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Franklin Square Homes for Sale
A Complete Guide to Living in Franklin Square at Nocatee

Life surrounded by nature with modern amenities and comforts

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Elevated Luxury Lifestyle in a Gated Community

Franklin Square is a class apart when it comes to life in luxury within a gated community. In fact, it is one of the most upscale options in Nocatee, a master-planned community rated among the best in Ponte Vedra, Northeast Florida.

Franklin Square is a relatively new community in Nocatee, developed between 2021 and 2023. The 76 luxury townhomes have aesthetically beautiful designs, large floor space, open concept layouts, and access to world-class amenities. Energy-efficient and smart features, along with low-maintenance living make living in Franklin Square at Crosswater desirable and much sought-after.

Apart from the lifestyle, another benefit for aspiring buyers of homes for sale in Franklin Square at Crosswater is its proximity to award-winning amenities. Take the Crosswater Parkway, a golf cart-friendly path to the Town Center, the bustling recreation and entertainment hub of Nocatee with shops, restaurants, fitness centers, and healthcare facilities.

A couple of minutes’ walk away, depending on the location of a house in the community, is the Crosswater Park. It has a resort-style swimming pool, open green spaces for get-togethers and relaxing, children’s playgrounds, and dedicated dog parks.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Meet Sarah, a real estate expert you can trust

For comprehensive real estate services in Nocatee, meet Sarah, a top Realtor in the community. She is a resident of Nocatee and hence, knows the real estate territory inside and out. With her expertise and years of experience in this field, Sarah guides buyers and sellers to feel completely comfortable when purchasing or selling their home in Nocatee. For Sarah, every real estate transaction is a highly personalized approach. Even before she starts to work for you, Sarah takes time to understand your lifestyle requirements so that she can help you get your dream home or sell your home for the highest value.

Here are some of the reasons that make Sarah a top Realtor in Nocatee.

✔ Community-certified, award-winning Nocatee agent
✔ Nocatee resident offering precise neighborhood insights
✔ In-depth understanding of the homebuilder process
✔ Deep pricing insight specific to communities
✔ Wide-ranging expertise in buyer/seller negotiation
✔ Consistent client communication and quick service
✔ Measurable success record in Nocatee real estate market

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Luxury Lifestyle In Natural Surroundings

When you buy a house in Franklin Square at Crosswater, you are in effect investing in a lifestyle rooted in luxury and with easy access to all modern conveniences. Townhomes here are more spacious than others in Nocatee, with visually pleasing and functional home exteriors and interiors. Most of the 76 homes in Franklin Square have 2 to 4 bedrooms with open-style living areas and a kitchen that gives an open and airy vibe.

Since Nocatee is a golf cart-based neighborhood, Franklin Square offers dedicated golf cart pathways for residents to commute to the Town Center, schools, parks, and other points. It is a perfect fit for people across all age groups, mainly because of its proximity to resort-style amenities.

Being a gated community, there are no amenities in Franklin Square. However, it should not stop you from looking for homes for sale at Franklin Square at Crosswater. A minute away is the large Crosswater Park, and a 5-10-minute golf cart ride away is the Town Center and Nocatee’s famous Splash Park with its towering slides and pool.

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Enhanced Living In Nocatee – Top Master-Planned Community

Nocatee is among the best master-planned communities in Northeast Florida. Development of Nocatee started in the early 2000s, and within slightly more than a couple of decades, it has grown to become one of the most desired and sought-after residential communities in the United States.

Nocatee is a group of 50+ neighborhoods, each with its unique architectural designs and types of homes, a perfect fit for families, professionals, and retirees with different budgets. Buyers of homes for sale in Franklin Square at Crosswater get to choose from townhomes, single-family homes, and condos as per their preferred lifestyle. There are even communities catering exclusively to the 55+ years old with elderly-friendly amenities.

Nocatee is not short of world-class amenities. Large parks with sports fields, pools, tennis courts, and children’s playgrounds are open to residents of all neighborhoods. Adventure enthusiasts can take to the many biking and walking trails that crisscross Nocatee or launch a kayak in the Tolomato River and catch a glimpse of dolphins on a lucky day. Then there is the Town Center with well-stocked shops, restaurants, and fitness centers.

There is always something for everybody in Nocatee.

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Lifestyle

Luxury Lifestyle with Access to Modern Conveniences

If you invest in Franklin Square at Crosswater townhomes for sale, you live a life that is not only wrapped in luxury but also with access to world-class modern comforts and conveniences. This exclusive residential community has 76 homes only, each a one or two-story luxury townhome, leading to an exclusive look and feel.

Interiors are airy, with an open space concept for the living area and kitchen. Backyards of some homes open onto scenic wooded landscapes, while others face a beautiful lake.

There is a lot going on for both the elderly and the young at heart in greater Nocatee outside the neighborhood. In close proximity are parks that provide a secluded spot for relaxing or a leisurely stroll. The outdoor enthusiast can take to the many biking and hiking trails that run through the neighborhoods.

The Town Center, a short golf cart ride away, is the shopping and entertainment hub of the community, while a Splash Park with tall slides and a pool keep children and adults entertained to no end. Regular community events, such as food truck nights and farmers’ markets, fosters close bonding among residents.

Neighborhood Amenities

Resort-style Amenities at the Doorstep

Franklin Square is a gated community with townhomes that are designed for luxury living. Being a small community with 75 homes only surrounding a beautiful lake, there are no amenities within the area. However, residents get access to all the world-class amenities available in greater Nocatee, all in proximity to Franklin Square

One of them is the Crosswater Park, which is just a minute’s walk away. It is one of the larger parks in Nocatee with a dog park, playgrounds, a pavilion with an open lawn for community events, and a pool with lap lanes

The Town Center, a short golf cart ride away via the Crosswater Parkway, is the main community entertainment and recreation hub of Nocatee. Well-stocked shops, including large retail chain Publix, offer daily essentials, jewelry, footwear, and everything residents may need. The area also has fitness centers and healthcare facilities.

Near the Town Center is the Splash Park that offers adrenaline-rushing water slides that are a source of unlimited fun for both adults and children.

Home Descriptions

Upscale Townhomes in a Gated Community

For aspiring buyers of Franklin Square at Crosswater house for sale, it is about investing in luxury townhomes within a gated community. Numbering 76 homes only, Franklin Square is a close-knit and exclusive community with aesthetically beautiful houses, designed and constructed by nationally reputed builder Toll Brothers.

A typical townhome in Franklin Square is one or two stories with spacious layouts, an open-concept living area, and a kitchen. Energy efficient and smart features, walk-in pantries, kitchens with large center islands, and top-of-the-line appliances set these luxury homes apart from the other neighborhoods in Nocatee.

The floor area generally spans 2,000 to 2,500 sq. ft. with 2 to 4 bedrooms and 2.5 to 3.5 bathrooms. A 2-car garage is common to homes, with some having lots that can be converted into an additional bedroom or a home office. The master bedroom is generous in space and includes spa-style bathrooms, walk-in closets, and separate showers.

Some homes have backyards with covered lanais for outdoor entertainment with friends and family, and enjoy the Florida climate year-round.

Schools

Schools Offering Academic Excellence

For families with school-age children, good schools in the community are the top priority when they buy homes in Franklin Square at Crosswater. However, there is nothing to worry about as there are top schools in Nocatee offering academic Excellence. Nocatee schools are affiliated with the St. Johns School District, which is among the top performers among school districts in Florida.

The zoned school for Franklin Square is Pine Island Academy on the K-8 model. Elementary and middle school are on the same campus, making it convenient for families with children of different ages. The school is known for its superior student programs and academic performance. Other well-known K-8 schools in Nocatee are Valley Ridge Academy and Palm Valley Academy.

Once out of middle school, Franklin Square students are zoned to Allen D. Nease High School for Classes 9 to 12. This school offers A-rated academic programs, college-entry programs, and good extracurricular activities.

Opening shortly, from the academic year 2026-2027, is Sabal Crest Academy on the K-7 model serving the Seabrook and Crosswater areas.

HOA & CDD Info

HOA and CDD Fees in Franklin Square

Buyers of townhomes for sale in Franklin Square at Crosswater have recurring expenses on their hands in the form of HOA (Homeowners Association) and CDD (Community Development District) fees. These are payable monthly (HOA) and annually (CDD). The fees charged depend on the plot size, the amenities offered that require maintenance, and a few other factors.

HOA fees in Franklin Square: The typical HOA fees in the community range between $250 and $270 per month. The fund is used for maintenance of lawns and landscapes, entry gate, pest control, house exteriors, which is exclusive to townhome neighborhoods only in Nocatee, and other common areas. HOA fees might be higher than those in other Nocatee communities, but this is offset by low-maintenance living.

CDD fees in Franklin Square: CDD fees typically range between $1,800 and $2,500 per year. This amount is billed with the annual property tax, and the collected fund is used for the maintenance of the greater Nocatee community roads, drainage, parks, trails, and other community amenities and infrastructure.

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Gated and Convenient Community Living In Franklin Square

If you are looking for stylish townhomes with a touch of luxury to invest in and stay in one of the best residential communities in the United States, put your money in a Franklin Square at Crosswater Nocatee house for sale.

The first aspect that will strike you is the limited number of homes (76) which makes for a close-knit and exclusive bonding among residents. It is a gated community that further enhances privacy and security within the area.

What Franklin Square misses out on in amenities inside the community is more than made up for by what is available in greater Nocatee. A minute away from Franklin Square is the Crosswater Park, with its sports fields, pool with lanes, open-air pavilion for community events, playgrounds, and a dog park. Take a short golf cart ride and try out the heart-stopping water slides at the Splash Park. Close by is the Town Center with its shops, restaurants, and fitness centers.

Nocatee is set among wooded landscapes and preserves. Residents can go hiking on the Conservation Trail that leads into marshes and wetlands, an outdoor enthusiast’s delight.

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Franklin Square Close To Major Points

You are never far away from major destinations when you put your money on houses for sale in Franklin Square at Crosswater in Nocatee.

The Nocatee Parkway (CR210), the most important road for residents, links Nocatee to main regional routes offering direct access to Jacksonville and the beaches, I-95, and State Road 9B. The I-95 is the main north-south route across Florida, and connects Nocatee with Jacksonville as well as the historic town of St. Augustine.

Inside Nocatee, Franklin Square is well-connected with major amenities, parks, and schools. The Nocatee Town Center is 5-7 minutes, Splash Park and Spray Park are 3-5 minutes, and Pine Island Academy is 5-8 minutes. Hence, it is convenient to buy a house in Franklin Square.

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