Nocatee real estate.
Nocatee is one of the best-selling master-planned communities in the country and the top-selling community on the First Coast, spanning more than 13,000 acres along the Intracoastal in northern St. Johns County. This is the honest, village-by-village guide to buying and selling in Nocatee, with current market data, school zoning, and the trade-offs the listing portals skip.
Nocatee at a glance.
Nocatee is a master-planned community, not a city, built across more than 13,000 acres in northern St. Johns County with a Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 address. It blends roughly four dozen distinct villages with the Nocatee Town Center, top-rated St. Johns County schools, and one of the deepest amenity packages in Northeast Florida, anchored by the Splash and Spray water parks. It has ranked among the top-selling master-planned communities in the United States for more than a decade.
After years of rapid appreciation, the Nocatee market has cooled into 2026. As of May 2026, listing aggregators put the community median around $678,000, while Redfin's most recent reading showed that figure down roughly 9 percent year over year, with homes taking longer to sell than in prior years. That softening tracks the broader cooling across the higher-priced St. Johns County market as inventory rises and elevated rates weigh on demand. For buyers, it means more negotiating room than recent years; for sellers, it means pricing to the current market matters.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | ~$678,500 | Homes.com, May 2026 |
| Year-over-year | Down ~9% | Redfin, latest reading |
| Active listings | ~330 | Aggregated listings, May 2026 |
| Median days on market | ~86-94 days | Homes.com / Redfin |
| Price per square foot | ~$287-310 | Redfin / aggregated listings |
| National ranking | Top-10-15 best-selling MPC | Multiple years, RCLCO-style rankings |
Nocatee villages.
Nocatee is organized into distinct villages, each with its own character, builder mix, and price point. Here are the Nocatee communities we cover in depth.
Nocatee (overview)
The full community guide, history, amenities, and how the villages fit together. Read the Nocatee guide →
Crosswater
Newer-construction village with its own amenities. Read the Crosswater guide →
Coastal Oaks
The gated, higher-end estate village. Read the Coastal Oaks guide →
Greenleaf Village
Established, walkable, close to Town Center. Read the Greenleaf Village guide →
Twenty Mile
Including River Landing, Nocatee's waterfront opportunities. Read the Twenty Mile guide →
Del Webb Nocatee
Premium 55+ active-adult village. Read the Del Webb Nocatee guide →
Del Webb Ponte Vedra (Riverwood)
The original Del Webb 55+ community in Nocatee. Read the Del Webb Ponte Vedra guide →
Nocatee schools.
Nocatee sits in the top-rated St. Johns County School District, one of the best in Florida. Most of Nocatee feeds Allen D. Nease High School, while some villages feed Ponte Vedra High School, with Pine Island Academy, and see the best schools in St. Johns County ranked, Palm Valley Academy, and Valley Ridge Academy as the K-8 feeders. A new K-8 academy opens in Nocatee for the 2026-2027 year, which may shift feeders.
Because Nocatee is split between two high schools, the village and the specific address determine the assignment. See our buyer guides to the best neighborhoods zoned for Nease and for Ponte Vedra High, and confirm any specific address with the district.
Amenities & lifestyle.
Nocatee's amenity package is a large part of why it sells. Residents have access to the Splash and Spray water parks, multiple pools, fitness facilities, a greenway trail system, golf-cart paths that connect the community, dog parks, and the Nocatee Town Center with shops, restaurants, a grocery store, and medical services. The community runs a full calendar of events, from food-truck festivals to parades, which is a meaningful draw for families. The trade-off for all of it is the HOA dues and CDD assessment that fund the amenities, so model those into your monthly cost.
Estimate it with the CDD & carrying cost calculator, which combines Nocatee's CDD with property tax and HOA into one monthly number.
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Questions buyers ask about Nocatee.
Is Nocatee a good place to buy a home?
Nocatee is one of the best-selling master-planned communities in the country and the top-selling community on the First Coast, with resort amenities, top-rated St. Johns County schools, and quick beach access. Whether it is right for you depends on your budget, your school-zone target, and your tolerance for HOA and CDD costs, which is the conversation to have before you buy. Pricing has softened from its peak, so 2026 is a more balanced market than recent years.
How much does a home cost in Nocatee?
As of May 2026, listing aggregators put the Nocatee median around $678,000, with Redfin showing the figure down roughly 9 percent year over year. Prices range from townhomes and condos in the $300s and $400s to luxury estates above $2 million, so the village and home type drive the number far more than the community median. Confirm current pricing for a specific home.
Where is Nocatee located?
Nocatee spans more than 13,000 acres along the Intracoastal Waterway in northern St. Johns County, with a Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 address, between Jacksonville and St. Augustine. It is minutes from the beaches and roughly 25 to 35 minutes from downtown Jacksonville and historic St. Augustine.
What schools serve Nocatee?
Most of Nocatee feeds Allen D. Nease High School, while some villages feed Ponte Vedra High School, both top-rated St. Johns County schools and longtime rivals. Elementary and middle feeders include Palm Valley Academy, Valley Ridge Academy, and Pine Island Academy. A new K-8 academy opens in Nocatee for the 2026-2027 school year, which may shift feeders, so confirm the assignment for a specific address.
What are the HOA and CDD costs in Nocatee?
Nocatee villages carry HOA dues and a CDD assessment on the annual tax bill, which fund the extensive amenities including the water parks, trails, and Town Center. The amounts vary by village, so confirm the current HOA dues and CDD for a specific home in writing and model both into your monthly cost.
What amenities does Nocatee have?
Nocatee is known for its amenity package, including the Splash and Spray water parks, multiple pools, fitness facilities, a greenway trail system, golf-cart paths, dog parks, and the Nocatee Town Center with shops, restaurants, and services. The community also hosts a full calendar of events, from food-truck festivals to parades.
Is the Nocatee market cooling in 2026?
Recent data points to softening. Redfin's latest reading showed the Nocatee median down roughly 9 percent year over year, and days on market have lengthened from prior years. That is consistent with the broader cooling across the higher-priced St. Johns County market as inventory rises and elevated rates weigh on demand. For buyers, it means more negotiating room than recent years; for sellers, it means pricing to the current market matters more than ever.
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