The Jacksonville metro area became a real estate investor’s dream after 1968. That year the city and Jacksonville county governments merged. One of the major attractions in Jacksonville, as in the rest of Florida is its pleasant weather. has made Jacksonville a haven for those looking for a home that would provide a relief from the cold winter. Jacksonville is also an ocean and river port which provides a number of scenic attractions.

If you are looking for a great investment or a great place to retire, check out  Ponte Vedra Beach Florida Real Estate

Ponte Vedra Beach is located in the Jacksonville urban setting on the upper east coast of this prime Florida real estate. This is beautiful Florida real estate property for sale with lots of real estate including vacant land, custom homes, condos and town homes, gated communities, beach-side villas, beach rentals, and, commercial properties. Almost all of the Ponte Vedra Beach residences have beach access and full views of the lush tropical setting and warm blue ocean.

There are award winning schools, parks, shopping malls with top rated retail outlets, theatres, restaurants and museums all located conveniently close by all housing areas, and all are close in to Jacksonville with everything it has to offer. Many indoor and outdoor recreational and sports facilities are located throughout the Jacksonville area, including all water sports; boating, surfing, swimming, sailing, wind sailing and windsurfing too. Golfing is very popular in Florida and there are beautiful golf courses everywhere.

Along with Ponte Vedra Beach, there are other communities that are worth mentioning such as:

• The North Hampton community, six miles east of 1-95 is a nature preserve, having a golf course view with a course designed by Arnold Palmer. Its close proximity to the beach, airport and the downtown shopping areas are added amenities.
• Oak Leaf Plantation has become a favorite with golf enthusiasts, providing challenging golf courses, oak trees and ranch style accommodations.
• St John’s Forest, an idyllic setting with the country’s best public schools located here. Any Jacksonville, FLorida real estate buyers have a large selection to choose from, whatever the price range.