22 27th Avenue SJacksonville Beach, FL 32250Price: $2,599,000

Picture a 50-second walk from your driveway to the Atlantic. Built in 2022, this three-story coastal home sits in one of South Jacksonville Beach's most sought-after pockets. The ocean is at the end of the street and local restaurants and boutiques are close by, yet it still feels like a quiet, safe neighborhood. The views are the highlight. On the second-floor balcony, motorized retractable screens let you open up to the sea breeze on a summer afternoon or close in for a cozy, private evening in winter. One level up, the third-floor balcony takes in wide views of the ocean and the waves under a retractable SunSetter awning. It's an ideal spot for morning coffee or sunset drinks.Inside, 2,954 square feet hold 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a dedicated study, and a private elevator serving all three levels. The kitchen pairs shaker cabinetry and quartz counters with GE Café appliances and natural-gas cooking. In the living room, a bar and accent-lit cabinetry set the stage for entertaining. Custom millwork, well-appointed baths, custom closets, and laundry on both the first and third floors make daily life simple. The lights run on Z-Wave automation and also operate manually. The home also has Ecobee thermostats, motorized blinds, designer lighting, Arlo cameras, and an alarm system ready for optional monitoring. A new AC unit, a tankless water heater, and a water softener add peace of mind. It's built for the coast, too, with a concrete-block first floor, impact-rated windows, a stem-wall foundation, and a durable stucco and cement-board exterior. Outside, the thoughtfully designed landscape pairs a turf front lawn with an abundance of native flowering plants, creating a lush, colorful setting that is purposefully low-maintenance. Pavers cover the driveway, back patio, and outdoor shower area, so you can rinse off the sand before stepping inside. Several grill connections make hosting easy, and accent lighting shows off the home after dark. The two-car garage has custom shelving for boards, beach gear, and more. Host friends on the balcony, work from home within earshot of the surf, or simply close the door and listen to the ocean. Homes this new and this close to the sand don't come along often.