The Complete Alderman Park Guide. (2026)

Executive Summary

Alderman Park is an established neighborhood in the Arlington area of Jacksonville, with midcentury brick ranch homes, plus newer townhome and single-family sections, in a central spot east of the St. Johns River.

Recent third-party data put the median around $314,000, with the older ranch homes anchoring the value end and the newer Rivergate townhomes and Whistler Woods homes from Lennar at the higher end. The central location is the draw.

The draw is an established, central Arlington neighborhood with both value and newer options. The trade-offs are older homes and systems in much of the area, a range of conditions, and the usual diligence on roofs and insurance.

Quick Facts

Community Overview & History

An established Arlington neighborhood

Alderman Park sits in the Arlington area on the east side of the St. Johns River, near Townsend Boulevard, a settled part of the city that grew in the 1960s and 1970s. It is one of Arlington's established neighborhoods.

Midcentury homes with newer sections

Most of the housing stock is brick and concrete-block ranch homes from the 1960s and 1970s, many updated, with newer Rivergate townhomes from the 2020s and Whistler Woods New Traditional homes from Lennar adding range.

The Homes

Alderman Park is an established neighborhood, so the variation is mostly in home age, type, and which section a home sits in.

Midcentury brick ranch homes

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.

Newer townhome and Lennar sections

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.

Real Estate Market

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.

Who Lives Here

Alderman Park draws first-time buyers, families, and buyers who want an established, central Arlington neighborhood east of the river at a reasonable price, with both older and newer homes to choose from.

Schools

Alderman Park is served by Duval County Public Schools. In Duval the strongest schools are a mix of zoned neighborhood schools and application magnets, and middle and high assignments are not reliable from a community name alone. Confirm the current zoning for a specific address with the district locator at duvalschools.org before you buy. See the best schools in Duval County guide for the rankings and how zones affect prices.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Alderman Park is an established residential neighborhood rather than an amenity community, and its appeal is the central location and the settled streets.

Central location

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.

Near the river and parks

Area parks and the St. Johns River are close, and the Regency and Town Center retail are a short drive for shopping and dining.

HOA, CDD & Costs

Most of the older sections of Alderman Park have no mandatory homeowners association, which keeps the carrying cost low, though the newer townhome and Lennar sections carry an HOA. Confirm whether a specific property has any HOA dues.

Insurance is the cost to confirm because much of the housing stock is older. Roof age and the systems matter, so confirm the roof age and the flood zone and get quotes early for any specific home.

Commute Analysis

The Arlington location puts the Regency corridor and downtown minutes away and the Town Center and beaches within a reasonable drive. Test your specific commute, since the Arlington bridges and Atlantic Boulevard carry traffic at peak hours.

Shopping & 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.

Pros and Cons

Alderman Park vs. Comparable Communities

Hidden Things Buyers Should Know

Know the home type and section

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.

Watch the roof and the systems

On the older ranch homes, confirm the roof age and the systems, since they drive both the insurance quote and the near-term maintenance.

Momentum Expert Insight

Selling a Home in Alderman Park

If you are thinking about selling in Alderman Park, the right list price comes from the recent comparable sales in this specific community, not an automated estimate. Pricing to the home and the current Alderman Park inventory is what earns the strongest offer in the fewest days on market.

Across the wider Jacksonville metro, Momentum's listings have run a 97.98 percent sold-to-list ratio and 64 days on market for our agents, against a market average closer to 96.73 percent and 72 days, year to date. A Alderman Park listing specialist will give you a true home value from real comparable sales and a pricing strategy built for the current market. Start with a no-obligation home value request below.

Frequently Asked Questions

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