The Complete Marshes at Lanceford Guide. (2026)

Executive Summary

Marshes at Lanceford is a single-family community in Yulee on Blackrock Road, backing to the St. Marys River, where about half the home sites offer marsh views. Built between roughly 2007 and 2018, it pairs a water-view setting with a low HOA and no CDD, in the number one school district in Florida a short drive from the Amelia Island beaches.

Homes range from about 1,400 to 3,500 square feet with 3 to 5 bedrooms, on lots from roughly 0.12 to 0.69 acres. HOA dues have run around $550 per year with no CDD, a cost advantage over master plans that carry both.

The draw is marsh views on about half the lots at a reasonable price with low fees. The trade-offs are a resale market, the fact that only half the lots have views, and marsh-front flood diligence.

Quick Facts

Community Overview & History

A marsh-view community on the river

Marshes at Lanceford sits on Blackrock Road in Yulee, backing to the St. Marys River, with about half the home sites offering marsh views. Built between roughly 2007 and 2018, it offers a mix of established and relatively newer homes in a water-view setting uncommon at its price.

Low fees, varied lots

The community carries a low HOA, with dues that have run around $550 per year, and no CDD. Lots range from roughly 0.12 to 0.69 acres, so buyers find both standard and larger homesites, with the marsh-view lots the most sought after.

Neighborhoods & Areas

In Marshes at Lanceford, the homesite and its view define the choice.

Marsh-view homesites

About half the lots back to or overlook the marsh on the St. Marys River, carrying a premium.

Interior homesites

The remaining lots offer the community and low fees at a relative value.

Range of sizes

Homes from about 1,400 to 3,500 square feet on lots up to roughly two-thirds of an acre.

Real Estate Market

Marshes at Lanceford is a reasonably priced, mostly resale market where the marsh views and low fees support demand. Prices vary across a band by size, age, lot, and whether the homesite has a marsh view, with the water-view lots at the higher end. Because only about half the lots have views, knowing which is which matters.

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 community where the view drives the premium, pricing to the homesite is what protects you on both sides.

Who Lives Here

Marshes at Lanceford draws families and buyers who want a marsh-view or water-adjacent home at a reasonable price with low fees, in the top-ranked Nassau schools a short drive from the beach. It appeals to those who value a natural, water-view setting without a high HOA or CDD.

Schools

Marshes at Lanceford is in the Nassau County School District, ranked the number one district in Florida for 2024-2025 with every school A-rated, served by the Yulee-area schools. Confirm the current zoning for a specific address with the district before you buy. See the Nassau County schools guide.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Marshes at Lanceford's appeal is its setting and low cost of ownership.

Marsh and river views

Backing to the St. Marys River, about half the homesites offer marsh views and a natural backdrop.

Low fees

A low HOA and no CDD keep the recurring cost of ownership down.

Convenient

A short drive to the beach and easy access toward Jacksonville.

HOA, CDD & Costs

Marshes at Lanceford has an HOA, with dues that have run around $550 per year, and no CDD fees. The low HOA and absence of a CDD are a clear cost advantage over master plans that carry both. Always confirm the current HOA dues, what they include, and the absence of a CDD in writing for a specific home, and model the result into the all-in monthly cost.

Insurance is the other cost to confirm. Roof age and marsh proximity affect premiums, so check the roof age, the flood zone for a marsh-view homesite, and get quotes early.

Commute Analysis

Marshes at Lanceford sits in Yulee on Blackrock Road.

The Yulee location keeps the beach a short drive and the airport and Jacksonville within reach. Test your specific commute, since the routes carry traffic at peak hours.

Shopping & Dining

Everyday shopping and dining are close in Yulee along the State Road 200 corridor, with the restaurants and shops of historic downtown Fernandina and Amelia Island a short drive. The marsh-view setting keeps the neighborhood natural while errands stay convenient.

Pros and Cons

Marshes at Lanceford vs. Comparable Communities

Hidden Things Buyers Should Know

Confirm the marsh view

Only about half the lots have marsh views. Confirm whether a specific home has one, since it drives the premium.

Low fees are a real advantage

A roughly $550 per year HOA and no CDD keep ownership costs down. Verify the current figures in writing.

Marsh-front flood diligence

On a marsh-backing lot, confirm the flood zone and insurance early, since these affect the all-in cost.

Momentum Expert Insight

Selling a Home in Marshes at Lanceford

If you are thinking about selling in Marshes at Lanceford, 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 Marshes at Lanceford 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 Marshes at Lanceford 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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