The Complete Red Hawk Village Guide. (2026)

Executive Summary

Red Hawk Village is a gated townhome community by Lennar off Kernan Boulevard in East Arlington, Jacksonville. It offers newer, low-maintenance townhomes with a community pool and a low HOA, in a central location less than ten minutes from Jacksonville Beach.

The townhomes are two-story, three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath plans from roughly 1,611 to 1,750 square feet, each with a one-car garage. The gated community centers on a private swimming pool.

For pricing context, Red Hawk Village townhomes are priced off the plan, the position, and the updates, and the low HOA keeps the carrying cost down. A specific home should be priced off recent comparable sales rather than a neighborhood average.

Quick Facts

Community Overview & History

Gated, low-maintenance townhome living in East Arlington

East Arlington is one of the more convenient parts of Jacksonville, prized for its quick access to the beaches, UNF, the Mayo Clinic, and the St. Johns Town Center across the Intracoastal. Red Hawk Village is one of its newer gated townhome communities, offering low-maintenance living with a pool.

How it feels on the ground today

Red Hawk Village reads as a newer, gated, low-maintenance community where the townhomes, the pool, the low HOA, and the central location are the headline draws. The three-bedroom townhomes appeal to first-time buyers, professionals, and investors who want a lock-and-leave home near the beaches.

The Community and What You Are Buying

Red Hawk Village is a gated townhome community, so the choice comes down to the floor plan, the position, and the level of updating.

Floor plan

Three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath plans from roughly 1,611 to 1,750 square feet with a one-car garage.

Position

Interior and end units differ in light, privacy, and price.

Updated versus original

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

Real Estate Market

Red Hawk Village appeals to first-time buyers, professionals, and investors who want gated, low-maintenance townhome living near the beaches and UNF.

Prices are set by the plan, the position, and the updates, with a low HOA. A specific home should be priced from the closest comparable sales.

The gated setting, the pool, the low HOA, and the central East Arlington location keep demand steady from buyers and investors.

Who Lives Here

Red Hawk Village draws first-time buyers, professionals, and investors who want a gated, low-maintenance townhome with a pool and a low HOA in East Arlington, minutes from the beaches, UNF, and the St. Johns Town Center.

Schools

Red Hawk Village is served by Duval County Public Schools, with attendance zones by home address. Confirm the exact zoning for a Red Hawk Village address before you buy.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Red Hawk Village pairs a gated, low-maintenance setting with its East Arlington location.

Gated entry

A gated entry adds security and privacy.

Community pool

A private community pool serves residents.

Low HOA

A low HOA keeps the all-in monthly cost down.

Central location

The beaches, UNF, the Mayo Clinic, and the St. Johns Town Center are minutes away.

HOA, CDD & Costs

Red Hawk Village is a gated townhome community, so residents pay an HOA, known here as low, that covers the gate, the pool, and parts of the exterior and common areas. Confirm the current dues and inclusions for a specific home.

Confirm the current leasing rules and any rental caps for the specific home, especially if you are an investor.

Pull the flood designation for the specific building and a current insurance picture, since East Arlington lots can vary.

Commute Analysis

Red Hawk Village pairs gated, low-maintenance townhome living with a central East Arlington location, where the beaches and UNF are minutes away and the Town Center and Mayo are a short drive, which keeps it connected while offering a lock-and-leave lifestyle.

Shopping & Dining

Everyday shopping and dining are minutes away along Beach Boulevard, Kernan Boulevard, and Atlantic Boulevard, with grocery, retail, UNF, and the St. Johns Town Center a short drive. The location is one of the more convenient in East Arlington.

Pros and Cons

Red Hawk Village vs. Comparable Communities

Hidden Things Buyers Should Know

Gated townhomes near the beach

Red Hawk Village offers gated, newer townhomes minutes from the beach with a low HOA, which is the main reason buyers shop here.

Confirm leasing rules

Confirm the leasing rules and any rental caps for the specific home, especially as an investor.

Position and condition drive price

Compare like townhomes, since the position and condition drive the price.

Momentum Expert Insight

Selling a Home in Red Hawk Village

Selling in Red Hawk Village is about presenting the updates, the position, and the gated, near-the-beach value to first-time buyers and investors, and pricing correctly off the closest comparable sales.

We price from the most recent comparable townhomes, account for the position and the condition, and market the gated pool, the low HOA, and the central location to the buyers who shop East Arlington.

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 Red Hawk Village 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 Red Hawk Village 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 Red Hawk Village 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 Red Hawk Village 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 Red Hawk Village home is priced to the real market.

The Red Hawk Village Playbook

If you are buying in Red Hawk Village, 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 Red Hawk Village: 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 Red Hawk Village?

Red Hawk Village is in East Arlington Jacksonville off Kernan Boulevard between Beach and Atlantic Boulevards, in the 32246 area, minutes from the beaches and UNF.

What kind of community is Red Hawk Village?

Red Hawk Village is a gated townhome community by Lennar with a community pool and three-bedroom townhomes.

What do homes in Red Hawk Village cost?

Prices are set by the plan, the position, and the updates, with a low HOA. A specific home should be priced off the closest comparable sales.

What size are townhomes in Red Hawk Village?

Red Hawk Village townhomes are two-story, three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath plans from roughly 1,611 to 1,750 square feet with a one-car garage.

What amenities does Red Hawk Village have?

Red Hawk Village has a gated entry and a private community pool, with a low HOA.

Is Red Hawk Village gated?

Yes. Red Hawk Village is a gated townhome community.

What schools serve Red Hawk Village?

Red Hawk Village is served by Duval County Public Schools. Confirm the exact zoning for an address with the district.

Is Red Hawk Village a good value?

For buyers who want gated, low-maintenance townhome living near the beaches with a low HOA, it is a strong option, though it is townhome rather than single-family living.

How far is Red Hawk Village from the beach?

Red Hawk Village is less than ten minutes from Jacksonville Beach.

Is Red Hawk Village good for investors?

Its location and townhomes appeal to investors, but confirm the current leasing rules and any rental caps with the HOA before you buy.

Is Red Hawk Village in a flood zone?

East Arlington lots can vary, so pull the flood designation and an insurance picture for the specific building before you buy.

Does Red Hawk Village have a pool?

Yes. Red Hawk Village has a private community pool.

Who builds Red Hawk Village?

Red Hawk Village townhomes are built by Lennar.

How far is Red Hawk Village from UNF?

Red Hawk Village is about five to ten minutes from UNF.

Who should I call about buying in Red Hawk Village?

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

Do I need my own agent to buy in Red Hawk Village?

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

Related Reading

If you are weighing Red Hawk Village against other East Arlington communities, these guides are a good next step.