8880 Old Kings Rd S

The Preserve at San Jose is a low-rise condominium community built in 1974, arranged in two-story buildings that house three- and four-bedroom units. Architecture is suburban garden-style: stepped rooflines, screened lanais or balconies, and exterior corridors with landscaped courtyards and mature trees. Interiors commonly feature open floorplans, eat-in kitchens with islands or breakfast bars, raised ceilings in renovated units, walk-in closets in primary suites, and a mix of modern finishes such as luxury vinyl plank or laminate flooring, quartzite or granite counters, and updated baths. Many residences include dedicated storage closets at the entry and on the lanai, split-bedroom layouts, and downstairs primary-bedroom options in some floor plans. Community amenities are focused on recreation and convenience: a clubhouse, large swimming pool (periodic renovations noted), fitness room with planned upgrades, sauna, fenced dog park, playground, and outdoor grilling spaces. The homeowners association typically covers water, sewer, trash, exterior maintenance, lawn care and common-area upkeep; some units benefit from included utilities and energy-efficiency upgrades. Parking is surface-level with ample resident spaces; policies limit rentals in portions of the community, favoring owner-occupants. Located in Jacksonville’s Southside, the complex sits near shopping, dining, and is a roughly 15–20 minute drive to major nodes such as St. Johns Town Center, Mayo Clinic, beaches and downtown, offering a suburban, family-oriented lifestyle with ongoing exterior refreshes and interior renovation activity across the community.