Gardens of Bridgehampton

Executive Summary

Gardens of Bridgehampton is a single four-story building of 107 condominium units built in 2005 at 8290 Gate Parkway West, with one to three bedroom plans running 793 to 1,533 square feet, in the Southside pocket between Tinseltown and St. Johns Town Center.

Entry pricing has been among the lowest for 2005-vintage product in this area: one bedroom units listed around 148,000 to 150,000 dollars per floridarealestatecentral crawl data covering 2025 to 2026, which buys mid-rise construction rather than garden-apartment-style buildings.

The community carries a meaningful investor and rental mix, so financed buyers should have their lender run the condo project review early; the current condo fee is not reliably published and must be confirmed with the association.

Quick Facts

Community Overview & History

One building, one association, simpler math

Most Jacksonville condo communities sprawl across dozens of two-story buildings; Gardens of Bridgehampton is the opposite, a single four-story mid-rise of 107 units. That structure has practical advantages: one roof system, one set of common elements, interior corridors, and an association whose maintenance picture is easier to read than a 30-building campus. The 2005 construction date also lands after the era of the oldest corridor stock, which matters for insurance and lender conversations.

How it feels on the ground today

The building sits on Gate Parkway West in the Tinseltown entertainment district, minutes from St. Johns Town Center, with the pool-and-fountains courtyard as the social center. The resident mix runs owner-occupants alongside a meaningful share of investor-owned rentals, which keeps the building lively and the rental comps plentiful, but also makes the owner-occupancy ratio a live question for some loan programs, one more reason to start the lender review early rather than late.

Units in the Building

With one building and 107 units, the shopping variables are plan size, floor, and condition.

One bedroom units

The entry product at around 793 square feet and the band where the 148,000 to 150,000 dollar listings per floridarealestatecentral 2025 to 2026 crawl data have sat; popular with first-time buyers and investors alike.

Two bedroom units

The middle of the building and the most flexible product for owner-occupants who want a roommate option or a home office.

Three bedroom units

The largest plans reach 1,533 square feet, genuine family-sized space in a mid-rise format that is uncommon at Southside condo prices.

Real Estate Market

One bedroom units have listed around 148,000 to 150,000 dollars per floridarealestatecentral crawl data spanning 2025 to 2026, which is the verified anchor; larger plans trade higher, so pull fresh MLS comps for two and three bedroom units before offering.

The investor share keeps a steady flow of both rental comps and occasional portfolio-style sales, which can create pricing noise; comp against owner-marketed, financed sales when you can.

The buyer pool is first-time buyers working the Tinseltown and Town Center job corridor, plus investors underwriting the same rental demand, so clean, move-in-ready units move fastest.

Who Lives Here

Gardens of Bridgehampton draws first-time buyers who want 2005-vintage mid-rise construction at an entry price, Town Center and Southside professionals, and investors working the rental demand around the Tinseltown corridor.

Schools

Gardens of Bridgehampton is served by Duval County Public Schools, with attendance zones by home address, plus private and charter options nearby. Confirm the exact zoning for a Gardens of Bridgehampton address before you buy. Zoned schools for this community were not verified by third-party sources at publish time, so run the address through the district locator before you write an offer.

Amenities & Lifestyle

The amenity package punches above the price point, anchored by the courtyard pool.

Resort-style pool with fountains

The visual and social centerpiece of the property.

Clubhouse

Indoor gathering space for residents and the association.

Fitness center

On-site workouts without a gym membership.

Car-care center and valet trash

Practical extras, a wash and detail area plus doorstep trash pickup, that most communities at this price skip.

HOA, CDD & Costs

The current condo fee is not reliably published for Gardens of Bridgehampton, so confirm the figure and what it covers in writing with the association before contract; mid-rise buildings bundle more common elements, elevator, corridors, single roof, into the fee than garden-style communities do.

Ask for the budget, reserve funding status, and master insurance details during your review period, because on a single-building association those documents tell you nearly everything about future fee direction.

There is no CDD here, so your carrying cost is the condo fee, taxes, and your own insurance.

Commute Analysis

Gardens of Bridgehampton sits on Gate Parkway West with Butler Boulevard and SR-9A both minutes away, putting the Town Center, downtown, and the beaches all on short, familiar highway runs.

Shopping & Dining

Tinseltown dining and entertainment is essentially next door, St. Johns Town Center is about five minutes away, and the surrounding Southside corridor covers groceries and daily errands within minutes.

Pros and Cons

Gardens of Bridgehampton vs. Comparable Communities

Hidden Things Buyers Should Know

The mid-rise discount

Buyers default to garden-style condos out of habit, so 2005 mid-rise product with interior corridors and an elevator quietly trades near garden-style prices here; for buyers who value secure entry and single-roof maintenance, that is mispriced convenience.

The 107-unit scarcity effect

With only 107 units, inventory comes in trickles; serious buyers should set alerts and be ready to move, because the well-priced units do not sit while you deliberate.

The ratio question

The investor share means owner-occupancy ratios float near thresholds some loan programs care about; the same unit can be financeable for one buyer and not another depending on program, so a lender condo review in week one is the cheap insurance.

Momentum Expert Insight

Selling a Home in Gardens of Bridgehampton

In a 107-unit building your comps are your neighbors, so we price against the freshest in-building sale and present the unit honestly against whatever else is active down the hall.

We position Gardens of Bridgehampton listings around the mid-rise format, the amenity list, and verified fee documentation, and we pre-screen buyer financing for the condo review, because saved contracts are the whole game here.

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 Gardens of Bridgehampton 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 Gardens of Bridgehampton 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 Gardens of Bridgehampton 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 Gardens of Bridgehampton 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 Gardens of Bridgehampton home is priced to the real market.

The Gardens of Bridgehampton Playbook

If you are buying in Gardens of Bridgehampton, 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 Gardens of Bridgehampton: 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.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Gardens Of Bridgehampton Jacksonville year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. Long-run history beats any single estimate: it shows what this community has actually done through rate cycles, not what a model guesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gardens of Bridgehampton?

At 8290 Gate Parkway West in Jacksonville, ZIP 32216, on the Southside near Tinseltown and about five minutes from St. Johns Town Center.

When was Gardens of Bridgehampton built?

The four-story building was built in 2005 with 107 condominium units.

How big are the units?

One to three bedrooms, from 793 to 1,533 square feet.

What do units cost?

One bedroom units have listed around 148,000 to 150,000 dollars per floridarealestatecentral crawl data covering 2025 to 2026; larger plans trade higher. Confirm current pricing with fresh comps.

What is the condo fee?

It is not reliably published, so confirm the current figure and coverage in writing with the association before contract; mid-rise fees bundle elevator, corridor, and roof costs.

Is there a CDD?

No, there is no CDD; confirm on the tax bill during due diligence.

What amenities are included?

A clubhouse, resort-style pool with fountains, fitness center, car-care center, and valet trash service.

Is the building gated or secured?

It is a single mid-rise building with interior corridors; confirm current access and entry-security details with the association.

Are rentals common in the building?

Yes, there is a meaningful investor and rental mix, which supports rental comps but makes owner-occupancy ratios a live question for some loan programs.

Can I finance a unit here?

Usually, but have your lender run the condo project review early, because the owner-occupancy ratio and association financials determine which programs work.

What schools serve the building?

Duval County Public Schools; zoned schools were not verified at publish time, so confirm by address with the district.

Is this a good first condo?

For buyers who want 2005-vintage mid-rise construction near Tinseltown at an entry price, yes, provided the fee, budget, and financing review check out during due diligence.

How is parking handled?

Surface parking serves the building, with the car-care center on site; confirm any assigned or reserved arrangements for the specific unit with the association.

How often do units come up for sale?

With only 107 units, inventory is thin and irregular, so set alerts and be ready to act when a well-priced unit lists.

Who should I call about Gardens of Bridgehampton?

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

Do I need my own agent to buy here?

Yes. In a resale condo building the listing agent works for the seller. Your own agent represents only you, and in most cases the seller side funds the commission anyway.

Related Reading

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