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
South Hampton is a 799-home golf community on CR-210 in northeast St. Johns County, about 3 miles west of I-95, built around an 18-hole Mark McCumber course with over 100 acres of parks and lakes. It is one of the more affordable golf communities in the area, with a country setting and, notably, no CDD fee.
Multiple builders, including Providence, Beazer, and ICI, built homes roughly 1,200 to 4,500 square feet, many with golf, lake, or wooded views. The community sits across CR-210 from the gated Cimarrone in a quieter, more spread-out layout.
The draw is affordable golf-community living with no CDD and a country setting in a top school district. The trade-offs are an open (non-gated) layout and homes now 15 to 25 years old that vary by builder.
Quick Facts
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | CR-210, ~3 miles west of I-95, NE St. Johns |
| County | St. Johns County |
| ZIP code | 32092 |
| Homes | 799, multiple builders |
| Home sizes | ~1,200 to 4,500 sqft |
| Golf | 18-hole Mark McCumber course, 16 lakes |
| Green space | Over 100 acres of parks and lakes |
| CDD | None |
Community Overview & History
An affordable golf community
South Hampton sits on CR-210 about 3 miles west of I-95, a 799-home community built around an 18-hole Mark McCumber golf course with over 100 acres of parks, lakes, and picnic areas. It is a favorite among St. Augustine golf-course home buyers for its quaint, country setting and its affordability relative to the denser golf communities in the area.
A country setting near everything
The community sits across CR-210 from the gated Cimarrone, in a suburban, get-away-from-it-all atmosphere, yet a short 3-mile drive to I-95 puts Jacksonville, the Southside business district, and St. Augustine within easy reach.
Homes & Builders
South Hampton's multiple builders give it a wide range of homes, and the builder and lot define the purchase.
Multiple builders
Providence Homes, Beazer Homes, and ICI Homes built across the community, so floor plans and finishes vary.
A wide size range
Homes run roughly 1,200 to 4,500 square feet, from smaller attainable homes to larger family homes.
Golf, lake, and woods views
Many homes back to the golf course, a lake, or woods, so the view is a defining feature.
Real Estate Market
South Hampton is one of the more affordable golf communities in the area, with homes historically starting in the mid-to-upper $300s and trading by size, lot, and view. The no-CDD advantage lowers the carrying cost relative to comparable CR-210 communities, and the golf course, the green space, and the St. Johns schools support steady demand.
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 multi-builder community, pricing to the specific home and view is essential.
Who Lives Here
South Hampton draws families and golfers who want an affordable golf community with a country setting in the top-rated St. Johns schools. The range of home sizes brings in both first-time and move-up buyers, and the kids' golf tees and the green space make it a family-friendly address.
Schools
South Hampton is in the top-rated St. Johns County School District, in the CR-210 corridor served by area schools including Allen D. Nease High School and Alice B. Landrum Middle 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
South Hampton pairs golf with deep green space.
The Mark McCumber golf course
An 18-hole course with 16 lakes and just over 60 bunkers, family-owned and known as one of the more player-friendly courses in the area, with its own set of tees just for kids and membership packages from single to full family.
Parks, lakes, and pools
Over 100 acres of parks and lakes, plus adult and children's pools, set the community apart from denser golf neighborhoods.
Courts and fields
Walking trails, tennis and basketball courts, and a soccer field round out the recreation.
HOA, CDD & Costs
South Hampton has no CDD fee, which lowers the annual carrying cost relative to many CR-210 communities that add a CDD to the tax bill. Residents pay an HOA, and golf is a separate membership at the Club at South Hampton. Confirm the current HOA dues, what they include, and the golf membership terms 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. Roof age matters on homes now 15 to 25 years old, and the inland CR-210 location generally carries less coastal exposure than the beaches. Confirm the roof age, the flood zone, and get quotes early for any specific home.
Commute Analysis
South Hampton sits on CR-210 about 3 miles west of I-95.
| Destination | Typical drive |
|---|---|
| St. Johns Town Center | About 20-25 minutes |
| Jacksonville Beaches | About 25-30 minutes via Nocatee Pkwy |
| Historic St. Augustine | About 25-30 minutes |
| Downtown Jacksonville | About 30-35 minutes |
The CR-210 location near I-95 balances Jacksonville, the beaches, and St. Augustine. Test your specific commute, since CR-210 and I-95 carry traffic at peak hours.
Shopping & Dining
Everyday shopping and dining are developing along the CR-210 corridor and a short drive toward the World Golf Village area and SR-16. The St. Johns Town Center adds big-box and upscale options about 20 to 25 minutes north.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- No CDD fee, lower carrying cost
- Affordable entry into a golf community
- 18-hole Mark McCumber course with kids' tees
- Over 100 acres of parks and lakes
- Country setting, lower density
- Top-rated St. Johns County schools
Cons
- Not gated (Cimarrone across CR-210 is)
- Homes now 15 to 25 years old, vary by builder
- Golf is a separate membership
- Golf and lake lots carry a premium
- CR-210 corridor traffic at peak hours
South Hampton vs. Comparable Communities
| Community | How it compares to South Hampton |
|---|---|
| Cimarrone | The gated golf community directly across CR-210, similar golf focus with a gate. |
| St. Johns Forest | A guard-gated CR-210 community nearby with a resort pool, no golf course. |
| Julington Creek Plantation | A larger established community with the Champions Club golf course, north of CR-210. |
Hidden Things Buyers Should Know
The no-CDD advantage is real money
On CR-210, a CDD can add hundreds a month to a comparable home. South Hampton has none, so compare carrying costs, not just sticker prices.
Golf is separate
Living in South Hampton is not the same as a golf membership. Confirm the Club at South Hampton terms if golf is a priority.
Know the builder and roof
Three builders worked here over years, so floor plans and roof ages vary. Confirm the builder, the plan, and the roof age before you commit.
Momentum Expert Insight
South Hampton is one of the better values on CR-210, a real golf community with no CDD and over 100 acres of green space, at a price point that undercuts a lot of its neighbors. The kids' tees on the McCumber course are a nice touch for golfing families.
The no-CDD piece is the detail buyers underweight, it can be a few hundred dollars a month against a comparable home down the road. Confirm the builder and roof age, weigh the golf membership separately, and a St. Johns specialist will run the comparison against Cimarrone for you.
Selling a Home in South Hampton
If you are thinking about selling in South Hampton, 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 South Hampton 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 South Hampton 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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