At a glance
| Typical home value | $370,800 (+2.6% in a year, Zillow, Aug 2026) |
|---|---|
| Location | South of downtown, across the St. Johns River |
| Rough boundaries | I-95, Philips Highway, Greenridge Road and the river (San Marco Preservation Society) |
| Origins | Former city of South Jacksonville, incorporated 1907 and annexed by Jacksonville in 1932 |
| Original development | San Marco, begun in 1925 with 250 lots on 80 acres |
| ZIP code | 32207, shared with the Southbank |
| Local historic district | Not one of the districts on the city's local historic district map |
Where San Marco is
San Marco sits on the south and east side of the St. Johns River opposite downtown. Its borders are not official, but the San Marco Preservation Society uses I-95 to the north, Philips Highway to the east, Greenridge Road to the south and the river to the west. It was the separate city of South Jacksonville, incorporated in 1907, until Jacksonville annexed it in 1932.
The Southbank, the strip along the river north of I-95, was made part of the downtown business district in the 1980s and is mostly offices, with the Museum of Science and History and the Southbank Riverwalk.
Is San Marco a good area to buy in?
San Marco suits buyers who want a 1920s neighborhood close to downtown with a commercial square of shops and theaters. Zillow's typical value there was $370,771 in August 2026, up 2.6% in a year, against $285,103 for Jacksonville as a whole, which fell 0.8%.
Unlike Riverside and Avondale, most San Marco homes are outside the city's local historic districts, so exterior work usually does not need a Certificate of Appropriateness. The trade-offs are house age, flood exposure near the river and creeks, and school grades that vary by address.
What San Marco is known for
San Marco Square, where Atlantic Boulevard, Hendricks Avenue and San Marco Boulevard meet, is the commercial center, with the 1938 San Marco Theatre and Theatre Jacksonville's Little Theatre. Balis Park is on the city's parks list, and the San Marco Preservation Society, formed in 1975, lists fourteen parks inside its boundaries.
Homes and prices in San Marco
Zillow's typical San Marco value of $370,771 compares with $279,818, up 0.7%, for the wider 32207 ZIP, which also takes in the Southbank and areas along San Jose and Atlantic boulevards. A typical value hides a wide range between streets, so compare sales on the same block. See the Jacksonville ZIP code guide.
1920s subdivisions
Growth took off after the first Acosta Bridge opened in 1921 and linked South Jacksonville to downtown by road. Subdivisions from that period include South Shores, Alexandria Place, River Oaks, South Riverside, Colonial Manor and the original San Marco development, which Telfair Stockton began in 1925 with 250 lots on 80 acres. San Marco was planned in an Italian Renaissance revival style, but most homes ended up in a mix of late 1920s styles, and lots kept selling into the 1940s.
Southbank condos
North of I-95, the Southbank is mostly offices. If you are weighing a unit there, read the condo guide for the association records to request.
Many houses are close to 100 years old. Budget for a full inspection that covers the roof, electrical panel, plumbing and foundation, and ask for permit history. Our Florida home inspection checklist lists what to request.
Living in San Marco
Shops, dining and theaters
San Marco Square is the main destination, with the San Marco Theatre and the Little Theatre.
Parks and the Riverwalk
The preservation society counts fourteen parks, and the Southbank Riverwalk runs along the river north of I-95.
Schools lookup
Duval County Public Schools assigns schools by address. In the state's 2025-26 grades, Hendricks Avenue Elementary and Landon Middle received an A and San Jose Elementary a C. Confirm the zoned schools in the district locator and see the Jacksonville schools guide for magnet options.
Getting around
I-95 runs along the north edge and Philips Highway along the east, and the Acosta Bridge has linked the area to downtown since 1921.
Costs: historic rules, taxes and flood
Do historic district rules apply?
The City of Jacksonville requires a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior work in its locally designated historic districts and on local landmarks. The districts shown on the city's lookup page are Riverside Avondale with St Johns Quarter, and Springfield, so most San Marco homes are outside that review. A single building can still be a designated local landmark. Check the address on the city's land development map with the Historic layer turned on before planning an addition or teardown. The San Marco Preservation Society is a private nonprofit and does not issue permits.
Property tax and stormwater fee
San Marco is inside the City of Jacksonville, where the 2025 total millage was 17.7412, and you also pay a stormwater fee based on impervious area. See the Duval County property tax guide for homestead.
Flood zones
Homes near the river or its creeks can fall in FEMA's high-risk A or AE zones, where federally backed mortgages require flood insurance. Look up the exact parcel, ask for the seller's flood disclosure and quote insurance early. Our Jacksonville flood zone guide explains the zones.
Pros and cons of San Marco
- Pro: 1920s streets close to downtown, with San Marco Square and its theaters.
- Pro: values rose 2.6% in the year to August 2026 while the city fell.
- Pro: most homes are outside local historic review.
- Con: many houses are close to 100 years old.
- Con: flood exposure near the river and creeks.
- Con: elementary grades range from A to C by address.
Common questions
What is the average home price in San Marco, Jacksonville?+
Zillow's typical home value for San Marco was $370,771 in August 2026, up 2.6% from a year earlier. That compares with $285,103 for Jacksonville overall and $279,818 for the wider 32207 ZIP. Values vary widely from street to street, so compare recent sales on the same block.
Is San Marco a historic district?+
San Marco is not one of the local historic districts shown on the City of Jacksonville's lookup page, which lists Riverside Avondale with St Johns Quarter, and Springfield. Exterior work in those districts needs a Certificate of Appropriateness. An individual San Marco building can still be a local landmark, so check the address on the city's land development map.
Where is San Marco in Jacksonville?+
San Marco is directly south of downtown Jacksonville across the St. Johns River. The San Marco Preservation Society puts its borders at I-95, Philips Highway, Greenridge Road and the river. It was the separate city of South Jacksonville until Jacksonville annexed it in 1932.
What ZIP code is San Marco in?+
San Marco is in ZIP 32207, which it shares with the Southbank and areas along San Jose and Atlantic boulevards. Zillow's typical value for the whole ZIP was $279,818 in August 2026, below San Marco's own $370,771, so use neighborhood figures or street-level sales rather than the ZIP average.
What schools serve San Marco?+
Duval County Public Schools assigns schools by address. In Florida's 2025-26 grades, Hendricks Avenue Elementary and Landon Middle received an A and San Jose Elementary a C. Use the district's locator to confirm the zoned schools for the exact home, and ask about magnet options if needed.
Sources
- Wikipedia: San Marco (Jacksonville)
- Zillow Research: Home value data (ZHVI, August 2026)
- City of Jacksonville: All parks (addresses)
- City of Jacksonville: Certificate of Appropriateness process
- City of Jacksonville: Historic district search by address
- City of Jacksonville: Historic preservation FAQ (COA rules, fees, timing)
- FloodSmart (FEMA): What is my flood zone?
- Florida Statutes 689.302: Flood disclosure in the sale of residential property
- City of Jacksonville: Stormwater fee FAQs
- Florida Department of Education: 2025-26 school grades (released September 2026)
- Duval County Public Schools: School choice options
- Duval County Property Appraiser: Millage rates
- Duval County Property Appraiser: 2025 Final Millages chart
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Antonio Roberts
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