Glen Kernan Homes for Sale
Newer gated golf community in southeast Jacksonville. Glen Kernan Golf and Country Club was developed in the 2000s with a Pete Dye Jr. championship course at its center. The community blends gated security, country club access, and proximity to JTB and the beaches. Price points generally run $700K to $2.5M-plus.
The Glen Kernan lifestyle.
The Glen Kernan buyer profile.
Glen Kernan attracts buyers who want a newer gated golf address in Duval County, without committing to the Ponte Vedra commute or the older Deerwood housing stock.
Golf-focused Duval-side buyers. Players who want a private course and country club in Duval rather than St. Johns. Most active $850K to $1.5M.
Mayo Clinic and JTB executives. Buyers who work at Mayo or in the JTB office corridor and want country club lifestyle 15 minutes from work. Activity $900K to $1.8M.
Families upgrading from non-gated Southside. Established Southside families moving into a gated address with stronger security and country club access. Activity $750K to $1.3M.
What schools serve Glen Kernan.
Glen Kernan is in Duval County, with magnet and pathway options that many residents pursue rather than the zoned options.
Public elementary: Chets Creek Elementary School (highly rated). Public middle: Twin Lakes Academy Middle or Kernan Middle School. Public high: Sandalwood High School (varies). Magnet/pathway options: Stanton College Prep, Paxon School for Advanced Studies, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. Private: The Bolles School (Bartram campus), Episcopal School of Jacksonville, Providence School are common alternatives.
Chets Creek Elementary is one of Duval's strongest public elementaries. Many Glen Kernan families also pursue the Duval magnet pathways for middle and high school.
Where Glen Kernan lives.
Glen Kernan is internally organized around the golf course, the country club, and several non-fairway pockets.
Getting around from Glen Kernan.
Glen Kernan sits at the geographic sweet spot of southeast Jacksonville: close to JTB, Mayo, and the beaches, with quick access to I-295.
JTB office corridor (Town Center): 8 to 15 minutes. Mayo Clinic Jacksonville: 12 to 18 minutes. Jacksonville Beach (oceanfront): 15 to 20 minutes. Downtown Jacksonville: 22 to 30 minutes. JAX International Airport: 28 to 38 minutes. Ponte Vedra Beach: 22 to 30 minutes. St. Augustine: 40 to 55 minutes south.
Glen Kernan's I-295 access makes commutes in any direction quick. The position is one of the most logistically convenient gated communities in Duval.
Glen Kernan vs. the alternatives.
Glen Kernan vs. Deerwood: Deerwood is older (1980s) with bigger lots and more established canopy. Glen Kernan is newer (2000s) with more contemporary architecture and a newer golf course. Both have country clubs. Pricing comparable for similar specs.
Glen Kernan vs. Pablo Creek Reserve: Pablo Creek Reserve doesn't have a country club. Glen Kernan does. Pablo Creek is closer to the beaches; Glen Kernan is closer to the JTB office corridor. Both are gated, both are 2000s-era construction.
Glen Kernan vs. Marsh Landing: Marsh Landing is in St. Johns County with the better-ranked public schools and Ponte Vedra address. Glen Kernan is Duval-side with closer access to JTB and the airport. Marsh Landing typically trades 15-20% above Glen Kernan for similar specs.
Glen Kernan vs. Queens Harbour: Queens Harbour has the lock-controlled harbor for boating. Glen Kernan has the country club. Both are gated Duval-side. Different buyer profiles.
Questions, answered.
What is the median home price in Glen Kernan?
Median sale price sits around $985K with price per square foot around $275. Estate homes on the golf course range $1.4M to $2.5M+. Patio-style smaller homes start around $700K.
Is Glen Kernan gated?
Yes. Glen Kernan is a 24-hour gated community with one main entrance.
Who designed the golf course?
The Glen Kernan Golf and Country Club championship course was designed by Pete Dye Jr.
Is country club membership required?
No. Glen Kernan Country Club membership is separate from HOA dues. Most residents join, but membership is optional. Ask about current initiation and dues.
What schools serve Glen Kernan?
Glen Kernan is in the Duval County School District. The zoned public elementary is Chets Creek Elementary, which is highly rated. Many families pursue magnet pathways for middle and high school.
How does Glen Kernan compare to Deerwood?
Both are gated Duval country club communities. Deerwood is older (1980s) with bigger lots and more established canopy. Glen Kernan is newer (2000s) with a newer course and more contemporary architecture. Deerwood is larger; Glen Kernan more intimate.
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