What's in this guide
- Executive Summary
- Quick Facts
- Community Overview & History
- Neighborhoods & Areas
- Real Estate Market
- Who Lives Here
- Schools
- Amenities & Lifestyle
- HOA, CDD & Costs
- Commute Analysis
- Shopping & Dining
- Pros & Cons
- Neighborhood Comparisons
- Hidden Things to Know
- Momentum Expert Insight
- Frequently Asked Questions
Executive Summary
Oceania is a gated, modern luxury oceanfront condominium in Jacksonville Beach, a 12-story tower built around 2001 in the 32250 ZIP, two blocks from the Jacksonville Beach Town Center. It is one of the newer luxury towers on the beach, designed around large residences with wide ocean balconies and a full resort amenity package.
The residences here are spacious, generally from about 1,300 to 3,200 square feet, with open floor plans, large balconies, and high-end finishes. The building offers an oceanfront heated pool, a whirlpool, a fitness center, and a sauna behind a gated entry, which suits buyers seeking a turnkey luxury beach home or second residence.
For pricing context, units at Oceania carry a value range of roughly 827,000 to 2 million dollars according to third-party listing data in 2026, with the floor, the view, and the unit size driving the spread, and the monthly association fee running in the range of about 922 to 950 dollars. Those are third-party figures, not NEFAR statistics, so a specific residence should be priced off recent comparable sales inside the building.
Quick Facts
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Jacksonville Beach, oceanfront on 1st Street North near the Town Center, in the 32250 area |
| County | Duval County |
| ZIP code | 32250 |
| Homes | Gated oceanfront high-rise, large residences |
| Built | Built around 2001, a 12-story oceanfront tower |
| Home sizes | Roughly 1,300 to 3,200 sq ft |
| Amenities | Gated entry, oceanfront heated pool, whirlpool, fitness center, sauna, wide ocean balconies |
| Schools | Duval County Public Schools (confirm zoning by address) |
| Gate / HOA | Gated oceanfront condo association |
Community Overview & History
A modern luxury tower on the beach
Jacksonville Beach is the most active of the area beach towns, and its oceanfront towers offer a lifestyle that detached homes rarely match. Oceania arrived in the early 2000s as one of the newer luxury entrants, built around large residences and a gated, resort-style amenity package. Its position two blocks from the Town Center put residents within walking distance of the shops, restaurants, and nightlife of the beach.
How it feels on the ground today
Oceania reads as a settled, well-amenitized luxury tower where the ocean view, the large residences, and the gated entry are the draw. It attracts primary residents seeking a luxury beach home, second-home buyers, and investors. As a coastal high-rise, the association finances, reserves, and windstorm and flood realities are central to any purchase here.
The Community and What You Are Buying
Oceania is a single gated oceanfront tower, so the choices come down to floor, ocean view, and unit size rather than separate sections.
Direct oceanfront residences
The large oceanfront residences with wide balconies and direct Atlantic views are the premium of the building and the reason most buyers choose Oceania.
Floor and view
Higher floors and clearer ocean views command a premium, so the position of a unit in the tower matters alongside its square footage.
Larger floor plans
At roughly 1,300 to 3,200 square feet, the residences are larger than many beach condos, which appeals to buyers who want a full-size luxury home on the ocean.
Real Estate Market
Oceania appeals to buyers who want a turnkey luxury home on the beach, second-home buyers seeking an oceanfront retreat, and investors. The large residences, the gated entry, and the resort amenities are the headline draws.
Units carry a value range of roughly 827,000 to 2 million dollars in 2026 according to third-party listing data, with the floor, the view, and the size driving the spread. Because each residence is unique and the building is small, a specific home should be priced off the closest comparable sales inside the building rather than a citywide beach average.
In an oceanfront high-rise, buyers should pay close attention to the association reserves, any special assessment, and the structural and milestone inspection status, along with the cost of windstorm and flood insurance.
Who Lives Here
Oceania draws affluent primary residents who want a luxury beach home, second-home buyers seeking an oceanfront retreat, and investors who want a high-end oceanfront rental. The common thread is a desire for direct ocean access, large living space, and a gated, lock-and-leave lifestyle, paired with the diligence a coastal high-rise requires.
Schools
Oceania is served by Duval County Public Schools. Elementary, middle, and high attendance zones in Duval are assigned by street address, and several of the strongest options in the county are application magnets rather than neighborhood schools, so the only dependable way to confirm where a particular Oceania address is zoned is the official Duval locator at duvalschools.org/finder. If you are moving for a specific school, verify the assignment for the exact home before you write an offer, because zones can change from one street to the next and magnet seats are awarded through a separate application process.
Amenities & Lifestyle
Oceania offers a full luxury oceanfront amenity package, and it sits within walking distance of the Jacksonville Beach Town Center.
Oceanfront heated pool and whirlpool
A heated oceanfront pool and whirlpool give residents resort-style water access steps from the sand.
Fitness center and sauna
A fitness center and sauna round out the wellness amenities behind the gated entry.
Gated entry and parking
Controlled gated access and under-building parking add security and convenience for residents.
Walk to the Town Center
The shops, restaurants, and nightlife of the Jacksonville Beach Town Center are about two blocks away.
HOA, CDD & Costs
Oceania is governed by a condominium association that maintains the building, the pool, the amenities, and the grounds, and the monthly fee, in the range of about 922 to 950 dollars, funds those elements plus reserves. In an oceanfront luxury tower the fee reflects the cost of maintaining a coastal building.
Before closing, request the current association budget, the reserve study, recent meeting minutes, the status of any structural or milestone inspection, and any planned or pending special assessment. Florida coastal condos face heightened reserve and inspection requirements, so this diligence is essential.
Budget for windstorm and flood insurance in addition to the master policy, confirm the leasing rules and any rental cap if you plan to rent, and understand how the master policy splits coverage with the unit owner.
Commute Analysis
| Destination | Typical drive |
|---|---|
| Jacksonville Beach Town Center | A short walk |
| Mayo Clinic | About 20 minutes |
| St. Johns Town Center | About 20 minutes |
| Downtown Jacksonville | About 35 minutes |
| Jacksonville International Airport | About 45 minutes |
Oceania is built around the beach lifestyle. The Town Center shops and restaurants are a short walk away, the Mayo Clinic and St. Johns Town Center are about twenty minutes, and downtown is about thirty-five, so residents trade a longer city commute for luxury living on the sand.
Shopping & Dining
The Jacksonville Beach Town Center puts a walkable mix of shops, restaurants, and nightlife within a couple of blocks of Oceania, and the beachfront and pier are nearby. For larger trips, St. Johns Town Center is about twenty minutes inland. The location pairs luxury oceanfront living with the convenience of a true beach town.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Modern luxury oceanfront living with large residences
- Gated entry, heated oceanfront pool, fitness, and sauna
- Walk to the Jacksonville Beach Town Center
- Strong demand from luxury primary, second-home, and investor buyers
- Wide ocean balconies and high-end finishes
Cons
- Coastal high-rise means heightened reserve and inspection scrutiny
- Substantial condo fee plus windstorm and flood insurance costs
- Risk of special assessments common to coastal condos
- Small building means infrequent comparable sales
- Luxury price point narrows the buyer pool
Oceania vs. Comparable Communities
| Community | How it compares to Oceania |
|---|---|
| The Watermark | A gated luxury oceanfront condo in Jacksonville Beach, a close comparison at the top of the market. |
| Ocean 14 | A modern south Jacksonville Beach oceanfront tower, a comparison for buyers weighing newer luxury construction. |
| Costa Verano | A Jacksonville Beach oceanfront condo community, a comparison on amenities and price. |
Hidden Things Buyers Should Know
Coastal high-rise diligence is essential
An oceanfront tower faces heightened reserve and milestone-inspection requirements under Florida law. Review the inspection status and reserves carefully before you buy.
Insurance is a real cost
Windstorm and flood insurance on an oceanfront luxury condo can be significant and belong in your monthly math alongside the association fee.
View and floor drive the price
In an oceanfront tower the floor and the ocean view drive a large share of the value, so two similar-sized residences can sell far apart.
Momentum Expert Insight
Oceania is one of the newer luxury towers on Jacksonville Beach, and the combination of large residences and a walk to the Town Center is hard to beat. For a buyer who wants a turnkey luxury beach home, it is a strong option.
My counsel on any oceanfront luxury condo is to do the building homework first. We review the reserves, the milestone inspection, and the assessment history before we talk price, because in a coastal high-rise the building is as important as the residence.
Selling a Home in Oceania
Selling at Oceania is about showcasing the large residence, the ocean view, and the resort amenities to a luxury buyer who wants the beach lifestyle, with the building documents ready so a serious buyer can move with confidence.
We price from the closest comparable sales inside the building, accounting heavily for floor and view, and prepare the reserve, inspection, and insurance information up front so the oceanfront diligence does not stall the deal.
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