Community Details at a Glance
The Homes
Type
Low-rise oceanfront condominiums (no elevator)
Size
Roughly 700 to 1,500 SF, 1 to 2 bedrooms
Era
Built 1983, two stories, 24 units
Status
Small established oceanfront complex; resale only
Costs & Fees
Condo fee
Monthly association fee funds buildings, grounds, reserves
CDD
None (oceanfront condominium)
Insurance
Windstorm and flood are a real cost on the coast; get a quote
Amenities
Community
Community pool and direct oceanfront access
Building
Two-story, no-elevator, beach-cottage feel
Rental
Short two-week minimum rental, popular with investors
Setting
Walkable to Jacksonville Beach shops, restaurants, and pier
Location
Area
North Jacksonville Beach, 1st Street North, ZIP 32250
Access
Walkable beach town; about 15 minutes to Mayo Clinic
Nearby
St. Johns Town Center about 20 minutes inland
The Homes & Style
Seaquest appeals to investors who want oceanfront short-term rental income, second-home buyers, and beach lovers who prefer a small, casual complex to a high-rise. The short two-week minimum rental policy is a major draw for the investor crowd.
Seaquest carried a price near 346 dollars per square foot in 2026 according to third-party listing data, below the Jacksonville Beach average, which puts its units roughly in the 240,000s to the low 500,000s depending on size and condition. Because the complex is small, a specific unit should be priced off the closest comparable sales inside Seaquest rather than a citywide beach average.
In an older oceanfront complex, 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.
Seaquest is a single small oceanfront complex, so the choices come down to unit size, position, and condition rather than separate sections.
The one-bedroom units, around 700 to 755 square feet, are the most affordable entry and popular as short-term rentals.
The two-bedroom units, near 1,500 square feet, offer more space for owners or larger rental groups.
Because the complex is low-rise and right on the sand, the position relative to the ocean and the condition of the unit drive much of the price between two listings.
Living Here
Seaquest keeps its amenities simple and casual, centered on its oceanfront position and the walkable Jacksonville Beach around it.
Direct access to the sand, plus a community pool, are the central amenities and the reason buyers choose the complex.
The two-story, no-elevator layout gives Seaquest a relaxed, beach-cottage feel distinct from the high-rise towers.
The unusually short minimum rental term makes Seaquest a favorite for oceanfront short-term rental investors.
The shops, restaurants, and pier of Jacksonville Beach are nearby, with everyday needs close at hand.
Jacksonville Beach puts a walkable mix of shops, restaurants, and bars within easy reach of Seaquest, with the pier and beachfront entertainment nearby. For larger trips, St. Johns Town Center is about twenty minutes inland. The location pairs casual oceanfront living with the convenience of a true beach town.
Seaquest two-week minimum rental is unusual on this coast and is the main reason investors seek it out, so confirm the current rental rules before you count on that income.
With only 24 units, any major repair or assessment is shared among few owners, so review the reserve study and assessment history closely.
A 1983 oceanfront complex faces Florida reserve and milestone-inspection requirements, so review the inspection status and reserves before you buy.
Before You Offer
On a small 1983 oceanfront condominium, the building documents matter more than the unit. Pull and read the association's reserve study, the recent meeting minutes, and any special-assessment history, because with only 24 owners, a major repair to the roof, the seawall, or the building envelope is shared among very few people. A healthy reserve and a clean assessment record protect you; a thin one is a future bill.
Florida's post-Surfside law requires milestone structural inspections and full reserve funding for older condominiums, so confirm Seaquest's milestone inspection status and whether reserves are fully funded before you write. A building working through those requirements can face assessments, and you want that priced in, not discovered later.
Insurance is the other big number. Windstorm and flood coverage on an oceanfront unit can be significant, and the association's master policy plus your own HO-6 and flood premiums belong in your monthly math alongside the condo fee. Get a bindable quote during your inspection period. Pull the FEMA flood designation for the building as well, since coastal addresses commonly sit in higher-risk zones.
If you are buying for rental income, confirm the current rental rules in writing rather than relying on the building's reputation. Seaquest's short two-week minimum is unusual and valuable, but rental policies can change, so verify the present rule and any cap on rentals before you count on the income. For internet, the beach is served by cable and a growing fiber footprint; confirm wired options at the specific unit.
Comparisons
Most buyers weighing Seaquest are cross-shopping the other Jacksonville Beach oceanfront condos, where the choice is really low-rise character and rental flexibility versus high-rise amenities. Here is the honest shorthand.
| Community | The trade-off |
|---|---|
| Seascape | Higher-end Jacksonville Beach oceanfront condos at a notably higher price point; trades Seaquest's attainable, casual low-rise entry for larger, pricier beach units. |
| High-rise oceanfront towers | The Jacksonville Beach towers offer elevators, garages, and more building amenities; the right field if you want a full-service high-rise rather than a small beach-cottage complex, usually at a higher price. |
| Inland Jax Beach condos | Off-oceanfront beach-town condos cost less and skip the heaviest coastal insurance; the trade is no direct sand access and weaker rental appeal. |
The honest verdict: if you want an attainable, casual oceanfront condo with direct beach access, a pool, and unusually flexible short-term rental rules, Seaquest is a distinctive low-rise choice. If you want elevators, a garage, and full high-rise amenities, or a lower-insurance inland unit, the towers and off-oceanfront options are the right field, and we will help you weigh the building finances against the lifestyle.
Who It Fits
Seaquest fits if you want
- Direct oceanfront access and a pool in a small, casual low-rise complex.
- Unusually flexible short-term rental rules for oceanfront income.
- An attainable entry into Jacksonville Beach oceanfront ownership.
- A walkable beach-town location near shops, restaurants, and the pier.
- A second home that can also generate rental income.
Consider elsewhere if you want
- Elevators, a parking garage, or full high-rise building amenities.
- To avoid the heavy windstorm and flood insurance of an oceanfront unit.
- A large, deep market with lots of comparable sales to price against.
- To skip the reserve, assessment, and milestone-inspection diligence.
- Newer construction rather than a 1983 building with coastal exposure.
