Neighborhood · Jacksonville, Florida
Southbank
Riverfront living across from downtown Jacksonville
Southbank sits on the south shore of the St. Johns River, directly across from downtown Jacksonville, where the Riverwalk connects the waterfront to the wider city. It's an urban-edge neighborhood with quick access to the core, and it feeds into schools like Grasp Academy and the Marine Science Education Center that lean into the river setting.
For buyers, this is a thin, quiet market rather than a busy one — there are currently no active listings here, so most activity happens through off-market timing and neighboring pockets. Over the past year just 3 homes sold, at a median of $272,000, which gives you a real anchor on value even when inventory is scarce. If you want to widen the net, browsing Jacksonville homes for sale or nearby communities like Chimney Lakes and Royal Lakes keeps your options open while you watch the live map for new listings.
Southbank is a community in Jacksonville, Florida.
Quick facts
3 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Southbank
Nothing active right now.
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The Southbank market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$272,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
89 days
Median time to sell
Southbank vs Jacksonville
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Southbank boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Southbank is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
2,841
Median age
53
Median income
$88,274
Median home value
$412,819
Beyond the listings
Living in Southbank
Attitudes
Top 3% in the U.S.Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
Relationships
Top 3% in the U.S.Love & Romance
Love is in the air when this population is present. Includes people expressing their feelings for significant others in special ways. Common activities include anniversaries and date nights.
Relationships
Top 4% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Attitudes
Top 4% in the U.S.Home & Leisure
There's no place like home. This activity is highest when people are feeling relaxed, like sharing a meal with friends or enjoying their morning coffee in their own home.
Lifestyles
Top 4% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Food & Drink
Top 5% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Straight answers
Southbank FAQs
Is Southbank a good place to live?+
It's an urban-edge neighborhood on the south shore of the St. Johns River, directly across from downtown Jacksonville and its Riverwalk. Families are drawn to the assigned schools, including Grasp Academy and the river-focused Marine Science Education Center. The tradeoff is that it's a small, tightly held market rather than a high-turnover one.
Is Southbank expensive?+
By Jacksonville standards it's moderate — the 3 homes sold over the past year came in at a median of $272,000. There are no active listings at the moment, so pricing comes from recent sales rather than current asking prices. That makes it worth watching the live map for new inventory.
What do homes cost in Southbank?+
The most reliable figure is the median sold price of $272,000 from the last 12 months. With no homes currently active and only 3 sales in a year, price per square foot and size data aren't meaningful yet. Comparing against nearby Royal Lakes can help you gauge value while inventory is thin.
How is the Southbank market?+
It's a low-volume, seller-disciplined market — just 3 homes sold in the past year and zero active listings today. Sellers have averaged 94% of asking price, which signals measured negotiation rather than bidding wars. If Southbank stays quiet, Chimney Lakes offers a nearby alternative with similar access to the city.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
We don't have current HOA or property tax figures for Southbank, largely because there are no active listings to pull them from. Costs vary building to building in an urban riverfront area like this, so confirm them property by property. Reviewing broader Jacksonville homes for sale can give you a sense of typical ranges nearby.
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