Atlantic Beach Country Club in Atlantic Beach

Set on the north end of Atlantic Beach between the ocean and the Intracoastal, the neighborhood puts you about four blocks from the sand and minutes from Atlantic Beach Town Center. You get country club amenities and the relaxed coastal life that makes the Beaches so livable, all in one place.

Quick facts

• Location: North end of Atlantic Beach, FL 32233, about four blocks from the ocean
• Homes: 178 homesites built around an 18-hole golf course
• Year built: Most homes built 2014 and later
• Builders: Toll Brothers, Riverside Homes, and custom builders
• Home sizes: Roughly 2,000 to 4,500 square feet
• Typical price range: About $1.5M to $2.5M and up
• Club membership: Optional for residents

The Homes

One of the biggest draws here is something that has become rare in Atlantic Beach: newer construction in an established neighborhood this close to the beach.

The 178 homesites wrap around the golf course, and buyers had their choice of builder when the community was developed, including Toll Brothers, Riverside Homes, and fully custom homes. The result is a neighborhood of coastal-style architecture with open floor plans and indoor-outdoor living built for the Florida climate. Many homes feature large kitchens, generous entertaining spaces, first-floor primary suites, pools, covered lanais, and golf course, preserve, or water views. Most run between about 2,000 and 4,500 square feet.

Unlike older beach neighborhoods like Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach where renovations are part of the deal, buyers are often drawn here because the homes feel move-in ready, with modern layouts and updated finishes.

Recent sales generally fall in the $1.5M to $2.5M range and higher, depending on size, lot, and view. Because inventory here is limited and homes do not come up often, it helps to have someone watching the market for you. Our team, as well as our secure and private MLS real estate app, can set you up with real-time alerts the moment a home hits the market, even before Zillow.

Daily life naturally extends outdoors. Mornings start with coffee on the lanai, afternoons are spent at the pool or on the course, and evenings often end with neighbors gathering for dinner at the club.

A Neighborhood with Real Golf History

Before it was Atlantic Beach Country Club, this was Selva Marina Country Club, which opened in 1958. It carries some genuine First Coast golf history: Selva Marina was the original home of the Greater Jacksonville Open, the tournament that eventually became THE PLAYERS Championship. Jack Nicklaus made the first double eagle of his career on the 18th hole here during the 1966 event.

In 2014, new owners purchased the property, renamed it Atlantic Beach Country Club, and put around $12 million into rebuilding the club and course. Architect Erik Larsen, who came out of Arnold Palmer's design firm, fully redesigned the 18-hole layout with new bunkering and a more natural, dune-style feel. It reopened in January 2015 and was named one of the country's Best New Courses by Golf Digest. The neighborhood you see today was built around that course, so the golf history and the homes are tied together.

Club Amenities

Membership at Atlantic Beach Country Club is optional, but for members the club becomes part of everyday living rather than something reserved for special occasions. It is common to see members meeting friends for a quick round of golf, grabbing lunch after a workout, taking the kids to swim, or ending the day with dinner at the clubhouse.

Amenities include:

• 18-hole championship golf course redesigned by Erik Larsen
• Private clubhouse with dining and a bar
• Junior Olympic pool with a zero-entry "beach" area
• Har-Tru clay tennis courts and pickleball courts
• Fitness center with group classes
• Year-round social events and member programming
• Golf cart friendly streets and easy neighborhood access

If you are weighing a move here, membership cost is usually one of the first questions, so we cover what to expect in the FAQ below.

Location

Location is another reason the neighborhood stands out. You are only minutes from the beach and from Atlantic Beach Town Center, which puts local restaurants, shops, and coffee within easy reach while you still come home to a quiet, golf-lined neighborhood.

The setting between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal also makes boating, paddleboarding, and time on the water part of the routine for a lot of residents.

For buyers who want newer coastal homes, a real sense of community, and a lifestyle that extends past the front door, Atlantic Beach Country Club remains one of the more sought-after neighborhoods in Northeast Florida.