Crane Island

Crane Island, Florida Real Estate

This gated neighborhood was first featured as a Southern Living Idea home for 2019. The small, private island is attached by a very quaint bridge to Amelia Island, Florida which is home to great shopping, restaurants, historic district, many fun attractions and 13 miles of sandy beaches. You will find Crane Island at the end of a wonderful 2.5-mile river to ocean walking trail and beautifully accommodates many canopy-covered streets. Finding your piece of real estate on this paradise is easy on Crane Island, Florida.

Quick Facts about Crane Island

• Home Prices $1,245,000 to $3,895,000
• 5 builders on 185 Acres, 113 Homesites
• 3.5 miles to Publix Grocery Store
• 3.9 miles to Walmart
• 5.6 miles to Historic Fernandina Beach
• 14.4 miles to Big Talbot State Park
• 6.4 miles to Fort Clinch State Park
• 3.4 miles to Starbucks
• 39 minutes to Jax International Airport
• 10 minutes to Ritz-Carlton Resort

The River House Community Center

The idea behind the River House was a place to gather families together to enjoy life, food, fun and share memories as you watch evening sunsets. Built on the Intracoastal Waterway, this is a place to meet your friends and let your kids play in the pool or swim laps. There is plenty of room inside for small events, gatherings, or game night with even more room outside.

Crane Island Builders

AR Homes by Arthur Rutenburg

AR Homes by Arthur Rutenburg began with 10 homesites in Clearwater, Florida in the early 1950’s and by the 1960’s he was well established as a home builder in the Sunshine State. Over half of a century later, AR Homes has become a best-in-class custom home builder.

Vic Buscaino coupled his 40-year building experience with AR Homes franchise ownership and offers Crane Island, Florida a quality construction process. He believes communication is key keeping in mind the lifestyle, needs, and the owner’s unique desires as AR Homes completes a custom home.

AR Homes has a user-friendly website that is interactive with available and customizable floor plans from 2000 – 8000 square feet.

Cam Brandford Homes

Cam Bradford, president of Cam Bradford Homes is ready to make your tailored home a place to build memories that last. He has built a team that has worked together for many years to make homebuilding on Crane Island and Amelia Island seamless from start to finish.

Cam uses a communications BIM platform called Co-Construct to give owners 24 hours a day updates on their homebuilding progress. Cam Bradford Homes is already displaying a home for sale in Crane Island’s Alice Park and a home in the Forest District. This custom builder will have many plans to work with from 2800 – 4400 square feet.

Pickett Construction

Steve Pickett is Amelia Island’s home-grown local builder. President of Pickett Construction, Steve has put together a team of professionals with energy, enthusiasm and a “can do” attitude. This company has already built several homes on Crane Island and have a sincere approach in keeping the architectural style of Crane Island.

Pickett Construction has plans to work with from 2300 – 3400 square feet.

Riverside Homes

Matt and Chris Birdwell were the first builders in Crane Island which was the 2019 Southern Living Idea House. In only 6 months, the team at Riverside enthusiastically raised this home to be the benchmark of Crane Island. Matt brings over 20 years of experience as the head of operations for Riverside’s Custom Home Division working with Jarrod Knox as the field supervisor.

Riverside Homes have plans to work with from 2100 – 4600 square feet.

Luxury Homes by Marcus Meide

A lifelong resident of Northeast Florida, Marcus Meide is the president of DF Luxury Homes which is a division of Dream Finders Homes. Spending a long career with other builders and developers, his appeal to high-end design eventually led him into custom building. His name is now synonymous with many of the Southeast’s most elegant residences.

Luxury Homes by Marcus Meide have plans to work with from 2600 – 3200 square feet.

Where to Stay While Searching for a Home

Amelia Island Plantation has a signature resort hotel operated by Omni Resort Amelia Island. As an Omni guest, you will enjoy many first-class amenities.  Take time to enjoy the two golf courses, a health and fitness center, tennis courts, first-class nature center, 9 miles of trails and boardwalks, miniature golf, Segway tours, swimming, 3.5 miles of sandy beach, fishing, playgrounds, restaurants, shopping and much more.

Amelia Island Summer Beach has the world-class Ritz-Carlton Resort.  Staying at the Ritz offers first-class amenities while searching for a new home. Enjoy the pleasure of having a golf course, a fitness center, tennis courts, a first-class spa, swimming pools, a sandy beach, fishing, playgrounds, fine dining, shopping and more.

Map of Crane Island Homesites