At a glance
| Location | St. Johns, St. Johns County |
|---|---|
| Signature amenity | 14-acre crystal lagoon, residents and members only |
| Clubhouse | 12,000 sq ft, with pool, 24-hour fitness center and yoga studio |
| Home types | Single-family homes and attached two-story villas |
| CDD | Yes; check the amount on the parcel's tax bill |
| Schools (2025 builder listing) | Liberty Pines Academy (K-8) and Beachside High School |
Where is Beachwalk?
Beachwalk is in St. Johns, in St. Johns County south of Jacksonville. Dream Finders describes it as about 30 minutes southeast of downtown Jacksonville and 20 minutes from the coast, so test those drives at the times you would travel. Because it is in St. Johns County, it pays St. Johns County taxes and uses St. Johns County schools, not Duval's.
Is Beachwalk a good area to buy in?
It suits you if the lagoon and clubhouse are what you want to pay for. The amenity package is the draw, and it comes with a CDD assessment and HOA dues on top of county taxes, so the yearly cost of owning here is higher than the purchase price alone suggests.
Dream Finders' Jacksonville community list in September 2026 no longer included Beachwalk, so much of what is for sale now may be resales. Compare it with other St. Johns County planned communities such as SilverLeaf, which its developer says has no CDD, and Nocatee.
What is Beachwalk known for?
The crystal lagoon
The lagoon is the reason most people look at Beachwalk. Dream Finders Homes calls it Florida's first Crystal Lagoon, a 14-acre body of water with white-sand beaches, water slides, a swim-up bar and restaurant, sand volleyball and room for kayaking, sailing and paddleboarding. Access is for residents and members only.
Clubhouse and courts
The 12,000 sq ft clubhouse adds a pool, a 24-hour fitness center, a yoga studio, a TRX room, a children's activity room and a dining room and lounge overlooking the lagoon. The builder also lists six Har-Tru tennis courts, an 18-hole putting course and a dog splash park, and describes the community as golf cart friendly.
Homes and prices in Beachwalk
Dream Finders Homes described two main home types. Our Zillow data set has no separate Beachwalk figure, so compare recent resales of the same home type with a local agent.
Single-family homes
3 to 6 bedrooms and 3,028 to 4,396 square feet, in one-story and two-story plans.
Villas
Attached two-story homes in nine floor plans, from 1,912 square feet, each with a two-car garage and no exterior maintenance. Some back onto the lagoon beach.
Ask a local agent which builders, if any, still have homes there, and compare with other options in our Jacksonville new construction guide.
Living in Beachwalk
Schools lookup
Dream Finders' Beachwalk listing in February 2025 named Liberty Pines Academy for grades K-8 and Beachside High School. Both earned an A in Florida's 2025-26 school grades. Zones have changed since: when the district approved attendance zones for two new K-8 schools opening in 2026-27, it said students at Liberty Pines were among those affected. Enter the exact address in the St. Johns County School District's locator, and see our best schools guide.
Getting around
Most trips are by car. Dream Finders puts downtown Jacksonville about 30 minutes away and the coast about 20 minutes, and the builder describes the community itself as golf cart friendly.
Costs: CDD, HOA, taxes and flood
CDD assessment
Beachwalk homes sit in a community development district. In early 2025, Dream Finders offered buyers of its Beachwalk villas paid CDD fees as an incentive, which confirms a CDD charge applies. We could not verify the current amount, and it can differ by lot and by whether debt service was paid off. Ask for the current property tax bill and find the CDD line. Florida law requires the contract to state, in bold, that a CDD may levy assessments on top of county taxes.
HOA dues
Get the HOA estoppel and disclosure summary, and ask how lagoon access is billed.
Property tax
The St. Johns County Tax Collector's 2025 millage sheet shows a total of 13.4686 mills for the county's base unincorporated district and most CDD districts, before non-ad valorem charges. Your parcel's district code is on its tax bill.
Flood zone
The lagoon is an amenity, not a sign of flood risk either way, so check the FEMA zone for the lot using our Jacksonville flood zone guide. Our Jacksonville cost of living guide covers the other yearly costs to budget for.
Pros and cons of Beachwalk
- Pro: a 14-acre lagoon, clubhouse, tennis courts and putting course inside the community.
- Pro: single-family homes up to 4,396 square feet and low-maintenance villas.
- Con: a CDD assessment plus HOA dues on top of county taxes.
- Con: car-dependent, about 30 minutes from downtown Jacksonville by the builder's estimate.
- Con: school zones in this part of the county changed for 2026-27, so older listings may be out of date.
Common questions
What is the lagoon at Beachwalk?+
Beachwalk is built around a 14-acre crystal lagoon that Dream Finders Homes describes as the first Crystal Lagoon in Florida. It has white-sand beaches, water slides, a swim-up bar and restaurant, and room for kayaking and paddleboarding. The builder says it is open to residents and members only, so ask how access is billed.
Does Beachwalk have a CDD?+
Yes. Dream Finders Homes offered paid CDD fees as a buyer incentive on its Beachwalk villas in 2025, which confirms homes carry a community development district assessment. The amount varies by lot and debt status, so check the parcel's current property tax bill and ask for the HOA estoppel before you make an offer.
What schools is Beachwalk zoned for?+
A February 2025 builder listing named Liberty Pines Academy (K-8) and Beachside High School, both graded A for 2025-26. The St. Johns County School District redrew zones for 2026-27 when two new K-8 schools opened, and it listed Liberty Pines among the affected schools. Check the exact address in the district's locator.
Is Beachwalk in Jacksonville?+
No. Beachwalk is in St. Johns, in St. Johns County, so it pays St. Johns County taxes and uses St. Johns County schools. Dream Finders describes it as about 30 minutes southeast of downtown Jacksonville. Drive the route at your usual commute time before you commit.
How big are homes in Beachwalk?+
Dream Finders Homes described single-family homes with 3 to 6 bedrooms and 3,028 to 4,396 square feet, and attached two-story villas from 1,912 square feet with two-car garages and no exterior maintenance. Resales may differ, so check the property appraiser record for the exact home you are considering.
Sources
- Dream Finders Homes: Enjoy resort-style living at Beachwalk in St. Johns, FL
- Dream Finders Homes: Beachwalk community page (archived February 2025)
- Dream Finders Homes: New homes in Jacksonville
- St. Johns County School District: Attendance zoning
- Florida Department of Education: School grades
- Florida Statutes 190.048: CDD disclosure
- FEMA FloodSmart: What is my flood zone
- St. Johns County Tax Collector: 2025 millages
- Florida Statutes 720.401: HOA disclosure summary
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Antonio Roberts
Antonio Roberts has spent five years helping more than 500 Florida buyers and sellers choose the right real estate agent. He is not a real estate agent himself: he researches what matters in a Florida move and connects people with licensed local agents, free of charge.
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