Community Details at a Glance
The Homes
Type
New-construction townhomes and detached courtyard single-family homes
Size
Townhomes about 1,500 to 1,800 SF; courtyard homes about 2,000 to 2,200 SF
Era
Built in the 2020s by David Weekley Homes (Central Living)
Status
New construction, 135 homes; selling out and resale
Costs & Fees
HOA
HOA dues cover the gate, the pool, and townhome exteriors
CDD
Southside Quarter may carry a CDD; confirm per home
Property tax
Duval millage roughly 17.9 to 18.5 mills, plus any CDD
Amenities
Pool
Community swimming pool and cabana
Walkability
Walk to Southside Quarter shops, dining, and offices
Format
Gated, low-maintenance lock-and-leave living
Lots
Small homesites and attached townhome lots, not large yards
Location
Area
Southside Quarter, near Gate Parkway and I-295/JTB, ZIP 32256
Access
About 10 minutes to the St. Johns Town Center
Nearby
Town Center, Mayo Clinic, beaches and downtown within 20 minutes
The Homes & Style
Tidal Pointe is a new-construction community, so pricing tracks the builder's base prices, the floor plan, the homesite, and the upgrades. Recent listings in 2026 have run from about $324,000 for townhomes into the mid-$400,000s for the larger courtyard homes, with the builder pricing from the $300s.
Tidal Pointe straddles the county-wide level, with townhomes below and courtyard homes above, so the series and the floor plan set where a home lands. The choice is mostly between the attached townhome and the detached courtyard single-family series and which floor plan and homesite fit.
The 89 townhomes range from about 1,500 to 1,800 square feet in open-concept designs, at the lower end of the community's price range.
The 46 detached courtyard single-family homes range from about 2,000 to 2,200 square feet, with private courtyards, at the upper end of the range.
Because the homes are David Weekley new construction, the bones, the roof, and the systems are current and under warranty, so the variables that move value are the series, the floor plan, the homesite, and the upgrades rather than condition.
Living Here
Tidal Pointe centers on a community pool and the walkability of the Southside Quarter district.
The community has a swimming pool and a cabana for residents, a low-maintenance amenity set that fits the lock-and-leave format.
Southside Quarter places shops, dining, and entertainment within walking distance, which is uncommon for a Jacksonville community and a large part of the appeal.
Tidal Pointe's defining feature is walkability to the Southside Quarter shops and dining, with the St. Johns Town Center about 10 minutes away for big-box and upscale options.
The two series price and live very differently. Decide whether you want the attached townhome or the detached courtyard home before you compare, since it sets the budget and the lifestyle.
A mixed-use development like Southside Quarter can carry a CDD assessment on top of the HOA. Confirm both for the specific home so you know the true monthly cost.
Before You Offer
On a brand-new home, the first move is the fee math. Tidal Pointe carries HOA dues that cover the gate, the pool, and, for the townhomes, the exterior upkeep, and because it sits inside the Southside Quarter mixed-use development it may also carry a Community Development District, or CDD, assessment on the tax bill. Confirm both the HOA dues for the specific series and any CDD for the home so you know the true monthly cost, not just the mortgage.
Treat the builder transaction as its own diligence. On new construction the builder's sales staff represents the builder, so bring your own agent to your first visit, and confirm the builder warranty, the construction timeline, and what is standard versus an upgrade before you sign. The price you compare should be the builder's current base price plus realistic upgrades, not a bare base number.
Insurance is simpler here than on an older home because the roof and systems are new, but still confirm the details. The Southside location is inland of the beaches, but pull the FEMA flood designation for the specific homesite, and on a townhome confirm what the association master policy covers versus the HO6 interior policy you carry. Get a bindable quote during your contract period so the real monthly number is set before you close.
Confirm internet at the homesite. The Jacksonville metro is served by Xfinity (Comcast) and AT&T with fiber reaching a growing share of new Southside addresses, so verify the options, and fiber in particular, for the specific home if working from home matters.
Comparisons
Most buyers weighing Tidal Pointe are cross-shopping the other newer Southside communities, where the trade-off is walkability and lock-and-leave format versus yard space and a more traditional subdivision. Here is the honest shorthand.
| Community | The trade-off |
|---|---|
| eTown | Larger master-planned Southside community with more amenities and a wider range of single-family homes; more yard and amenity depth, less of the walk-to-shops format Tidal Pointe offers. |
| Bartram Park | Established Southside-area community with a mix of product and a longer track record; the choice for buyers who want a deeper resale market over brand-new construction. |
| Tamaya | Resort-style gated community nearby with a fuller amenity campus; trades higher for the clubhouse, pools, and larger homes versus the compact, walkable Tidal Pointe format. |
The honest verdict: if you want a brand-new, low-maintenance home you can walk from to shops and dining, in a central Southside spot minutes from the Town Center, Tidal Pointe is one of the more walkable new-construction options in the area. If you want a large yard, a deep amenity campus, or a longer resale track record, the larger Southside communities are the right field to shop, and we will help you weigh the walkability against the trade-offs.
Who It Fits
Tidal Pointe fits if you want
- Brand-new construction with a builder warranty and current systems.
- Walkability to the Southside Quarter shops, dining, and offices.
- A gated, low-maintenance, lock-and-leave format.
- A choice between an attached townhome and a detached courtyard home.
- A central Southside location minutes from the Town Center and JTB.
Consider elsewhere if you want
- A large yard or a big homesite for a boat, pool, or garden.
- To avoid an HOA, and possibly a CDD, on the monthly cost.
- A deep, established resale market over a newer community.
- A full resort-style amenity campus with multiple pools and a clubhouse.
- A single-story home with no attached neighbors at the lower price point.


























