Neighborhood · Fernandina Beach, Florida
The Cape
Quiet Amelia Island living with steady value
The Cape sits within Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island, the northeasternmost tip of Florida where marsh, coastline and pine give the area its easygoing character. It's a small, residential pocket near established communities like North Hampton and Woodbridge, the kind of place where you settle in rather than pass through. Families are drawn to assigned schools including Grasp Academy and the Marine Science Education Center, which lean into the coastal setting.
For a buyer today, the reality is scarcity: there are currently no active listings in The Cape, so this is a market you watch rather than shop. Over the last 12 months five homes sold at a median of $340,000, with sellers collecting about 99% of asking — a sign that when something does come up, it moves. Keep an eye on the live map and browse nearby Fernandina Beach homes for sale while you wait for the right door to open.
The Cape is a community in Fernandina Beach, Florida.
Quick facts
5 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in The Cape
Nothing active right now.
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Every active listing inside the The Cape boundary
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The The Cape market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$340,000
Median sold price
99%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
52 days
Median time to sell
The Cape vs Fernandina Beach
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the The Cape boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools The Cape is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
8,035
Median age
39
Median income
$113,484
Median home value
$340,357
Beyond the listings
Living in The Cape
Hobbies & Interests
Top 11% in the U.S.Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Food & Drink
Top 12% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Appearance oriented
Top 13% in the U.S.Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 17% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Beliefs
Top 17% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 18% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Straight answers
The Cape FAQs
Is The Cape a good place to live?+
It's a small, residential neighborhood on Amelia Island in Fernandina Beach, close to established communities like North Hampton. The setting is quiet and coastal, and assigned schools include Grasp Academy and Joseph Stilwell Middle School. Turnover is low, which tends to reflect people who move in and stay.
Is The Cape expensive?+
Recent sales point to an accessible price point for the area, with a median sold price of $340,000 over the last 12 months. That's mid-range for Fernandina Beach, though with no active listings right now, the next home to hit the market will set the current tone.
What do homes cost in The Cape?+
The clearest recent signal is the $340,000 median sold price across the five homes that traded in the past year. There are no active listings at the moment, so compare against nearby Fernandina Beach homes for sale to gauge where pricing sits today.
How is the market in The Cape?+
It's a low-inventory, seller-steady market: five homes sold in the last 12 months and sellers averaged about 99% of asking. With zero active listings currently, buyers should watch the live map and be ready to move when something lists.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
We don't have current HOA or property-tax figures on record for The Cape specifically, so those are worth confirming per property once a home comes to market. An agent can pull the exact numbers for any listing and check whether it falls under an HOA.
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