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Neighborhood Guide · St. Johns County

Nocatee: a new town built around parks, trails, and water.

Nocatee is a master-planned community between Ponte Vedra Beach and the Intracoastal, consistently among the best-selling communities in the country. Neighborhoods range from townhomes and villas to estate homes and a 55+ community.

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Nocatee at a glance

CountySt. Johns
SettingMaster-planned community with its own town center
HomesNew and recent construction: single-family, townhomes, villas, and 55+
NearbyPonte Vedra Beach, Palm Valley, Jacksonville Beach
A boardwalk through the salt marsh in Ponte Vedra Beach
Marsh boardwalk, Ponte Vedra Beach Photo: Kathryn Hennessy · CC BY-SA 4.0

Highlights

What sets Nocatee apart

  • Splash Water Park, Spray Park, and miles of greenway trails
  • Nocatee Town Center with shops, restaurants, and a Publix
  • Food Truck Fridays and the Nocatee Farmers Market at Nocatee Station Field
  • A kayak launch on the Intracoastal and the Nocatee Preserve
  • Nocatee Parkway for a quick drive to the beach or Jacksonville

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What to know

Each Nocatee neighborhood has its own builder, HOA, and amenities, and most carry a CDD assessment on the tax bill. Ask me for the numbers on any specific neighborhood before you tour.

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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.

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Where Nocatee is

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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 Nocatee 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.

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Annual Events & Traditions

Events and traditions around Nocatee

In Nocatee

Saturdays, year-round

Nocatee Farmers Market

Dozens of local vendors at Nocatee Station Field, with a different theme each month.

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Nearby in Ponte Vedra Beach

December

Palm Valley Boat Parade

Lighted boats parade seven miles up the Intracoastal from south of the Palm Valley Bridge.

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Thanksgiving to New Year's

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club holiday season

Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, holiday dinners, and seasonal events at the historic resort.

Details

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 Nocatee

Within 3 miles around Nocatee: 8 nightlife spots, including 2 with live music. A few of the closest (names open in Google Maps; tonight's lineup is in the Livedrp app):

See what's live tonight Livedrp shows live music, events, and specials happening near Nocatee right now. Open Livedrp

Venue data from Livedrp as of 2026-11-04. Disclosure: Dawn Spencer is the founder of Livedrp.

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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