Diamond Springs, Duval County’s first lagoon-style residential community, is officially open.
Metro Development Group marked the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week, drawing local officials, builders, and homebuyers eager to tour the new model homes by Dream Finders Homes.
“Diamond Springs is Metro’s first signature lagoon community in Jacksonville,” said Lisa Gibbings, vice president of marketing and communications for Metro. “We’re excited to bring inland coastal living to Northeast Florida.”
Located in Northwest Jacksonville, the master-planned community features a crystal-clear manmade lagoon and will include multiple neighborhoods, green spaces, and resort-style amenities.
How big will Diamond Springs community be? What will it look like and how many homes are planned?
At full buildout, Diamond Springs will feature 2,700 homes, a mix of single-family homes and townhomes.
What can you do at Diamond Springs lagoon community?
At the heart of Diamond Springs is a three-acre crystal-clear lagoon, designed as a recreational centerpiece. Residents can expect amenities like:
It’s part of Metro’s “inland coastal” design philosophy — bringing a resort-style, beach-inspired lifestyle to inland areas that wouldn’t traditionally have access to water-based amenities.
What makes Diamond Springs stand out from other communities in Jacksonville?
The development emphasizes sustainability and connectivity with features such as:
Who is Diamond Springs being built by?
The 2,700 homes will be built by several builders, including Lennar, D.R. Horton, DRB Homes, and Dream Finders Homes.
Where is Diamond Springs, Jacksonville’s first lagoon community?
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Inside Diamond Springs ‘inland coastal’ concept, Duval’s first-ever lagoon community
Reporting by Doris Alvarez Cea and Alexandria Mansfield, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union / Florida Times-Union
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