Markland

As of 2026, Markland homes generally run from the high $400s into the $900s and up, with most landing in the $500s to $700s depending on size, builder, and lot width. The semi-custom and wider-lot homes reach the higher end. Square footage spans roughly 1,800 to 4,000, so price per foot and lot premium matter as much as the headline number, particularly in a gated luxury community where the address itself carries value.

In a primarily resale market, condition, updates, and lot position drive price. A home with current finishes, a newer roof and HVAC, and a lake or garden-view lot will command a premium over a dated home on an interior lot. The schools, the gate, and the Manor House amenities are priced into every listing, so the differentiators are the house and the lot, which is exactly where buyers overpay or underbuy without representation, since the listing agent works to get the seller the highest price.

Markland also competes with the other World Golf Village-area and northern St. Johns communities, from SilverLeaf to Bannon Lakes to the established WGV neighborhoods. A smart buyer shops it against those alternatives on price per foot, lot, gate, and amenities rather than the name alone. An agent who pulls the true comparable sales, not the list prices, is the difference between a confident offer and an overpay, and on remaining new construction, between a represented purchase and negotiating against the builder alone.

Markland is best understood through its builders and lot widths, since those drove the home styles and price bands across the community. Because it is largely built out, the practical question is which home, lot, and builder product fits, whether resale or remaining new construction.

Markland was built by six builders, including Dream Finders, Providence Homes, Cornerstone Homes, and Arthur Rutenburg Homes, among others (CalAtlantic, now part of Lennar, also built here). Arthur Rutenburg in particular is a semi-custom luxury builder, which is part of why the community reaches into the higher price points and why the home designs vary so much from street to street. For a resale buyer, that variety is a feature: floor plans, finish levels, and lot sizes differ widely, so an agent who knows the builders can steer you toward the construction quality and lot that hold value.

Homesites come in widths of 58, 63, 73, 83, and 93 feet, with homes ranging from roughly 1,800 to nearly 4,000 square feet. The wider lots carry larger homes and higher CDD assessments, and they command premiums in resale. Many homesites enjoy lake, preserve, or formal-garden views, which is consistent with the community's classic, landscaped character.

As of 2026 Markland is primarily a resale market, with limited remaining new-construction inventory. A buyer can find an existing home with the upgrades and landscaping already in place, or, where available, a newer build. The choice usually comes down to whether you want a move-in-ready resale at a known price or are willing to wait and personalize where builder inventory remains. An agent can lay out both paths with the real numbers.

Markland's amenities are anchored by the Manor House, a Greek Revival building designed to reflect St. Augustine's historic grand homes. Its second floor is dedicated to health and wellness, with strength and aerobic equipment, free weights, and a yoga and spin studio, alongside a social room and meeting space for community gatherings. Outside, residents enjoy a beach-entry resort pool with a lap lane and fountain jets, poolside cabanas and lounge areas, and the lakeside fire pit and event lawn.

Beyond the pool and clubhouse, Markland offers tennis and pickleball courts, the Explorer Dome playground with a toddler climbing structure and swings, a kayak and canoe launch on the community lake, and, distinctively, a cricket field, an amenity almost no other Northeast Florida community offers. Walking trails and formal gardens tie the community together. The amenity package is mature and fully delivered, an advantage over newer communities where you pay for amenities still under construction.

These amenities are funded through HOA dues and the community's CDD assessment, covered next. For most buyers the amenity package is a clear positive here, since it is complete, refined, and unusually distinctive for a community of this size.

Everyday shopping, dining, and entertainment are close at World Golf Village and along the SR 16 and International Golf Parkway corridors, with the St. Augustine Premium Outlets nearby for brand-name retail. Grocery, restaurants, and services have grown across the area as the World Golf Village region has filled in.

For a deeper experience, historic downtown St. Augustine, about 20 minutes away, offers one of the richest dining, shopping, and cultural scenes in the region, on the water and steeped in history, along with St. Augustine Beach. For big-box and regional shopping toward Jacksonville, the St. Johns Town Center is a drive north on I-95. The pattern is typical of a World Golf Village-area community: daily essentials and outlet shopping are close, and the historic-city experience is a short, worthwhile trip.

First, in a resale community the listing agent works for the seller, not for you, and on remaining new construction the builder's rep works for the builder. Either way, your own agent represents only you, with compensation that is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement. Have your own representation before you tour or visit a model.

Second, the CDD is significant here and scales with lot width, from about $3,071 on the narrowest lots to $3,487 on the widest. Pull the specific CDD assessment, and any remaining bond balance, for the exact home, since it materially changes your annual cost.

Third, lot position and width drive resale value. A wider lot, a lake or garden view, or a premium position holds value better than an interior lot, but also carries a higher CDD. Weigh the full picture, not just the home.

Fourth, an established home means established systems. Roof age, HVAC age, and whether the kitchen and baths have been updated drive both price and your near-term costs, especially on the semi-custom homes where finishes vary widely. A thorough inspection matters.

Fifth, confirm school zoning for the exact address with the district. Mill Creek Academy and Tocoi Creek High serve the area, but boundaries shift as the county opens schools, and the right school is often the whole reason buyers choose St. Johns.

The CDD is the line item that catches buyers off guard. Markland sits in the Southaven Community Development District, and the assessment scales with lot width, running roughly $3,071 a year on the narrowest 58-foot lots up to about $3,487 on the widest 93-foot lots, on top of HOA dues. Pull the exact CDD assessment and any remaining bond balance for the specific home before you write, since it materially changes your annual cost and is separate from the millage.

In a primarily resale community, established homes mean established systems. Roof age, HVAC age, and whether the kitchen and baths have been updated drive both price and your near-term costs, especially across six builders and a range of finish levels where the semi-custom Arthur Rutenburg homes vary widely from the production product. A thorough inspection is not optional here. On any remaining new construction, the builder's representative works for the builder, so have your own representation before you tour a model.

Northern St. Johns County sees lake, preserve, and low-lying drainage near its many ponds, so confirm the FEMA flood designation for the exact address, particularly on a lake or conservation lot, and get a bindable homeowners and flood quote during your inspection period as Florida premiums continue to rise. For internet, the St. Augustine and World Golf Village area is served by AT&T and Xfinity (Comcast) with fiber to a growing share of homes, so verify the options at the specific address if working from home matters. Finally, confirm school zoning with the St. Johns County district, since boundaries shift as the fast-growing county opens new schools.

The honest way to place Markland is against the other St. Augustine and World Golf Village-area communities a buyer is realistically weighing. Each trades something different.

Markland's case against this field is its gated, intimate luxury character: a refined, landscaped community with distinctive amenities, including a rare cricket field, and a strong identity, at a more connected scale than the sprawling master plans. The case against it is the luxury price point, the meaningful CDD, and the St. Augustine-leaning location, where competitors offer more value, more scale, or sections without a CDD. We will help you weigh the gate and the amenities against the carrying cost.