St. Johns County · St. Johns / Fruit Cove (unincorporated) · 32259 · 32258 (Duval side)
Julington Creek / Julington Creek Plantation
Julington Creek Plantation is a master-planned community in northwest St. Johns County along Race Track Road east of SR 13, across from Fruit Cove and immediately south of Julington Creek (the Duval county line), about 20 miles south of Downtown Jacksonville. The CDD covers roughly 4,120 acres of mostly 1990s–2000s single-family subdivisions, with townhomes and some newer infill, built around the Plantation Club recreation complex and The Champions Club golf course. It adjoins Mandarin (Duval) to the north, Durbin Crossing and the Julington-Durbin Preserve to the east, and Fruit Cove/SR 13 to the west.
Median sale
$540,000
last 12 months · county records
CDD
Yes
$845.57 (multi-family/townhome) to $1,385.44 (single-family) for FY2025/yr typical
School district
St. Johns (St. Johns County side); Duval for parcels north of the creek
Find zoned schools ↗To downtown
30 min
typical off-peak
Which county is Julington Creek in?
Julington Creek is in St. Johns County, Florida (ZIP code 32259). Property taxes, flood maps and permits run through St. Johns County.
What kind of homes are in Julington Creek?
Predominantly 1990s–2000s single-family homes (concrete block and frame/stucco) on roughly quarter-acre lots in named sub-neighborhoods; townhomes/multi-family in select sections; some larger estate lots and creek-front parcels toward Julington and Durbin creeks. No historic district.
Is Julington Creek in a flood zone?
Most interior lots are FEMA Zone X, while parcels bordering Julington Creek, Durbin Creek and internal wetland/pond systems carry Zone AE with established base flood elevations. St. Johns County keeps elevation certificates for structures built after 1991 in Special Flood Hazard Areas (Planning and Building, 904-825-1065); confirm parcel zone at msc.fema.gov.
What drives home insurance costs in Julington Creek?
Homes built 1995–2008 are now past the 15-year roof-age threshold many carriers use, so roof replacement history drives premiums and 4-point inspections apply to anything over 20 years; original polybutylene plumbing can appear in early-1990s sections. Wind-mitigation inspection credits are common. Few condos, so milestone/SIRS rules rarely apply; townhome associations are governed by HOA statutes.
Does Julington Creek have CDD or HOA fees?
Julington Creek Plantation CDD levies assessments on the property tax bill; CDD owns/operates Plantation Club Recreation Center, Aquatic Complex, Sportsplex and Plantation Park. Assessment is among the lower CDD levels in the county because original bonds are largely retired.
Master HOA plus sub-association dues; commonly about $480–$1,200 per year depending on section.
Are short-term rentals allowed in Julington Creek?
St. Johns County Ordinance 2021-23 requires STR registration and sets occupancy/parking rules, but it exempts unincorporated areas west of the Intracoastal Waterway, so Julington Creek properties are not subject to county registration; a Florida DBPR license, county business tax receipt and tourist tax collection still apply, and HOA covenants commonly restrict rentals. Duval-side parcels follow the City of Jacksonville framework.
How do you get around from Julington Creek?
Race Track Road, SR 13 (San Jose Blvd), Flora Branch Blvd, Durbin Creek Blvd and Longleaf Pine Parkway are the main roads; Race Track Rd connects east to I-95 at Bartram Park/Durbin Pavilion. The SR 13 bridge over Julington Creek and Race Track Rd at I-95 are the principal chokepoints. No JTA fixed-route service inside the community; nearest JTA service is on San Jose Blvd in Mandarin.
What homes actually sold for
Recorded sales in Julington Creek / Julington Creek Plantation from county public records, last 12 months. These are closed prices, not asking prices.
Sales recorded
791
Median price
$540,000
Median $/sqft
$200
| Address | Sold | Price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14338 Durbin Island Way | Jul 2026 | $425,000 | —/— | 1,922 | 2019 |
| 6519 Cypress Crossing Ct | Jul 2026 | $550,000 | —/— | 3,045 | 2015 |
| 14626 Durbin Island Way | Jul 2026 | $390,000 | —/— | 1,947 | 2018 |
| 240 Ranch Land Cir | Jun 2026 | $850,000 | —/— | 3,366 | 2023 |
| 3060 State Road 13 | Jun 2026 | $2,000,000 | —/— | 5,756 | 2007 |
| 160 Blackwater Way | Jun 2026 | $450,000 | —/— | 2,119 | 2017 |
| 145 Fells Cv | Jun 2026 | $1,200,000 | —/— | 3,693 | 2020 |
| 208 Fells Cv | Jun 2026 | $1,375,000 | —/— | 4,523 | 2019 |
| 206 Oak Shadow Pl | Jun 2026 | $650,000 | —/— | 3,316 | 2021 |
| 133 Wambaw Dr | Jun 2026 | $524,900 | —/— | 2,693 | 2023 |
Source: county property appraiser records (public). Sales flagged by the county as non-arm's-length are excluded.
Schools listings here report
Assigned schools as stated on current MLS listings in this area — names only. Verify zoning with the district; attendance boundaries change.
Elementary
- Bartram Springs
- Cunningham Creek
- Durbin Creek
- Freedom Crossing Academy
- Hallowes Cove Academy
- Hickory Creek
- Julington Creek
- Lakeside Academy
- Liberty Pines Academy
- Mill Creek Academy
- Ocean Palms
- Patriot Oaks Academy
Middle
- Alice B. Landrum
- Freedom Crossing Academy
- Fruit Cove
- Gamble Rogers
- Hallowes Cove Academy
- Lakeside Academy
- Liberty Pines Academy
- Mill Creek Academy
- Pacetti Bay
- Patriot Oaks Academy
- Switzerland Point
- Trout Creek Academy
High school
- Bartram Trail
- Beachside
- Creekside
- Mandarin
- Tocoi Creek
What should you check before making an offer in Julington Creek?
- Current CDD assessment for the lot (on the tax bill) and remaining bond term versus operations-and-maintenance portion.
- Master HOA plus sub-HOA dues and what the covenants say about leasing, fences, boats and exterior changes.
- Roof replacement date and 4-point/wind-mitigation results for 1990s–2000s homes.
- Parcel flood zone relative to Julington/Durbin creeks and wetlands, and any elevation certificate on file with St. Johns County.
- Which county the parcel is in (St. Johns vs. Duval) since taxes, schools and STR rules differ across Julington Creek.
Nearby areas
- St. Johns / RiverTown · Shearwater · SilverLeaf · St. Johns County · CDD
- Fleming Island · Clay County · CDD
- Mandarin · Duval County · Some CDD
- St. Augustine (City) + Anastasia Island / St. Augustine Beach · St. Johns County · Some CDD
Sources
- https://www.jcpcdd.org/228/Assessments
- https://www.jcpcdd.org/27/Amenities
- https://movewithmomentum.com/is-julington-creek-plantation-a-good-place-to-live
- https://www.redfin.com/neighborhood/145018/FL/Jacksonville/Julington-Creek/housing-market
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julington_Creek_Plantation,_Florida
- https://www.sjcfl.us/short-term-vacation-rentals/
- https://stjohnsclerk.com/minrec/OrdinanceBooks/2021/ORD2021-23revised.pdf
- https://www.sjcfl.us/parks_trails/julington-creek-plantation-park/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julington-Durbin_Preserve
- https://floridaallrisk.com/st-johns-county-florida-flood-zone-map/
- https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search
- https://jpicketthomes.com/blog/cdd-hoa-and-amenities-in-julington-creek-explained
- https://www.gis.sjcfl.us/SchoolZone/current.html
- https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/zoning/
Updated 2026-08-25. Facts change — verify anything material before you rely on it.