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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6,500 Acres, One Law: St. Johns County's New Rules

Every legislative session, Tallahassee passes a stack of new laws, and most Florida homeowners never hear about them until they show up on a tax bill, a zoning notice, or the evening news. On a recent episode of Thursday Night Live, Greg DeTullio and Rachel broke down the new laws most likely to affect Northeast Florida homeowners this year, from property taxes to a fast-track development rule already reshaping St. Johns County. Here's what they covered, cleaned up and fact-checked.

1. Property Taxes Are Getting a Two-Part Overhaul

The law almost everyone in Florida is talking about right now is a two-part package aimed at your property tax bill. The first part is a proposed constitutional amendment that voters will decide on this November. The…

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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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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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Courtney Chase in Silverleaf: 7 Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Home Here

By Greg Detullio | St. Johns County & Jacksonville Area Real Estate

If you've been researching new construction homes in St. Johns County, you've probably come across Silverleaf — one of the most talked-about master-planned communities in the greater Jacksonville area. And within Silverleaf, there's a neighborhood that keeps coming up in conversations with my clients: Courtney Chase.

But here's the thing — Courtney Chase often gets confused with Courtney Oaks, Courtney Grove, and Hidden Creek. They all share the same zip code, the same gated Johns Island section of Silverleaf, and — in some cases — even the same builder. So before you start touring model homes, let me break down exactly what makes Courtney Chase its own distinct community, who…

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