Crane Island Real Estate
| Average Price | $3.1M |
|---|---|
| Lowest Price | $455K |
| Highest Price | $8M |
| Total Listings | 13 |
| Avg. Days On Market | 56 |
| Avg. Price/SQFT | $1K |
Property Types (active listings)
Because Crane Island is capped at 113 homesites, availability is limited and moves quietly. Below are the current homes and homesites for sale on Crane Island, updated in real time from the MLS. When nothing is showing, it means inventory is tight — reach out and I'll tell you what's coming or available off-market.
Crane Island Homes & Homesites for Sale
Living on Crane Island: An Island Within an Island
Most of Amelia Island's sought-after addresses are neighborhoods. Crane Island is an actual island — 185 acres wrapped by the Amelia River, the Intracoastal channel, and protected salt marsh, reached by a private bridge and a gated entrance on the western edge of Amelia Island in Fernandina Beach, Florida. It was conceived by developers who set out to preserve rather than pave. Nearly half of the island is permanently reserved as parks, trails, and natural green space, and strict architectural and environmental guidelines protect the maritime forest and wetlands that give Crane Island its unmistakable character.
What makes it genuinely rare is the math. The master plan caps Crane Island at just 113 homesites — and that number will never grow. There is no phase two, no adjacent parcel to annex, no way to add density later. The result is a private luxury island that stays quiet, stays wild at its edges, and can never be repeated. For buyers who have looked at gated communities up and down the Southeast coast, that combination — a finite island, deep-water access to the Intracoastal, and the shops, restaurants, and history of Fernandina Beach just minutes away — is close to impossible to find twice.
Crane Island Amenities
Life on Crane Island centers on the water and on the River House, the island's social heart. Set directly on the Intracoastal and oriented to face the sunset, the River House pairs an infinity-edge pool with a fitness room, a large gathering room for events and functions, firepits, and an oyster-cooking area — the kind of place where neighbors become friends over a Friday evening on the water.
For boaters, Crane Island is a genuine deep-water community. Designated Intracoastal homesites include private docks and boat lifts with direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway, so your boat is steps from your back door rather than a drive and a launch away. Dock size and eligibility vary by homesite, which is one of many reasons lot selection here rewards local guidance.
Away from the water, miles of nature trails wind through the maritime forest, and a dedicated bike-and-walking path — part of the Amelia River To Sea Trail — connects the island toward the ocean for roughly two and a half miles. Add the gated, bridged entry and a single owners' association that maintains the gate, the River House, the parks, and the trails, and daily life on Crane Island feels both effortless and profoundly private.
Crane Island Homesites & Custom Home Building
Buyers on Crane Island purchase a homesite and build a custom home through the island's curated builder program, which pairs owners with a select roster of builders experienced in Crane Island's architectural guidelines and in coastal construction. Homesites range from interior and maritime-forest lots to premium Intracoastal parcels with deep-water dock potential, and the difference between two similar-looking lots can be substantial once you account for dock rights, elevation, orientation, and sunset exposure.
Crane Island's approved custom home builders are:
Whether you're ready to break ground now or want to secure a homesite and build in a few years, the path is the same and the details matter enormously. I can walk you through which lots are truly dock-eligible, how the approval process works, what to expect on build timelines and costs on the island, and introductions to the approved builders. The best advice I can give any Crane Island buyer is simple: talk through lot selection before you fall in love with a view, because the right homesite is where a great custom home really begins.
Where Is Crane Island? Location & Lifestyle
Crane Island sits on the Intracoastal (western) side of Amelia Island, in Fernandina Beach, Florida — part of Nassau County, in the state's northeastern corner near the Georgia line. You're minutes from historic downtown Fernandina Beach and its restaurants, marina, boutiques, and 50-block historic district, and a short drive from the Atlantic beaches, Fort Clinch State Park, and Amelia Island's championship golf. Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is roughly 30 to 40 minutes away, which makes Crane Island as practical for frequent travelers and second-home owners as it is beautiful.
It adds up to a lifestyle that's hard to describe until you stand on the island and feel it: the scale of the marsh, the quiet, the light coming off the water in the evening. Crane Island offers the seclusion of a private island with the culture, dining, and convenience of one of Florida's most beloved coastal towns just across the bridge.
Crane Island FAQs
How much do homes on Crane Island cost?
Custom and completed homes on Crane Island generally range from about $2.2 million to $16 million, depending on the homesite, waterfront position, and level of finish. Homesites themselves range from roughly $400,000 to $2.3 million. For today's exact availability and pricing, see the live listings above — they update directly from the MLS.
Is Crane Island gated and private?
Yes. Crane Island is a private, gated island connected to Amelia Island by its own bridge, with a single owners' association that maintains the gated entry, the River House, and the common grounds. It's one of the most private luxury addresses on Amelia Island.
How many homes are on Crane Island?
The island's master plan caps Crane Island at just 113 homesites, and that number will never increase. There is no future phase and no adjacent land to add, which is central to the island's low-density, preserved character.
Does Crane Island have deep-water boat docks?
Yes. Designated Intracoastal homesites include private docks and boat lifts with direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway. Dock size and eligibility vary by homesite, so it's worth reviewing the specifics of any lot before you buy — I'm happy to help you sort out which homesites are truly dock-eligible.
Do I have to build a custom home, or can I buy an existing one?
Both. When one is available, you can purchase a completed or resale home. Otherwise, buyers purchase a homesite and build a custom home through Crane Island's curated builder program, which pairs owners with builders experienced in the island's architectural guidelines and coastal construction.
What is the HOA fee on Crane Island?
A single owners' association funds the gated entry, the River House, the parks, and the trails. Current HOA fees for Crane Island are $8064 per year. As always, please reach out to us to verify if that is the most up to date HOA fee.
Where exactly is Crane Island?
Crane Island is on the Intracoastal (western) side of Amelia Island in Fernandina Beach, Florida — part of Nassau County in the state's northeastern corner. It's minutes from historic downtown Fernandina Beach and roughly 30 to 40 minutes from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX).
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