About Nassau County, Florida Real Estate
Nassau County is located in the state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 57,663. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county is 64,747. Its county seat is Fernandina Beach. Nassau County is part of the Greater Jacksonville Metropolitan area. There are 12 distinct topographical zones in Nassau County. Most of these zones run in narrow bands stretching from north to south, although this is less true as one approaches the Atlantic coast.
Nassau County was created in 1824 and was named for the Duchy of Nassau in Germany.
Nassau County's economy is very diverse, ranging from agricultural activity (mostly in the form of tree farms) in the west and central areas, to a variety of activities closer to Amelia Island. Much of the land used for tree farming is owned by Rayonier, a major employer in the area, and the owner of a large pulp mill in Fernandina Beach. Historically, tree farming, trucking, and pulp production has characterized a large portion of the local economy. However, extensive growth is occurring in the outlying small towns in the rural western area, and the home construction market is still quite strong.
Fernandina Beach has long been known for professional industries such as real estate, legal services, and medical care, and is also a site of some upscale resorts such as the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Amelia Island Plantation. In the central area of the county, a private tract of land known as White Oak Plantation was once owned by a wealthy family who ran the area as a private zoo, complete with exotic animals such as giraffes and large albino cats. Numerous public figures, including presidents, have traveled to the resort in the past as a vacation spot.
Fernandina Beach is the major city on Amelia Island which is situated on the Atlantic Coast of Florida, north of Jacksonville by about 30 miles. Amelia island is the northernmost of Florida's Atlantic barrier islands and sits across Cumberland Sound, south of the Cumberland Islands in Georgia. Fernandina Beach is the only city on Amelia Island but not the only attraction. It is one of Florida's deep water ports and has been coveted since the Spanish settled the area. Besides the great Atlantic beach for swimming, sunbathing and fishing, visitors can wander the historic downtown area, which is well preserved as is the "Old Town" district.
Tucked in the corner of Northeast Florida winding its way along the St. Marys River, the residents of Nassau County are proud of their comfortable lifestyle amid one of the most beautiful river regions in the state. Whether you're raising a young family or looking to start your retirement, there's something for everyone on the west side of Nassau County. If you've ever yearned for a simpler life, in an area rich in history with friendly people and breathtaking scenery, then Greater Nassau County is for you.
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If you choose to keep your boat at Ortega Landing, there is no better place to live. From your home it's a short walk to your passion. The condo units have been thoughtfully planned to offer the best views of the Marina and Ortega River. Large windows, tall ceilings and natural lighting create interiors that flow naturally.
A 192-slip marina provides Jacksonville's most protected anchorage in a cove that is perfectly positioned to safely shelter your boat from wind and waves. The marina is just five minutes from the point where the Ortega flows into the St. Johns River and the Intracoastal Waterway. From there you are only a short trip to the Atlantic Ocean.
Bordered on the east by the St. Johns River, to the north and west by the Ortega River and south of Riverside, this community is a peninsula on the river. Convenient private schools, area churches, and small parks along the river contribute to Ortega's charm. The Florida Yacht Club and Timuquana Country Club offer private social and recreational opportunities. Worth Magazine ranked Ortega 46th among the nation's top 50 wealthiest neighborhoods. The area offers just about any style of architecture and homes range in size from average sites to stately, sprawling estates. The 1920s Ortega River Bridge is one of the oldest functioning drawbridges.
It's not surprising, then, that gated community homes and vacant lots including waterfront, golf course, retirement and other special features properties in and around Nassau County, Florida are highly prized and sell quick. Some of the Nassau County area's finest luxury and executive homes and frontage properties in a variety of attractive sizes and styles are likely available at the right price right now.
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Welcome to Ortega Landing
Set beautifully on the Ortega River in Jacksonville, Florida, the condos at Ortega Landing offer the floor plan and layout that fits your lifestyle. The approximately 2,600 square foot condo units feature three bedrooms and three bathrooms.
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Anchored in one of Jacksonville's most prestigious neighborhoods, Ortega Landing is a secluded luxury condominium and marina development bordered by graceful older homes, manicured parks and abundant waterways ready for exploration.
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