Jacksonville schools are among the best in the nation, with 12 schools recognized in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools rankings. Jacksonville is also home to several colleges and universities, including the University of North Florida, Jacksonville University and Florida State College at Jacksonville.

It would take a lifetime to explore everything Jacksonville has to offer. Imagine building a home that’s a short drive from gorgeous white-sand beaches on the Atlantic — 22 miles worth, to be exact. Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach and American Beach are local favorites. Anastasia State Recreation Area in St. Augustine is an 1,800-acre park with miles of beach and a saltwater lagoon filled with bluefish, pompano and other bounties of the sea — just a sampling of the 80,000 acres contained in the city’s 262 parks.

Incredible dining and nightlife await in the Jacksonville area. Travel downtown to visit the Southbank Riverwalk, a 1.2-mile boardwalk on the banks of the St. Johns River with top-rated restaurants, shops and entertainment.

Are you a sports fan? Jacksonville is home to the Jaguars of the NFL as well as college football’s annual Gator Bowl. Take a 45-minute drive to Ponte Verda Beach and you’ll find TPC Sawgrass — host of the PGA Tour’s prestigious Players Championship. And just 90 miles away is Daytona — the site of NASCAR's Daytona 500 road race each February.

If you’re ready to invest in Jacksonville real estate, the time to act is now. Schedule an appointment with a Maronda Homes representative today and find out what makes Maronda the premier new home builder in Florida.