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Jacksonville buyers typically pay lender fees, Florida documentary stamp tax on their mortgage at $0.35 per $100 of the loan amount, title charges, Duval County recording fees, third-party service costs, and prepaid items including escrow deposits. The exact total depends on your loan amount, lender, and contract terms.

What closing costs does a buyer pay in Jacksonville, Florida?

Jacksonville buyers pay several categories of costs at closing: Florida state taxes (including documentary stamp tax on the mortgage at a fixed statutory rate), lender fees, title and settlement charges, Duval County recording fees, third-party service costs like appraisal and inspection, and prepaid items including homeowners insurance and escrow deposits. Which…

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As of late August 2026, Jacksonville is a balanced market where well-priced homes still sell within one to two months and close near asking price. Sellers aren't in a frenzy market, but strategic pricing and preparation still produce strong results. It's a reasonable time to sell, not automatic, but far from bad.

As of August 2026, Jacksonville is neither a hot seller's market nor a distressed one. It's a moderately balanced market where well-priced, move-in-ready homes still go under contract within one to two months and close within a few percent of asking price. Sellers who price strategically and prepare their homes can still get strong results, but the days of automatic above-list bidding wars are behind us for now.

Here's what the data…

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St. Johns County is one of Northeast Florida's most active new-construction markets, with 742 residential permits issued in Q1 2026 alone. Buyers can choose from production, semi-custom, and custom builders across master-planned communities like Nocatee and SilverLeaf, with typical build timelines running 8-12 months from contract to closing.

What should buyers know about new construction in St. Johns County in 2026?

St. Johns County is one of Northeast Florida's most active new-construction markets, ranking among Florida's top counties for residential permitting with 742 new permits issued in Q1 2026. Buyers can choose from production, semi-custom, and custom builders across master-planned communities like Nocatee and SilverLeaf, with…

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Nocatee is one of Northeast Florida's premier master-planned communities, drawing move-up buyers with resort-style amenities, newer construction, and a high-income, family-oriented neighborhood profile. With a 2025 median home value above $677,000, it sits firmly in the premium tier of the Jacksonville metro.

Why is Nocatee, FL a top choice for move-up buyers?

Nocatee is a master-planned community in St. Johns County that consistently attracts move-up buyers because it combines resort-style amenities, newer construction options, and a high-income, family-oriented community profile. The most recent structured data, from a 2025 profile, shows a median home value above $677,000, placing Nocatee firmly in the premium tier of the Jacksonville…

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RiverTown is one of the top-selling master-planned communities in St. Johns County, and it's easy to see why. It sits right on the St. Johns River, it's zoned for some of the best schools in the county, and the amenities feel like a permanent vacation. But beautiful doesn't automatically mean it's the right fit for your life. Before you put down a deposit, here are five things about RiverTown worth thinking through — the same things I walk buyers through every week as an independent buyer's agent who doesn't work for any builder.

1. RiverTown Is a Long Drive From the Beach



RiverTown sits out west along the St. Johns River, which is part of what makes it so scenic. But if beach access is a big part of your lifestyle, this is the first…

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Nocatee shows up on almost every list of the best places to live in Florida, and most of that reputation is earned. But no community is perfect, and the honest trade-offs matter more once you're the one signing a contract. Here's an updated, 2026 look at what buyers should actually know about Nocatee before making an offer, based on how the community has grown and changed in recent years.


1. Home Spacing and Lot Sizes Still Vary a Lot by Neighborhood


Nocatee is made up of roughly 48 to 50 separate neighborhoods, each built by a different combination of builders with different lot widths and house styles. That means how close your house sits to your neighbor's depends entirely on which section of Nocatee you buy into.

Lot widths across…

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Marsh Harbor vs. River Landing at Nocatee: Which Intracoastal Community Wins?

By Greg DeTullio, Broker/Owner, Living in Jacksonville FL Team  |  July 16, 2026

Toll Brothers has opened new construction inside Marsh Harbor, a gated waterfront community on the Intracoastal in Ponte Vedra, Florida. Buyers here have two paths: a custom-built home on an Intracoastal-front lot, or a move-in-ready Toll Brothers spec home starting in the low $2 millions. Below is a full breakdown of what's happening in the community right now, what things cost, and how to buy in without exposing yourself to the mistakes that trip up out-of-area buyers.

1. What Is Marsh Harbor in Ponte Vedra?

Marsh Harbor sits on the western bank of the Intracoastal Waterway, at…

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