The Complete Timberland Ridge Guide. (2026)

Executive Summary

Timberland Ridge is one of the secret slices of Nocatee: a 133-home neighborhood built 2017 to 2020 by Providence Homes, David Weekley, and ICI Homes, on 50 and 60 foot homesites in the pines.

The neighborhood keeps its own dog park and playground, and residents get the full Nocatee package: the Splash and Spray water parks, Crosswater Hall, the fitness campus, trails, and the golf-cart culture, with the beaches fifteen minutes away.

For pricing context, homes started in the $300s at launch and run about 1,800 to 3,200 square feet. Resale pricing tracks the Nocatee market, so price a specific home off recent comparable sales.

Quick Facts

Community Overview & History

The quiet pocket of the Nocatee machine

Nocatee is one of the best-selling master plans in America, and its neighborhoods each carry a personality. Timberland Ridge is the understated one: 133 homes, three quality builders, no through traffic, and the full amenity machine a cart ride away.

How it feels on the ground today

Timberland Ridge reads as a settled, family neighborhood in the pines: the timber-frame entrance sign, the dog park and playground at the center, and carts rolling toward Crosswater on weekends. The three-builder mix keeps the streetscape varied.

The Community and What You Are Buying

Timberland Ridge is about the builder, the plan, and the lot, since the neighborhood mixes three builders across two lot widths.

50-foot homesites

ICI plans from about 1,789 to 2,562 square feet anchor the attainable tier.

60-foot homesites

ICI, Providence, and David Weekley plans from about 2,446 to 3,200 square feet.

Preserve and water lots

Premium lots back to preserve and ponds.

Real Estate Market

Timberland Ridge appeals to families who want newer construction and the Nocatee lifestyle in a smaller, quieter pocket.

Resale pricing tracks the broader Nocatee market by plan, lot, and condition. Price a specific home off the closest comparable sales.

The three-builder quality and the 133-home scale keep the neighborhood tightly held.

Who Lives Here

Timberland Ridge draws Nocatee families who want the splash parks and schools without living on a main spine road, plus buyers who value Providence and David Weekley construction.

Schools

Timberland Ridge is served by the top-rated St. Johns County School District, with attendance zones by home address. Confirm the exact zoning for a Timberland Ridge address before you buy.

Amenities & Lifestyle

The neighborhood amenities are simple because Nocatee provides the rest.

Dog park

A fenced neighborhood dog park.

Playground

A neighborhood playground with swings.

Nocatee amenities

Splash and Spray water parks, Crosswater Hall, fitness, events, and trails.

Golf-cart culture

Cart paths connect the neighborhood to the Nocatee Town Center and schools.

HOA, CDD & Costs

Timberland Ridge has an HOA plus the Nocatee CDD; confirm the current dues and the CDD balance and annual assessment for a specific home.

Confirm builder warranty transfer terms on resales.

Pull the flood designation for the specific address, though most of the neighborhood is upland pine.

Commute Analysis

Timberland Ridge sits inside Nocatee minutes from the Town Center and the water parks, with the beaches about fifteen minutes east, which is the lifestyle math that built Nocatee.

Shopping & Dining

The Nocatee Town Center with Publix and dining is minutes away, with Sawgrass Village and the beaches corridor fifteen minutes east.

Pros and Cons

Timberland Ridge vs. Comparable Communities

Hidden Things Buyers Should Know

The secret-slice effect

Timberland Ridge is off the spine roads, which means no cut-through traffic, a real difference inside a master plan this size.

Three-builder variety

Providence, David Weekley, and ICI built side by side, so the streetscape avoids the single-builder repetition of newer villages.

CDD math

Model the Nocatee CDD assessment into your monthly cost when comparing against no-CDD communities outside the plan.

Momentum Expert Insight

Selling a Home in Timberland Ridge

Selling in Timberland Ridge is about presenting the builder, the lot, and the quiet-pocket position, and pricing correctly off the closest comparable sales.

We price from the most recent comparable homes, account for the builder and lot tier, and market to the families actively shopping Nocatee.

Flood Zones & Insurance

St. Johns County flooding concentrates near the Intracoastal, the coast, and the creeks and marshes, while many inland master-planned communities sit in lower-risk zones.

The reliable move is to pull the FEMA flood designation for the exact Timberland Ridge 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.

Internet & Connectivity

St. Johns County is well served by AT&T (fiber in most newer communities) and Xfinity (Comcast), though fiber availability still varies by street. If working from home matters, confirm the options, and fiber in particular, at the specific Timberland Ridge address rather than assuming.

The Tax Reality

St. Johns County total millage varies by district, and CDD assessments are common in the master-planned communities, which adds to the all-in cost on top of the millage. 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 current one. Budget the true number, and confirm whether the specific home carries a CDD or other assessment that is billed separately from the millage and is not reduced by the homestead exemption.

What Your Budget Buys Here

The same budget buys very different homes across Timberland Ridge and the surrounding area, depending on age, size, lot, and condition. Rather than anchor on the asking price or the neighborhood average, price any specific home off the most recent comparable sales, and weigh what your money would buy in the nearby alternatives before you commit.

The Future of the Area

St. Johns County continues to grow, with new rooftops, retail, and road work reshaping parts of the area. That growth supports long-run demand, but it can also add competing inventory and construction traffic in the near term, so factor both the upside and the disruption into your timing and your pricing.

Resale Liquidity

How quickly a Timberland Ridge home resells comes down to presentation, condition, and pricing against the latest comparable sales rather than the neighborhood average. Homes that are priced correctly and shown well tend to move, while overpriced or dated homes sit. We track the active and sold comparable set so a Timberland Ridge home is priced to the real market.

The Timberland Ridge Playbook

If you are buying in Timberland Ridge, here is how we would approach it: pull the flood zone and a real insurance quote for the specific address, confirm the HOA dues and whether a CDD applies, compare what your budget would buy nearby, and price the home off the closest comparable sales rather than the asking price. If you are buying any new-construction home, bring your own agent before you register, since the on-site representative works for the builder, not for you.

Questions We Would Ask Before Buying Here

Mistakes to Avoid

The common ones around Timberland Ridge: trusting the seller current tax bill instead of the post-sale reset; skipping the address-specific flood check; assuming fiber is at every home; and pricing off the neighborhood average rather than the closest comparable sales. Each is avoidable with the right diligence, which is exactly where having your own agent pays off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Timberland Ridge?

Inside the Nocatee master plan in Ponte Vedra 32081, minutes from the Town Center and water parks.

How many homes are in Timberland Ridge?

133 single-family homes, built 2017 to 2020.

Who built Timberland Ridge?

Providence Homes, David Weekley Homes, and ICI Homes.

How big are homes in Timberland Ridge?

About 1,800 to 3,200 square feet on 50 and 60 foot homesites.

What do homes in Timberland Ridge cost?

Resale pricing tracks the Nocatee market by plan, lot, and condition. Price a specific home off recent comparable sales.

What amenities does Timberland Ridge have?

A neighborhood dog park and playground, plus the full Nocatee amenity package: water parks, Crosswater Hall, fitness, trails, and events.

Does Timberland Ridge have a CDD?

Yes, the Nocatee CDD applies; confirm the balance and annual assessment for a specific home.

What schools serve Timberland Ridge?

The top-rated St. Johns district, with Nocatee-area schools reachable by cart path. Confirm zoning for an address.

Is Timberland Ridge gated?

No, the neighborhood is not gated.

How far is Timberland Ridge from the beach?

About fifteen minutes to the Ponte Vedra beaches.

Is Timberland Ridge good for families?

Yes. The schools, the playground, the cart paths, and the Nocatee amenities make it a family staple.

Why do locals call Timberland Ridge a secret slice of Nocatee?

It sits off the spine roads with no cut-through traffic, so it stays quieter than the bigger villages.

Are homes in Timberland Ridge still under warranty?

Some 2017 to 2020 structural warranties may transfer; confirm terms per home.

How is Timberland Ridge different from newer Nocatee villages?

Established trees, three-builder variety, and resale pricing instead of builder pricing.

Who should I call about buying in Timberland Ridge?

Call Momentum Realty at (904) 351-6461 or use the form on this page, and we will connect you with a Nocatee specialist.

Do I need my own agent to buy in Timberland Ridge?

Yes. The listing agent works for the seller. Your own agent represents only you, models the CDD, pulls the true comparable sales, and structures an offer that protects you.

Related Reading

If you are weighing Timberland Ridge against other Nocatee villages, these guides are a good next step.