Neighborhood Guide · Nassau County

Yulee and Wildlight: Nassau County's growth corridor.

Yulee sits between I-95 and Amelia Island (opens in a new tab) along A1A, and Wildlight, a large master-planned community planned for thousands of homes, is turning it into one of Northeast Florida's busiest new-construction markets.

By Dawn Spencer · Last updated

Yulee & Wildlight at a glance


CountyNassau
SettingFast-growing suburban area and master-planned community
HomesNew construction, 55+ neighborhoods, townhomes, and established subdivisions
NearbyFernandina Beach, Kings Bay, Jacksonville International Airport

Highlights

What sets Yulee & Wildlight apart


  • Wildlight's trails, parks, and new town center
  • About 20 minutes to Fernandina Beach and the beaches of Amelia Island
  • Commutes to Kings Bay, JAXPORT (opens in a new tab), and the airport
  • A1A and I-95 access

Buying Here

What to know


Most new communities here carry HOA dues and a CDD assessment, and builder incentives change monthly. Call me before your first model-home visit.

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.

Map

Where Yulee & Wildlight 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 Yulee & Wildlight 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

The City of Fernandina Beach sets its own tax rate on top of Nassau County's; Yulee is unincorporated. Wildlight and other new communities carry CDD assessments.

Research Tools

Look it up yourself


Search Homes


Live MLS listings, updated as homes come on the market.

Annual Events & Traditions

Events and traditions around Yulee & Wildlight


Nearby in Fernandina Beach

First weekend of May

Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival

Fernandina Beach's signature festival since the 1960s: a pirate parade, art, music, and a lot of shrimp in the historic downtown.

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 Yulee & Wildlight


Within 3 miles around Yulee: 2 nightlife spots, including 1 with live music. This week, 2 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):

See what's live tonight Livedrp shows live music, events, and specials happening near Yulee & Wildlight 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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