Saint Johns, FL

Fruit Cove

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$215K - $5.7M
For Sale on Trulia:
152 homes
Rent:
$1.2K - $5.8K
For Rent on Trulia:
40 homes
No commute data
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What Locals Say about Fruit Cove

At least 192 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say car is needed

  • 95 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 87 % Say parking is easy

  • 86 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 85 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 84 % Say it's quiet

  • 81 % Say kids play outside

  • 66 % Say there's wildlife

  • 65 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 61 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 59 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 59 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 49 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 45 % Say there are community events

  • 30 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

Learn more about our methodology.
  • Ingridyockel
    "Moved into this area in Aug of 2024 and we love it so far. Family friendly, kids out playing, people walking. Their dogs, riding bikes. It’s super quiet, well kept yards and friendly neighbors. We feel safe and love the birds we see on the pond behind our home."
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  • Jennifer W.
    "Amazing school district, tins of family friendly events, great variety of sports teams for children to join, parks, family friendly."
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  • Shari
    "Beautiful landscaping, large yards, well kept houses and a safe area where my daughter grew up. She thrived in this area in top-rated schools. "
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  • Rebeccasantos137
    "Great neighborhood for families. Safe. Police are nearby and responsive. Neighbors seem to mean well and helpful but can be nosey. "
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  • Mary
    "I really enjoy this neighborhood! People are politely and some are nice, we have community amenities, good place to have kids, best school district in Jacksonville "
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  • Mara W.
    "Great neighborhood for families of all ages. Good people, safe, love living in Julington Creek Plantation!"
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  • Mrssavingsinc
    "We have lived here for 18 years and raised our children here. It has been a wonderful neighborhood for us."
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  • Rafael B.
    "A great family oriented place to live with lots of parks, amenities and wonderful schools. Few traffic issues, virtually no crime and quite a few good restaurants in the area. Also close to the beach."
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  • Joseph S.
    "Friendly environment. Seeing lots of people in their yards. Kids riding bikes and scooters. People walking there dogs. Having Chic Fil La in the front of the neighborhood. Just a very good vibe. "
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  • Kathyjonez
    "I’ve lived in Fruit Cove for over 60 years. I teach in my neighborhood school & my children graduated from StJohns county schools. Both are UF graduates. My husband & I live in my childhood home . There have been many changes over the years but it’s still a wonderful place to live."
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  • Joseph S.
    "This is a very good neighborhood and neighborhood watch program. Crime is at an all time low which is excellent. "
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  • Jamiempearson
    "There are No sidewalks but large wide streets in Mallard landing. Dogs and neighbors are friendly. Great place to live"
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  • Joseph S.
    "People are very friendly kind courteous and respectful. You can pretty much leave your house unlock. "
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  • Kathyjonez
    "We have no sidewalks on Bishop Ests Rd. It is difficult and dangerous to walk on my road. People drive their cars quite fast on Bishop Est Rd even though the speed limit is 30 mph."
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  • Rjerickson59
    "Good family neighborhood and only a walk to the elementary school. Too bad there’s no community clubhouse or tennis/basketball courts."
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  • Galdo069
    "The neighborhood is quiet, clean and really organized. There are plenty side walks and recreational areas. "
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  • Sherleman
    "I work at home so there is no commute, but when I did commute it was busy before 8 am and also 6 pm."
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  • Christina T.
    "Area is a great area to raise kids and it’s very quite beautiful place to have a home safe neighborhood and the schools are great "
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  • Lpence.ifs
    "If you going north it’s not good in the morning. If your going south it’s not so bad. It’s not a bad commute though. "
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  • Jamie
    "The amenity center, the golf course, the walking/bike paths and the many sports fields. Most community events are centered around these facilities. "
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  • Kayla S.
    "People are always jogging with their dogs or walking them. Very friendly and nice area for dog lovers to call home."
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  • KKJ
    "We have none. Cars are a necessity in St Johns County. The traffic has gotten much worse because our county is the fastest growing county in Florida."
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  • Alexis
    "There's a large car show on the corner of San Jose and Race Track. It attracts a nice crowd and adds personality to the suburban area. "
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  • Judie K.
    "neighborhood get togethers in the driveways. Taking walks with the neighbors. Checking on each other during storms."
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  • Jacques A.
    "Food truck Fridays!! Theres always activities occuring in the area. The amenity center is great place on the weekends and the gym is great facility better then other facilities weve visted in the area "
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  • Mamgalda
    "Everyone is super friendly and everyone knows everyone. It's a safe neighborhood. Our community has trivia nights, Easter egg hunts, school vacation events for kids, we even have a community yardsale event. "
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  • Mbower2168
    "I think most dog owners would love it! There’s always people walking their pets and nobody really lets them out without a leash "
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  • Juliana
    "The Commute to downtown Jacksonville is pretty difficult, however, it’s easy to get to Town Center, the Avenues and The beaches. "
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  • Rjerickson59
    "Its very family friendly and there is a nice children’s park and pool. It’s not great for retiree’s as it is more directed to families with young kids."
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  • Rjerickson59
    "Nothing special about this neighborhood except neighbors are okay and it feels safe here. It’s good for families because of the school and there is a small playground and a pool."
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  • Katherine W.
    "Young working class Americans make this town clean, financially stab and a lively place to live. Close to I-95 and many restaurants and shopping in Julington Creek."
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