Community Details at a Glance
The Homes
Type
Brick and block ranch homes plus newer townhomes and infill
Built
Mostly 1960s and 1970s, with 2020s Rivergate and Lennar sections
Size
About 1,700 to 3,000 sq ft
Status
Established neighborhood, resale and limited new construction
Costs & Fees
HOA
None in most older sections; the newer townhome and Lennar sections carry an HOA
CDD
None
Taxes
Duval County millage; verify roof and systems age on older homes
Amenities
Setting
Established residential streets, not an amenity community
Parks
Area parks and the St. Johns River nearby
Retail
Regency corridor minutes away
Schools
Duval County Public Schools; confirm zoning by address
Location
Area
Arlington, east of the St. Johns River near Townsend Blvd, ZIP 32211
Downtown
About 15 minutes across the river
Shopping
Regency Square and the Town Center close by
Beaches
About 25 minutes east
The Homes & Style
Alderman Park is a value-to-midmarket Arlington neighborhood. Recent data put the median around $314,000, with the older ranch homes at the value end and the newer townhome and Lennar sections higher.
For county context, the NEFAR April 2026 report put the Duval County median single-family price at about $332,500, a county-wide figure. Alderman Park prices near that for an established, central neighborhood, with the newer sections above it.
Alderman Park is an established neighborhood, so the variation is mostly in home age, type, and which section a home sits in.
Much of the neighborhood is brick and concrete-block ranch homes from the 1960s and 1970s on established lots, many with new roofs and updated systems.
The Rivergate townhomes from the 2020s and the Whistler Woods New Traditional homes from Lennar offer newer construction at the higher end of the neighborhood range.
Living Here
Alderman Park is an established residential neighborhood rather than an amenity community, and its appeal is the central location and the settled streets.
The neighborhood sits east of the river near Townsend Boulevard and the Arlington corridors, minutes from downtown and the Regency area, which is the main draw for the price.
Area parks and the St. Johns River are close, and the Regency and Town Center retail are a short drive for shopping and dining.
Everyday shopping and dining sit along the Townsend Boulevard and Atlantic Boulevard corridors and the nearby Regency area, with the St. Johns Town Center about 18 minutes away for big-box and upscale options.
Alderman Park spans older ranch homes, newer townhomes, and Lennar homes at different prices. Look at the specific home type and section and the recent comparable sales, not the area average.
On the older ranch homes, confirm the roof age and the systems, since they drive both the insurance quote and the near-term maintenance.
Before You Offer
Alderman Park grew in the 1960s, so the homes are older and the due diligence is about the bones. Budget to verify roof, HVAC, plumbing, and the electrical panel on a house that may be around sixty years old, and read the four-point and wind-mitigation reports insurers require. Many original sections have no mandatory HOA, which keeps carrying costs low but means no shared maintenance, so confirm what applies to the specific street. Check the flood zone for lots nearer the river and creeks, and test the internet options at the address.
Alderman Park vs. Comparable Arlington Communities
In Arlington the natural comparison is Sans Souci, the neighboring established neighborhood; both are settled 1960s-era areas east of the St. Johns River that trade on location and mature trees rather than new construction. Alderman Park's draw is its position near Townsend Boulevard and the river, with larger original lots than much of today's new inventory, at established-Arlington value pricing.
For a buyer who wants a close-in east-side location and a home with room to renovate, Alderman Park competes well; the trade-off is the age of the housing stock and school zoning that buyers should verify carefully.
Who Alderman Park Fits Best
Alderman Park fits buyers who want a close-in Arlington location east of the river, those who prefer a mature established neighborhood with larger original lots, and value or renovation-minded buyers comfortable with a 1960s home and often no mandatory HOA.
Alderman Park is a weaker fit for buyers who need new construction, want shared amenities or a gated community, or are unwilling to budget for updates on an older home. Verify the zoned schools by address before you rely on them.






















