At a glance
| Location | Ponte Vedra, northern St. Johns County; part of the development is in Duval County |
|---|---|
| Size | 13,323 acres; 22,503 residents at the 2020 census |
| Developer | The PARC Group |
| Builders selling (Sept 2026) | David Weekley, Dostie, ICI, Providence, Riverside and Toll Brothers |
| Special district | Tolomato CDD appears on the St. Johns County tax roll |
| High school (St. Johns side) | Nease High School, graded A for 2025-26 |
What new homes are for sale in Nocatee?
New homes by neighborhood
The developer's September 2026 list showed seven neighborhoods selling new homes, several down to their last few lots.
| Neighborhood | Builders | Listed from | Home sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Park | Providence Homes (townhomes) | High $300s | 1,421 to 1,884 sq ft |
| West End at Town Center | ICI Homes (townhomes), Dostie Homes (villa) | High $400s | 1,635 to 1,966 sq ft |
| Crosswinds at Nocatee | Riverside Homes | Mid $500s | 1,758 to 2,398 sq ft |
| Seabrook Village | David Weekley, Dostie, ICI, Providence, Riverside, Toll Brothers | Low $600s | 1,570 to 2,900 sq ft |
| Reflections at Seabrook | David Weekley, Dostie, Providence, Riverside | Mid $600s | 2,102 to 2,900 sq ft |
| Coral Ridge at Seabrook | David Weekley Homes | $1.8 million | 3,896 to 4,440 sq ft |
| River Landing at Twenty Mile | Custom (preserve homesites) | Lots from high $500s | Packages $1.8 million and up |
Prices to confirm
The Coral Ridge neighborhood page lists homes from $1.8 million, while the summary list shows $1.3 million, so confirm the current price with the builder. Nocatee also has apartments and senior living, including Starling at Nocatee and Fleet Landing at Nocatee. Compare other options in our Jacksonville new construction guide and our 55+ communities guide.
Is Nocatee a good area to buy in?
Nocatee is a large, established master-planned community with new homes still selling in St. Johns County, a Town Center, water parks and A-rated schools on the St. Johns side for 2025-26. With 22,503 residents at the 2020 census on 13,323 acres, it is closer to a small town than a subdivision.
The costs to weigh are the CDD and HOA fees on top of taxes, prices that start in the high $300s and run to $1.8 million, and the fact that remaining new-home neighborhoods are close to selling out. Compare it with eTown, built by the same developer inside Jacksonville.
Where is Nocatee, and which county is it in?
Nocatee sits in Ponte Vedra in northern St. Johns County, southeast of Jacksonville. Part of the development lies inside Jacksonville city limits in Duval County, but the developer says every neighborhood still offering new homes is in St. Johns County.
The county matters for your tax bill, school zoning and utilities. Duval-side neighborhoods include Brookwood, Cypress Trails, The Palms, The Villas and Timberland Ridge. Check the county on the property appraiser record for any listing, and see our Jacksonville neighborhoods guide for other areas.
Living in Nocatee: amenities and town center
Water parks and clubs
Nocatee's amenity list includes the Splash water park (with a zipline), the Spray Park, a Swim Club and Fitness Club, dog parks and a kayak launch.
Trails and preserve
The Nocatee Preserve and the Greenway trail network run through the community, with neighborhood parks such as Crosswater, Seabrook, Twenty Mile and West End.
Shops and dining
The Town Center has shops and restaurants, and the West End at Town Center neighborhood sits beside it.
Costs: CDD, HOA fees and property tax
CDD assessment
The St. Johns County Tax Collector's 2025 millage sheet lists the Tolomato CDD, the community development district that has run Nocatee amenities such as the Splash water park. CDD assessments appear as a separate line on the property tax bill. Ask for the current tax bill and look for the CDD line, including any debt service. Florida law requires the contract to say, in bold, that a CDD may levy assessments on top of county taxes.
HOA dues
Neighborhood HOA dues are billed separately. Get the HOA estoppel certificate and the disclosure summary for every association the home belongs to.
Property tax
On the same millage sheet, the Tolomato CDD district carried a 2025 total of 13.4686 mills for county, school, fire and regional levies, before the CDD assessment. Duval-side homes pay City of Jacksonville rates instead, which totaled 17.7412 mills in 2025. Our Jacksonville cost of living guide covers insurance and other yearly costs.
School zoning for 2026-27
Nocatee's zoning list for 2026-27 sends St. Johns County students to one of four K-8 schools, then Nease High School:
- Valley Ridge Academy: Austin Park, the Greenleaf neighborhoods and Woodland Park.
- Palm Valley Academy: Oakwood, Kelly Pointe, Willowcove and most Twenty Mile neighborhoods, including River Landing.
- Pine Island Academy: Crosswinds, West End, Tidewater, Coastal Oaks and several Town Center neighborhoods.
- Sabal Crest Academy: Seabrook Village, Reflections, Coral Ridge and nearby neighborhoods. It opened for 2026-27 with grades K-7, so 8th graders attend Pine Island for that year.
Duval-side homes are zoned to Bartram Springs Elementary, Twin Lakes Middle and Atlantic Coast High. In Florida's 2025-26 grades, Nease, Valley Ridge, Palm Valley, Pine Island, Bartram Springs and Atlantic Coast earned an A and Twin Lakes a B. Zones change, so confirm the address with the district's locator and read our best schools guide.
Flood checks
River Landing sits along the Intracoastal Waterway. Check the FEMA flood zone and get an insurance quote for the exact lot. Our Jacksonville flood zone guide explains the zones.
Pros and cons of Nocatee
Pros
- New homes from townhomes in the high $300s to custom preserve homesites.
- Water parks, trails, a kayak launch and a Town Center inside the community.
- Nease High and the Valley Ridge, Palm Valley and Pine Island K-8 academies earned an A for 2025-26.
Cons
- A CDD assessment and HOA dues on top of county taxes.
- Several neighborhoods are down to their last lots, so choice is shrinking.
- School zones changed for 2026-27 with the opening of Sabal Crest Academy.
Common questions
How much are homes in Nocatee?+
In September 2026 the developer listed new homes from the high $300s for Woodland Park townhomes, the low $600s in Seabrook Village and $1.8 million at Coral Ridge. River Landing preserve homesites start in the high $500s, with home and lot packages at $1.8 million and up.
Does Nocatee have a CDD?+
Yes. The St. Johns County Tax Collector lists the Tolomato CDD, the district that has operated Nocatee amenities such as the Splash water park. The assessment is a separate line on the property tax bill and varies by property, so ask for the current tax bill and the HOA estoppel before you make an offer.
Is Nocatee in Jacksonville?+
Mostly no. Nocatee is in Ponte Vedra in northern St. Johns County, though part of the development lies inside Jacksonville city limits in Duval County. The developer says all neighborhoods with new homes are in St. Johns County. The county decides your tax rates and school district, so check it for each listing.
What schools serve Nocatee?+
For 2026-27, St. Johns County neighborhoods in Nocatee are zoned to Valley Ridge, Palm Valley, Pine Island or the new Sabal Crest K-8 academy, then Nease High School. Duval-side neighborhoods are zoned to Bartram Springs Elementary, Twin Lakes Middle and Atlantic Coast High. Confirm any address with the district's attendance zone locator.
What is the property tax rate in Nocatee?+
For St. Johns County homes, the county tax collector's 2025 millage sheet shows a total of 13.4686 mills for the Tolomato CDD district, before the CDD assessment itself and other non-ad valorem charges. Duval-side Nocatee homes pay City of Jacksonville rates, which totaled 17.7412 mills in 2025. Check the parcel's latest tax bill for the full amount.
Sources
- Nocatee: Neighborhoods
- Nocatee: Seabrook Village
- Nocatee: Reflections at Seabrook
- Nocatee: Coral Ridge at Seabrook
- Nocatee: Crosswinds at Nocatee
- Nocatee: West End at Town Center
- Nocatee: Woodland Park
- Nocatee: River Landing at Twenty Mile
- Nocatee: Senior living
- Nocatee: Lifestyle and amenities
- Nocatee: Schools
- Nocatee: School zoning for Nocatee students, 2026/2027
- Wikipedia: Nocatee, Florida
- St. Johns County Tax Collector: 2025 millages
- Tolomato CDD: Splash water park (archived)
- St. Johns County School District: Attendance zoning
- Florida Department of Education: School grades
- Florida Statutes 190.048: CDD disclosure
- Duval County Property Appraiser: Millage rates
- 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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