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New construction remains a major part of the St. Johns County housing market in 2026, but the communities are at very different stages. Some are entering their final neighborhoods, while others have years — or even decades — of planned development still ahead.

2026 Guide: This page focuses on communities where new homes are actively being built or marketed in St. Johns County during 2026. Builder inventories, phases, school zoning, fees and amenity plans can change, so buyers should confirm details for an individual homesite before purchasing.

Where Is New Construction Happening?

Northeast / Ponte Vedra Nocatee and its final Seabrook-area neighborhoods.
CR 210 / Northern County Beacon Lake, Shearwater, Stillwater and nearby development.
Western St. Johns SilverLeaf and RiverTown continue major expansion west of I-95.
St. Augustine / World Golf TrailMark, Bannon Lakes, Cordova Palms and smaller new communities.

Map of New Home Communities in St. Johns County

The map below shows the approximate location of the major communities covered in this guide. Zoom or tap a marker to see the community name.

2026 New Construction Community Map

St. Johns County, Florida

Map locations are approximate and intended for general orientation only. Community boundaries can be substantially larger than the marker shown.

Major New Home Communities in St. Johns County

Final New-Home Buildout

Nocatee

Northeast St. Johns County • Ponte Vedra / near US 1

Nocatee is one of Northeast Florida's best-known master-planned communities and is now approaching the end of its original new-home development cycle. New construction remains available in 2026, but buyers are increasingly looking at the community's final neighborhoods and remaining inventory.

2026 New-Home Areas
Seabrook Village, Reflections at Seabrook, Coral Ridge at Seabrook, Crosswinds, Woodland Park, West End at Town Center and remaining River Landing opportunities.
Interesting in 2026
Seabrook Village remains one of the major final family-home opportunities. The neighborhood surrounds Seabrook Park and sits near the new Sabal Crest K-8 school scheduled for the 2026–27 school year.
Amenities
Splash Water Park Spray Park Greenway Trails Pools Parks Sports Town Center Golf-Cart Friendly
Major Expansion

SilverLeaf

Western St. Johns County • Between CR 210 and SR 16

SilverLeaf is essentially the opposite of Nocatee in terms of development timeline: it is a very large master plan that still has substantial growth ahead. The community covers approximately 11,000 acres and is planned for as many as 17,600 homes.

Scale
Approximately 4,350 acres are designated conservation land, and the community plan includes millions of square feet of future commercial and mixed-use development.
Neighborhoods
Areas include SilverLeaf Village, Silver Landing, Holly Forest, Johns Island, Elm Creek, Waterford Lakes, Brandon Lakes and additional neighborhoods as the master plan expands.
Worth Knowing
One of SilverLeaf's biggest distinctions is that the community is marketed without CDD fees. More than 50 miles of sidewalks and cart paths are part of the larger plan.
Resort Pools Splash Areas Pickleball Tennis Dog Parks Cart Paths Conservation Land
Actively Expanding

RiverTown

Western St. Johns County • St. Johns River corridor

RiverTown is one of the county's signature riverfront communities, extending along the St. Johns River in western St. Johns County. Its size, extensive amenity system and newer neighborhoods make it one of the major places to watch for continued new construction.

2026 Neighborhoods
Current offerings include Cove, Forest, Meadows, Shores, Springs and WaterSong.
What's New
RiverLodge is now open, adding another major recreation destination with a pool, fitness center, play park and lazy river.
55+ Option
WaterSong is RiverTown's gated active-adult neighborhood with its own amenities in addition to access to RiverTown's broader amenity network.
St. Johns River Access Lazy River Pools Kayak Launch River Café Fitness Trails Amphitheater
Active 2026 Construction

Shearwater

CR 210 corridor • West of I-95

Shearwater is a nature-oriented master-planned community known for unusually extensive recreation amenities and direct access to Trout Creek. New home opportunities continue in 2026.

2026 Activity
Lennar is selling new single-family homes in Brookside and townhomes in Pinewood, while Parkside brings additional townhome opportunities. Several builders continue to offer new homes and quick move-ins.
Interesting Feature
The community's kayak launch provides access to Trout Creek and ultimately the St. Johns River. Shearwater also describes Lazy Bird River as the longest lazy river in Northeast Florida.
Lazy River 3-Story Waterslide Lagoon Pool Lap Pool Kayak Launch Har-Tru Tennis Fitness Lodge Nature Trails
Later Phases

Beacon Lake

CR 210 • Between I-95 and US 1

Beacon Lake is a more compact master-planned community built around a 43-acre paddle-friendly lake. Its location puts residents relatively close to I-95 while remaining east of many of the county's largest western developments.

Development Plan
Beacon Lake is planned for approximately 1,280 single-family homes and 196 townhomes across roughly 630 acres, with approximately 358 acres designated nature preserve.
Phases
Earlier phases included more than 500 single-family homes plus townhomes. Later Phase 3 and Phase 4 sections expanded the community with additional homesites and lakeside areas.
43-Acre Lake Lake House Junior Olympic Pool Splash Park Sand Beach Kayaking Pickleball Fitness Center
55+ Active Adult

Stillwater

Northern St. Johns County • St. Johns / 32259

Stillwater is a gated active-adult community designed specifically for residents age 55 and older. Its defining feature is golf: the community centers around an 18-hole course designed by golf architect Bobby Weed.

2026 Status
New homes remain actively for sale, including newer collections of single-family and paired homes.
Interesting Feature
The golf practice facilities include Toptracer technology, while the clubhouse includes dining and social spaces.
18-Hole Golf Clubhouse Restaurant Pool Pickleball Tennis Bocce Fitness
Active 2026

TrailMark

West of St. Augustine • Near SR 16

TrailMark is built around oak hammocks, lakes, waterways and trail systems rather than a dense town-center concept. Multiple national builders continue to offer new single-family homes in 2026.

Builders
Current builder information lists Dream Finders Homes, Drees Homes, Lennar and Richmond American Homes.
Interesting Feature
The community's boardwalk kayak launch provides direct access to Six Mile Creek, creating one of the more nature-oriented amenity packages among inland St. Johns County communities.
Kayak Launch Trails Beach-Entry Pool Lap Pool Camp House Fitness Sports Courts Dog Park
55+ • Phase II

Reverie at TrailMark

Inside TrailMark • Western St. Johns County

Reverie is TrailMark's gated 55+ active-adult section and is worth considering separately because it has its own clubhouse and amenities in addition to access to TrailMark's broader recreation system.

2026 Phase
Phase II is now selling, with ongoing construction confirmed in county development and building records during 2026.
The Retreat
Reverie's resident clubhouse is approximately 4,600 square feet and overlooks the lake.
55+ Gated Lakeside Clubhouse 6 Pickleball Courts Bier Garten Dog Parks TrailMark Amenities
New Homes Available

The Preserve at Bannon Lakes

International Golf Parkway / World Golf area

The Preserve is a newer section within the larger Bannon Lakes community and remains one of the notable new-construction options close to I-95 and the World Golf Village corridor.

Homes
New single-family construction includes multiple lot and home-size categories, including Gardens, Classics and larger Estate offerings. Preserve and water-view homesites are part of the community.
Why Buyers Look Here
It offers a more traditional neighborhood scale than some of the county's giant master plans while retaining a substantial shared amenity package.
Clubhouse Community Pool Fitness Pickleball Dog Park Preserve Lots
Actively Selling

Cordova Palms

North St. Augustine • Near US 1

Cordova Palms provides a middle ground between a very large master-planned community and a small infill subdivision. New single-family homes continue to be sold in 2026.

Homes
Current floor plans span roughly 1,650 to 3,500 square feet, giving the community a comparatively broad range of home sizes.
Location
Its US 1-area location provides relatively direct access toward historic St. Augustine, Vilano Beach and northern St. Johns County.
Beach-Entry Pool Lap Lanes Splash Area Pickleball Play Lawn Dog Park
55+ Active Adult

Parkland Preserve

World Golf / northern St. Augustine area

Parkland Preserve is a gated 55+ community with approximately 367 planned homes. Construction began several years ago, but new-home opportunities remain part of the market in 2026.

Lifestyle
This is a smaller-scale active-adult option compared with RiverTown's WaterSong or golf-focused Stillwater.
55+ Gated Clubhouse Pool Fitness Pickleball Activity Director
Final Phase

Landing at Olde Florida

St. Augustine • Near I-95 and historic downtown

Landing at Olde Florida is the final new-construction phase of an established St. Augustine neighborhood. New building permits continued to be issued during 2026.

Homes
The neighborhood offers ranch and two-story single-family designs, generally with three or four bedrooms.
Interesting Difference
Unlike many larger master-planned communities, Landing at Olde Florida is marketed without CDD fees and has a quieter, established-neighborhood feel.
No CDD Single-Family Homes Established Setting Near Downtown
Townhome Community

Stokes Landing

North St. Augustine • US 1 corridor

Stokes Landing is a smaller new townhome development for buyers who want St. Johns County new construction without the scale or amenity costs of a large resort-style master plan.

2026 Status
Townhomes are actively being sold in 2026. Current designs are compact two-story plans with two or three bedrooms.
Lifestyle
Lawn maintenance is included, making this primarily a lower-maintenance residential option rather than an amenity-centered community.
Townhomes Lawn Maintenance US 1 Access Near St. Augustine
Townhome Community

Cordera

St. Augustine • 32084

Cordera is another smaller-scale 2026 townhome option in St. Augustine. It is aimed more at affordability and convenience than resort-style community living.

Homes
Current two-story designs include two- and three-bedroom layouts of roughly 1,100 to 1,300 square feet.
Best Fit
Buyers who prioritize a newer home and St. Augustine location over extensive community amenities may find this style of development appealing.
Townhomes Smart-Home Features St. Augustine Location Lower-Maintenance Living
The biggest development story may actually be SilverLeaf. Nocatee remains one of the county's most recognizable communities, but its new-home development is nearing completion. SilverLeaf, by contrast, has an approximately 11,000-acre master plan with substantial future residential, commercial and conservation development still ahead.

Quick Comparison

Community Area Style 2026 Stage Standout Feature
Nocatee Northeast Large master plan Final new-home neighborhoods Water parks + Town Center
SilverLeaf Western county Very large master plan Major long-term expansion No CDD + future scale
RiverTown West / riverfront Large master plan Expanding St. Johns River lifestyle
Shearwater CR 210 Master-planned Active building Lazy river + Trout Creek
Beacon Lake CR 210 east Master-planned Later phases 43-acre recreational lake
Stillwater Northern county 55+ Actively selling 18-hole golf course
TrailMark West of St. Augustine Nature-oriented Active building Trails + Six Mile Creek
Reverie at TrailMark TrailMark 55+ Phase II Private active-adult amenities
Bannon Lakes World Golf area Master-planned Active expansion I-95 access + preserve lots
Cordova Palms North St. Augustine Single-family Actively selling Resort-style pool complex
Parkland Preserve World Golf area 55+ Later-stage new homes Smaller active-adult community
Landing at Olde Florida St. Augustine Single-family Final phase No CDD / established setting
Stokes Landing US 1 north Townhomes Now selling Low-maintenance option
Cordera St. Augustine Townhomes Now selling Compact new construction

What to Compare Before Buying New Construction

CDD & HOA Fees Two similarly priced homes can have very different annual carrying costs. Confirm both HOA fees and any Community Development District assessment.
Development Stage Early-phase communities may offer more future growth but also years of nearby construction. Late-stage communities provide a clearer picture of what the finished neighborhood will look like.
School Zoning St. Johns County school attendance zones can change as new campuses open. Never assume two neighborhoods in the same community share identical zoning.
Builder Incentives Builders frequently change financing incentives, closing-cost offers and quick-move-in discounts. Compare the total deal rather than just base price.
Future Roads & Development A preserve view, quiet road or empty parcel today may look different later. Review community and county development plans before choosing a homesite.
Amenity Access Some neighborhoods have exclusive amenities while others share a master community system. 55+ enclaves may have both private and shared facilities.

Planning a Move to St. Johns County?

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Last reviewed: September 2026. New-home inventory changes quickly. Community plans, future phases, amenities, fees, builders and school attendance zones are subject to change. This guide is intended as a local overview rather than a representation of current inventory or a substitute for builder, HOA, CDD, school district or county documentation.