Join us for an egg-citing morning of fun with neighbors and friends at the annual Ortega Egg Hunt! This event is open to everyone, and is organized by Laura Garcia, […]
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A Quiet Avondale Lunch Spot Worth Finding- Pinegrove Deli & Market
Some of the best lunch spots don’t advertise—they just quietly deliver. Tucked into Avondale and just minutes from Ortega, this local favorite is easy to miss if […]
ORTEGA: YEAR END REAL ESTATE REPORT 2025
LAURA GARCIA’S 2025 YEAR END REAL ESTATE REPORT ORTEGA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE 2025 was the year of recovery. While it didn’t reach the bull-market highs of the COVID era, it was a sharp contrast to the slow, near-standstill buyer activity of 2024. Interest rates steadily declined through much of the year, with 2026 opening at 6% or below for the first time in years. The easing of rates brought buyers slowly back into the market throughout 2025 and restored much-needed momentum. Home prices didn’t surge across the board, but well-maintained, move-in-ready homes remained highly competitive, often drawing quick, full-price offers. As we enter 2026 with interest rates hovering around 6% and the potential for a Fed shift in May, the outlook is optimistic. The market is shaping up to be one that offers opportunity—for both buyers and sellers alike. Ortega Fast Stats 64 Days. Properties sold slower in 2025 compared to 39 days in 2024. $309 Average Price Per Square Foot. The […]
ORTEGA FOREST: YEAR END REAL ESTATE REPORT 2025
ORTEGA FOREST REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE 2025 2025 was the year of recovery. While it didn’t reach the bull-market highs of the COVID era, it was a sharp contrast to the slow, near-standstill buyer activity of 2024. Interest rates steadily declined through much of the year, with 2026 opening at 6% or below for the first time in years. The easing of rates brought buyers slowly back into the market throughout 2025 and restored much-needed momentum. Home prices didn’t surge across the board, but well-maintained, move-in-ready homes remained highly competitive, often drawing quick, full-price offers. As we enter 2026 with interest rates hovering around 6% and the potential for a Fed shift in May, the outlook is optimistic. The market is shaping up to be one that offers opportunity—for both buyers and sellers alike. ORTEGA FOREST FAST STATS 51 Days. Properties sold slower in 2025 compared to 39 days in 2024. $279 Average Price […]
Venetia’s 2025 Year End Real Estate Report
LAURA GARCIA’S 2025 YEAR END REPORT VENETIA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE 2025 was the year of recovery. While it didn’t reach the bull-market highs of the COVID era, it was a sharp contrast to the slow, near-standstill buyer activity of 2024. Interest rates steadily declined through much of the year, with 2026 opening at 6% or below for the first time in years. The easing of rates brought buyers slowly back into the market throughout 2025 and restored much-needed momentum. Home prices didn’t surge across the board, but well-maintained, move-in-ready homes remained highly competitive, often drawing quick, full-price offers. As we enter 2026 with interest rates hovering around 6% and the potential for a Fed shift in May, the outlook is optimistic. The market is shaping up to be one that offers opportunity—for both buyers and sellers alike. Venetia Fast Stats 30 Days. Properties sold faster in 2025 compared to 43 days in 2024. $223 Average Price Per Square Foot. The average price per square foot increased from $220 in 2024. 29 Total Sold Properties in 2024. 2025 saw a small decrease in inventory sold -30 properties sold in 2024. 2 Months of Available Inventory. 2025 saw a decrease compared to 5.5 months of inventory in 2024. VENETIA […]
Light Up the Forest 2025 – Ortega Forest, Jacksonville, FL
364 days of normal, one night of this. Seeing the entire neighborhood lit up is a magical tradition. Light Up The Forest 2025. This yearly tradition in […]
Ortega’s Holiday Light Fight Voting 2025
Here is a link to the map for all the houses competing: Map For Ortega’s Holiday Light Fight You can vote for your favorite homes in the […]
Sign up for Ortega’s Spooktacular Yard Showdown.
🎃👻 Ortega’s Spooktacular Showdown is HERE! 👻🎃 From silly to spooky, big or small, let’s see the BEST Halloween yard displays of all! ✨ 🕸️ Enter by […]
Celebrate 904 Day with Ortega Bingo: Local Fun, Discounts & a $50 Giveaway!
904 Day is almost here, and we’re celebrating the best way we know how — by showing off everything we love about our little corner of Jacksonville. […]
The Next Chapter Bookshop – Avondale, Jacksonville, FL
*NEW BUSINESS ALERT* Have you discovered the Ortega area’s newest bookstore? Nestled in the Shoppes of Avondale, The Next Chapter Bookshop offers curated shelves, cozy reading nooks, […]
New Playground at Boone Park – Riverside/Avondale, Jacksonville, FL
New Playground Alert! 📍3700 Park St, Jacksonville, FL 32205 Boone Park just opened a new, nature-themed playground! With wooden-style climbing structures, slides, swings, and a fun see-saw, […]
JUST LISTED: Spacious Pool Home Close to Timuquana Country Club & NAS Jacksonville
Just steps from the prestigious Timuquana Country Club, this rare 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers the perfect blend of space and functionality in one of Jacksonville’s most sought-after […]
ORTEGA: MID-YEAR REAL ESTATE REPORT 2025
ORTEGA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE 2025 2025 kicked off with surprising momentum. After the election-fueled stalemate at the end of 2024, buyers re-entered the market—selectively. Homes that […]
ORTEGA FOREST: MID-YEAR REAL ESTATE REPORT 2025
ORTEGA FOREST REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE 2025 2025 kicked off with surprising momentum. After the election-fueled stalemate at the end of 2024, buyers re-entered the market—selectively. Homes […]
Chicken Salad Chick Opens in Ortega Park – Jacksonville, FL
Chicken Salad Chick is officially open in Ortega Park! Check out the sneak peek above or stop by this week during their grand opening event. Their warm […]
Ortega Sports Pickleball Summer League – Jacksonville, FL
Ready to hit the court? Pickleball is BACK this Summer and is perfect for every skill level! Two Divisions: – Recreational (3.0 & below) — Wednesdays | […]
Mayfest Spring Festival – Grace Note Brewing & Hightide Burrito – Jacksonville, FL
Mayfest Spring Festival is here! Sadler Point Marina Saturday, May 10 | 12–9 PM Grace Note Brewing & Hightide Burrito Co. are throwing a big party in […]
Ortega Village Arts Market is BACK!
ORTEGA ARTS MARKET IS BACK! Artisun Markets is launching a revamped Ortega Arts Market on May 4th from 11 AM – 3 PM. This family- and pet- […]
LISTED & SOLD: Desirable Ortega Home Next to the Florida Yacht Club
Timing the market is very hard. No matter the market, pricing a property correctly is always possible though. Watching market trends and pulling sold data, the seller […]
Modern Indian Restaurant: mesa in Historic Avondale Area
Ditch the flowers. Splurge for the good local food! This is your sign to get reservations and finally try Mesa Jax for Valentines. Learn More About Fun […]