Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Atlantic Beach Florida real estate is highly sought after because of the type of Atlantic Beach’s reputation. Atlantic Beach Fl is known as closed-end communities with a neighborhood feel located on the Atlantic Ocean. The Atlantic Beach homes are bordered by Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park to the north, Intracoastal Waterway to the west, and Atlantic Boulevard to the south. Atlantic Beach Fl has plenty of parks and residents enjoy numerous activates such as tennis, racquetball, basketball, baseball, playground equipment, and nature hikes. The community mainly features Atlantic Beach single family homes with a few town houses and duplexes. Prices are anywhere from $80,000 to several million for an ocean front home. Downtown Jacksonville and St Augustine are both a 30 to 45 minute commute from Atlantic Beach. A major part of Atlantic Beach real estate is the older portion organized with streets and cross streets. The area is mainly all residential with very few commercial buildings. Community spirit is a large part of Atlantic Beach existence. Well-liked events include the Farmer’s Market, a Christmas Festival, parent-and-children campouts in the city park, and the annual Dancin’ in the Streets Festival. The Atlantic Beach homes attract families because the area offers a relaxed lifestyle within walking distance to the white sandy beaches.