I-95 to the west. This is literally the southernmost area of urban Jacksonville and is in the middle of all other Jacksonville communities. Southside has the area's largest grouping of apartment communities. Many new developments are less than a year old. Commuting, shopping and recreation are convenient.
Housing includes single-family homes, condominiums and apartment complexes.
Other neighborhoods on this side of Jacksonville are Ortega Forest, Ortega Hills, Argyle, Lakeshore, Venetia, Cedar Hills, Hyde Grove, Murray Hill and Normandy. Much of the area is wooded, offering hunting and outdoor activities. Both NAS Jacksonville and NAS Cecil Field are located here, as well as Herlong Airport, a small, general aviation fixed base operation. Homes and apartments are available in all sizes and price ranges. Downtown and Springfield offer opportunities for entertainment and the convenience of living near Jacksonville's business district.