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Mandarin Art Festival
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Details (opens in a new tab)Neighborhood Guide · St. Johns County
Julington Creek: established neighborhoods on the St. Johns County line.
Just across Julington Creek from Mandarin, the Julington Creek and Fruit Cove area is one of the most established parts of northern St. Johns County, with Julington Creek Plantation, creek and river access, and quick drives to Durbin Park and I-95.
By Dawn Spencer · Last updated
Julington Creek at a glance
CountySt. Johns
SettingEstablished suburbs along Julington Creek and the river
Homes1990s to 2010s single-family homes, golf and lakefront lots, and some new construction
NearbyMandarin, Fruit Cove, St. Johns (CR 210)
Highlights
What sets Julington Creek apart
- Julington Creek Plantation with its golf course and amenities
- Boating and fishing on Julington Creek and the St. Johns River
- Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve trails
- Durbin Park shopping and dining minutes away
Buying Here
What to know
Many neighborhoods here have HOA dues and some carry CDD assessments. I'll pull the exact numbers for any home you're considering.
New construction · Builders, incentives, and the true cost of a new community.
Community & Official Sites
Straight from the source
Amenities, rules, assessments, and events as the community, club, district, or city publishes them. Club memberships are separate from HOA and CDD fees; I'll pull the current numbers for any home you're considering.
- Julington Creek Plantation CDD (opens in a new tab)Official district site: aquatics, tennis, fitness, rentals, board agendas and minutes
- Durbin Crossing CDD (opens in a new tab)Neighboring district: amenity centers, assessments, meetings
Map
Where Julington Creek is
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Boundaries shown are approximate; confirm a specific address with the county property appraiser.
Before You Buy
Questions to answer for any Julington Creek home
- Current property taxes, and what they may become without the seller's homestead exemption
- HOA dues, what they cover, and any special assessments or capital contribution at closing
- Club membership requirements and costs, if any
- FEMA flood zone and whether flood insurance is required or recommended
- Roof age and wind mitigation features, which drive insurance cost
- School assignments for the specific address, confirmed with the district
Some newer St. Johns communities carry a CDD assessment on the tax bill in addition to HOA dues. Club memberships, where offered, are usually separate from the HOA.
Research Tools
Look it up yourself
- St. Johns County Property Appraiser (opens in a new tab)Ownership, taxes, sales history
- St. Johns County School District (opens in a new tab)School zoning by address
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center (opens in a new tab)Flood zone by address
- Local market reports (opens in a new tab)Recent sales and trends
Search Homes
Search Julington Creek homes for sale
Live MLS listings, updated as homes come on the market.
- Julington Creek neighborhoods (opens in a new tab)Julington Creek subdivisions in the MLS
- All St. Johns (32259) homes (opens in a new tab)The wider Julington Creek and Fruit Cove area
- St. Johns waterfront (opens in a new tab)Creek, lake, and river frontage
- St. Johns newer construction (opens in a new tab)Built 2024 or later
Annual Events & Traditions
Events and traditions around Julington Creek
Nearby in Mandarin
Nearby in Nocatee
Twice a month, year-round
Food Truck Fridays
Food trucks, live music, and neighbors on Nocatee Station Field.
Details (opens in a new tab)Saturdays, year-round
Nocatee Farmers Market
Dozens of local vendors at Nocatee Station Field, with a different theme each month.
Details (opens in a new tab)Dates change from year to year; check each organizer's site. For what's happening tonight, see Livedrp below.
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Live music and nightlife near Julington Creek
Within 3 miles around Julington Creek and Race Track Road: 9 nightlife spots, including 3 with live music. This week, 3 of them have events on the calendar. A few of the closest (names open in Google Maps; tonight's lineup is in the Livedrp (opens in a new tab) app):
- Iggy's Grill and Bar (opens in a new tab)Karaoke · Bar · Restaurant · 2.0 mi · 3 events this week
- 2nd Bay Brewing Co (opens in a new tab)Live Music · Brewery · 2.0 mi
- Top Dawg Tavern (opens in a new tab)Gastropub · Sports Bar · Bar · 3.0 mi · 12 events this week
- Moon Dog Pie House (opens in a new tab)Bar · Restaurant · 2.1 mi · 25 events this week
- Gator's Dockside (opens in a new tab)Restaurant · Wing Joint · Sports Bar · 2.1 mi
- Hurricane Grill & Wings (opens in a new tab)Sports Bar · Wing Joint · 2.8 mi
Venue data from Livedrp as of 2026-11-04. Disclosure: Dawn Spencer is the founder of Livedrp.
Nearby neighborhoods
Neighborhood information is general and believed reliable but not guaranteed. Confirm HOA rules, club memberships, flood zones, and school assignments for any specific property.
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