The Area
About The Cloister
The Cloister is a Duval County community in Atlantic Beach where the current market runs from about $1.6M to $1.7M, with homes built around 1975. 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: The Cloister 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 The Cloister
Atlantic Beach itself sets the daily rhythm here — the ocean is essentially at your doorstep, with beach access about a tenth of a mile away, and the walkable Town Center with its oak-lined streets just a short distance down the road. For dining, Refinery Jax Beach is about 4 miles south in Jacksonville Beach, offering Euro-American fine dining with sand dune views, and Marker 32 — a long-standing First Coast favorite for waterfront seafood on the Intracoastal — is within roughly 5 miles. Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, a 450-acre oceanfront park with a freshwater lake, mountain bike trails, camping, and 1.5 miles of beach, is about 3 miles away and one of the finest parks in Northeast Florida. Buyers touring The Cloister often tell me they underestimate how much of daily life unfolds within Atlantic Beach itself — the community has a self-contained, small-town coastal character that's genuinely rare this close to Jacksonville.
Location
The Cloister Location & Commute
The Cloister sits in Atlantic Beach, with the Atlantic Ocean about a tenth of a mile to the east and Neptune Beach roughly a mile and a half to the south. Jacksonville Beach — with its pier, walkable downtown, and surf scene — is about 3 miles away, and Ponte Vedra Beach is around 6 or 7 miles south along the coast. Baptist Medical Center Beaches, the closest full-service hospital, is about 4 miles away, and Mayo Clinic's Florida campus is roughly 8 or 9 miles west. Jacksonville International Airport is about 20 miles north, typically a 30-to-40-minute drive depending on traffic.
Schools
Schools Near The Cloister
The Cloister falls within the Duval County Public Schools district. The Bolles School, a private institution, is a notable option in the area. School assignments are address-specific — always verify zoning directly with the district before making decisions based on a particular school.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about The Cloister
How close is The Cloister to the beach?
The Cloister is within about a tenth of a mile of Atlantic Beach, making it one of the more walkable-to-the-water addresses in the area. Neptune Beach is another mile and a half south, and Jacksonville Beach is roughly 3 miles down the coast.
What is the typical price range for homes in The Cloister?
Homes in The Cloister have generally been priced in the $1.6M to $1.7M range. These are established properties, with most of the housing stock dating to around 1975. If you want current availability and detailed pricing, I'm happy to pull live MLS data for you.
Are there golf courses near The Cloister?
Atlantic Beach Country Club, a reimagined 18-hole semi-private course with a restaurant, is less than a mile away — walkable for many residents. TPC Sawgrass, home of THE PLAYERS Championship, is about 9 or 10 miles south in Ponte Vedra Beach for those looking for a world-class tournament venue.