The Complete St. Johns Forest Guide. (2026)

Executive Summary

St. Johns Forest is a guard-gated community on CR-210 in northwest St. Johns County, spread across 435 acres with about 532 to 539 single-family homes built between 2004 and 2015. Around-the-clock security, resort amenities anchored by a beach-entry pool and a two-story tower slide, Old World-style architecture, and conservation views define the community, in the top-rated St. Johns schools.

Several builders, including Taylor Morrison, David Weekley, ICI, and Dostie, built here on 60-, 70-, and 80-foot lots, so homes range widely from about 1,558 to over 5,600 square feet. The community is established and trades on the resale market.

The draw is an around-the-clock guarded gate, mature trees, and a deep amenity package on CR-210. The trade-offs are a CDD on the tax bill and homes now 10 to 20 years old that vary by builder.

Quick Facts

Community Overview & History

An established guarded community

St. Johns Forest was built between 2004 and 2015 on 435 acres, with a guard-gated entrance staffed around the clock and an arched gatehouse opening onto a winding, tree-lined road. The community emphasizes oak-lined streets and Old World-style architecture with brick, wrought-iron, and pre-cast stone accents, and nearly every homesite offers a nature or water view of the surrounding conservation areas.

A multi-builder community

Several builders contributed across the build-out, including Taylor Morrison, David Weekley Homes, ICI Homes, and Richard Dostie, a Toll Brothers company, on 60-, 70-, and 80-foot homesites. That mix gives the community a wide range of floor plans and price points, and it is one of the few local areas with concrete-block homes.

Homes & Lot Widths

St. Johns Forest is organized by lot width, and the builder and lot define the home.

60-, 70-, and 80-foot lots

Lot width sets the home size and the price, from the more attainable 60-foot homes to the larger 80-foot estates.

Conservation and water views

Nearly every homesite backs to a preserve, pond, or conservation area, so views are a defining feature.

Varied builders and construction

Taylor Morrison, David Weekley, ICI, and Dostie homes differ in plan and finish, and some are concrete block.

Real Estate Market

St. Johns Forest is an established community now trading on the resale market, where pricing depends on the builder, the home, the lot width, and the view. Homes range widely, roughly 1,558 to over 5,600 square feet, so the community spans a broad price band. The around-the-clock guard gate, the amenities, and the conservation views 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 with varied homes, pricing to the specific home and builder is essential.

Who Lives Here

St. Johns Forest draws families and professionals who want an established, guard-gated community with resort amenities and conservation views in the top-rated St. Johns schools. The range of lot widths and builders brings in both move-up buyers in the 60-foot homes and established families in the 80-foot estates.

Schools

St. Johns Forest is zoned for Liberty Pines Academy, a K-8 school, and Bartram Trail High School, all in the top-rated St. Johns County School District. Confirm the current zoning for a specific address with the district. See the St. Johns County schools guide.

Amenities & Lifestyle

St. Johns Forest pairs a resort pool with an active social calendar.

The clubhouse and pool

A 5,200-square-foot clubhouse anchors a resort-style swimming pool with beach entry, fountains, and a two-story tower slide rising 17 feet above pool level.

Fitness and courts

A 3,500-square-foot fitness center, tennis courts, basketball courts, a roller hockey rink, a tot lot, and a multi-purpose sports field round out the recreation complex.

An active calendar

A full-time amenity director runs events like Food Truck Friday, trivia night, book club, and the annual Spring Fling.

HOA, CDD & Costs

St. Johns Forest carries a CDD that funds community infrastructure and appears on the annual tax bill, plus an HOA that maintains the gate and the amenities. Confirm the current CDD amount and the HOA dues for a specific home in writing and model both into the all-in monthly cost, since the CDD raises the effective tax rate above the base millage.

Insurance is the other cost to confirm. Roof age matters on homes now 10 to 20 years old, and concrete-block construction, which some homes here have, can help premiums. The inland CR-210 location generally carries less coastal exposure than the beaches. Confirm the roof age, the construction type, the flood zone, and get quotes early for any specific home.

Commute Analysis

St. Johns Forest sits on CR-210 about a mile west of I-95.

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 sit right outside the gate along CR-210, with a Winn-Dixie shopping center and restaurants like Taps Bar and Grill, plus more retail at The Pavilion at Durbin Park. The St. Johns Town Center adds big-box and upscale options about 20 to 25 minutes north.

Pros and Cons

St. Johns Forest vs. Comparable Communities

Hidden Things Buyers Should Know

Know the builder and construction

Four builders worked here, and some homes are concrete block. Confirm the builder, plan, and construction type, since they affect value and insurance.

Model the CDD

St. Johns Forest carries a CDD that raises the effective tax rate. Build it into your budget before you commit.

The lot width sets the home

60-, 70-, and 80-foot lots define home size and price. Match the lot width to your budget and needs first.

Momentum Expert Insight

Selling a Home in St. Johns Forest

If you are thinking about selling in St. Johns Forest, 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 St. Johns Forest 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 St. Johns Forest 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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