The Hutson Companies, one of Northeast Florida’s most active residential developers, has acquired roughly 1,089 acres west of Jacksonville International Airport, a move that sets the stage for future residential and commercial development in a rapidly evolving corner of Jacksonville. Here’s what we know about the deal:
Where did the Hutson Companies buy land in December?
The land sits along Lem Turner Road, between Terrell and Braddock Roads, in a corridor that has seen less investment than other growth nodes across Northeast Florida despite strategic transportation access.
What is the Hutson Companies land zoned for?
The acreage was rezoned in 2022 to allow up to 2,300 residential units and 125,000 square feet of commercial space. The zoning approvals, already in place before the acquisition, enable a mix of housing types supported by neighborhood-scale commercial uses.
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The Hutson Companies has not announced specific plans, phasing, or timelines. Public filings will provide the first indications of buildout priorities once the developer initiates engineering work.
What does this mean for Jacksonville’s Northside?
The Northside has long been viewed as a next-cycle growth market but has developed at a slower pace than the Southside, Westside, and St. Johns County. This acquisition places a large tract under a single developer with extensive experience executing multi-phase communities…