St. Johns County Approves Two Enclaves, Delays the Nocatee Land Grab

On Wednesday, August 19, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting that ran more than four hours. By the end of it, two pieces of land near Interstate 95 and State Road 207 were cleared for fast-tracked development. A third, much bigger piece of land — 4,462 acres just north of Nocatee — got put on hold for two more weeks. If you own a home in St. Johns County, or you're thinking about buying one, here's what actually happened, why it happened, and what it means for you.

1. What Is an "Agricultural Enclave," and Why Does It Matter?

Normally, when a developer wants to turn farmland into a neighborhood, they have to go through a long process with the county: years of meetings, studies on roads and schools, and a final…

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Nocatee, FL: Why Move-Up Buyers Love It

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 St. Johns County: 5 Things Buyers Should Know

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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River Landing at Nocatee vs. Marsh Harbor: Which Ponte Vedra Intracoastal Community Fits Your Family?

If you have a couple million dollars to spend and you want to live on the water in Ponte Vedra, you probably keep hearing two names: River Landing at Nocatee and Marsh Harbor. They sit less than a mile apart on opposite sides of the Intracoastal Waterway. But they are not the same kind of neighborhood, and picking the wrong one can cost you time, money, and a lot of frustration. Here is what actually separates them, section by section, so you can figure out which one fits how you want to live.

1. Two Very Different Kinds of Luxury on the Water

River Landing sits inside Nocatee, in a section called Twenty Mile, on the east side of the Intracoastal. Marsh Harbor sits just south of the Ponte Vedra bridge, on the west side, in an area locals call Palm…

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Ponte Vedra Beach's Priciest Neighborhoods: A Local Broker Ranks His Top Picks

Where Greg DeTullio would buy in St. Johns County if the budget started at $2 million?

If you had $2 million or more to spend on a home in St. Johns County, where would you buy? That's the question Greg DeTullio, Broker/Owner of the Living in Jacksonville FL Team, set out to answer. Greg spends his days helping buyers navigate new construction and luxury real estate across Ponte Vedra, Ponte Vedra Beach, and Nocatee — and he has strong opinions about which neighborhoods are worth the price tag.

A quick note: This list is Greg's personal opinion, based on his experience living and working in the area and reviewing recent sales. It's not a scientific ranking, and reasonable people can disagree. If you have a different favorite, that's okay — real…

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The Loophole Letting Developers Skip County Approval in St. Johns

The 4,462-Acre Agricultural Enclave North of Nocatee: What St. Johns County Buyers Need to Know in 2026

By Greg DeTullio, Broker/Owner, Living in Jacksonville FL Team  |  July 17, 2026

A new state law took effect on July 1, 2026, and within days, the Davis family and The PARC Group had already filed to fast-track 4,462 acres of land north of Nocatee toward residential development. This isn't a rumor or a leak — it's a confirmed filing, and it's moving through the approval process faster than almost any development St. Johns County has seen. Here's what's confirmed, what's still an open question, and what it means if you live near Nocatee, Ponte Vedra Beach, or 20 Mile.

1. A New State Law Is Fast-Tracking Development in St. Johns County

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