The Area
About Palermo
Palermo is a Duval County community in Jacksonville where the current market runs from about $850k to $1.2M, with homes built 2007–2011. 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: Palermo 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 Palermo
Day-to-day life in Palermo puts you close to some of the First Coast's most recognized dining destinations — Marker 32, a waterfront seafood institution on the Intracoastal, is about a mile and a half away, while Refinery Jax Beach and its sand dune views are roughly 4 miles out. St. Johns Town Center, with more than 175 stores including Apple and Anthropologie, is about 4 miles away for everyday shopping and errands. Castaway Island Preserve, a wooded city preserve with boardwalks and a kayak launch along the Intracoastal, is about a mile from the neighborhood — it's the kind of spot that surprises people when they realize how close it is to such a polished residential address. Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach are both reachable in under 15 minutes.
The Homes
Palermo Homes & Architecture
Homes in Palermo run from roughly 3,000 to about 3,550 square feet of living space, with 4 to 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths — all single-family construction completed between 2007 and 2011. The architectural vocabulary here leans Spanish and Mediterranean, with tile roofs, courtyard layouts, and the kind of indoor-outdoor flow that suits the Florida climate. Interior features commonly include entrance foyers, split bedroom arrangements, primary suites on the main floor, walk-in closets, outdoor kitchens, and guest suites that function as flexible multi-generational spaces. Some homes incorporate private courtyards with saltwater pools and summer kitchens. Carrying costs vary lot to lot in communities like this, so I verify the current association and district numbers per home rather than quote a page figure.
Amenities
Palermo Amenities & Community Features
Palermo is a gated community with a shared pool, fitness center, barbecue area, and maintained grounds — a compact but complete set of amenities that keeps the neighborhood tidy and private without the footprint of a large master-planned community. Sidewalks, street lights, and curbs throughout the enclave give it a walkable, finished feel. For golf, Jacksonville Golf & Country Club is about a half-mile away, and TPC Sawgrass — home of THE PLAYERS Championship — is roughly 7 miles south.
Location
Palermo Location & Commute
Palermo sits in the Southside corridor of Jacksonville, positioned between the St. Johns Town Center area and the Atlantic beaches. Mayo Clinic Florida's campus is about 3 miles away, making it one of the closest residential communities to that major employer. Jacksonville Beach is roughly 5 miles east, and Ponte Vedra Beach is about 6 miles to the southeast. Jacksonville International Airport is approximately 20 miles north — plan for about 30 to 40 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. For school-zone verification, Duval County Public Schools maintains an address-specific locator tool.
Schools
Schools Near Palermo
Palermo is zoned for Chets Creek Elementary, Kernan Middle School, and Atlantic Coast High School, all part of Duval County Public Schools. School assignments are address-specific — always confirm zoning directly with the district before relying on any general reference.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about Palermo
What are the HOA fees in Palermo, and what do they cover?
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 covers grounds maintenance, the community pool, fitness center, barbecue area, and the gated entry. It's a predictable cost — buyers should factor it into their monthly budget alongside the mortgage, but it's not the kind of fee that tends to catch people off guard once they understand what's included.
How close is Palermo to the beach?
Jacksonville Beach is about 5 miles away, Neptune Beach is slightly under that, and Ponte Vedra Beach is roughly 6 miles to the southeast. On a typical afternoon you're looking at 10 to 15 minutes in the car. Castaway Island Preserve, a tidal marsh and Intracoastal preserve with a kayak launch, is about a mile away if you want something closer to nature without driving to the ocean.
What architectural styles are common in Palermo?
The neighborhood was built between 2007 and 2011 and the homes lean Spanish and Mediterranean — tile roofs, courtyard-centered layouts, and stucco exteriors are the norm. Several floor plans include detached casitas or upstairs guest suites that work well as multi-generational spaces or private home offices. Indoor-outdoor living is a recurring theme, with outdoor kitchens and private courtyard pools appearing across multiple homes.