The John Gorrie a condominium, one of Jacksonville’s premier condo communities, is offering homebuyers yet another reason as to why it’s the perfect place to call home.  The historically renovated school building has been granted a 10-year tax abatement towards the city portion of each homeowner’s tax bill.  This translates into approximately a 50 percent reduction in the resident’s real estate taxes for 2012, which equates to a range of $1,000 to $2,300 in savings for properties at The John Gorrie.

The John Gorrie a condominium offers homebuyers a diverse array of beautifully appointed homes in meticulously restored historic school buildings. Sixty-eight residences including studios, one- and two-bedroom condominiums and two-story townhomes ranging in size from 800 square feet to 1,800 square feet and starting from the low $100,000s.  Boasting cultural ambience with modern conveniences, many of the floor plans offer distinctive layouts based on the original John Gorrie Junior High School classrooms. One residence features the original auditorium stage and flooring, while another home features the original crest with reproduced molding around the front of the stage. The hallways display as artwork original windows and doors, chalkboards, radiators and a teachers’ mail cubby.

Residents enjoy contemporary amenities including a custom-designed fitness center, elevators, private gated parking and a resident reading room with Wi-Fi internet access. The restored original private courtyard provides residents with a tranquil outdoor gathering space. Modern luxuries in all residences include stainless steel GE appliances, CaesarStone countertops, gourmet kitchens and pedestal sinks in bathrooms.

For more information or to schedule a sales appointment with Prudential Network Realty representative Lee Elmore, call (904) 383-3688 or visit www.TheJohnGorrie.com.