Active new construction in Ponte Vedra.
Where Ponte Vedra-area builders are building, what they're offering, and which communities are absorbing inventory in 2026. Nocatee dominates, but other pockets matter.
The state of new construction in Ponte Vedra.
Northern St. Johns County is the most active new construction submarket in Northeast Florida. Nocatee alone has 15+ active sub-communities and continues to deliver thousands of new units annually. Crosswater (Nocatee's premium luxury village), Coastal Oaks, Twenty Mile, Greenleaf, and Tidewater are the dominant active sections.
Outside Nocatee, World Golf Village continues to absorb mid-market and upper-mid-market new construction. Smaller infill projects scatter through southern Ponte Vedra Beach and the SR-A1A corridor.
Builder competition in Nocatee specifically is heated — multiple national and regional builders compete directly for the same relocation buyer pool. That competition is the source of meaningful 2026 incentives.
| Section / Community | Submarket | Builders | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosswater Village | Nocatee (luxury) | Toll Brothers, Pulte | $750K-$1.5M+ |
| Twenty Mile | Nocatee | Multiple | $525K-$925K |
| Coastal Oaks | Nocatee | David Weekley, others | $650K-$1.2M |
| Greenleaf Village | Nocatee | Multiple | $525K-$925K |
| Tidewater | Nocatee | Multiple | $525K-$850K |
| Settler's Landing | Nocatee | Multiple | $525K-$850K |
| World Golf Village (active sections) | Northern St. Augustine | Toll Brothers, ICI | $450K-$1.2M |
| Del Webb Ponte Vedra | Nocatee (55+) | Pulte / Del Webb | $450K-$700K |
| Beachwalk | Northern St. Augustine | Various | $525K-$1.5M (lagoon-adjacent) |
Active community list as of Q2 2026. Builder participation in each community varies. Verify current inventory and builder mix when touring.
Why use a buyer's agent for new construction.
The single most important thing buyers get wrong about new construction is assuming they don't need representation. The builder's on-site sales rep works for the builder, not for you.
A buyer's agent representing you in a Ponte Vedra new-construction transaction can negotiate the incentive package, review the construction contract before you sign (luxury builders' contracts are particularly long and nuanced), schedule independent inspections during construction, and advocate for warranty claims after closing. The builder pays the buyer agent commission as part of their normal sales budget. Using an agent does not cost you anything.
In Ponte Vedra's luxury segment specifically, your agent should review the lot premium structure, the design center allowance, and the build-out timeline against your closing date constraints before you sign anything.
| Item | Why It Matters | Typical Range |
|---|---|---|
| CDD bond | Nocatee, Beachwalk, others carry CDD | $2,000-$3,200/yr |
| HOA fees | Range widely by community level | $1,200-$3,500/yr |
| Crosswater initiation fee | Premium village carries one-time fee | $2,500-$5,000 |
| Builder warranty terms | Luxury builders sometimes extend | Verify per builder |
| Lot premium | Pond/preserve lots cost $20K-$150K+ | Highly variable |
| Design center allowance | $30K-$80K typical, can stack with incentives | Negotiable |
| Schools zoning | PV / Nease / Bartram zones drive resale | Critical for resale value |
Always verify the specific lot's CDD assessment, HOA fee, initiation fee, and lot premium before contract.
Several Momentum agents handle Ponte Vedra new construction routinely — particularly in Nocatee and Crosswater. We know the builder reps, the actual incentive ranges, which builders are responsive to warranty claims, and which lots carry the most defensible resale stories. The advertised price is rarely the final price, and the advertised incentive is rarely the actual ceiling. Contact us before you tour without representation.
Primary sources include public builder sales reports, NEFAR new construction data, community site visits, and direct interviews with builder sales offices.
Primary sources: Builder sales reports · NEFAR new construction data · MLS · Community site visits. Data accuracy reflects Momentum Realty's best available information as of the last update date.
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Last updated: Q2 2026 (May). Next refresh: Q3 2026 (August).