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New Home Communities

Your Guide to the New Communities of
​Northern St. Johns!

With our A-rated schools, beautiful natural setting and proximity to the ocean and the St. Johns River as well as Jacksonville & St. Augustine, it is not surprising that so many new communities have begun to spring up. This is not an exhaustive list but a place to get you started when looking for a new home in northern St. Johns

Explore the new home communities
​of Northern St. Johns

 Discover your options in terms of amenities, location and cost & find the perfect place for your family.



​CR210 Corridor

​Shearwater
331 Bowery Avenue
Saint Augustine, FL 32092 
     At Shearwater, open spaces and intimate neighborhoods intermingle. Walking trails, neighborhood parks, and preserved natural habitat connect you to the land. And Trout Creek supplies scenic beauty, as well as kayak and canoe access. All of this, in addition to an amazing multifaceted community center with an active social calendar, provides a setting for gathering and recreation with an emphasis on a healthy lifestyle for all ages. Shearwater features 600 acres which contain preserved wetlands and open space. Residents enjoy pocket parks, dog parks, 15 miles of walking trails, kayak/canoe launch access and an amenity center featuring tennis courts, two pools, a lazy river and a 7,200+ sq. ft. fitness lodge.

The Reserve at Greenbriar 
Mattamy Homes 
     Live near nature. Discover The Vista in The Reserve at Greenbriar in desirable St. Johns County. Thoughtful new home designs in a premium natural setting with preserve and water views, affordable pricing and NO CDD FEES. Additionally, world-class amenities, top-rated schools and a quaint location tucked away off Greenbriar Road make this community the ideal place for you and your family to call home.

Bartram Ranch 
 50 Morning Mist LnSaint Johns, FL 32259
Around the corner from Bartram Trail High School and  Switzerland Middle School Bartram Ranch is imbued with the region’s traditional, historic Florida ambiance, Bartram Ranch includes a variety of home designs featuring large yards and open space between the homes. Fresh home designs ranging from approximately 2,300 to over 4,100 square feet. Smart home features including keyless front-entry lock, Wi-Fi thermostat, and Wi-Fi garage control. Amenities include pool & clubhouse and fitness center. 

Mill Creek Forest
101 Bridgeton St
Saint Johns, FL 32259
Located in St. Johns, Mill Creek Forest features spacious one- and two-story single-family home designs, ranging from 2,670 to over 3,440 square feet with available 3-car garages, featuring Craftsman, Coastal and Farmhouse exteriors. Several home sites will offer expansive preserve views.

​Rivertown 
 4065 State Rd 13Saint Johns, FL 32259
 Located along the pristine shores of the St. Johns River, RiverTown encompasses nearly 5,000+ acres and is currently selling new homes in 10 distinct neighborhoods, starting in the low $200s. RiverTown is ideally located on the north Florida coast with close proximity to Jacksonville and the historic city of St. Augustine. The master-planned community offers a wide variety with new home designs, including dozens of unique one- and two-story floorplans.  Custom estate homes with picturesque river views and private docks are available in the RiverSide neighborhood, and RiverTown be introducing WaterSong next year, its first 55+ active adult community.


Stillwater
Beautiful masterplanned community by Lennar in the upscale city of St. Johns. Designed as an active adult community, Stillwater caters to residents 55 and better. Homeowners have access to exciting amenities, such as the Bobby Weed designed 18-hole golf course and a community swimming pool.


Stone Creek
     Less than 25 miles south of downtown Jacksonville, Stone Creek in St. Johns brings you gorgeous homes influenced by traditional themes, large homesites and proximity to the many attractions of the area. This intimate gated community is a private enclave with just 44 lots and no CDD fee.


Preserve at St. Johns
     Preserve at St. Johns is a beautiful, quaint community nestled within a preserve! With large lot sizes, A-Rated schools, and no CDD fees, what’s not to love about this stunning St. Johns community? Along with its great location, Preserve at St. Johns also offers over 20 floor plans for you to choose from when building your dream home with Dream Finders. If you are interested in moving quickly, this community offers a handful of quick move-in homes that are available to close on today!   


Oxford Estates Designer Series
135 Oxbridge Way
St Johns, FL 32259
David Weekley Homes is now offering beautiful new homes in family-friendly Oxford Estates – Designer Series is a new section in the private, gated Oxford Estates. Homes are situated on 83-foot homesites with a variety of floor plans to choose from, all from the nation’s largest privately-held home builder. Amenity center with a pool and clubhouse. Community dog park, fire pit, playground and walking trails. Less than five miles from The Golf Club at South Hampton. Near shopping, dining, Alpine Groves Park and St. Johns River. Easy access to I-95 and Downtown Jacksonville. Students attend St. Johns County School District
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Silverleaf
Silverleaf
Intersection of CR210 
& St. Johns Parkway
SilverLeaf is a master-planned community with no CDD fees, boasting neighborhood parks and award winning amenities.  This new home community is located in St. Johns County, Florida between County Road 210 and State Road 16 at St. Johns Parkway west of Interstate 95.  It is comprised of approximately 11,000 acres and 7 miles of roadway for St. Johns Parkway.  SilverLeaf is zoned for 16,300 dwelling units, 2,900,000 square feet of mixed use and commercial space, and over 4,350 acres of pristine conservation land. SilverLeaf will consist of several neighborhoods in a wide range of sizes, price points, and styles for both individuals and families.  It will be one of the largest community developments in northeast Florida.

Reverie at Silverleaf
Reverie at Silverleaf
is a luxurious 55+ community redefining retirement living in St. Johns County, Florida. This gated enclave boasts a wealth of amenities, from a resort-style pool and state-of-the-art fitness center to pickleball courts and social gathering spaces. With a variety of thoughtfully designed home styles and a prime location, Reverie at Silverleaf offers residents the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and social engagement.


Aspire at Silverleaf
Aspire at Silverleaf
  in St. Johns is a premier residential community within the vibrant Silverleaf development, offering luxury apartment living with a modern edge. These apartments are designed with contemporary finishes and spacious floor plans that cater to a variety of lifestyles, from young professionals to growing families. Residents of Aspire at Silverleaf enjoy a host of amenities, including a resort-style pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, and beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces perfect for relaxation and socializing. Situated in the heart of Northern St. Johns County, Aspire at Silverleaf provides easy access to nearby shopping, dining, and entertainment options, as well as top-rated schools, making it an ideal choice for those seeking convenience and style in a thriving community.

Middlebourne 60’
799 Navigators Road
Saint Johns, FL 32259
Here, you’ll enjoy the top-quality craftsmanship and open-concept living spaces of a David Weekley home designed to fit your lifestyle among only 426 homesites. •60-foot homesites. Close to Durbin Park and St. Johns Town Center. Nearby shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Conveniently located at the corner of Longleaf Pine Parkway and Veterans Parkway. Two-and-a-half acres of community amenities

Stonecrest
Racetrack Rd and Bartram Springs Pkwy,
Saint Johns, FL 32259
Future amenities to include a pool and playground * No CDD fees * Zoned for “A” rated Durbin Creek Elementary School * Commuter friendly; just minutes away from I-95 and Hwy. 9B * Close to dining, shopping and entertainment at The Pavilion at Durbin Park and Shoppes at Bartram Park.

Del Webb St. Johns
Del Webb St. Johns is set to redefine retirement living in Northern St. Johns County. Located on Greenbriar Road just past Bartram High School, this highly anticipated 55+ community will boast a stunning array of amenities, including a resort-style pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, and pickleball courts. Residents will enjoy a vibrant social lifestyle while surrounded by natural beauty. With a focus on low-maintenance living and modern home designs, Del Webb St. Johns promises to be the perfect place to embrace a new chapter. (Coming Soon).


These newly built communities in Northern St. Johns County offer a variety of options for homebuyers looking to settle in a thriving, family-friendly environment. With their excellent amenities, convenient locations, and high-quality homes, these neighborhoods are the perfect place to call home.


CR 210 Corridor East

Beachwalk
117 Rum Runner Way
Saint Johns, FL 32259
Enjoy Northeast Florida’s first 14-acre crystal lagoon providing resort style beach access to kayaking, sailing, stand up paddle boarding, swimming, water slides, a swim up restaurant & bar, sand volleyball and more. The brand new 12,000 square foot clubhouse offers a vacation style swimming pool, 24-hour fitness center with Star Trac® Core Health & Fitness equipment, a yoga studio, weight training equipment, TRX room and a children’s activity room while you maintain the healthy lifestyle you’ve always wanted. Beachwalk also offers six brand new Har-Tru tennis courts, a TPC 18-hole putting green and a luxurious doggy splash park guaranteed to make your dog’s tail wag! This golf cart friendly community is the perfect place to offer you a true blend of resort style living. Your permanent vacation and luxury dream home awaits you!


Beacon Lake
67 Loosestrife Way
Saint Augustine, FL 32095
Anchored by a 43-acre paddle friendly lake and nestled within 358 acres of nature preserve, Beacon Lake is a one-of-a kind community combining a homey-neighborhood feel with today’s most sought after lifestyle amenities.  1,600 – 4,400 square feet Coastal Inspired homes.

Creekside at Twin Creeks
236 Switchgrass Rd, 
St. Augustine, FL 32095
Just minutes from I-95 or U.S. 1, Creekside’s Nocatee area location is ideal for families who live, work and play in the St. John’s County growth corridor yet close enough to Downtown Jacksonville, St. Augustine and the major hospitals. With many of the homesites along conservation areas or ponds the community is designed as a natural retreat from the busy everyday life. A place where families can come together. Our featured builders have created homes with social gathering spaces in mind and all the features and finishes that today’s home buyers could want. Nature surrounds our community and is blended into our amenities: winding trails, bike paths, swimming pool, a lake for paddling and fishing, and a well-equipped fitness center and more.

Nocatee
Nocatee is one of the best-selling master-planned communities in America, and the number one place to call home on the First Coast. Nocatee is a coastal community that offers exciting home plans in a variety of neighborhoods with schools, parks, recreation, offices, shopping, restaurants and so much more. Located in world renowned Ponte Vedra, Florida, Nocatee is just a few minutes away from pristine beaches, golf courses, business parks and major airports in downtown Jacksonville and St. Augustine. Nocatee is more than a community, it’s a lifestyle!
CalAtlantic by Lennar, David Weekley Homes, Del Webb, Dostie Homes, Glenn Layton Homes, ICI Homes, The Pineapple Corporation, Providence Homes, Pulte Homes, Riverside Homes, Toll Brothers
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Del Webb PV    
     For anyone age 55 and better who has ever longed to live near the ocean, Del Webb proudly presents Del Webb Ponte Vedra at Nocatee. Del Webb Ponte Vedra encompasses over 1,014 coastal Florida acres. Gated and private, the neighborhood’s master plan envisions approximately 1,940 residences centered around the vast and vibrant array of amenities and recreational venues that are the hallmarks of the renowned Del Webb active adult lifestyle. Choose from a variety of condo designs, ranging from 1,538 – 1,868 sq ft. Carriage Series Condos starting in the Low $200’s.

Del Webb Nocatee           
     Del Webb Nocatee, a 55+ active adult community in prestigious Ponte Vedra! Choose from a selection of new construction  homes and villas designed with traditional, coastal, and craftsman styles starting from the Mid $200’s.  The community offers 12 Next Gen floor plans – first to be released in the country - that range from 1,488 sq. ft to 3,361+ sq. ft.





Aberdeen & Durbin 

​Durbin Creek Estates
Dream Finders Homes 
     You couldn't ask for a better location to call home.  Situated in the middle of a lush preserve, Durbin Creek Estatesallows for a peaceful lifestyle, despite being located in the heart of Saint Johns County.  You will be within walking distance of Veteran's Park which features a playground, soccer fields, basketball courts, skate and dog parks. In addition, you will be within a very short drive to some of the areas best shopping and restaurants. Residents of Durbin Creek Estates will enjoy some of the finest schools in Florida, along with having zero CDD Fees and low HOA dues making this a perfect community to build your dream home. Let Dream Finders help you when building your dream home, as we have a variety of floor plans to choose from and several move-in ready homes to call yours today! Contact Dream Finders Homes today to build the home of your dreams in this highly coveted St. Johns County community.    

Julington Lakes 
Toll Brothers 
     Welcome to Julington Lakes, a brand new master-planned community of luxury homes in northern St. Johns County, Florida. At the end of our private tree-lined main drive, and beyond our gated entrance, you’ll find a community with numerous lakes and more than half of our land conserved as a nature preserve. We’re a unique community where nature and luxurious living are beautifully integrated. 

Aberdeen
D.R. Horton (Townhomes from low $200's, Single-Family homes from mid $300's)
     Discover Aberdeen, a master planned    community located in northern St. Johns county offers homesites nestled around a vast conservation area. Homeowners will enjoy all the resort style amenities that Aberdeen has to offer! Aberdeen is located in the Julington Creek area, just minutes from I-95 and I-295 and is convenient to World Golf Village, St. Augustine outlets, the beaches, downtown Jacksonville and much more! 


Palencia

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​​Palencia 
Arthur Rutenberg, Pulte, Lennar, Cornerstone Homes, Cottage Home Company, Dream Finders Luxury Homes, Dostie Homes. (from the $400's)

Palencia, created by international developer Hines, resembles the community-oriented designs of places like historic  St. Augustine and San Marco. Different from other master-planned communities in Northeast Florida, Palencia has a full range of world-class amenities. Palencia’s recreational amenities include golf, tennis, three swimming pools, a fitness center, athletic fields, pocket parks as well as a 30-acre park system interconnected by a series of boardwalks and fitness trails. Families enjoy being a part this multi-faceted, unique natural environment.  

Julington 

​Celestina
Lennar (From the Mid-$500's)
     At Celestina, you’ll live in an environment that brings neighbors together to create a true sense of community. The unique home designs dedicate more square footage to the areas where families spend the majority of their time; these new designs incorporate the advancement in architecture desired for the progressive lifestyle of today’s homeowners.  Thoughtfully designed homes are an easy walk from the incredible amenities center of this gated community in Northwest St. Johns County.  Students are zoned for Durbin Creek Elementary, Fruit Cove Middle and Creekside High in St. Johns County.  Celestina homes offers eighteen thoughtfully designed home designs ideal for Florida indoor/outdoor living. These homes feature first and second floor owner’s suite options with up to four bedrooms, four baths and three car garages.  

Magnolia Preserve at Julington Creek 
Plantation - ICI Homes (From the $500's)
     Magnolia Preserve at Julington Creek Plantation, a gated community located inside Julington Creek in St. Johns, FL, offers an enclave of new construction homes with extraordinary amenities ranging in size from single-family to estate sized homes. 
     Julington Creek prides itself on its 1,200 acres of natural areas which include over 100 acres of spectacular ponds and lakes. Locally known as “The Plantation” or just “JCP,” neighborhood schools, nearby medical facilities, golf courses, recreational offerings, and convenient shopping centers have made Julington Creek Plantation one of the most sought-after communities in St. Johns, Florida. In addition to lush green spaces, 7 miles of biking and jogging trails, tennis courts, an 18 hole golf course and more offered at Julington Creek, Magnolia Preserve features amenities within its' own gates of Julington Creek Plantation. These include a splash park, private pool, playground, and fitness center.  


​World Golf

Trailmark
44 Goldenrod Lane
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
Welcome home to Trailmark. Boasting a prime location in St. Augustine, near the city’s historic downtown district, this exciting new community has a lot to offer prospective residents. It features numerous resort-style amenities including a pool, trails, sports courts, a clubhouse, a kayak launch and more. You’ll also appreciate easy access to shopping, dining and entertainment, as well as close proximity to notable schools, parks and beaches. Choose from several attractive floor plans with hundreds of inspired design options!

Preserve 
at Bannon Lakes

205 Cedar Preserve Lane
Saint Augustine, FL 32095
The Preserve is part of the master-planned community of Bannon Lakes in Northern St. Augustine. The Preserve features 40’, 50’ and 60’ homesites, including preserve and water views. Bannon Lakes offers a completed 4,000 sq ft clubhouse with a pool, fitness center, tennis & pickleball courts and more! This community includes a Fiber network that provides fast, reliable Internet.

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