Duval County School Board Building Officially For Sale

Duval County Public Schools, School Board Building For Sale — A Prime Opportunity on Jacksonville’s Southbank

A key piece of the Downtown Jacksonville riverfront is now up for grabs.

The Duval County School Board building, located at 1701 Prudential Drive, has officially been listed for sale by Trinity Commercial Real Estate. The public schools building opens the door for a transformational redevelopment in the heart of the Southbank in Downtown Jacksonville.

A Strategic Southbank Location

This iconic property sits along the Southbank Riverwalk between RiversEdge and River House. It is across the street from the newly completed Artea Apartments, which are now leasing 340 new units.

With a 5.86-acre footprint and CCR-3 zoning, the site is primed for high-impact mixed-use development. It is considered one of the more strategic land parcels currently available in the Jacksonville real estate market.

The Bigger Picture: Connecting Southbank’s Growth Corridor

The sale of the Duval County School Board building comes at a pivotal time for Southbank redevelopment. It is also an opportune moment amid a growing pipeline of $8 billion of Downtown Jacksonville development projects. The surrounding area is experiencing rapid transformation:

RiversEdge will bring more than 950 residential units, a 125-slip marina, four public parks, a boutique hotel, and a mix of commercial and restaurant space.

Artea adds further density with 340 units now leasing.

The site acts as a connector between River House, The Peninsula, and The Strand. It stretches down the riverfront to Friendship Fountain and Related Group’s upcoming luxury tower.

The potential redevelopment of the school board site would help unify these anchor projects. It would form a cohesive, walkable urban corridor—adding vibrancy, residential options, and economic opportunity to the Jacksonville urban core.

A Key Piece of Jacksonville’s Urban Puzzle

The property is an opportunity to help reshape the city skyline and add density to the urban core. It allows developers to capitalize off Downtown Jacksonville’s explosive growth. Whether it becomes luxury residences, a hotel, office space, or a dynamic mixed-use development, the opportunity to develop this property offers both high visibility and long-term value.

📍 Stay Tuned

Momentum is building but no redevelopment plans have been announced yet

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