The Area
About The Hamlet
The Hamlet is a Duval County community in Jacksonville where the current market runs from about $505k to $535k, with homes built 1997–2002. 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 Hamlet 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 Hamlet
Daily life in The Hamlet puts you within roughly 10 miles of some of Jacksonville's most recognized dining destinations — Restaurant Orsay in Avondale for French bistro fare, the riverfront Cowford Chophouse downtown, and Matthew's Restaurant in San Marco for chef-driven American cuisine. On weekends, the Riverside Arts Market under the Fuller Warren Bridge draws local farmers and makers, while the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens offers a quieter afternoon along the St. Johns River. For a longer excursion, Big Talbot Island State Park — about 26 miles out — delivers barrier-island scenery, Boneyard Beach, and kayak trails through the Timucuan Preserve. What surprises people touring this part of Jacksonville is how much established green space and cultural draw exists within a short drive west of the neighborhood.
The Homes
The Hamlet Homes & Architecture
Homes in The Hamlet are single-family residences built between 1997 and 2002, typically running from about 2,200 to 3,100 square feet with 3 to 4 bedrooms and between 2.5 and 3.5 bathrooms. Traditional and ranch styles dominate the streetscape, and interior features commonly include entrance foyers, breakfast bars, eat-in kitchens, his-and-hers closets, and primary bathrooms with a soaking tub and separate shower. Private pools are a consistent feature, and a portion of the homes sit on waterfront lots. HOA fees run annually and vary within the community, so buyers should confirm the specific assessment for any address they're considering.
Amenities
The Hamlet Amenities & Community Features
The Hamlet's HOA covers maintenance of the community grounds, keeping the neighborhood's mature landscaping and common areas tended. Beyond that shared upkeep, the appeal here lives largely at the individual home level — private pools are common, and several lots back to water, offering a quieter, more private setting than communities with dense shared amenity complexes.
Location
The Hamlet Location & Commute
The Hamlet sits in the western Jacksonville corridor of Duval County, placing residents roughly 10 miles from the Riverside and Avondale neighborhoods and about 10 to 11 miles from downtown Jacksonville's core. Jacksonville International Airport is approximately 15 miles away — a manageable drive for frequent travelers. Major medical care is accessible in multiple directions: Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside is about 10 miles east, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is around 10 miles out, and UF Health Jacksonville is within a similar range. Buyers commuting into the city should factor that I-295 access shapes drive times significantly depending on the time of day.
Schools
Schools Near The Hamlet
The Hamlet is zoned for Chaffee Trail Elementary and Chaffee Trail Middle School, with Edward White High School serving the neighborhood at the secondary level — all part of Duval County Public Schools. School assignments are address-specific, so verify any home's zoning directly with the district before relying on it.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about The Hamlet
What are HOA fees like in The Hamlet, and what do they cover?
Association and district assessments here change year to year, so I confirm the current figures for any home you consider instead of quoting a number that may be stale. When you're serious about a home here, I pull the current HOA and assessment figures for that exact lot. The primary coverage is maintenance of the community's common grounds. It's worth confirming the exact fee for any address you're considering, since the annual amount can differ within the neighborhood.
Do most homes in The Hamlet have pools?
Yes — private pools are a consistent feature in The Hamlet, and a portion of the homes also sit on waterfront lots, which is relatively uncommon in this price range. If an outdoor living setup is a priority, this neighborhood tends to deliver on that front at the individual home level rather than through shared community facilities.
What is the commute like from The Hamlet to downtown Jacksonville?
Downtown Jacksonville is roughly 10 to 11 miles from The Hamlet, and travel times depend heavily on I-295 and the direction of your commute during peak hours. For a more precise sense of timing, I'd suggest a test drive during your actual commute window — it's the most honest way to gauge what you're signing up for day to day.