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Whether you’ll be calling Florida “home” for the first time or you’re relocating within the Sunshine State, you’ll find Florida’s First Coast the perfect place to stretch out your legs. With acreage and lots from Raydient Rural, any place you pick – Nassau, Baker, Bradford, Columbia, Duval or Madison County – gives you the best of both worlds: The serenity of rural life and ready access to vibrant cities like Jacksonville, Gainesville, and Lake City.
In short, pretty much everything. For starters, the coast is within easy reach, whether you prefer the iconic history of St. Augustine or the laid-back charms of Fernandina Beach. Then there’s the convenience of being just a short drive away from thriving cities like Jacksonville, Gainesville and Lake City. And with rural acreage from Raydient Rural, you’ll get to capitalize on all the area’s qualities of enviable livability, since you won’t be forced to choose between “tranquility” and “activity.”
When US News & World Report released its 2023 rankings of Florida’s top high schools, 8 of the top 50 were in Northeast Florida. And the Nassau County School District earned an “A” from the 2022-2023 Florida Department of Education in its district grading system, getting an “A” in 11 out of 13 variables measured (the other two were “B”s; nobody’s perfect, but that’s still a pretty impressive report card). Plus, when you’re ready to take your education higher, Duval County alone is home to both the University of North Florida and five other colleges and universities.
It varies from property to property. But, by and large, you won’t find utility access in Northeast Florida to be much different than any other rural area across the state (or the nation, for that matter). For our part at Raydient Rural, all of our communities have electricity access. Well-water sources are tapped on site, and sewage is handled through septic systems. And technological advances continue every day, making internet access even more readily available to rural areas.
Florida landowners may qualify for either an agricultural, homestead, timber or wildlife exemption, which could reduce annual property taxes by thousands of dollars. But since each county is a little different, your best bet is to research the specific county appraisal district that your land is in (as you can imagine, there’s fine print for each exemption stipulating exactly how the land should be used to qualify for tax benefits).
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If you’ve ever wondered if rural living in this neck of the woods is possible or even practical, the answer is a firm “yes.” Raydient Rural acreage in Northeast Florida fits that sweet spot between “close enough to what you want” (like modern conveniences) and “far enough from everything you don’t” (like noisy neighbors and traffic). In addition to plenty of space ready to shape the way you like, there’s a unique blend of natural beauty and community spirit out here. So in addition to being a smart long-term investment, it’s a place that just feels like “home” right from day one.
When you’re picking a new place to live, a mental checklist naturally comes to mind. Thankfully, to make it easy, Northeast Florida checks a lot of boxes very naturally:
An average of 270 days of sunshine per year. Parkland that’s four times the size of Manhattan. And 1,100 miles of shoreline. No wonder living near Jacksonville is so enticing.
Lake City – also known as “Florida’s Springlands” – takes warm, crystal clear spring water to a whole different level. And there’s plenty to do on land, too.
Gainesville’s best known for its capital “G” gators. But its bountiful cultural, educational and business resources are quickly making it known for so much more.