Today we’ll be talking St. Johns County Communities. Why? Simply put – this is the number one question I see asked from anyone considering a move to the area.
What Do People Want to Know?
It seems that the question always is “which community?” However, let’s stop and reflect on the fact that the right community depends on you, what you want in a community (location, amenities, housing type, budget, etc), how far you are willing to drive, how much land you want and how much you want to spend.
What St. Johns County Communities Are Available?
There are a mix of communities to consider in St. Johns County. Many are still under construction, some are long since complete while others are nearing the end of construction. I’m going to start a list and we’ll come back periodically with updates.
Aberdeen, Arbor Mills, Bartram Ranch, Beachwalk, Bannon Lakes, Beacon Lake, Celestina, Durbin Crossing, Entrada, Gran Lake, Grand Oaks, Heritage Landing, John’s Creek, Julington Creek Plantation, Julington Lakes, Middlebourne, Mill Creek, Murabella, Nocatee, Palencia, RiverTown, Samara Lakes, Shearwater, SilverLeaf, St. Johns Forest, Stillwater, Trailmark and Winward Ranch.
What Draws People to St. Johns County?
If I were to answer honestly – the St. Johns County schools tend to be one of the biggest draws. However, when you overlay the weather, proximity to beaches and Jacksonville – you start to see how St. Johns County can be the perfect place to call home.
What Do These St. Johns County Communities Offer?
Amenities vary community to community. Some have large recreational facilities including water park-like features, pools and splash pads. Add to that tennis and pickleball courts, skate parks, playgrounds, kayak launches, community gardens and dog parks. There literally is something for almost everyone.
Other things you will find in St. Johns County – some communities are golf cart friendly, others are 55+ communities (some of which are embedded in the aforementioned communities).
The honest answer is – there is no one size fits all community. You need to think through the builder, floor plan, lot size, amenities, proximity to family/friends/work and overall location. These things together will help include or exclude communities from your search.
Are you thinking about a move to the Jacksonville area or St. Johns County? Please contact me with any specific questions you have on the communities listed above (or any others you do not happen to see listed).