estates Homes & Architecture
Homes in Moore Branch Estates are traditionally styled single-family residences built in 2003–2004, typically offering four bedrooms and between three and three-and-a-half bathrooms, with living areas ranging from roughly 2,400 to nearly 3,900 square feet. Lots run large — several acres per home — giving these properties a genuine country-estate feel. Interiors tend to feature open floor plans with soaring ceilings, kitchen islands, breakfast bars, walk-in closets, and primary suites on the main level with tub-and-separate-shower baths. Every home in this community includes a private pool, and outdoor fire pits, pantries, and jack-and-jill baths are common additions. Prices generally run from the low $800s to about $1.1 million.
Location
Moore Branch Estates Location & Commute
Moore Branch Estates sits in western Duval County, roughly 17 to 19 miles from Jacksonville's Riverside and Avondale neighborhoods and about 19 miles from downtown. Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside is about 18 miles away, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is roughly 18 miles out, and UF Health Jacksonville — an academic medical center and Level I trauma center — is about 19 miles from the community. Jacksonville International Airport is approximately 25 miles north, making regional travel accessible without being immediately adjacent. Buyers who also follow downtown sports and entertainment will find 121 Financial Ballpark and VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena both about 19 to 20 miles away.
Schools
Schools Near Moore Branch Estates
Moore Branch Estates is zoned for Mamie Agnes Jones Elementary, Baldwin Middle School, and Baldwin High School, all part of Duval County Public Schools. School assignments are address-specific — always verify any address directly with the district before relying on zone information.
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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about Moore Branch Estates
What are HOA fees like in Moore Branch Estates?
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. That annual fee reflects the community's minimal shared amenity structure — residents here are largely paying for private land and home features rather than a clubhouse or community pool. It's worth confirming the exact amount and any deed restrictions with your agent before closing.
How far is Moore Branch Estates from downtown Jacksonville and major medical centers?
Downtown Jacksonville is roughly 19 miles from Moore Branch Estates, putting it about 25 to 35 minutes away depending on traffic and time of day. On the medical side, Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside and Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville are each about 17 to 18 miles out, and UF Health Jacksonville — which operates a Level I trauma center — is about 19 miles away. Jacksonville International Airport is approximately 25 miles north.
What do the lots and overall setting look like in Moore Branch Estates?
The homes here sit on multi-acre parcels, giving each property a private, estate-like character that's distinct from the typical quarter-acre suburban lot you'd find elsewhere in Jacksonville. Based on listing descriptions, several acres per home is common, and the area has an equestrian and rural residential feel. All homes include private pools, and the architectural style throughout is traditional.