The Complete Tidal Pointe Guide. (2026)

Executive Summary

Tidal Pointe at Southside Quarter is a new-construction gated community by David Weekley Homes in southeast Jacksonville, with 135 homes in two series, 89 townhomes and 46 detached courtyard single-family homes.

Homes are open-concept designs with high-end finishes, with townhomes from about 1,500 to 1,800 square feet and courtyard homes from about 2,000 to 2,200 square feet, priced from the $300s into the mid-$400s. The walkability to the Southside Quarter shops and dining is part of the draw.

The draw is new-construction, low-maintenance, gated living in a walkable, central Southside location at an attainable price. The trade-offs are attached and small-lot living, HOA dues, and the new-community items that come with buying from a builder.

Quick Facts

Community Overview & History

A new-construction Southside community

Tidal Pointe sits inside Southside Quarter, a mixed-use development in southeast Jacksonville near Gate Parkway, where homes, shops, dining, and offices are planned together. It is built by David Weekley Homes through its Central Living line.

Townhomes and courtyard homes

The community pairs 89 townhomes with 46 detached courtyard single-family homes, which gives buyers a low-maintenance option at two price points within a single walkable, gated community.

The Homes

Tidal Pointe is a new-construction community, so the choice is mostly between the townhome and the courtyard single-family series and which floor plan and homesite fit.

The townhomes

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 courtyard homes

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.

Real Estate Market

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.

For county context, the NEFAR April 2026 report put the Duval County median single-family price at about $332,500, a county-wide figure. Tidal Pointe straddles that level, with townhomes below and courtyard homes above, so the series and the floor plan set where a home lands.

Who Lives Here

Tidal Pointe draws first-time buyers, professionals, downsizers, and people who want a new, low-maintenance home in a walkable, central Southside location. The two series bring a range of households.

Schools

Tidal Pointe is served by Duval County Public Schools. In Duval the strongest schools are a mix of zoned neighborhood schools and application magnets, and middle and high assignments are not reliable from a community name alone. Confirm the current zoning for a specific address with the district locator at duvalschools.org before you buy. See the best schools in Duval County guide for the rankings and how zones affect prices.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Tidal Pointe centers on a community pool and the walkability of the Southside Quarter district.

Pool and cabana

The community has a swimming pool and a cabana for residents, a low-maintenance amenity set that fits the lock-and-leave format.

A walkable district

Southside Quarter places shops, dining, and entertainment within walking distance, which is uncommon for a Jacksonville community and a large part of the appeal.

HOA, CDD & Costs

Tidal Pointe carries a homeowners association with dues that cover the gate, the pool, and, for the townhomes, the exterior upkeep. Confirm the current dues, what they cover for the townhome versus the courtyard series, and whether the Southside Quarter development carries a CDD assessment, for a specific home in writing.

Insurance is the other cost to confirm. The homes are brand new, so roof age is not a factor, and the Southside location is inland of the beaches. On a townhome, confirm what the association master policy covers versus your own policy.

Commute Analysis

The central Southside location off Gate Parkway puts the Town Center, downtown, and the beaches within a short drive. Test your specific commute, since Gate Parkway, J. Turner Butler, and 295 carry traffic at peak hours.

Shopping & Dining

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.

Pros and Cons

Tidal Pointe vs. Comparable Communities

Hidden Things Buyers Should Know

Townhome versus courtyard changes everything

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.

Confirm the CDD and the HOA

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.

Momentum Expert Insight

Selling a Home in Tidal Pointe

If you are thinking about selling in Tidal Pointe, the right list price comes from the recent comparable sales in this specific community, not an automated estimate, and in a newer community it also means pricing against the builder's current base prices and incentives. Pricing to the home and the current Tidal Pointe inventory is what earns the strongest offer.

Across the wider Jacksonville metro, Momentum's listings have run a 97.98 percent sold-to-list ratio and 64 days on market for our agents, against a market average closer to 96.73 percent and 72 days, year to date. A Tidal Pointe listing specialist will give you a true home value from real comparable sales and a pricing strategy built for the current market. Start with a no-obligation home value request below.

Frequently Asked Questions

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