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St. Johns County · Ponte Vedra (unincorporated St. Johns County) · 32081 · 32259 (western edge) · 32258 (Duval portion)

Nocatee

Nocatee is a 13,000+ acre master-planned community in northern St. Johns County west of the Intracoastal/Tolomato River, with a Ponte Vedra 32081 mailing address; it began development in the mid-2000s and is organized into villages such as Twenty Mile, Crosswater, Seabrook, Greenleaf, Coastal Oaks, Del Webb Ponte Vedra (55+) and the Town Center district. Roughly 60% of the acreage is preserve, wetlands and retention. It is bounded by Palm Valley/Ponte Vedra Beach to the east (via the Palm Valley Bridge), US 1 to the west and SR 9B/Duval County to the north.

Median sale

$658,350

last 12 months · county records

CDD

Yes

$2,000-$3,500 depending on village and lot width (FY2026 examples: ~$2,088 Seabrook 40-ft; ~$2,162 Twenty Mile 60-ft; ~$2,650 Coral Ridge 70-ft; ~$3,202 Coastal Oaks 80-ft; River Landing at Twenty Mile $3,285-$3,446)/yr typical

School district

St. Johns County School District (Duval County Public Schools for the small Duval portion)

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To downtown

35 min

typical off-peak

Which county is Nocatee in?

Nocatee is in St. Johns County, Florida (ZIP code 32081). Property taxes, flood maps and permits run through St. Johns County.

What kind of homes are in Nocatee?

New construction and near-new (2007-present) single-family homes by national and regional builders on 40-, 50-, 60-, 70-, 80- and 90-ft-wide lots (Greenleaf 40/60 ft; Coral Ridge 70 ft; Coastal Oaks 80 ft; The Pointe at Twenty Mile ~90 ft); townhomes and villas in Town Center-adjacent villages (e.g., West End Villas, Crosswinds); apartments in Town Center; gated estate enclaves in Coastal Oaks and Vista at Twenty Mile; 55+ homes in Del Webb.

Is Nocatee in a flood zone?

Largely Zone X: the developer states that affected lots are raised above the floodplain during platting and that 60% of the community is preserve/wetland/retention to absorb runoff; limited shaded-X or A/AE designations exist near retention ponds, wetlands and the Tolomato River edge (e.g., River Landing at Twenty Mile). St. Johns County is NFIP CRS Class 5; confirm any parcel at the SJC Flood Zone Viewer or msc.fema.gov. Lender flood insurance is generally not required in X but is optional.

What drives home insurance costs in Nocatee?

Homes are built to the current Florida Building Code and typically earn strong wind-mitigation credits (hip roofs, sealed decks, impact/shuttered openings), making premiums lower than comparable older near-ocean homes; roof ages are mostly under 15 years. Located inland of the Intracoastal but still in the wind-borne-debris region. Few if any condo buildings of 3+ stories, so milestone/SIRS rules rarely apply; townhome associations still carry reserve obligations.

Does Nocatee have CDD or HOA fees?

Tolomato Community Development District (spans St. Johns and Duval counties) funds roads, drainage, utilities and amenities via bonds; the assessment has a debt component (70%+) and an O&M component (~$50/month average) and appears as a non-ad valorem line on the November county tax bill (fiscal year Oct 1-Sep 30). Per-parcel FY2027 lookup PDFs are posted at mytcdd.com; estoppel letters cost $250.

Every village has an HOA layered under the Nocatee master association; most run roughly $100-$250/month ($1,200-$3,000/yr), e.g., River Landing at Twenty Mile $2,772/yr; Beachwalk (adjacent, not Nocatee) adds a $315/month mandatory club fee. HOAs handle architectural review, village pools and landscaping; the master association funds Splash/Spray parks and Greenway trails.

Are short-term rentals allowed in Nocatee?

Nocatee is west of the Intracoastal, so the St. Johns County STR ordinance does not apply; instead, Nocatee village HOAs and the master association prohibit short-term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO) and typically set minimum lease terms of 7-12 months—verify the specific village's covenants. Sources: https://driftwoodrealtygroup.com/post/nocatee-cdd-fee-explained ; https://www.sjcfl.us/short-term-vacation-rentals/

How do you get around from Nocatee?

Nocatee Parkway (part of CR 210) runs east over the 2002 Tolomato River bridge (Palm Valley Bridge) to Palm Valley Road/A1A and west via a Valley Ridge Blvd overpass to US 1; CR 210 continues west to I-95 (six-laned to I-95 in 2015); Crosswater Parkway and Valley Ridge Blvd are the internal spines; SR 9B connects north toward I-295. The Palm Valley Bridge and the US 1/CR 210 interchange are the chokepoints. No JTA fixed-route service; community electric-cart path network.

What homes actually sold for

Recorded sales in Nocatee from county public records, last 12 months. These are closed prices, not asking prices.

Sales recorded

510

Median price

$658,350

Median $/sqft

$247

AddressSoldPriceBd/BaSqftBuilt
144 Gray Wolf TrlAug 2026$470,000—/—2,1752015
435 Wingstone DrAug 2026$519,400—/—2,4472018
52 Dyer CtAug 2026$460,000—/—2,0712017
420 Hatter DrAug 2026$650,000—/—2,7722019
209 Willow Ridge DrAug 2026$425,000—/—1,7962014
353 Cobbler TrlJul 2026$740,000—/—3,2132019
262 Hatter DrJul 2026$765,000—/—3,3342019
65 Cobbler TrlJul 2026$449,000—/—2,3392019
81 Vestavia CtJul 2026$475,000—/—2,6012013
212 Kiwi Palm CtJul 2026$839,200—/—3,0152016

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
  • Ocean Palms
  • Palm Valley Academy
  • Pine Island Academy
  • Ponte Vedra Rawlings
  • Sabal Crest Academy
  • Valley Ridge Academy

Middle

  • Alice B. Landrum
  • Palm Valley Academy
  • Pine Island Academy
  • Sabal Crest Academy
  • Twin Lakes Academy
  • Valley Ridge Academy

High school

  • Allen D. Nease
  • Atlantic Coast
  • Ponte Vedra

What should you check before making an offer in Nocatee?

  • Pull the Tolomato CDD assessment for the exact parcel from the FY2027 lookup at mytcdd.com and read the non-ad valorem lines on the tax bill; ask whether the bond portion has been prepaid.
  • Obtain the village HOA and master association documents, including lease minimums and the STR prohibition.
  • Confirm the school attendance zone with the St. Johns County locator, as zones have shifted with new schools (e.g., Crosswater villages).
  • Verify the lot's FEMA zone at the SJC Flood Zone Viewer, especially lots backing retention ponds, wetlands or the Tolomato River.
  • For new construction, request the builder's wind-mitigation form and Florida Building Code opening-protection details to price insurance.
  • Check whether the parcel lies in the St. Johns or Duval portion of the district (affects taxing authority and school district).

Nearby areas

Sources

Updated 2026-08-25. Facts change — verify anything material before you rely on it.