The Area
About Laurelwood at Esplanade
The all-ages half of Taylor Morrison’s Esplanade plan at Pinewalk: 400 single-family homes on 60- and 70-foot lots, gated with its own pool, cabana, fitness courts, playground, and dog park — plus access to the resort amenities next door at Esplanade at Pinewalk. Taylor Morrison acquired the 415 acres for $45.4 million in August 2026; sales are expected to open in mid-2027. The alert below fires when the first listing appears.
Living Here
What It's Like to Live in Laurelwood at Esplanade
Residents of Laurelwood at Esplanade will have on-site amenities including a pool, cabana, fitness courts, playground, and dog park, plus access to the resort-style facilities at neighboring Esplanade at Pinewalk. For dining out, Restaurant Medure on A1A in Ponte Vedra Beach and Matthew's Restaurant in San Marco are both roughly 17–18 miles away — two of the First Coast's most enduring tables. The Pavilion at Durbin Park, with Costco and a growing mix of national retailers, is about 9 miles up the road, making everyday errands straightforward. The Guana Tolomato Matanzas Research Reserve — 76,000 acres of coastal wilderness — is about 16 miles away for hiking and birding, and Anastasia State Park in St. Augustine is roughly 24 miles south for beach days and kayaking.
Amenities
Laurelwood at Esplanade Amenities & Community Features
Laurelwood at Esplanade is planned as a gated community with its own pool, cabana, fitness courts, playground, and dog park. Residents also gain access to the resort amenities at adjacent Esplanade at Pinewalk, making the combined offering notably more substantial than a typical single subdivision. What surprises people when they learn about this community is the dual-amenity setup — you get your own neighborhood spaces and a resort-level experience next door without leaving the development.
Location
Laurelwood at Esplanade Location & Commute
Laurelwood at Esplanade sits in Saint Johns County, positioned to take advantage of both the SR 9B corridor and nearby I-95. Baptist Medical Center South is about 10 miles away, and Mayo Clinic Florida's campus is roughly 15 miles to the north. The beaches at Mickler's Landing in Ponte Vedra are about 17–18 miles away, and TPC Sawgrass — home of THE PLAYERS Championship — is also about 16 miles out. Jacksonville International Airport is approximately 31 miles north, and the St. Augustine Historic District is around 21 miles south.
Schools
Schools Near Laurelwood at Esplanade
School zoning for Laurelwood at Esplanade includes The Bolles School as a noted private option in the area. Because this is a new community with address assignments still being established, I'd recommend verifying zoning directly with the relevant district before making any decisions based on a specific school.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about Laurelwood at Esplanade
When will homes in Laurelwood at Esplanade be available to purchase?
Taylor Morrison acquired the 415-acre Pinewalk site in August 2026, and sales at Laurelwood at Esplanade are expected to open in mid-2027. No homes are on the market yet — buyers who want to be among the first to know when listings go live should set up an alert now so they're notified the moment inventory appears.
What amenities will Laurelwood at Esplanade residents have access to?
The community is planned with its own gated entry, pool, cabana, fitness courts, playground, and dog park. Beyond that, residents will have access to the resort amenities at neighboring Esplanade at Pinewalk — the all-ages and the lifestyle-focused sides of the Pinewalk development are designed to complement each other.
How far is Laurelwood at Esplanade from the beaches and major shopping?
Mickler's Landing in Ponte Vedra Beach is about 17–18 miles away, and Ponte Vedra Beach itself is roughly 19 miles out. For shopping, The Pavilion at Durbin Park is about 9 miles away with Costco and national retailers, while St. Johns Town Center — with 175-plus stores — is about 15 miles north.