If you are seeking a peaceful lifestyle, rich in history, The Northeast Florida beaches communities might be for you.  Also known as The First Coast, this area stretches from the northern most area of the Atlantic coastline in Northeast Fl to Marineland a beachfront community in Flagler and St. Johns County. The name First Coast was coined as a marketing tool in the 1970s and has grown in popularity since its inception.

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There are numerous incorporated cities situated along the First Coast. Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, South Ponte Vedra Beach, North Ponte Vedra Beach, Neptune Beach and St. Augustine to mention just a few. Each of these beachfront communities has its own character, flavor, real estate market and offers its own unique amenities.

One of the attractions of the First Coast beach communities is the infrequency of hurricanes that have made landfall in the past 100 years. Prior occurrences are no guarantee of future weather patterns, but the last hurricane to come ashore in this area was in 1964 when Dora did so in St Johns County.

An excellent family location is Atlantic Beach Fl. It showcases a skateboard park and fabulous beaches. Some residential property reaches up to $5 million. Many folks enjoy biking to a spot known as The Triangle on Atlantic Boulevard containing night life, shopping, and eateries.

Neptune Beach is a less developed area known as the bedroom community. It was started in 1884 when a man by the name of Eugene Gilbert purchased 180 acres of land from the state. On this land, he built a small hotel and rental cottages. Jacksonville Beach is also rich in history. It originally started as miles of undeveloped shore called Pablo Beach. The area steadily became a tourist attraction with Shad’s Pier, a popular fishing, dancing, and picnicking location in the 1920s.

Jacksonville Beach today contains an abundance of night life opportunities. There are numerous condos on the real estate market perfect for those looking for a second-home or hoping to retire to the relaxing setting.

Ponte Vedra Beach is thought to be the place where Ponce de Leon made landfall in 1513. After landing, he pressed down the coast to St. Augustine. Today Ponte Vedra Beach is home to some of the best golf courses. Tournament Players Club at Sawgrass and the PGA Tour’s national headquarters are located in Ponte Vedra. $150,000 to $10 million is the average range of prices on real estate. Palm Valley is also full of history. Originally called Diego Plains, it was built to protect Don Diego’s people from the Indians. The Intracoastal Waterway was dug in 1908 through Diego Plains. The great number of palm trees led to the name change to Palm Valley. Palm Valley is full of real estate development. Fishing and the tranquility are two features the area boasts.

The Northeast Fl beaches offer homes, condos, and townhomes in a wide range of prices to meet just about any home buyer’s needs. The variety of real estate for sale in these Northeast Fl First Coast beach communities attracts first time home buyers, investors, growing families, retirees, buyers looking for vacation property, and home buyers downsizing. Jacksonville’s First Coast beach real estate continues to be a vibrant market.