In today’s residential real estate market, many of us ask our new custom Florida homes to do more than simply look resplendent.

They’ll do that, of course. But no matter their size and breadth, modern single-family homes increasingly must fulfill a myriad of functions besides the core necessities of cooking, eating, sleeping and lounging on the lanai.

Seven Pines, the standout master-planned community on Jacksonville’s southeast side, delivers on these mandates. And the two builders co-creating Seven Pines are more than up to the task.

David Weekley Homes and ICI Homes are fixtures in Builder Magazine’s annual Top 100 Builders list, and are longtime stalwarts in Florida’s residential construction.

With that, here’s an overall reminder of just how versatile new homes can be in Seven Pines.

Key takeaways

• Seven Pines offers a wide range of home sizes and layouts, from starter homes to large estate-style residences.
• Rear-load and front-load garage options give buyers more flexibility in how their home lives and functions.
• Many floor plans can support multigenerational living, outdoor living upgrades, and flexible-use spaces.
• Seven Pines homes are designed to balance privacy, open gathering areas, and practical everyday functionality.

Why it’s special

If you’re here, you might already know that Seven Pines encompasses more than 1,000 acres on coastal-forested land dotted by numerous ponds.

It’s also located at the intersection of Interstate 295 (Jacksonville’s beltway) and Butler Boulevard, putting Seven Pines residents only a few miles and minutes from Atlantic beaches, the area’s top retail, dining and services enclave of St. Johns Town Center, and easy access to downtown Jacksonville with its arts, culture and sporting attractions.

Homes for everyone

From homes under 2,000 square feet on 40-foot-wide homesites that can make great starter-home options for first-time buyers, to estate-sized floor plans ranging from approximately 3,500 to more than 5,000 square feet on 70-foot wide homesites, the choices and options can be right-sized to innumerable Seven Pines customers.

Rear-load homes, another versatile feature on-trend in today’s residential housing market, is another Seven Pines hallmark. These are homes designed with garages at the rear of the floor plan, which frees up living and lounging areas up front (and safer play spaces for little ones).

Rear-entry garages are reached by small street at the back of the home, often tucking outdoor living space just off the garage and at the back of a home. This creates a wonderful oasis that’s a private extension of indoor living space.

Don’t worry. There’re plenty of front-load floor plans of all sizes with the garage entry at the front of the home, a must-have for many Seven Pines customers.

Other helpful features

The ability to serve multiple functions is one reason Seven Pines floor plans are so versatile.

Two-vehicle garage or a three-vehicle garage? A one-level home or a two-level home? How about a swimming pool, outdoor kitchen or both?

Kitchen pantries that are handy yet invisible? Or glass-door pantries that show off organizational skills and treasured cooking collectibles?

Housing older family members or young-adult children who need more nest time? Many Seven Pines homes can be tailored to multigenerational living.

Last, perhaps the best feature: Seven Pines homes scale no matter what size. Flex spaces, privacy and open living, dining and social areas can be part of every Seven Pines home.

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One of many reasons current Seven Pines residents might live here could be because they examined its Jacksonville-metro location and thought, “You can get anywhere from there.”

So true!

Rising from land curated by one of Jacksonville’s historic families, Seven Pines is near all the metro action AND a residential haven from it. That’s no small achievement for this unique master-planned community being developed jointly by David Weekley Homes and ICI Homes.

Why is this important? A community’s location affects its residents long after that initial move-in phase. And everyone wants the good vibes and easy access to remain a longtime perk.

Here’s why Seven Pines’ location is perfect for Jacksonville and beyond.

Key takeaways

• Seven Pines offers a prime Jacksonville location with quick access to beaches, downtown, shopping, dining, and major highways.
• The community blends convenience with a natural setting, surrounded by coastal forest, ponds, trails, and open space.
• Residents enjoy on-site amenities including a resort-style club, fitness spaces, social areas, and water access.
• Everyday essentials are close to home with Publix, retail, dining, and medical services all within or near the community.

Quick history

This is the cool part, especially for buyers who aren’t familiar with the area or Florida in general.

More storytelling is here on Seven Pines’ website, but the gist: Seven Pines is named for seven brothers of the Skinner family, who used what’s now this splendid master-planned community for family celebrations and recreation.

It occupies its present-day role as a welcoming, comforting place that hundreds of current and future Seven Pines residents can enjoy in much the same ways as the Skinner family did.

What’s around here

Convenience, convenience, convenience.

Seven Pines’ approximately 1,000 acres are sited southeast of the Butler Boulevard interchange with Interstate 295. It’s part of Jacksonville’s growing southern side, with Atlantic beaches only a few miles and minutes east of Seven Pines’ main entrance at the intersection of Kernan and Butler Boulevards.

St. Johns Town Center — Jacksonville’s largest shopping, dining and entertainment destination — is on the northwest side of the I-295-Butler Boulevard interchange.

Cross Butler Boulevard after exiting Seven Pines’ main entrance, and five minutes north on Kernan Boulevard is the University of North Florida, its nature trails, driving range and golf complex.

And, since I-295 is Jacksonville’s beltway, Seven Pines residents can quickly reach the downtown area’s arts, culture, business and sporting enclaves. Plus, Jacksonville International Airport is a mere 30 minutes to the north on I-95, with historic St. Augustine a similar distance to the south, also on I-95.

What’s in here

Seven Pines’ physical location is swathed in beautiful coastal forestland and numerous ponds. The community’s trails and sidewalks connect everyone to the Club at Seven Pines, for neighborly get-togethers, or downtime on bicycles, in kayaks or with running mates.

The Club at Seven Pines functions as the amenity center and a natural gathering spot with its resort-style swimming pools, social spaces, playground, fitness center, event lawn and launch for personal watercraft on an adjacent lake.

Seven Pines also boasts at-home convenience, with Florida-native grocer Publix as the anchor to The Village at Seven Pines, a 182,000-square-foot retail, dining and services center within the community.

There’s also a growing medical presence here with a 50,000-square-foot medical office building on property, plus the Baptist HealthPlace campus at Butler Boulevard and I-295.

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Seven Pines residents know they live among some of the loveliest, unspoiled coastal environs in southeast Jacksonville, amid a sought-after, master-planned community designed to amplify it.

They also live near another spectacular locale where public artwork highlights nature’s artwork.

Located only 9.2 miles east of Seven Pines, Jacksonville Beach — one of northeast Florida’s iconic beach towns — sports 16 public murals adorning various buildings, structures and businesses around town.

Just as Seven Pines’ setting augments its appeal, so do Jacksonville Beach’s public murals. They’re often juxtaposed with stunning Atlantic Ocean vistas, yet stand out in their own way, reflecting colorful sea life, fun beach traditions, and beloved local activities such as surfing.

Best of all, Seven Pines residents can grab a map here, and explore each Jacksonville Beach mural face-to-face. The Jacksonville metro area contains numerous vibrant neighborhoods where public murals are a vital part of civic life. So don’t hesitate to explore other local mural trails too.

Key takeaways

• Seven Pines residents are just minutes from the Jacksonville Beach Mural Trail, making it easy to enjoy one of the area’s most colorful public art experiences.
• The trail features 16 murals inspired by coastal life, sea life, surfing, and Jacksonville Beach culture.
• Most murals are located along A1A and Beach Boulevard, making the trail easy to explore in one outing.
• The mural trail adds another layer of nearby culture and creativity to the Seven Pines lifestyle.

Some quick tips

Jacksonville Beach’s public murals are numbered from north to south along the AIA corridor (also known as Florida’s east-coast highway). Eleven murals can be found along or a block or so off the busy thoroughfare, and five more are clustered in locations along Beach Boulevard.

If you’re a new or prospective Seven Pines resident who’s unfamiliar with the area or hasn’t done much exploring, simply exit the community onto Beach Boulevard and turn right (east). Beach Boulevard takes you straight to Jacksonville Beach, ending at its intersection with A1A.

Before you arrive, check out mural Nos. 10-14 — or catch them on your route home. Turn left (north) on A1A to seek mural Nos. 1-9. Turn right (south) to seek mural Nos. 15-16.

While on the trek, google an artist’s or establishment’s social media or website to learn more about a mural’s back story and the person or people who rendered it. Some murals are untitled, and a few artists are unknown, but coastal living and colorful sea life are reoccurring subjects.

New murals also appear. If you spot one not on the current map, step inside the business or public location bearing the artwork to ask for more background, if you like.

An artful sampling

It’s difficult to highlight 16 public murals individually here, but we’ve pulled out a few to illustrate the striking artwork you’ll see along the Jacksonville Beach mural trail.

No. 4 — “Jacksonville Beach” by an unknown artist. It’s the timeless post-card script of the city’s name rendered in whale-size form along one side of Graffiti American Burger Bar.

No. 10 — “Anti Bad Vibe Shield” by Australian artist Ozzy Wrong (Wright) on one side of Sunrise Surf Shop. The colors alone will lift any bad mood.

No. 16 — “JAX Beach” by local artist Brad Jones features a giant sea turtle cruising ocean depths across the side of a car wash. It’s the southernmost mural on the Jacksonville Beach mural trail.

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