New Construction — St. Johns County Homes For Sale

Daily life in St. Johns County's new construction communities puts you close to a surprisingly varied dining scene — Simone's Wood Fired Craft Kitchen and Mellow Mushroom are just around the corner in Murabella, while Murray Bros. Caddyshack is about 3 miles away for a livelier night out. Bigger day trips lead to the Guana Tolomato Matanzas Research Reserve, roughly 12 miles south, where 76,000 acres of coastal wilderness offer hiking and birding, or to Anastasia State Park for beach access, kayaking, and camping. Shopping is handled easily at St. Augustine Premium Outlets about 4 miles out, with The Pavilion at Durbin Park roughly 8 miles away for a broader retail mix. For live events, the St. Augustine Amphitheatre is about 12 miles from the center of the county.

The active new construction inventory in St. Johns County currently spans roughly 75 listings in the lower price tiers, with homes built between 2021 and 2027, ranging from about 1,100 to 2,200 square feet. The mix skews toward townhomes — about two-thirds of listings — alongside single-family homes, in traditional, ranch, villa, and contemporary styles. Typical homes run 2 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 3 baths, with prices generally from the $240s to the mid-$300s at the entry level; the broader new-construction market across all segments reaches well into the millions. Inside, buyers consistently find open floorplans, kitchen islands with breakfast bars, smart home technology and smart thermostats, split bedroom arrangements, and walk-in closets — features that reflect current builder standards across the county. HOA fees vary widely by community, running from roughly $185 to $740, most commonly collected quarterly.

For buyers entering the St. Johns County market, the most accessible new construction options are concentrated in communities like Cordova Palms, Cordera Townhomes, Trailmark, Flagler Estates, Brook Forest, and Silver Falls. Pricing in this segment starts from the $240s and typically reaches into the mid-$500s, with a median around the low-$400s — a meaningful entry point into one of Florida's most sought-after school districts. Homes here range from 2 to 5 bedrooms, with townhomes making up a large share of what's available at the lower end of the price range. In my experience working across St. Johns County, these communities tend to offer strong builder packages — smart home features, quartz countertops, and stainless appliances — that make the price-per-square-foot competitive with older resale inventory nearby.

At the upper end of the St. Johns County new construction market, the luxury segment spans roughly 115 homes priced from the upper $700s to over $12 million, with a median around $1.2 million. Communities like Silverleaf, Madeira, Cortez on the Water, Nocatee, Vilano Beach, and Bartram Ranch represent the prestige addresses in this tier, where homes run from 3 to 6 bedrooms and are built to a noticeably higher specification. Waterfront settings, larger lots, and resort-caliber finishes distinguish this segment from the county's more modestly priced new builds. Buyers in this range typically find custom and semi-custom opportunities alongside production builders offering elevated design collections.

St. Johns County has many new construction homes currently active across its communities, making it one of the most active new-build markets in Northeast Florida. Silverleaf, Nocatee, Cordova Palms, Cordera Townhomes, Trailmark, and Brook Forest are among the most active subdivisions — spanning the full price range from the $240s to well above $12 million. Homes are available in 2 to 6 bedroom configurations, with builder activity spread across general areas including Barbosa, Caiden, Ayamonte, Pantano, and Seamark corridors within these communities. Whether you're looking for an entry-level townhome or a large estate home with premium finishes, the sheer variety of builders and community types here means there's rarely a one-size-fits-all answer — which is exactly why having a local agent who knows each community's specific phase timelines and builder incentive cycles makes a real difference.

Many new construction homes in St. Johns County currently offer waterfront settings, priced from the $320s to nearly $11 million, with a median around $900,000. The water types vary considerably — buyers can choose from pond-front and lake-view settings at more accessible price points, or move up to marsh, river-front, navigable water, and Intracoastal Waterway locations in communities like Madeira, Cortez on the Water, Rivertown Forest, Silverleaf, Brook Forest, and Silver Falls. This range means waterfront new construction here isn't exclusively a luxury category — there are genuinely varied entry points depending on the water type and community. Homes in this segment typically run 3 to 6 bedrooms, with larger footprints common at the river and Intracoastal addresses.

St. Johns County's new-construction market includes about 26 homes in age-restricted, 55+ communities — a factual housing category distinct from the broader market. These homes are concentrated in Reverie at Silverleaf, Reverie at Trailmark, Watersong at Rivertown, Stillwater, Seabrook, and Landings at Greenbriar, with prices running from the $350s to the mid-$600s and a median around $450,000. Homes range from 2 to 4 bedrooms. Each of these communities is age-restricted under applicable housing law, and buyers should confirm specific eligibility requirements directly with the community or builder before making an offer.

Gated new construction in St. Johns County accounts for roughly 116 homes across multiple communities, priced from the $350s to about $3.7 million, with a median around $580,000. Silverleaf, Reverie at Silverleaf, Brook Forest, Madeira, Cherry Elm Townhomes, and Rivertown Shores are the primary gated options in the current market. The range within this segment is notable — Cherry Elm Townhomes and Brook Forest bring gated access to a relatively accessible price point, while Silverleaf and Madeira offer it alongside larger lots and higher-specification homes. Homes run from 2 to 6 bedrooms depending on the community, and the gated designation here typically includes staffed or coded entries rather than simply a fenced perimeter.

Community amenities across St. Johns County's new-construction neighborhoods are consistently well-developed, with most communities offering some combination of a pool, clubhouse, fitness center, jogging paths, and sidewalks. Several communities add tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball courts, playgrounds, dog parks, and dedicated park space — making the neighborhood infrastructure a meaningful part of the value proposition alongside the homes themselves. Trash service is often included in HOA fees, which vary by community. The breadth of amenities reflects the master-planned approach most of these builders take, designing communities where residents have fitness and recreation options close to home.

St. Johns County's new-construction communities sit across a broad swath of Northeast Florida, generally positioned between St. Augustine to the south and Ponte Vedra Beach to the north, with easy access via I-95 and US-1. Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County is about 8 miles away, Flagler Health+ Village at St. Augustine is roughly 11 miles out, and Baptist Medical Center South is about 16 miles. Jacksonville International Airport is approximately 40 miles north — plan on roughly 45 minutes to an hour depending on which community you're in. Vilano Beach is about 12 miles away and St. Augustine Beach about 16 miles, making Atlantic coast access a realistic part of weekend life for most St. Johns County addresses. Historic downtown St. Augustine — including Castillo de San Marcos, St. George Street, and Flagler College — is about 12 miles from the county's central corridor.

Schools serving this area include Webster, Palencia, Timberlin Creek, and Trout Creek Academy at the elementary level; Murray, Pacetti Bay, Switzerland Point, and Sebastian at the middle school level; and St. Augustine, Bartram Trail, Allen D. Nease, and Tocoi Creek at the high school level — all part of the St. Johns County School District. Because new-construction communities are spread across a large geographic area, the specific school assignment depends entirely on your home's address within the county. Always confirm your exact school zone directly with the St. Johns County School District before making a purchase decision.