Kings Preserve

Executive Summary

Kings Preserve is a 742-homesite master plan by Corner Lot and DLP Capital in Northwest Jacksonville, with three builders selling at once: Meritage from 292,990 dollars per meritagehomes.com in June 2026, Lennar from 249,995 to 353,985 dollars per NewHomeSource and Jome in 2026, and Breeze Homes from the low 300s per kingspreserve.com.

The community markets more than half the land as conservation per kingspreserve.com, and the amenity plan includes a resort pool, pavilions, playground, dog park, and trails.

The fee structure needs attention: the HOA is reported around 3 dollars per month, but the Lennar section also carries a reported annual special assessment near 1,595 dollars, a CDD-style district line that buyers must confirm before contract.

Quick Facts

Community Overview & History

The Northwest Jacksonville master-plan wave

The corridor west of New Kings Road and north of I-295 has become the next entry-level engine of Duval County, and Kings Preserve is the largest single bet on it: 742 homesites, three national and regional builders, and a developer team in Corner Lot and DLP Capital that planned around conservation land rather than clearing it.

How it feels on the ground today

Kings Preserve reads as a master plan in its early innings: model homes from multiple builders, new streets opening in phases, and amenity construction tracking with the rooftops. Expect construction traffic through the growth years and verify amenity completion timing with the builders.

Three Builders, One Master Plan

Kings Preserve is a multi-builder community, so the first decision is which product line fits, then plan, lot, and phase.

Meritage Homes

Energy-efficiency-focused single-family plans from 292,990 dollars per meritagehomes.com in June 2026; the spray-foam and efficiency package is the differentiator.

Lennar

Value-tier single-family from about 1,484 to 2,449 square feet, priced 249,995 to 353,985 dollars per NewHomeSource and Jome in 2026; the entry point of the community.

Breeze Homes

Regional builder plans from about 1,750 to 2,750 square feet, 3 to 4 bedrooms, from the low 300s per kingspreserve.com; lot widths run 40, 50, and 80 feet.

Lot and phase strategy

With 742 homesites planned, early phases set the comp base; conservation-backed lots carry premiums worth negotiating.

Real Estate Market

Kings Preserve competes on attainability and scale: per builder and aggregator pricing referenced in 2026, the spread runs from 249,995 dollars at the Lennar entry to the mid 300s and up across Meritage and Breeze.

The buyer pool is first-time buyers, logistics and airport-corridor workers, and families trading commute time for square footage and conservation views.

With three builders delivering at once, resale will price against active builder inventory for years; negotiate accordingly.

Who Lives Here

Kings Preserve draws first-time buyers entering through the Lennar line, families stepping up to the Breeze 50-foot and 80-foot lots, and value hunters who want conservation land instead of fence-line density.

Schools

Kings Preserve is served by Duval County Public Schools, with attendance zones by home address, plus private and charter options nearby. Confirm the exact zoning for a Kings Preserve address before you buy. The Meritage page lists Dinsmore Elementary, Highlands Middle, and Jean Ribault High as the nearby progression; these are proximity-based, so confirm actual zoning.

Amenities & Lifestyle

The amenity plan is built around the land: more than half the community is marketed as conservation per kingspreserve.com.

Resort pool and pavilions

The centerpiece of the amenity campus; confirm completion timing with the builders.

Playground and dog park

The family and pet anchors of the plan.

Trail network

Trails routed through the conservation land are the signature of the community.

Conservation footprint

More than 50 percent of the land is marketed as preserved per kingspreserve.com, which protects views and limits future density.

HOA, CDD & Costs

The HOA is reported at roughly 3 dollars per month on aggregator listings, which is nominal, but that is not the whole fee picture.

The Lennar section also reports an annual special assessment near 1,595 dollars, which reads like a CDD-style community development district line; confirm in writing exactly what district or assessment applies to your lot, what it funds, and how long it runs before you sign.

Get the full fee stack, including the assessment, the HOA, and any amenity fees, from the builder in writing and run the payment math with all of it included.

Commute Analysis

Kings Preserve leans on Plummer Road to New Kings Road and the I-295 ramp: the airport and River City Marketplace are an easy loop, downtown is a straight shot down US-1 or the interstate, and the beaches are the long leg.

Shopping & Dining

Daily-needs retail sits along the New Kings Road and Dunn Avenue corridors, with River City Marketplace covering big-box, dining, and the movie theater about fifteen minutes away.

Pros and Cons

Kings Preserve vs. Comparable Communities

Hidden Things Buyers Should Know

The assessment line

A 3-dollar HOA looks like a giveaway until you find the reported annual special assessment near 1,595 dollars on the Lennar section; that is roughly 133 dollars a month of payment math, so confirm the district before you fall in love with the sticker price.

Builder-versus-builder leverage

Three builders on the same streets means you can play incentives against each other; few buyers actually do it.

The conservation premium

Lots backing to preserve will out-appreciate interior lots at resale; the premium today is usually cheaper than the spread later.

Momentum Expert Insight

Selling a Home in Kings Preserve

With 742 homesites and three builders delivering, resale prices against active builder inventory for the foreseeable future, so condition and lot have to carry the story.

We price from the freshest comparables and position against the builder incentives honestly.

Flood Zones & Insurance

Jacksonville sees coastal, river, and creek flooding, and pockets near the St. Johns River tributaries can sit in higher-risk zones. Jacksonville participates in the FEMA Community Rating System at a class 6, which earns flood-insurance discounts of about 10 percent for homes outside a special flood hazard area and about 20 percent for homes inside one.

The reliable move is to pull the FEMA flood designation for the exact Kings Preserve address before you write an offer, since two homes in the same area can fall in different zones. A home in Zone X can cost far less to insure than one near water in Zone AE. Get a bindable flood and homeowners quote during your inspection period, so the cost is in your monthly math before you commit, not after.

Internet & Connectivity

The Jacksonville metro is served by Xfinity (Comcast) cable across nearly all addresses and by AT&T with DSL almost everywhere plus fiber to a growing share of homes. If working from home matters, confirm the options, and fiber in particular, at the specific Kings Preserve address rather than assuming.

The Tax Reality

Duval County total millage runs roughly 17.9 to 18.5 mills depending on the taxing district. The Florida homestead exemption for 2026 is 51,411 dollars for those who qualify, and the deadline to file a new homestead exemption is March 1.

The trap to plan for is the post-sale reset: when you buy, the Save Our Homes cap from the previous owner ends and the assessed value resets to the new just value, so your second-year tax bill is often higher than the seller current one. Budget the true number, and confirm whether the specific home carries a CDD or other assessment that is billed separately from the millage and is not reduced by the homestead exemption.

What Your Budget Buys Here

The same budget buys very different homes across Kings Preserve and the surrounding area, depending on age, size, lot, and condition. Rather than anchor on the asking price or the neighborhood average, price any specific home off the most recent comparable sales, and weigh what your money would buy in the nearby alternatives before you commit.

The Future of the Area

Duval County continues to grow, with new rooftops, retail, and road work reshaping parts of the area. That growth supports long-run demand, but it can also add competing inventory and construction traffic in the near term, so factor both the upside and the disruption into your timing and your pricing.

Resale Liquidity

How quickly a Kings Preserve home resells comes down to presentation, condition, and pricing against the latest comparable sales rather than the neighborhood average. Homes that are priced correctly and shown well tend to move, while overpriced or dated homes sit. We track the active and sold comparable set so a Kings Preserve home is priced to the real market.

The Kings Preserve Playbook

If you are buying in Kings Preserve, here is how we would approach it: pull the flood zone and a real insurance quote for the specific address, confirm the HOA dues and whether a CDD applies, compare what your budget would buy nearby, and price the home off the closest comparable sales rather than the asking price. If you are buying any new-construction home, bring your own agent before you register, since the on-site representative works for the builder, not for you.

Questions We Would Ask Before Buying Here

Mistakes to Avoid

The common ones around Kings Preserve: trusting the seller current tax bill instead of the post-sale reset; skipping the address-specific flood check; assuming fiber is at every home; and pricing off the neighborhood average rather than the closest comparable sales. Each is avoidable with the right diligence, which is exactly where having your own agent pays off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kings Preserve?

In Northwest Jacksonville, ZIP 32219, off Plummer Road west of New Kings Road (US-1), just north of I-295.

Who is developing Kings Preserve?

Corner Lot and DLP Capital are the master developers, with Meritage Homes, Lennar, and Breeze Homes building.

How big is the community?

742 homesites are planned, with more than half the land marketed as conservation per kingspreserve.com.

What do homes cost?

Per 2026 builder and aggregator pricing: Lennar from 249,995 to 353,985 dollars, Meritage from 292,990 dollars, and Breeze Homes from the low 300s; confirm current phase pricing.

How big are the homes?

Roughly 1,484 to 2,449 square feet in the Lennar line and 1,750 to 2,750 square feet from Breeze, on 40-, 50-, and 80-foot lots.

What amenities are planned?

A resort pool, pavilions, playground, dog park, and trails through the conservation land; confirm completion timing.

What is the HOA?

Reported around 3 dollars per month, but a separate annual special assessment near 1,595 dollars is reported on the Lennar section; confirm the full fee stack in writing.

Is there a CDD?

The reported annual special assessment reads like a CDD-style district line; confirm exactly what district applies, what it funds, and how long it runs before contract.

What schools serve Kings Preserve?

Duval County Public Schools; the Meritage page lists Dinsmore Elementary, Highlands Middle, and Jean Ribault High nearby, but confirm zoning by address.

How far is the airport?

About 18 minutes via I-295.

How far is downtown Jacksonville?

About 20 minutes.

Is it gated?

No gate is advertised; confirm with the builders.

Are quick move-in homes available?

All three builders rotate inventory; confirm current availability and incentives with each.

Is Kings Preserve a good investment?

The entry price, scale, and conservation footprint support the case; the assessment line and years of builder competition are the risks to underwrite.

Who should I call about Kings Preserve?

Call Momentum Realty at (904) 351-6461 or use the form on this page, and we will connect you with the right agent.

Do I need my own agent to buy here?

Yes, even on builder homes. The on-site agent works for the builder. Your own agent represents only you.

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