Discover Seven Pines: A Premier Jacksonville Community

Seven Pines occupies a location that few large new-construction communities in Jacksonville can match. The site sits at the southeast corner of the I-295 and Butler Boulevard interchange in the Southside corridor, a part of Jacksonville that has concentrated some of the region's most significant healthcare, retail, and institutional assets within a few miles of each other. The University of North Florida is directly across Butler Boulevard. Mayo Clinic's Jacksonville campus is nearby at Butler and San Pablo Road. St. Johns Town Center is a short drive west. The Atlantic beaches are approximately five miles east on Butler Boulevard. For buyers who want new construction without trading away access to the rest of the city, the address is difficult to argue with.

The community was recognized by the National Association of Home Builders as one of the top five master-planned communities in the United States. That designation reflects the scale and planning behind Seven Pines rather than marketing language. The site includes seven lakes, a 34-acre central park in development, multi-use trails, and a design philosophy that treats walking and outdoor activity as central to daily life rather than incidental to it. The land was originally a private family preserve, and the development has retained a considerable amount of natural character within its footprint. Homes are available on 40-, 50-, and 70-foot wide lots in both front-load and alley-load configurations, and alley-loaded townhomes are also part of the mix.

Roughly 83 percent of active listings represent new construction built from 2022 onward, which means buyers are largely looking at a community that is still taking shape. That comes with tradeoffs: some amenities are still being completed, construction activity remains ongoing in certain sections, and the neighborhood's full character will develop over the next several years. For buyers who are comfortable with that timeline, the opportunity to purchase in a community of this caliber at this stage is the primary argument. A Lifetime fitness club, a separate membership-based facility spanning approximately 85,000 square feet with a 50,000-square-foot outdoor beach club, has been permitted and is expected to open in 2027 at the community's entrance.

What the Community Offers

Seven Pines includes a substantial set of on-site amenities that are either open or actively being completed as the community builds out.

• Clubhouse with approximately 7,900 square feet of space, including meeting and event areas
• Fitness center with nearly 3,000 square feet of space, group fitness area, and cardio zone
• Resort-style pool
• Pickleball courts
• Fire pit and outdoor event lawn
• Party pavilion with lakeside views
• Dock and Outpost building with canoes and kayaks for lake access
• Seven lakes supporting fishing, paddleboarding, and kayaking
• Walking and jogging trails and multi-use pedestrian pathways
• Playgrounds and adventure park with interactive pathways
• 34-acre central park (in development) with sports fields and tennis
• Life Time athletic club under construction at community entrance, expected 2027 (separate membership, not an HOA amenity)

Getting Around

The location at Kernan Boulevard and Butler Boulevard puts residents within reach of Jacksonville's major road network, including two interstates and the primary east-west corridor connecting downtown to the beaches.

• I-295 (Jacksonville beltway): direct access from the community's immediate area
• Butler Boulevard / SR-202: primary east-west route, connects to I-95 and the beaches
• I-95: accessible via Butler Boulevard, connecting north to downtown Jacksonville and Georgia, south to St. Augustine and South Florida
• Atlantic beaches: approximately five miles east on Butler Boulevard
• St. Johns Town Center: short drive west on Butler Boulevard
• Mayo Clinic Jacksonville campus: nearby at Butler Boulevard and San Pablo Road
• University of North Florida: directly north across Butler Boulevard
• Downtown Jacksonville: accessible via I-95 or surface roads; no confirmed drive time available

Schools

Seven Pines is zoned for Duval County Public Schools. The standard feeder pattern for most of the community runs through Chets Creek Elementary, Kernan Middle School, and Atlantic Coast High School. Chets Creek Elementary is consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Duval County and ranks in the top 15 percent of Florida elementary schools statewide, which makes it a meaningful factor for families with young children. Twin Lakes Academy is also listed as a zoning option for elementary and middle school on some listings; buyers should confirm current zoning assignments directly with Duval County Public Schools, as zone lines in a developing community can shift.

Buying Here

Seven Pines covers a wide price range. Active listings have run from the mid-$500,000s to over $1.6 million, with a median price in the mid-$700,000s. Home sizes range from roughly 1,600 square feet to over 5,500 square feet, accommodating buyers at different stages of life and with different space requirements. The average price per square foot has been in the low-to-mid $300s. HOA fees on most listings are assessed annually and average approximately $97 per year on an annual basis, though buyers should confirm the full fee structure and any CDD obligations for their specific lot at the time of purchase. Single-family homes make up the large majority of inventory, with townhomes representing a smaller share of the available product.

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