Community Details at a Glance
The Homes
Type
D.R. Horton townhomes and single-family homes
Size
Open-concept one- and two-story plans, 2 to 4 bedrooms
Era
Recently built, sold out of new construction
Status
Resale only; modern interiors, smart-home features
Costs & Fees
HOA
Homeowners association; townhome section carries exterior-maintenance dues
CDD
No CDD reported for the community (confirm per parcel)
Property tax
Nassau County, effective rate near 0.98 percent
Amenities
Community
No private amenity campus; open neighborhood, no gate
Recreation
Public Nassau Crossing Park nearby with trails and a dog park
Maintenance
Townhome section has HOA-covered exterior upkeep
Setting
Off FL-200, minutes from I-95 and Yulee shopping
Location
Area
Yulee, off FL-200 near Mainline Road, ZIP 32097
Access
Minutes to I-95; quick run to JAX airport and downtown Jacksonville
Nearby
Amelia Island beaches, historic Fernandina, Yulee retail
The Homes & Style
Nassau Crossing is now a resale market of recently built D.R. Horton homes. Townhomes originally sold in the low to mid $200,000s and single-family homes higher, so the resale range today is among the more accessible in Nassau County. Format, size, and condition separate otherwise similar homes, and the newer construction means lower near-term maintenance for many buyers.
Nassau Crossing's variety comes from the format and the home. The townhomes offer the most attainable entry and low-maintenance living, with HOA-covered exterior upkeep. The single-family homes give buyers a detached home with a private yard at a higher price point within the same community. Both formats are recently built with open-concept layouts and the Home Is Connected smart-home system, so buyers get newer homes and features in resale without the construction wait.
Because the homes are only a few years old, the renovation question is light, and the spread comes from format, size, and the specific homesite rather than condition. Decide whether the townhome or the single-family route fits before you shop, since the all-in monthly and the lifestyle differ.
Living Here
Nassau Crossing's appeal is value and convenience. The townhome section offers HOA-covered exterior upkeep and lock-and-leave ease for those who want it, while the single-family homes give buyers a private yard. The community sits off FL-200 minutes from I-95, with shopping and dining close in Yulee and the Amelia Island beaches and historic Fernandina a short drive away.
There is no private amenity campus inside Nassau Crossing, but the public Nassau Crossing Park on William Burgess Boulevard, a county park built through a public-private partnership with the developer, adds about 2.5 miles of multi-use trails, picnic areas, outdoor fitness stations, a small dog park, and open green space nearby. Everyday shopping and dining are close in Yulee, with the Amelia Island restaurants and historic downtown a short drive.
Two quiet truths shape the decision here. Nassau Crossing pairs townhomes and single-family homes at different prices and with different dues, so decide which format fits before you shop, because the all-in monthly and the lifestyle differ. And while these are recently built, condition, updates, and any remaining builder warranty still vary home to home, so a thorough inspection matters even on newer product. Townhome dues usually cover exterior and common areas, but specifics vary; confirm what is included and run the all-in monthly before comparing to a new-construction option nearby.
Before You Offer
Nassau County is coastal, so on-island and marsh-adjacent homes carry more flood exposure than off-island inland communities; the Nassau County FEMA maps are the reference for any specific address.
The reliable move is to pull the FEMA flood designation for the exact Nassau Crossing 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. On a townhome, also confirm what the HOA master policy covers versus what you insure yourself.
The Yulee and Nassau corridor is served by AT&T and Xfinity (Comcast), with fiber expanding and the Wildlight area marketing gigabit service. If working from home matters, confirm the options, and fiber in particular, at the specific Nassau Crossing address rather than assuming.
Nassau County carries a lower effective property-tax rate than much of the metro, with a median effective rate near 0.98 percent, below the Florida median of about 1.10 percent. 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's current one. Budget the true number, and confirm the HOA dues and whether any CDD or other assessment applies to the specific home.
Comparisons
Most buyers weighing Nassau Crossing are cross-shopping the other attainable Yulee communities, trading off new versus resale, format, and the fee load. Here is the honest shorthand.
| Community | The trade-off |
|---|---|
| Heron Isles | Established single-family Yulee community with a longer track record and amenities; more settled, but generally older homes than Nassau Crossing's recent build. |
| Liberty Cove | Active D.R. Horton new-construction townhomes off FL-200; you get a brand-new home and warranty, but pay new-construction pricing and wait to build. |
| Amelia Walk | Amenity-rich single-family Yulee community with a clubhouse and pool; more recreation and yard, generally a higher price and a CDD to weigh. |
The honest verdict: if you want a recently built home at an accessible Nassau County price, with the choice of a low-maintenance townhome or a detached single-family home and no CDD, Nassau Crossing is one of the better value entries in Yulee. If you want a brand-new build with a warranty, or a large amenity campus, the new-construction and amenity communities nearby are the right field to shop, and we will help you weigh the all-in monthly against the trade-offs.
Who It Fits
Nassau Crossing fits if you want
- An attainable, recently built home in top-ranked Nassau County schools.
- The choice between a low-maintenance townhome and a detached single-family home.
- No CDD assessment and a lower Nassau County effective tax rate.
- Quick access to I-95, JAX airport, and the Amelia Island beaches.
- Newer construction with modern, efficient interiors and smart-home features.
Consider elsewhere if you want
- A brand-new build with a full builder warranty rather than resale.
- A private community amenity campus with a pool, clubhouse, or gate.
- A large single-family lot or acreage for a boat, trailer, or projects.
- An established, mature-tree setting rather than a newer neighborhood.
- To avoid the townhome HOA dues and master-policy questions entirely.

















