What's in this guide
- Executive Summary
- Quick Facts
- Community Overview & History
- Neighborhoods & Areas
- Real Estate Market
- Who Lives Here
- Schools
- Amenities & Lifestyle
- HOA, CDD & Costs
- Commute Analysis
- Shopping & Dining
- Pros & Cons
- Neighborhood Comparisons
- Hidden Things to Know
- Momentum Expert Insight
- Frequently Asked Questions
Executive Summary
Julington Lakes is a gated, all-Toll-Brothers community in northwest St. Johns County, just off Longleaf Pine Parkway between Aberdeen and Durbin Crossing. Toll broke ground in 2015 and built just under 500 luxury homes across three collections, nestled along nature preserves and large lakes, with a staffed gatehouse and no CDD fee, in the top-rated St. Johns schools.
The community offers Heritage, Ambassador, and Estate collections, from homes around 2,200 square feet up past 4,300, with resort amenities at The Lakehouse. The no-CDD advantage lowers the carrying cost relative to many comparable St. Johns communities.
The draw is Toll Brothers luxury construction behind a staffed gate with no CDD and resort amenities. The trade-offs are a higher price point and HOA dues to confirm.
Quick Facts
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Off Longleaf Pine Pkwy, NW St. Johns, between Aberdeen & Durbin |
| County | St. Johns County |
| ZIP code | 32259 |
| Builder | Toll Brothers (sole builder, since 2015) |
| Homes | Just under 500, three collections |
| Amenities | The Lakehouse: pool, fitness, tennis, pickleball, kayak dock |
| CDD | None |
| Gate | Staffed, guard-gated entrance |
Community Overview & History
An all-Toll-Brothers community
Toll Brothers broke ground on Julington Lakes in 2015 and is the only builder in the community, bringing its award-winning, semi-custom luxury designs to one of the fastest-growing parts of Florida. The community was designed around its natural surroundings, with homes set along preserves, large lakes, and waterways for a peaceful, scenic character.
Gated, staffed, and no CDD
Residents enter through a staffed gatehouse on a long, tree-lined drive, and the community carries no CDD fee, an advantage in a county where many communities add a CDD to the tax bill. Walking paths connect to Veterans Park next door.
Home Collections
Julington Lakes is organized into three Toll Brothers collections.
Heritage Collection
One- and two-story designs roughly 2,200 to over 2,800 square feet, the entry into the community, historically from the mid $300s when new.
Ambassador Collection
A middle tier with seven one- and two-story designs, between Heritage and Estate in size and price.
Estate Collection
Five flexible two-story designs roughly 3,600 to over 4,300 square feet, historically from the low $500s when new, the community's largest homes.
Real Estate Market
Julington Lakes is an upscale, gated community where pricing depends on the collection, the home, the lot, and the view. New pricing historically ran from the mid $300s in the Heritage Collection to the low $500s and up in the Estate Collection, and on the resale market homes often trade in the $400s and higher. The no-CDD advantage lowers the carrying cost relative to many comparable St. Johns communities at the same price.
For context, Momentum tracks the wider Jacksonville metro at a 97.98 percent sold-to-list ratio and 64 days on market for our agents, against a RealMLS market average closer to 96.73 percent and 72 days, year to date. In a luxury, multi-collection community, pricing to the specific home and homesite is essential.
Who Lives Here
Julington Lakes draws professionals, executives, and families who want Toll Brothers luxury construction behind a staffed gate in the top-rated St. Johns schools, with the lower carrying cost of a no-CDD community. The range of collections brings in both move-up buyers in the Heritage homes and established families in the Estate homes.
Schools
Julington Lakes is in the top-rated St. Johns County School District, in the northwest county corridor served by highly regarded schools including Creekside High School and Bartram Trail High School depending on the specific zoning. Confirm the current assignment for a specific address with the district. See the St. Johns County schools guide.
Amenities & Lifestyle
Julington Lakes centers on The Lakehouse and its natural setting.
The Lakehouse
The private clubhouse offers a resort-style zero-entry pool, a fitness center, and a social room with a catering kitchen for resident events.
Courts and play
Lighted tennis courts, pickleball, a half-court basketball area, and a playground serve active residents and families.
The Landing and trails
A dock for canoes and kayaks known as The Landing sits on the water, and walking paths connect to Veterans Park.
HOA, CDD & Costs
Julington Lakes has no CDD fee, which lowers the annual carrying cost relative to many St. Johns communities that add a CDD to the tax bill. Residents pay an HOA that funds the staffed gate and the amenities. Confirm the current HOA dues and what they include for a specific home in writing, and weigh the no-CDD advantage when comparing against communities at the same price.
Insurance is the other cost to confirm. The homes are newer, built since 2015, so roof age is less of a factor, and the inland location generally carries less coastal exposure than the beaches. Confirm the flood zone and get quotes early for any specific home.
Commute Analysis
Julington Lakes sits off Longleaf Pine Parkway in northwest St. Johns County.
| Destination | Typical drive |
|---|---|
| St. Johns Town Center | About 20-25 minutes |
| Downtown Jacksonville | About 30 minutes |
| Jacksonville Beaches | About 35 minutes via Nocatee Pkwy |
| Historic St. Augustine | About 35 minutes |
The northwest county location balances Jacksonville job centers and the beaches. Test your specific commute, since the northern county corridors carry traffic at peak hours.
Shopping & Dining
Everyday shopping and dining sit nearby at The Pavilion at Durbin Park and along the CR-210 and SR-9B corridors, with a wide range of restaurants, grocery, and retail. The St. Johns Town Center adds big-box and upscale options about 20 to 25 minutes north.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- All-Toll-Brothers luxury construction
- No CDD fee, lower carrying cost
- Staffed, guard-gated entrance
- The Lakehouse resort amenities
- Lake and preserve homesites
- Top-rated St. Johns County schools
Cons
- Higher price point than nearby value communities
- HOA dues to confirm
- Just under 500 homes, limited resale supply
- Estate-lot premiums for the best views
- Northern-corridor traffic at peak hours
Julington Lakes vs. Comparable Communities
| Community | How it compares to Julington Lakes |
|---|---|
| Durbin Crossing | A larger master-planned community nearby with more amenities and inventory, and a CDD. |
| Aberdeen | An established neighbor at a more attainable price, with a CDD. |
| Shearwater | A larger amenity-rich community with newer construction and a lazy river, and a CDD. |
Hidden Things Buyers Should Know
The no-CDD advantage is real money
In St. Johns, a CDD can add hundreds a month to a comparable home. Julington Lakes has none, so compare carrying costs, not just sticker prices.
Know the collection
Heritage, Ambassador, and Estate homes differ sharply in size and price. Pin down the collection that fits your budget first.
The lot drives the premium
Lake and preserve homesites carry the strongest premiums. Understand what the view adds versus an interior lot.
Momentum Expert Insight
Julington Lakes is one of the few places in northwest St. Johns where you get Toll Brothers construction behind a staffed gate with no CDD. That no-CDD piece is the detail buyers underweight, it can be the difference of a few hundred dollars a month against a comparable home down the road.
Figure out which collection fits your budget, weigh the no-CDD carrying-cost advantage, and pay attention to the homesite, since the lake and preserve lots hold value. A St. Johns specialist will run the comparison against Durbin and Aberdeen for you.
Selling a Home in Julington Lakes
If you are thinking about selling in Julington Lakes, the right list price comes from the recent comparable sales in this specific community, not an automated estimate. Pricing to the homesite and the current Julington Lakes inventory is what earns the strongest offer in the fewest days on market.
Across the wider Jacksonville metro, Momentum's listings have run a 97.98 percent sold-to-list ratio and 64 days on market for our agents, against a market average closer to 96.73 percent and 72 days, year to date. A Julington Lakes listing specialist will give you a true home value from real comparable sales and a pricing strategy built for the current market. Start with a no-obligation home value request below.
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