Community Details at a Glance
The Homes
Type
Single-family in an established Westside community
Built
Largely mid-century to 1980s, some newer
Size
About 1,400 to 3,000 sq ft
Status
Established, sought-after resale market
Costs & Fees
HOA
Most homes have none; some pockets a modest fee
CDD
None
Taxes
Duval County millage; confirm per parcel
Amenities
Setting
Established, tree-lined streets near Ortega
Access
Roosevelt Boulevard, I-295, and the Buckman Bridge
Schools
Venetia Elementary and Duval Westside schools
Convenience
Ortega and Roosevelt retail nearby
Location
Area
Westside Jacksonville near Ortega and Timuquana
Access
Roosevelt Boulevard, I-295, and NAS Jacksonville
Downtown
About 15 to 20 minutes
Beaches
About 35 to 45 minutes east
The Homes & Style
Venetia is a value Westside neighborhood. Recent third-party data from Homes.com put the median listing around $199,000 in April 2026, though as a small neighborhood the for-sale sample is thin and a single figure moves around.
For county context, the NEFAR April 2026 report put the Duval County median single-family price at about $332,500, a county-wide figure. Venetia prices well below that, reflecting its value position next to the pricier Ortega area.
Venetia is a established single-family neighborhood, so the variation is mostly in home age, condition, and how close a home sits to the river and Ortega.
Most homes are midsize midcentury single-family houses on established lots, at value prices, with conditions varying from updated to original.
Homes toward the Ortega side and the river draw on the location and the renovation interest that spills over from the pricier adjacent area.
Living Here
Venetia is an established residential neighborhood rather than an amenity community, and its appeal is the value price and the central Ortega-area location.
The neighborhood sits near the Roosevelt Boulevard corridor and the St. Johns River, minutes from Ortega, Riverside, and downtown across the river.
The St. Johns River and the prestigious Ortega area are close, giving Venetia a central, water-adjacent setting at a value price.
Everyday shopping and dining sit along the Roosevelt Boulevard corridor and in nearby Ortega and Riverside, with the historic Avondale shops a short drive for more options.
Lots closer to the St. Johns River can sit in a flood zone. Confirm the flood zone, the elevation, and the insurance before you commit, especially on a low-lying lot.
Venetia is a small neighborhood with a thin, volatile for-sale sample. Price a specific home off the recent comparable sales rather than a swinging area median.
Before You Offer
Confirm the fee situation per home. Most Venetia homes carry no HOA, though a few pockets may have a modest association, so verify any dues and rules before you offer.
Inspect systems on older homes. Many Venetia houses date to the mid-century through 1980s, so roof, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and any cast-iron pipe deserve close attention.
Check the flood map and proximity to the Ortega River and creeks, and confirm any waterfront or low-lying considerations for the parcel.
Verify school assignment for the address, and drive the Roosevelt and I-295 commute, including NAS Jacksonville traffic, at your real departure time.
Venetia vs. Comparable Westside Areas
Venetia competes with the other established, tree-lined Westside neighborhoods near Ortega. Against Ortega itself, Venetia offers similar mature streets and proximity at a relative value, while historic Ortega carries grander homes, riverfront, and a stronger cachet.
Against the newer Westside master plans farther out, Venetia trades amenity centers and new construction for established trees, larger lots, and a short commute toward downtown and NAS Jacksonville. The honest shorthand: pick Venetia for established Westside value near Ortega; pick Ortega for prestige or a master plan for amenities.
Who Venetia Fits Best
Venetia fits buyers who want an established, tree-lined Westside community near Ortega at a relative value, anyone working NAS Jacksonville or commuting downtown via the Buckman Bridge, and buyers who prefer mature streets and mostly no-fee homes over a master plan.
Venetia is a weaker fit buyers who want new construction or a master-planned amenity center, those who need a short beach commute, or anyone seeking a gated or luxury address.































