The Area
About Over 55 & Active Adult
Over 55 & Active Adult communities in Northeast Florida are age-restricted neighborhoods offering single-family homes, condos, and villas priced from the mid-$100s to the low $500s, spread across communities from Nocatee to Jacksonville. All homes here carry a 55+ designation, and the area is served by schools including Mandarin Oaks Elementary, Twin Lakes Academy Middle, and Atlantic Coast High. These communities are known for gated entries, resort-style amenities, and low-maintenance living in one of Florida's most sought-after coastal regions.
- Community Type:WaterfrontActive Adult / 55+Gated Community
- Property Type:Single Family HomesCondominiums
- Amenities:Community PoolTennis CourtsPickleball CourtsClubhouseFitness CenterWalking / Biking TrailsDog Park
Living Here
What It's Like to Live in Over 55 & Active Adult
Daily life in Northeast Florida's active adult communities revolves around convenience and an active pace — the YMCA at Nocatee is about half a mile from several of these neighborhoods, and Nocatee Town Center is roughly a mile away, putting Publix, The Kookaburra, Treylor Park, Anejo Cocina Mexicana, and First Watch within easy reach. West End Park, Lakely Park, and Addison Park are all within about a mile for outdoor walks and green space. UF Health Nocatee sits just about a mile away for routine medical needs, while Baptist Medical Center South is about 6 miles out and Mayo Clinic is roughly 10 miles north.
The Homes
Over 55 & Active Adult Homes & Architecture
Homes across Northeast Florida's 55+ communities range from modest condos of about 1,000 square feet to single-family homes reaching around 2,150 square feet, with 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom layouts being the most common configuration — though 3-bedroom options and units with a den or flex room do appear. Prices generally run from the mid-$100s up into the low $500s, with a median around the upper $300s. The property mix includes single-family homes, condos, and townhouses, with architectural styles spanning traditional, villa, ranch, patio home, and flat floor plans. Inside, expect features like open floor plans, split-bedroom layouts, vaulted ceilings, kitchen islands, breakfast bars, walk-in closets, and primary bathrooms with step-in showers. Many homes are designed with single-level living in mind, and several offer screened porches or private lanais.
Amenities
Over 55 & Active Adult Amenities & Community Features
Active adult communities in Northeast Florida are built around resort-style amenities that make low-maintenance living genuinely comfortable. Most communities feature gated entry with security, a clubhouse, resort-style pool, spa or hot tub, fitness center, pickleball courts, and tennis courts. Residents also enjoy jogging paths, sidewalks, and street-lit streets throughout. HOA fees — which run monthly and vary considerably from one community to the next — typically cover maintenance of the grounds and common areas, so owners are freed from most exterior upkeep. Buyers should compare HOA fee structures carefully across communities, as the range is wide and what's included differs from neighborhood to neighborhood.
Amenities in current Over 55 & Active Adult listing photos
Clubhouse at etown$839,000
10482 Anthem Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256
3 BD · 3 BA · 2,737 SQFT
Listed by CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRST COAST
Walking and jogging trails$279,900
8555 Little Swift Circle 32A, Jacksonville, FL 32256
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,797 SQFT
Listed by PONTE VEDRA CLUB REALTY, INC.
Tennis Court!$554,900
159 Sand Harbor Drive, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
2 BD · 2 BA · 1,591 SQFT
Listed by CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRST COAST
Photos and captions from the listing agents’ MLS listings; each card opens its home.
Location
Over 55 & Active Adult Location & Commute
Northeast Florida's active adult communities cluster primarily in the Nocatee master-planned area and surrounding St. Johns and Duval County corridors, placing residents within about 6 to 7 miles of Mickler's Landing Beach and roughly 9 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach. TPC Sawgrass and Sawgrass Country Club are about 6 miles away, and Palencia Club is roughly 4 miles out for those who want to stay active on the course. The Pavilion at Durbin Park is about 3 miles away for additional shopping, and the St. Augustine Historic District — including Castillo de San Marcos and St. George Street — is a roughly 17-mile drive for a day trip into Florida's oldest city. The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, about 6 miles away, adds a cultural draw to the area's amenity mix.
Schools
Schools Near Over 55 & Active Adult
Over 55 & Active Adult listings report Mandarin Oaks Elementary School, Twin Lakes Academy Middle School and Atlantic Coast High School, all in the Duval County Public Schools. 20 listings on the St. Johns County side report Pine Island Academy and Allen D. Nease High School in the St. Johns County School District. School assignments are address-specific and change; confirm the zoning for any specific home with the district before you buy.
Explore
Over 55 & Active Adult Neighborhoods
Explore 8 neighborhoods within Over 55 & Active Adult, each with its own listings, prices and amenities.
Del Webb eTown55+ living in eTown
~9 active listings
Del Webb Nocatee55+ living in Nocatee
~20 active listings
Cascades at World Golf Village55+ golf community
~5 active listings
Riverwood by Del Webb55+ · Del Webb Ponte Vedra
~28 active listings
Stillwater55+ golf community · St. Johns
~25 active listings
WaterSong at RiverTown55+ riverfront village
~19 active listings
Del Webb Wildlight55+ · still building · Nassau
~14 active listings
Artisan Lakes55+ village in Nocatee
~1 active listing
Now on the Market
Over 55 & Active Adult Homes For Sale (91)
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Market Snapshot
As of October 16, 2026, the median list price in Over 55 & Active Adult is $498,000 across 91 active listings, averaging $271/sqft; recent MLS-recorded sales show a median sold price of $454,000 across 349 closings.
Market stats are based on similar homes in Over 55 & Active Adult, including 349 recent recorded sales — they may not include listings or sales that aren't comparable to this market. Sourced from the MLS; refreshed regularly.
Over 55 & Active Adult Home Values
The MLS-recorded sales above are what homes in Over 55 & Active Adult actually sell for — and the comp set your future buyer will see. Own a home here? This page updates with every new listing, price change, and recorded sale, so following it is the simplest way to watch your equity. There’s no automated estimate on this site — when you want a real number, Krista prepares it personally against these sales. See every Over 55 & Active Adult sale from the last 12 months, with prices.
HOA dues:~$275/mo typical
- Median List Price
- $498,000
- Avg. Price / Sq Ft
- $271/sqft
- Median Sold (12 mo, MLS)
- $454,000
- ▲ 4.5% vs prior 6 mo
- Active Listings
- 91
Closed sales
What homes in Over 55 & Active Adult actually sold for
Median closed price by year from the MLS, 2019 to 2026: flat since 2025. 286 sales closed in 2026 at a median $266 per square foot.
| Year | Sales | Median sold | $/sq ft | Of asking | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 † | $500K | $217 | 100% | 55 |
| 2020 | 7 † | $305K | $173 | 97.9% | 50 |
| 2021 | 13 † | $380K | $209 | 100% | 20 |
| 2022 | 14 † | $660K | $304 | 100% | 5 |
| 2023 | 17 † | $577K | $298 | 97.8% | 43 |
| 2024 | 79 † | $450K | $268 | 98.8% | 51 |
| 2025 | 320 | $459K | $263 | 97.8% | 60 |
| 2026 | 286 | $460K | $266 | 97.5% | 47 |
Closed sales from the realMLS IDX feed; years with fewer than three sales are omitted. Medians, not estimates of any one home. "Of asking" is the median sold price as a share of the final list price. † A partial year in the feed: it carries only some of that year’s sales, so the median rests on fewer homes and the percent change above starts at the first full year.
Every Over 55 & Active Adult sale in the last 12 months, with prices →
Your beach from Over 55 & Active Adult
The closest public beach accesses with parking from Over 55 & Active Adult, 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 18 min drive
About 202 parking spaces
RestroomsShowersLifeguardADA access
Lifeguards Memorial Day to Labor Day
Directions →- Guana Reserve beach lot (north)
Guana Reserve · about 21 min drive
About 70 parking spaces. Guana Tolomato Matanzas Research Reserve lot: $3 per vehicle, 8 a.m. to sunset
Cross Ponte Vedra Blvd; boardwalk with stairs
Directions → - Guana Reserve beach lot (middle)
Guana Reserve · about 25 min drive
About 80 parking spaces. Guana Tolomato Matanzas Research Reserve lot: $3 per vehicle, 8 a.m. to sunset
Cross Ponte Vedra Blvd; boardwalk with stairs
Directions → Drive on the sand
Vilano Beach oceanfrontVilano Beach · about 16 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.
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 Over 55 & Active Adult
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
Nocatee PreservePreserve · about 12 min drive
2,378 acres
Trailhead parking for cars and horse trailers, restrooms, open 7 a.m. to dark (county).
Directions →- Julington-Durbin Preserve
Conservation area · about 17 min drive
6.4 mi of mapped trails. Free
HikingBikingHorsebackPaddling
Directions → - Gourd Island Conservation Area
Conservation area · about 17 min drive
3.3 mi of mapped trails. Free
HikingBikingHorseback
Directions → Nearest birding trail site
GTM Research Reserve, Guana trailsResearch reserve · about 31 min drive
9.3 mi of mapped trails
HikingBirding trail siteBeach
Directions →
On the water
Closest public boat ramp
Palm Valley Public LandingTolomato River · about 3 mi away
1 lane · 12 trailer spaces · Free · Restrooms
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Nocatee Trail Paddlecraft Launch at Palm Valley BridgeIntracoastal Waterway · about 3 mi away
6 parking spaces · Free
Fishing the First Coast →Every boat ramp →Every paddle launch →
Sports fields and leagues
- Nocatee Community Park
10 min drive · Soccer
Ponte Vedra Soccer Club
- Davis Park
11 min drive · Baseball, Football, Lacrosse, Softball, Soccer
Ponte Vedra Athletic Association Baseball; JDL Football; Ponte Vedra Lacrosse Club; +4 more
- Cornerstone Park
19 min drive · Baseball
Ponte Vedra Athletic Association Baseball
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 Over 55 & Active Adult
The closest store of each big chain, by drive time, from the middle of Over 55 & Active Adult.
- Publix250 Pine Lake Dr, Ponte Vedra8 min
- Aldi100 Little Cypress Drive, Saint Johns11 min
- BJ's Wholesale Club115 Beachwalk Blvd, Saint Johns11 min
- Walmart Supercenter845 Durbin Pavilion Dr, Saint Johns16 min
- The Fresh Market840 A1a N., Ponte Vedra19 min
- Sprouts Farmers Market120 Shops Blvd., Saint Johns20 min
- Target9041 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville22 min
- Walmart Neighborhood Market9550 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville24 min
- Winn-Dixie290 Solana Road, Ponte Vedra Beach25 min
- Costco215 World Commerce Parkway, St. Augustine25 min
- Sam's Club10690 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville27 min
- Trader Joe's4180 S 3rd St, Jacksonville Beach29 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 five biggest 55+ communities in Northeast Florida right now
Northeast Florida’s active adult market runs deeper than most buyers expect — gated Del Webb neighborhoods inside Nocatee, a 55+ golf community in St. Johns County, riverfront living at RiverTown, and brand-new construction near Amelia Island. These are the five communities with the most homes for sale today, compared honestly: what each one does best, what it costs, and two current listings from each so you can see the market, not just the marketing.
Del Webb Nocatee
Ponte Vedra · St. Johns CountyDel Webb Nocatee is the newer of the two Del Webb communities inside Nocatee — a gated 55+ neighborhood of 845 homes where single-story Pulte floor plans like the Stardom, Stellar, Mystique, and Palmary sit on preserve and lake homesites, all built since 2019. New construction sold out, so this is a resale-only market — and a competitive one. Life centers on the 20,000+ sq ft Canopy Club: a zero-entry resort pool with lap lanes, a full-time lifestyle director, pickleball, tennis and bocce, a fitness center, and the community's own tavern and grill with private wine lockers.
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,591 sq ft
Listing Office: christie's international real estate first coast
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,770 sq ft
Listing Office: one sotheby's international realty
The location is the closer: golf-cart access to Nocatee Town Center's restaurants and Publix, Nocatee's own splash and spray parks a ride away, and Ponte Vedra's beaches about 15 minutes east. Active listings typically run from the mid-$400s for a two-bedroom villa court home to $900K+ for an upgraded estate-series home on a premium lot.
See all 22 Del Webb Nocatee homes for sale →Del Webb Wildlight
Yulee · Nassau CountyDel Webb Wildlight is the newest Del Webb in Northeast Florida and the region's best answer to "new construction 55+ homes near Amelia Island." Set inside the Wildlight master plan in Yulee, it pairs proven Pulte active-adult floor plans — Mystique, Stardom, and more, from 1,343 to over 3,300 sq ft across villas and single-family homes — with the brand-new 16,000 sq ft Horizon Club: resort and lap pools, fitness and movement studios, a demonstration kitchen and coffee bar, pickleball, a dog park, and 10+ miles of trails, all 15–20 minutes from Fernandina Beach's historic district and the Amelia Island shoreline.
Yulee, FL 32097
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,348 sq ft
Listing Office: iron valley real estate north florida
Yulee, FL 32097
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,018 sq ft
Listing Office: keller williams realty atlantic partners southside
Because the community is still building, buyers here get a choice the established communities can't offer: pick a homesite and build, or skip the wait with a nearly-new resale that already carries the upgrades. Pricing is Nassau County-friendly too — active listings generally range from the mid-$400s to the mid-$700s, noticeably below comparable new builds in St. Johns County.
See all 13 Del Webb Wildlight homes for sale →Stillwater
St. Johns · St. Johns CountyStillwater is the answer to a specific search: a gated 55+ golf community in St. Johns County. It's the only active adult community in the county built around its own golf course — an 18-hole Bobby Weed design — and membership comes bundled with home ownership, no separate country-club buy-in. Lennar's "Everything's Included" homes arrive move-in ready: quartz counters, gourmet kitchens with gas ranges and double ovens, ceramic wood-look tile. Villas and single-family plans run from about 1,500 to 2,300 sq ft, many with three-car garages and preserve, lake, or fairway views.
St. Johns, FL 32259
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,929 sq ft
Listing Office: lennar realty inc
St. Johns, FL 32259
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,109 sq ft
Listing Office: all real estate options inc
The amenity package stacks golf on top of the usual active-adult list — and the country-club-style clubhouse that opened in 2025 adds a staffed restaurant, cocktail lounge, fitness center, and a patio overlooking the 18th hole to the existing resort pool, tennis, pickleball, and bocce. Stillwater is also one of the strongest value plays on this page — active listings start in the low-to-mid $300s and top out in the high $600s, so a golf-course lifestyle here can cost less than a non-golf home closer to the coast.
See all 23 Stillwater homes for sale →WaterSong at RiverTown
St. Johns · St. Johns CountyWaterSong is Mattamy Homes' gated 55+ village inside RiverTown, the master-planned community stretched along the St. Johns River. Residents get a double amenity deal: WaterSong's own private clubhouse, resort pool, fitness center, and pickleball courts, plus access to RiverTown's riverfront parks, kayak launch, boardwalks, and miles of shaded trails — the only community on this page where evening walks come with river sunsets.
St. Johns, FL 32259
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,811 sq ft
Listing Office: exp realty llc
St. Johns, FL 32259
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,682 sq ft
Listing Office: mattamy real estate services
Homes are single-story designs from roughly 1,400 to 2,600 sq ft — many with 10-foot ceilings, flex studies, and lanais built for Florida's indoor-outdoor season. The 800-home village is in its final stretch of build-out, so the market is mostly lightly-lived-in resales with the occasional builder quick move-in. Active listings generally run from the low $400s to the mid-$600s.
See all 21 WaterSong at RiverTown homes for sale →Riverwood by Del Webb (Del Webb Ponte Vedra)
Ponte Vedra · St. Johns CountyRiverwood — marketed as Del Webb Ponte Vedra — is the original Del Webb inside Nocatee and the established choice on this page: roughly 2,000 homes built from the late 2000s through the 2010s behind a staffed gate, with mature oaks and landscaping the newer communities are decades from matching. Its roughly 38,000 sq ft Anastasia Club is the largest amenity center of the five — and the only one with an indoor heated lap pool, alongside the outdoor resort pool, spa and sauna, a grand ballroom, café, six tennis and eight pickleball courts, and a calendar run by dozens of resident clubs.
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,873 sq ft
Listing Office: re/max unlimited
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,685 sq ft
Listing Office: keller williams st johns
For buyers comparing 55+ resale homes in Ponte Vedra against new construction, Riverwood's case is value and variety: it's also the only one of the five offering carriage homes and elevator condos alongside single-family — everything from 2-bedroom flats near the high $300s to former model homes approaching $1M, often with the lot premiums, screened lanais, and upgrades already paid for — and the same golf-cart ride to Nocatee Town Center as its newer sibling.
See all 27 Riverwood by Del Webb homes for sale →How the five compare
| Del Webb Nocatee | Del Webb Wildlight | Stillwater | WaterSong at RiverTown | Riverwood by Del Webb | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Nocatee / Ponte Vedra | Wildlight / Yulee | St. Johns (CR 210 / I-95) | RiverTown / St. Johns | Nocatee / Ponte Vedra |
| County | St. Johns | Nassau | St. Johns | St. Johns | St. Johns |
| Builder / era | Pulte · 2019–2023, resale-only | Pulte · building now | Lennar · building now | Mattamy · final availability | Pulte · 2007–2020, resale-only |
| Typical range | Mid-$400s–$900s+ | Mid-$400s–$700s | Low-$300s–$600s | Low-$400s–$600s | High-$300s–$900s+ |
| Gated | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes · staffed |
| Standout | Canopy Club tavern + Town Center by golf cart | Newest builds, near Amelia Island | Bobby Weed golf, membership included | St. Johns riverfront amenities | Largest club, indoor pool, condos too |
Ranges reflect current active listings and shift with inventory; amenity details are the builder’s and HOA’s to change. Verify specifics on any home you pursue.
Comparing just the Del Webbs? Northeast Florida has six — all six compared side by side →
Prefer no stairs anywhere, 55+ or not? Browse every single-story home in St. Johns County →
Beyond the big five: six more 55+ communities to know
The five above carry the most inventory, but the full Northeast Florida 55+ map is wider — a second wave of newer communities and one established veteran, each with its own angle. Counts and ranges below are live from the MLS.
Reverie at TrailMark
St. Augustine · St. Johns CountyDream Finders’ 55+ line inside the TrailMark master plan — its own amenity campus plus TrailMark’s trails and Six Mile Creek access.
Reverie at SilverLeaf
St. Johns · St. Johns CountyDream Finders’ 55+ village inside SilverLeaf — which famously carries NO CDD assessment, a real monthly-cost edge for fixed-income budgets.
Freedom at Parkland Preserve
St. Augustine · St. Johns CountyD.R. Horton’s Freedom series behind a gate off I-95 — about 367 homes, clubhouse and pool, and some of the most accessible 55+ pricing in the county.
Summer Bay at Grand Oaks
St. Augustine · SR 16 corridorA gated 306-home 55+ village inside the Grand Oaks master plan — intimate scale with the larger community’s amenities next door.
Cascades at World Golf Village
World Golf Village · St. AugustineThe established choice — a gated mid-2000s community beside the World Golf Village courses, with mature landscaping and proven resale value.
Artisan Lakes
Nocatee · Ponte VedraNocatee’s third 55+ village and its best-kept secret — a gated Lennar enclave of just 196 homes with a zero-entry infinity pool, pickleball, bocce, and a putting green. Inventory is scarce; this one is a set-an-alert community.
Bridge Bay at Bannon Lakes
St. Augustine · Bannon LakesPulte-built 55+ enclave inside Bannon Lakes — the same builder behind Del Webb, without the Del Webb badge or its price tag.
The decision matrix: every 55+ community, one table
Nineteen verified active-adult communities, side by side. The counts, price bands, build eras, and single-story shares are computed live from the MLS feed every time this page refreshes — they cannot go stale. Print it, mark it up, and bring it to the first conversation.
| Community | Where | County | Built | For sale | Active range | 1-story share | Fee structure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverwood by Del Webb | Nocatee | St. Johns | 2007–2021 | 21 | $350K–$875K | 89% | HOA + Tolomato CDD |
| Del Webb Nocatee | Nocatee | St. Johns | 2014–2025 | 21 | $425K–$1.1M | 95% | HOA + Tolomato CDD |
| Del Webb Saint Johns | Greenbriar Rd | St. Johns | 2026–2026 | 1 | $819K | — | Confirm — new build |
| Del Webb eTown | eTown | Duval | 2019–2024 | 9 | $368K–$839K | 91% | Confirm per home |
| Sweetwater by Del Webb | Southside | Duval | 2005–2017 | 9 | $229K–$565K | 75% | Confirm per home |
| Del Webb Wildlight | Wildlight | Nassau | 2022–2026 | 13 | $368K–$775K | 95% | Confirm per home |
| Stillwater | CR-210 / I-95 | St. Johns | 2021–2026 | 22 | $351K–$723K | 96% | HOA incl. golf membership |
| WaterSong at RiverTown | RiverTown | St. Johns | 2020–2026 | 25 | $398K–$686K | 100% | HOA + RiverTown CDD |
| Artisan Lakes | Nocatee | St. Johns | 2016–2020 | 1 | $595K | 93% | Confirm per home |
| Reverie at SilverLeaf | SilverLeaf | St. Johns | 2024–2027 | 11 | $350K–$700K | 98% | HOA — no CDD |
| Reverie at TrailMark | TrailMark | St. Johns | 2021–2026 | 21 | $338K–$584K | 100% | Confirm per home |
| Freedom at Parkland Preserve | St. Augustine | St. Johns | 2020–2023 | 0 | — | 100% | Confirm per home |
| Summer Bay at Grand Oaks | SR-16 corridor | St. Johns | 2023–2025 | 4 | $333K–$570K | 100% | Confirm per home |
| Cascades at World Golf Village | World Golf Village | St. Johns | 2006–2015 | 5 | $330K–$529K | 100% | HOA — no CDD |
| Bridge Bay at Bannon Lakes | Bannon Lakes | St. Johns | 2017–2021 | 3 | $360K–$540K | 100% | Confirm per home |
| Everlake at Mandarin | Mandarin | Duval | 2005–2026 | 1 | $430K | 100% | Confirm per home |
| Regency at EverRange | EverRange (Nocatee–eTown) | Duval | 2026–2026 | 8 | $639K–$864K | 100% | Confirm — new build |
| Villages of Seloy | St. Augustine | St. Johns | 2014–2023 | 3 | $390K–$425K | 100% | Condo assn — confirm |
| Edenbrooke at Hyland Trail | Green Cove Springs | Clay | 2024–2026 | 7 | $415K–$515K | 99% | Confirm — new build |
Live columns update with the MLS; “0 for sale” at a building community usually means the builder is selling direct. Fee labels are structural, not dollar figures — the exact HOA, CDD, and bond lines vary home by home, and Krista pulls them for any home you consider.
55+ community questions, answered
- What are the best 55+ communities in St. Johns County?
- The largest by available homes right now are Del Webb Nocatee and Riverwood by Del Webb (both inside Nocatee in Ponte Vedra), Stillwater (the county’s gated 55+ golf community), and WaterSong at RiverTown along the St. Johns River. "Best" depends on what you’re optimizing for — beach proximity, golf, new construction, or price — which is exactly what the comparison above is for. A second wave is worth knowing too: Dream Finders’ two Reverie communities, D.R. Horton’s Freedom at Parkland Preserve, Summer Bay at Grand Oaks, Bridge Bay at Bannon Lakes, and the established Cascades at World Golf Village — all covered below.
- Can someone under 55 live in these communities?
- Usually yes, within limits. Federal HOPA rules require at least 80% of occupied homes to have one resident 55 or older, and each community’s HOA sets its own version — most allow a younger spouse or partner, and most set a minimum age (often 18+) for permanent residents. Always confirm the specific community’s age policy before writing an offer.
- Which Northeast Florida 55+ communities still have new construction homes?
- Del Webb Wildlight in Yulee, Stillwater in St. Johns County, and the brand-new Del Webb Saint Johns off Greenbriar Road (sales opened 2025) are actively building, and Dream Finders’ Reverie at SilverLeaf is actively selling as well. WaterSong at RiverTown is in its final availability with occasional builder quick move-ins, and both Nocatee communities — Del Webb Nocatee and Riverwood (Del Webb Ponte Vedra) — are sold out and resale-only, which is also their advantage: mature landscaping and upgrades already in place.
- Is there a 55+ community with its own golf course near Jacksonville?
- Stillwater in St. Johns County is the area’s dedicated 55+ golf community, built around its own Bobby Weed-designed 18-hole course — and golf membership is included with home ownership. Cascades at World Golf Village is the other golf-oriented active adult option, set beside the World Golf Village courses near St. Augustine.
- Do these communities have CDD fees?
- Most of the newer master-planned locations — Nocatee, RiverTown, and Wildlight — carry CDD (Community Development District) assessments that ride the property tax bill on top of HOA dues, and they differ meaningfully between communities and even phases. I break down the true monthly cost, CDD included, on any home you’re considering.
- How much do 55+ homes cost in Northeast Florida?
- Live inventory across these five communities currently spans roughly the low $300s (Stillwater villas) to just under $1M (estate homes in Del Webb Nocatee and Riverwood). The middle of the market — a 2-bedroom-plus-flex, 1,700–2,100 sq ft single-story — mostly trades between the mid-$400s and low $600s.
Not sure which community fits?
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Over 55 & Active Adult FAQ
What do HOA fees typically cover in these 55+ communities, and how high do they run?
HOA fees in Northeast Florida's active adult communities are paid monthly and can range considerably — from roughly $100 a month on the lower end to over $1,200 a month in communities with more comprehensive coverage. What's included varies: some fees cover only common-area maintenance and security, while others extend to lawn care, exterior upkeep, and access to all amenities like the pool, fitness center, pickleball courts, and clubhouse. Buyers should request a full breakdown of HOA documents and ask specifically what's covered before committing, as the difference in value from one community to the next can be significant.
What types of homes are available in Northeast Florida's active adult communities?
The inventory here is a mix of single-family homes, condos, and townhouses, with single-family homes making up the largest share. Typical sizes run from around 1,000 square feet for a condo up to about 2,150 square feet for a larger single-family home, and 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom layouts are the most common. Architectural styles include traditional, villa, ranch, patio home, and flat-style floor plans, and a portion of available homes sit on waterfront lots. Prices generally span from the mid-$100s into the low $500s depending on size, style, and community.
How close are these communities to beaches and major medical facilities?
Mickler's Landing Beach is about 6 to 7 miles away, making it the closest public beach access, while Ponte Vedra Beach is roughly 9 miles out and Jacksonville Beach is about 12 miles. For healthcare, UF Health Nocatee is approximately 1 mile from the Nocatee-area communities, Baptist Medical Center South is about 6 miles away, and Mayo Clinic is roughly 10 miles north — a combination that many buyers in this corridor find reassuring for day-to-day and specialist care.