All About St. Johns County

About Jacksonville About Ponte Vedra & Palm Valley Fruit Cove, Switzerland & Orangedale Julington Creek Plantation About Cimmarone About South Hampton The World Golf Village St. Augustine Quality of life in St. Johns County is unmatched. Rich in heritage and texture, St. Johns County offers a rare combination of ingredients that inspires corporate and residential neighbors alike. St. Augustine the first city inhabited by Europeans is both a popular tourist area and a great place to dine and be entertained. A few miles to the north of St. Augustine is Ponte Vedra, a coastal community with many attractions including the home to many wonderful golf courses including the Tournament Players Championship course at Sawgrass.

The new World Golf Village located a few miles inland is a major growth area. To the north is the community of Cimmarone and another world class golf course and country club. Just to the south of Cimmarone is the development of South Hampton and further along SR 210 is the new development of St. Johns County Golf & Country Club. North St. Johns County is a golfing paradise, 6 championship quality course within a 15 minute drive, and many more just a few miles further away. For the golfers here is a complete list of all the courses in the area.

On the border of Jacksonville lies several communities to suit everyone's needs. Julington Creek Plantation is a Master Planned Development with yet another fine golf course and many community facilities. The communities of Fruit Cove, Switzerland and Orangedale border Julington Creek and the St. Johns river.

Whether you are looking to move to St. Johns County because you want your children to be educated in some of the best performing schools in North East Florida, you want a safe quiet environment in which to house your family, you are looking to retire in one of the lowest cost of living counties in the country or you simply want to enjoy typically 226 days of annual sunshine, with a median temperature of 78 degrees, we have it all!

For the analytically minded here are some useful facts and stats:
Population mix & employment stats for St. Johns county.
School information and school performance reports.


St. Augustine

Founded in 1565, St. Augustine is America's oldest permanently settled European city. A combination of old world charm, national monuments, and more than 20 unique attractions. Architectural masterpieces of Spanish Renaissance and Colonial Revival frame lanes of art galleries, antique shops and collectibles.


St. Augustine is the perfect setting for a romantic evening of dinner and live entertainment in one of our more than 150 fine restaurants, bistros and nightclubs.


The beaches of Anatasia Island, Vilano and North Beach, are all just moments from the historic city. St. Augustine's Beaches span nearly 42 miles, so pick a quiet stretch for relaxation, or join in the excitement of more active areas.


Real Estate in St. Augustine can range from a cottage or condo on the beach, to a historic downtown home. You'll find that the area consist of many beautiful styles and neighborhoods.

St. Augustine is also home to the Alligator Farm



Ponte Vedra & Palm Valley

Ponte Vedra is located in North East St. Johns County just north of St. Augustine. Ponte Vedra Beach, known for classic resorts, spas, world-famous fairways and tennis. Home of the PGA TOUR and the ATP Tour International Headquarters, Ponte Vedra Beach is a favorite for sports enthusiasts and perfect for corporate meetings.

This area is one of Northeast Florida's most prestigious addresses. The community of Sawgrass is home to the PGA Tour headquarters and the TPC Championship. Ponte Vedra has the finest homes to be found anywhere in the North Florida area. It is home to miles of beautiful beaches and natural wetlands.

Many exclusive communities are available in Ponte Vedra, including Marsh Landing, Sawgrass, and The Plantation at Ponte Vedra beach. These communities offer Intracoastal, lagoon, lake and marsh views. Ponte Vedra has dramatic beachfront homes situated along the A1A. Single family homes in Ponte Vedra are priced generally higher than other areas in St. Johns ranging from $150,000 to several million dollars.


Cimarrone

Cimarrone boasts quiet country living and a first class golf course community, excellent schools and is only minutes away from historic St. Augustine, the Beaches, and the St. Johns River. New homes range in price for $140,000 to $500,000. Cimarrone Golf and Country Club has one of the finest golf courses in Northeast Florida, surrounded by pristine woodlands, lakes and abounding in nature's wildlife.

Conveniently located near the Mall of the Avenues and St. Augustine's Outlet Mall, Cimarrone is only five miles north of the new World Golf Village, northern St. Johns County's convention and resort center.


Julington Creek Plantation

Just minutes from
Jacksonville's metropolitan area, Julington Creek Plantation is nestled in northwest St. Johns County on 4,200 acres rich in mature oaks, tall pines and pristine lakes. Located just off of State Road 13, it is served by excellent Schools as well as two county parks offering baseball, football, and soccer fields and tennis courts.




Within Julington Creek Plantation you'll find miles of nature trails and an 18 hole championship golf course. The Plantation Club features a competition-level pool, men's and ladies; locker rooms, and a concession area. Also included are two basketball courts, a volley ball court and a playground area. Julington Creek Plantation offers a variety of new and resale homes priced from the low $100s to over $400,000.

Julington Creek Elementary School is located within the planned community, Switzerland Point Middle School is located three miles south of the plantation and Nease High School is nine miles east.



Fruit Cove, Switzerland & Orangedale

These St. Johns communities border the east bank of the St. Johns river. Both Switzerland and Fruit Cove have become very popular areas to live due to their mature neighborhoods, picturesque tree lined streets and easy access to Mandarin and
Jacksonville's Southside area. In addition many homes have larger lots than those available in the newer planned communities. If you are looking for a River front home with dock on the St. Johns River these communities offer quality properties from $500,000 to over $1 million. Those homes without waterfront views and access can be purchased from $140,000 to $500,000.


St. Johns County Golf & Country Club

St. Johns Golf & Country Club will reflect the lifestyle and values of St. Johns County, well planned, family-friendly, in a great location, with a respect for the natural surroundings. St. Johns Golf and country club is currently being developed on 820 acres of former pine plantation. Arvida Homes, Trademark Builders and David Weekly Homes are the preferred builders at St. Johns Golf & Country Club.

Home prices are projected to range from the $130s to $500,000. Construction on furnished model homes of different sizes is now complete. Most homesites offer waterfront, golf course or greenbelt vistas.

This 799 home golf course community will feature an 18-hole championship golf course that should be available for play by the end of this year.


South Hampton

South Hampton is a brand new community designed to be the perfect place to enjoy an active lifestyle encompassing a variety of interests. Residents can take advantage of a variety of family recreational amenities including more than 100 acres of parks, lakes and picnic areas, an aquatics center with adult's and children's pools, tennis courts, basketball, soccer fields and of an 18 hole Mark McCumber golf course.


The World Golf Village

Making your home at The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village means more than great golf. You'll also benefit from the community's ideal location between the city of Jacksonville and the old town of St. Augustine.


Aside from the excellent weather, World Golf Village provides you with a peaceful, quiet setting with access to big city amenities and small-town charm. Twenty-five minutes north is the diverse, fast-growing city of Jacksonville. Jacksonville has something to suit everyone's tastes including an NFL football team, dozens of annual festivals, theater performances, five-star restaurants, the Jacksonville Zoological Gardens, a wide range of cultural opportunities, an international airport and a spectacular Riverfront setting.


Jacksonville

Jacksonville is a city with a population of over 1 million. It offers a wide array of offerings for all tastes. Jacksonville is less than 30 minutes drive from most parts of North St. Johns County. Many residents of St. Johns County commute to Jacksonville to work using either SR 13, I95 or US1.

Downtown Jacksonville offers many sources of entertainment including the
Florida Theater and Alahambra Dinner Theater. At the Time Union Center For The Performing Arts you can see the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra along with many other wonderful events. Be entertained and educated at the Jacksonville Zoo.

A variety of special events and live bands can be seen at the Jacksonville Landing , located downtown on the river. In addition there are numerous Night Life spots for all to enjoy.


Now you've seen some of the wonderful new developments and older communities in St. Johns County you are probably ready to browse through the homes currently for sale. If you wish I'll be happy to search for homes for you and send you an email with full details of those that meet your requirements.

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