This New Lowe’s Transformed A Community In The First Coast

Lowe’s celebrated the opening of its new store at 480 County Road 210 W in St. Johns, Florida, in late August 2024. This addition plays a key role in supporting the growing Beachwalk community, offering a modern, full-service home improvement store to meet the needs of local residents and contractors.

An aerial view of the site in 1994 shows undeveloped land, highlighting the area’s untouched natural state before major construction began.

Store Highlights and Features

The store, which spans 109,981 square feet, includes a 26,602-square-foot garden center. It provides a wide range of home improvement products and services. Conveniently located north of the Beachwalk Boulevard and Old County Road 210 intersection, this Lowe’s location ensures easy access for the growing residential and commercial developments in the area.

A Changing Landscape

The site of this Lowe’s has seen remarkable changes over the years. Historical imagery from the 1960s reveals a rural and undeveloped area. However, by the late 2010s, the construction of the Crystal Lagoon at Beachwalk by Twin Creeks Development began transforming the region into a bustling urban environment.

Today, Lowe’s stands as a testament to the area’s rapid growth, complementing nearby attractions and housing developments that define the Beachwalk community.

Strengthening the Community

Since its opening, the Lowe’s in St. Johns has become a favorite among locals. Reviews highlight the store’s well-organized layout, extensive inventory, and convenient location. Its presence also brings economic growth and job opportunities to the area, further enhancing the quality of life for residents.

As development continues in St. Johns County, Lowe’s remains a central part of the area’s story of transformation.

Aerial image from 2024 shows the nearly completed Lowe’s store in Jacksonville’s St. Johns community. The transformation is evident with the developed infrastructure and the new store’s presence.
Street view looking north towards the future Lowe’s site. The area is densely wooded and undeveloped, showcasing its natural state before construction began.
Same view looking north in 2019. The area has transformed significantly, with new landscaping and infrastructure indicating the development progress.

Lowes Facts

First Lowe’s location. Image from https://twitter.com/dafrankel
  • Lowe’s is the second-largest hardware chain in the United States and the world.
  • The first store was opened in 1921, in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina by Lucius Smith Lowe.
  • Lowe’s opened its first three stores in Canada in 2007.
  • The home improvement company operates over 2000 stores in North America.

Last Updated on January 24, 2025 by F. E. Mufute

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