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Nocatee: Life in one of the nation’s fastest-growing planned communities

Nocatee is a sprawling planned community situated primarily in St. Johns County, Fla., extending slightly into Duval County and separated from the Atlantic Ocean by the Guana River Preserve. The community integrates over 50 neighborhood villages, each with its own character, home styles, and builders. 

Buyers perusing Nocatee and its villages will find a sprawling selection of single-family homes, townhomes, luxury estates, and other dwellings built by regional and national home-builders. Architectural styles are typically regulated by community guidelines to maintain a cohesive and attractive streetscape. 

Nocatee’s commitment to green spaces is a standout feature. The design emphasizes preserved open space: approximately 60% of the site remains in conservation or natural areas. In addition to those undeveloped areas, locals enjoy access to a continuous network of multi-use pathways and greenway trails. This emphasis on connectivity ensures that residents can travel between their homes, the amenity centers, and the retail districts without relying solely on automobiles. 

Altogether, Nocatee spans over 13,000 acres and is considered one of the fastest-growing master-planned communities in the United States. With proximity to Atlantic beaches, golf courses, major airports, and Jacksonville, Nocatee offers both coastal access and commuter convenience. The community's self-contained nature and its high concentration of amenities distinguish it within the Northeast Florida region. 

Overall, Nocatee offers an integrated living experience where residents can live, work, and play within the community’s boundaries.

Amenities & Things to Do

At Nocatee, the amenity package is crafted to match resort-style expectations. The central Splat Pad and Splash Water Park are the major aquatic hubs. The Splash Water Park features a large resort-style pool, a 330-foot zip line, a lazy river, and a water playground known as the Rip Tide Slide. The Nocatee Spray Park is another water-based destination with interactive fountains and play areas. Beyond aquatics, the Nocatee Community Park offers multiple athletic fields, including softball and soccer pitches, as well as tennis and basketball courts. The Nocatee Fitness Center gives residents access to strength and cardio equipment, as well as dedicated rooms for group fitness classes. 

Miles of paved greenway trails wind through the community, connecting to nature preserves and kayak launches. There are also dedicated dog parks, tennis and pickleball courts, and multiple neighborhood pools scattered through the villages. Residents can use golf carts to access central amenities, which contributes to a sense of cohesion across the different villages. The amenities cater to both active and low-maintenance lifestyles, and the preserved natural landscape highlights how outdoor leisure is seamlessly integrated into Nocatee’s design.

Shopping & Dining

The heart of retail and restaurants in Nocatee is the Nocatee Town Center, which bustles with a consistent flow of residents handling daily errands and meetings. The center includes a major grocery store, a selection of quick-service restaurants, and professional service offices. The town center's layout promotes walkability, with storefronts facing the sidewalks and featuring open-air gathering areas.

Dining options range from casual to more upscale, with restaurants such as Anejo Cocina Mexicana, Catullo’s Italian, and Bronx House Pizza serving a variety of cuisines and reflecting recent retail expansion phases. For a broader range of culinary experiences, residents often utilize the established dining scenes in nearby Ponte Vedra Beach or St. Augustine. Ponte Vedra Beach, in particular, offers upscale dining experiences and restaurants specializing in fresh coastal cuisine, complementing the fast-casual options available within Nocatee.

Nightlife

Nocatee’s nightlife is understated, centering primarily on community gatherings and evenings out near Town Center. The wine bar Coastal Wine & Tapas, which opened in 2025, offers small plates and curated wines for an informal evening out. Craft beer enthusiasts can visit Really Good Beer Stop, located inside the Town Center, where rotating taps and bar seating provide a casual gathering spot.

For more extensive nightlife options, residents travel to nearby established areas. Ponte Vedra Beach has bars and restaurants that stay active later into the evening, often featuring live music on weekends. St. Augustine, with its historic downtown core, has wine bars, traditional pubs, and live entertainment venues. Access to these adjacent, more established scenes ensures that Nocatee residents have options for evening entertainment without needing to travel into downtown Jacksonville.

Parks

The park system in Nocatee is extensive and designed to serve the community's size and outdoor focus. Nocatee Community Park is a central amenity. It features paved walking trails, open lawns, and fields for team sports, providing a versatile space for exercise and recreation. The park is situated near the major amenity centers, making it easily accessible for most residents.

The community is also defined by its commitment to natural preservation — as mentioned, over 60% of the land area remains in conservation. Among them is the Twenty Mile area, one of the earliest phases, defined by mature oak canopies and large estate lots set adjacent to preserve land. The Nocatee Preserve is a protected area that includes miles of nature trails and pathways through preserved wetlands and woods. This section of the park system is ideal for hiking, birdwatching, and quiet contemplation, offering a natural contrast to the built environment of the neighborhoods. 

The community incorporates approximately 300 acres of dedicated parks. Neighborhood-level parks are equipped with playgrounds, picnic pavilions, and open green space. These smaller parks ensure that every home is within a short walk of a green space, promoting daily use and enhancing the pedestrian network throughout the community. Walking and biking trails weave through woods and wetlands, linking villages, parks, and amenity centers while providing residents the opportunity to experience the landscape rather than simply pass through it.

Schools

Education within Nocatee falls under the St. Johns County School District for the portions of the community in St. Johns County. Schools that serve the area include:

• Palm Valley Academy (just off Nocatee Parkway)

• Pine Island Academy (just south of Nocatee)

• Valley Ridge Academy (in Greenleaf Village in the west part of Nocatee)

Each of these schools has an “A” grade on niche.com and serves students in grades K-8. For high school, students typically attend Allen D. Nease High School in the St. Johns County portion of Nocatee. 

In the segment of Nocatee within Duval County, zoning falls to:

• Bartram Springs Elementary (grades pre-K to 5)

• Twin Lakes Middle (grades 6 to 8)

• Atlantic Coast High (grades 9 to 12)

The developers of Nocatee incorporated school sites and access into the overall blueprint, ensuring that many neighborhoods are within a short ride to assigned campuses.

Relocating to Nocatee?

Many Nocatee buyers relocate from:

• The Northeast

• California

• Texas

• Other parts of Florida

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Nocatee Market Trends & Insights

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• Median home prices

• Days on market

• Inventory levels

• New construction incentives

• Which neighborhoods are appreciating fastest

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Living in Nocatee (Lifestyle + Amenities)

Life in Nocatee feels like a resort vacation that never ends.

Top amenities include:

• ✔ Splash Waterpark & Spray Park

• ✔ Multiple pools and fitness centers

• ✔ Greenway trails for biking, hiking, and golf carting

• ✔ Dog parks

• ✔ Community events (markets, concerts, holiday celebrations)

• ✔ Restaurants & shops at Nocatee Town Center

Nocatee is one of the few communities where you can:

• Take your kids to school in a golf cart

• Spend weekends at a private waterpark

• Enjoy A-rated schools

• Be minutes from the beach

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New Construction in Nocatee

Nocatee continues to grow, with new neighborhoods and builder phases released regularly. If you’re considering building a home, having a Nocatee expert on your side is essential.

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• Compare builders (David Weekley, ICI, Toll Brothers, Providence, Riverside, Pulte, and more)

• Understand lot premiums

• Navigate design center selections

• Review builder contracts

• Arrange inspections

• Negotiate incentives

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