Tucked away on the quiet, nature-filled shores of Black Hammock Island, this unique waterfront property offers a rare opportunity to experience Old Florida living with room to roam, relax, and explore. Situated on just over an acre, the property features direct access to a peaceful tidal canal that winds its way out to the river - perfect for kayaking or small boats, or simply enjoying the ever-changing coastal scenery from your own backyard.With space for RV, boat, or trailer, along with a power hookup for the RV, the property is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts or anyone seeking room for the toys! Black Hammock Island is surrounded by marshlands, wildlife, and the nearby preserve areas of the Timucuan and 7 Creeks Recreation Area. Life on the island feels wonderfully secluded while still being within reach of Jacksonville's shopping, dining, and the airport.
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Black Hammock Island, located between the Nassau River and the Fort George River, is a rural and waterfront Jacksonville neighborhood with tidal marsh views and long stretches of two-lane roads. The island’s character concentrates around the Black Hammock Island Road corridor near the boat ramps, where bait shops, docks, and marsh-side pull-offs set a working-waterfront tone. Low-slung homes and older river cottages sit behind palms and pines, with wide yards and big skies. Life here follows the tides—kayaks, skiffs, and fishing gear appear in driveways as often as cars. The landscape reads as Florida backcountry: creeks, oyster beds, and birdlife at the marsh edge. Evenings feel quiet, with dark skies and the sound of wind moving through spartina grass.
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Public facts and zoning for 16255 Shellcracker Rd
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq. Ft.
1,869
Stories
1
Lot Size
1.13 Acres
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
2004
Year Renovated
2004
County
Duval County
APN
1596650299R
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026.
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Zoning
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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