The Complete East Hampton Guide. (2026)

Executive Summary

East Hampton is an established country-club-style single-family community in the Baymeadows area of Jacksonville. With about 900 homes and a deep amenity package, it is one of the more amenity-rich established communities on the central Southside.

The community is made up of concrete block single-family homes, many with security and sprinkler systems, and the amenity package includes a clubhouse, a large community pool, tennis and basketball courts, a soccer field, and a playground with mature landscaping. It is zoned for Twin Lakes Academy Elementary and Middle.

For pricing context, East Hampton home prices are set by the floor plan, the lot, the condition, and the updates, in an established community. A specific home should be priced off recent comparable sales rather than a neighborhood average. We track the active and sold comparable set so a home is priced to the real market.

Quick Facts

Community Overview & History

Established, amenity-rich living in Baymeadows

Baymeadows is one of the most central parts of the Southside, prized for its quick access to I-95, the Avenues, and the St. Johns Town Center. East Hampton is one of its amenity-rich established communities, offering country-club-style amenities and a settled, family-oriented feel.

How it feels on the ground today

East Hampton reads as a settled, family-oriented community where the clubhouse, the large pool, the courts and soccer field, and the central location are the headline draws. The single-family homes and the deep amenities appeal to families who want recreation and convenience on the Southside.

The Community and What You Are Buying

East Hampton is an established single-family community, so the choice comes down to the floor plan, the lot, and the level of updating.

Floor plan

A range of single-family plans suits families and move-up buyers.

Lot and position

Lot size and position relative to the amenities affect privacy and resale.

Updated versus original

Homes trade as both updated and largely original, so condition is a major factor in price.

Real Estate Market

East Hampton appeals to families and move-up buyers who want established, amenity-rich single-family living in a central Southside location.

Prices are set by the plan, the lot, the condition, and the updates. Because conditions vary in an established community, a specific home should be priced from the closest comparable sales.

The deep amenities, the central location, and the schools keep demand steady from families who shop the Baymeadows corridor.

Who Lives Here

East Hampton draws families and move-up buyers who want established, amenity-rich single-family living with a clubhouse, pool, and courts in a central Baymeadows location near I-95 and the St. Johns Town Center.

Schools

East Hampton is served by Duval County Public Schools, with elementary, middle, and high attendance zones assigned by home address. Confirm the exact zoning for a particular East Hampton address with the district before you buy, since assignments can change.

Amenities & Lifestyle

East Hampton pairs a country-club-style amenity package with its central location.

Clubhouse and large pool

A clubhouse with a large, active community pool anchors the social life.

Tennis and basketball

Tennis and basketball courts serve residents.

Soccer field and playground

A full-size soccer field and a large playground add recreation for families.

Central Southside location

I-95, the Avenues, and the St. Johns Town Center are minutes away.

HOA, CDD & Costs

East Hampton has an HOA that funds the clubhouse, the pool, the courts, and the common areas. Confirm the current dues and exactly what they include for a specific home.

Confirm any community rules and whether a CDD applies for the specific home before you write an offer.

Pull the flood designation for the specific address and a current insurance quote, since lots can vary.

Commute Analysis

East Hampton pairs a deep amenity package with a central Southside location, where I-95 and the Avenues are minutes away and the Town Center, downtown, and the beaches are a short drive, which keeps it connected while offering country-club-style recreation.

Shopping & Dining

Everyday shopping and dining are minutes away at the Avenues mall and along Baymeadows Road and Philips Highway, with grocery, retail, and the St. Johns Town Center a short drive. The location is one of the more convenient on the Southside.

Pros and Cons

East Hampton vs. Comparable Communities

Hidden Things Buyers Should Know

Amenities are the draw

East Hampton pairs about 900 homes with a deep amenity package, which is the main reason families shop here.

Confirm the HOA

Confirm the HOA dues and exactly what the clubhouse, pool, and courts coverage includes for the specific home.

Condition drives price

Homes trade as both updated and original, so condition is a major factor in value.

Momentum Expert Insight

Selling a Home in East Hampton

Selling in East Hampton is about presenting the home, the updates, and the amenity package to Southside families, and pricing correctly against the closest comparable sales in the community.

We price from the most recent comparable homes, account for the lot and the condition, and market the country-club-style amenities, the schools, and the central location to the families who shop Baymeadows.

Flood Zones & Insurance

Jacksonville sees coastal, river, and creek flooding, and pockets near the St. Johns River tributaries can sit in higher-risk zones. Jacksonville participates in the FEMA Community Rating System at a class 6, which earns flood-insurance discounts of about 10 percent for homes outside a special flood hazard area and about 20 percent for homes inside one.

The reliable move is to pull the FEMA flood designation for the exact East Hampton address before you write an offer, since two homes in the same area can fall in different zones. A home in Zone X can cost far less to insure than one near water in Zone AE. Get a bindable flood and homeowners quote during your inspection period, so the cost is in your monthly math before you commit, not after.

Internet & Connectivity

The Jacksonville metro is served by Xfinity (Comcast) cable across nearly all addresses and by AT&T with DSL almost everywhere plus fiber to a growing share of homes. If working from home matters, confirm the options, and fiber in particular, at the specific East Hampton address rather than assuming.

The Tax Reality

Duval County total millage runs roughly 17.9 to 18.5 mills depending on the taxing district. The Florida homestead exemption for 2026 is 51,411 dollars for those who qualify, and the deadline to file a new homestead exemption is March 1.

The trap to plan for is the post-sale reset: when you buy, the Save Our Homes cap from the previous owner ends and the assessed value resets to the new just value, so your second-year tax bill is often higher than the seller current one. Budget the true number, and confirm whether the specific home carries a CDD or other assessment that is billed separately from the millage and is not reduced by the homestead exemption.

What Your Budget Buys Here

The same budget buys very different homes across East Hampton and the surrounding area, depending on age, size, lot, and condition. Rather than anchor on the asking price or the neighborhood average, price any specific home off the most recent comparable sales, and weigh what your money would buy in the nearby alternatives before you commit.

The Future of the Area

Duval County continues to grow, with new rooftops, retail, and road work reshaping parts of the area. That growth supports long-run demand, but it can also add competing inventory and construction traffic in the near term, so factor both the upside and the disruption into your timing and your pricing.

Resale Liquidity

How quickly a East Hampton home resells comes down to presentation, condition, and pricing against the latest comparable sales rather than the neighborhood average. Homes that are priced correctly and shown well tend to move, while overpriced or dated homes sit. We track the active and sold comparable set so a East Hampton home is priced to the real market.

The East Hampton Playbook

If you are buying in East Hampton, here is how we would approach it: pull the flood zone and a real insurance quote for the specific address, confirm the HOA dues and whether a CDD applies, compare what your budget would buy nearby, and price the home off the closest comparable sales rather than the asking price. If you are buying any new-construction home, bring your own agent before you register, since the on-site representative works for the builder, not for you.

Questions We Would Ask Before Buying Here

Mistakes to Avoid

The common ones around East Hampton: trusting the seller current tax bill instead of the post-sale reset; skipping the address-specific flood check; assuming fiber is at every home; and pricing off the neighborhood average rather than the closest comparable sales. Each is avoidable with the right diligence, which is exactly where having your own agent pays off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is East Hampton?

East Hampton is in the Baymeadows area of the Southside in Jacksonville, in the 32256 area, near I-95 and the St. Johns Town Center.

What kind of community is East Hampton?

East Hampton is an established country-club-style single-family community of about 900 homes, with a clubhouse, pool, tennis, basketball, a soccer field, and a playground.

What do homes in East Hampton cost?

Prices are set by the plan, the lot, the condition, and the updates. A specific home should be priced off the closest comparable sales rather than an average. We can pull the current set for you.

What amenities does East Hampton have?

East Hampton has a clubhouse, a large community pool, tennis and basketball courts, a full-size soccer field, and a playground.

What schools serve East Hampton?

East Hampton is zoned for Twin Lakes Academy Elementary and Twin Lakes Academy Middle in Duval County. Confirm the exact zoning and the high school for an address with the district.

Is East Hampton a good value?

For families who want deep amenities and a central Southside location, East Hampton is a strong value, though homes are established and condition varies.

Does East Hampton have an HOA?

Yes. East Hampton has an HOA that funds the clubhouse, the pool, the courts, and the common areas. Confirm the current dues and inclusions for a specific home.

How many homes are in East Hampton?

East Hampton has about 900 single-family homes.

How far is East Hampton from I-95?

East Hampton is about five minutes from I-95, with the Avenues and the Town Center a short drive.

Is East Hampton in a flood zone?

Lots can vary, so pull the flood designation and an insurance quote for the specific address rather than assuming.

Does East Hampton have a pool?

Yes. East Hampton has a clubhouse with a large, active community pool, along with tennis, basketball, and a soccer field.

Is East Hampton good for families?

Its deep amenities, range of homes, and Twin Lakes Academy schools appeal to families. Confirm zoning for your needs.

Is East Hampton gated?

Confirm the access with the HOA, since it can vary; the community is known for its country-club-style amenities and central location.

How far is East Hampton from downtown Jacksonville?

East Hampton is roughly twenty to twenty-five minutes from downtown Jacksonville.

Who should I call about buying in East Hampton?

Call Momentum Realty at (904) 351-6461 or use the form on this page, and we will connect you with a Southside specialist.

Do I need my own agent to buy in East Hampton?

Yes. The listing agent works for the seller. Your own agent represents only you, confirms the HOA and any CDD, pulls the true comparable sales, and structures an offer that protects you.

Related Reading

If you are weighing East Hampton against other Baymeadows and Southside communities, these guides are a good next step.