Laurelwood at Esplanade Homes For Sale, Saint Johns
Saint Johns, FL
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Your beach from Laurelwood at Esplanade
The closest public beach accesses with parking from Laurelwood at Esplanade, by drive time where we have it, from the county and city beach-access maps.
Closest with parking
Mickler's Landing Beachfront ParkPonte Vedra Beach · about 35 min drive
About 202 parking spaces
RestroomsShowersLifeguardADA access
Lifeguards Memorial Day to Labor Day
Directions →- 16th Ave S
Jacksonville Beach · about 36 min drive
About 28 parking spaces
LifeguardADA access
Directions → - 7th Ave S
Jacksonville Beach · about 38 min drive
About 27 parking spaces
ShowersLifeguard
Directions → Drive on the sand
Vilano Beach oceanfrontVilano Beach · about 21 mi away
About 37 parking spaces. Beach driving pass March 1 to Sept. 30; 4WD only
RestroomsShowersLifeguardADA access
Directions →
Every public beach access and its parking, on one map →
Sea turtles nest on these beaches May 1 to October 31: the season’s rules. Looking for shark teeth? What you can keep, beach by beach. Dolphins and right whales: when and where to see them.
Public accesses only, from St. Johns County, City of Jacksonville Beach, City of Fernandina Beach and Florida DEP data. Parking counts are approximate, and fees, passes and seasonal rules change; check the posted signs.
Nature near Laurelwood at Esplanade
The closest public trail systems and preserves (places with at least a mile of mapped trail or 500 acres), by drive time, from the state, water-district, county and National Park Service maps.
Closest trail system or preserve
Alpine Groves ParkPark · about 9 min drive
1 mi of mapped trails
HikingBirding trail sitePaved path
Directions →- Gourd Island Conservation Area
Conservation area · about 14 min drive
3.3 mi of mapped trails. Free
HikingBikingHorseback
Directions → - Julington-Durbin Preserve
Conservation area · about 21 min drive
6.4 mi of mapped trails. Free
HikingBikingHorsebackPaddling
Directions →
On the water
Closest public boat ramp
Old Shand's Bridge Public Boat Ramp (shallow water)St. Johns River · about 5 mi away
1 lane · 4 trailer spaces · Free · Restrooms
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Alpine Groves Park Canoe and Kayak LaunchSt. Johns River · about 3 mi away
Fishing the First Coast →Every boat ramp →Every paddle launch →
Sports fields and leagues
- Aberdeen Park
6 min drive · Baseball, Football, Lacrosse, Softball, Track, Soccer
Creeks Athletic Association; Creeks Flag Football; Field of Dreams Baseball; +1 more
- Veterans Park
11 min drive · Football, Soccer
Creeks Flag Football; Sporting Jax Soccer Academy
- Rivertown II Athletic Complex
12 min drive · Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Pickleball, Softball
Ancient City Soccer Club; Florida Prime Sports
Every state and national park within two hours →The springs, by drive time →
Public lands only; ramps and launches from FWC’s inventory, straight-line distance. Trail miles are what the managing agency maps; hours, fees, hunting seasons and closures change, so check the agency’s page before you go.
Groceries near Laurelwood at Esplanade
The closest store of each big chain, by drive time, from the middle of Laurelwood at Esplanade.
- Publix205 Rivertown Shops Dr, Saint Johns3 min
- Walmart Neighborhood Market445 State Road 13, Fruit Cove9 min
- Sprouts Farmers Market120 Shops Blvd., Saint Johns12 min
- Aldi145 Harper Ln, Saint Johns12 min
- The Fresh Market12795 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville13 min
- Winn-Dixie11700 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville16 min
- Walmart Supercenter845 Durbin Pavilion Dr, Saint Johns16 min
- Trader Joe's11112 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville19 min
- BJ's Wholesale Club115 Beachwalk Blvd, Saint Johns21 min
- Whole Foods Market10601 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville22 min
- Target10490 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville23 min
- Costco215 World Commerce Parkway, St. Augustine24 min
Every big-chain grocery store in St. Johns, Duval and Nassau →
Stores holding a state retail food permit, located from each chain’s own store list. Drive times are typical, without traffic.
The Neighborhood
About Laurelwood at Esplanade, Saint Johns
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 Walmart 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.

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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 Walmart and national retailers, while St. Johns Town Center — with 175-plus stores — is about 15 miles north.
Neighborhoods nearby: Oxford Estates (0.9 mi, ~4 for sale) · Highpointe At Rivertown (1.6 mi, ~7 for sale) · Arbors At Rivertown (1.7 mi, ~2 for sale) · Bartram Ranch (1.8 mi, ~8 for sale) · Rivertown Garden District North (1.8 mi, ~1 for sale) · Manor At Rivertown (1.8 mi, ~1 for sale)
Charter schools near Laurelwood at Esplanade
Charter schools are tuition-free public schools you apply to. There are no attendance zones, so these are the closest to Laurelwood at Esplanade, by straight-line distance.
PreK–9 · Jacksonville
International Baccalaureate candidate; STEAM
Busing: no, families drive
How to apply: 2027–28 open enrollment Nov 3 – Dec 4, 2026; a random lottery by grade if a grade fills
K–8 · Jacksonville
STEM
K–8 · Jacksonville
STEM
- 8.5 mi
K–8, plus an early learning center for ages 3–5 · Jacksonville
Waldorf-inspired, arts-integrated
Every charter school in the area, with grades and how to apply: Jacksonville charter schools. Checked against each school’s own site October 19, 2026; within 15 miles.
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