This week in Northeast Florida real estate.
The freshest development, infrastructure, retail, school, and market activity across Duval, St. Johns, Clay, and Nassau counties, summarized from public reporting and official sources by our team and linked to the original coverage. Updated weekly. Last updated October 23, 2026.
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- October 22, 2026InfrastructureAmelia Island
Brett's Waterway Cafe demolition expected the last week of October
Fernandina Beach officials say contractors have nearly finished mobilizing for the Marina Redevelopment Project and expect to take down the Brett's Waterway Cafe building in the final week of October, according to the city's weekly progress report.
Source: Fernandina Beach News-Leader - October 22, 2026DevelopmentDuval County
Council members and Gateway Jax push for the Pearl Square Publix incentive ahead of a Nov. 4 vote
Supporters of Block N7, a 140 million dollar Gateway Jax project on West Beaver Street near City Hall with a full service Publix, 259 apartments and retail space, made a public case for its 49.65 million dollar incentive package. The package pairs a 21 million dollar property tax rebate paid over time with a 28 million dollar completion grant paid after construction. The Finance Committee deferred the vote earlier in October over Amendment 3 concerns, and it is now set for Nov. 4.
Source: News4JAX - October 22, 2026DevelopmentDuval County
DIA backs a 49.27 million dollar tax refund grant for the 31 story Fleet Landing Riverside tower
The Downtown Investment Authority voted 7-0 for a 20 year, 75 percent Recapture Enhanced Value grant worth up to 49.27 million dollars for Fleet Landing Riverside, a proposed 31 story retirement community for residents 62 and older at 111 Riverside Ave., the former Haskell headquarters site in Brooklyn. The grant refunds part of the new property tax value the project creates. The request now moves to City Council.
Source: Jacksonville Today - October 22, 2026Retail & DiningDuval County
DIA approves a 400,000 dollar forgivable loan for Oak Steakhouse in the Greenleaf building
The Downtown Investment Authority unanimously approved an interest free, forgivable loan of 400,000 dollars for Oak Steakhouse to open in about 4,100 square feet on the ground floor of the historic Greenleaf building at Laura and Adams streets. The operator must invest at least 2.31 million dollars in the build out, and 20 percent of the loan can be forgiven each year over five years. No opening date has been set.
Source: News4JAX - October 22, 2026CivicNocatee
PARC Group seeks court review of the county's denial of the 4,462 acre Palm Valley enclave
The Nocatee developer filed a petition for judicial review on Oct. 19 after commissioners declined on Sept. 15 to certify 4,462 privately owned acres north of Nocatee Parkway as an agricultural enclave at up to one home per acre. PARC also launched a website addressing traffic and conservation questions and says certification would not by itself authorize construction.
Source: St. Johns Citizen - October 22, 2026CivicSt. Johns County
Nocatee developer PARC Group asks a court to review the county's denial of the 4,462 acre Palm Valley enclave
The PARC Group filed a petition for judicial review on Oct. 19 challenging the commission's Sept. 15 refusal to certify 4,462 privately owned acres north of Nocatee Parkway as an agricultural enclave at up to one home per acre. The county majority found the land did not meet the state definition. PARC also launched a website on traffic and conservation questions and says certification alone would not authorize construction.
Source: St. Johns Citizen - October 21, 2026CivicNassau County
Nassau County releases its data center committee report and opens public comment through Jan. 8
The county released the draft report and recommended regulations from its data center fact finding committee and opened an online feedback portal through Jan. 8, 2027. Workshops are set for Oct. 26 and Nov. 9 in Yulee, followed by land development code hearings on Dec. 1, Dec. 14 and Jan. 25. The 12 month moratorium adopted in June remains in place, and the committee's findings are advisory.
Source: Nassau County (The County Insider) - October 21, 2026DevelopmentSt. Johns County
Commissioners approve Carter Road and Pacetti Oaks agricultural enclaves totaling about 250 acres
St. Johns County commissioners approved roughly 260 homes on about 200 acres at the end of Carter Road southeast of the I-95 and SR 16 interchange on a 4-1 vote, after denying an earlier plan for nearly 400 homes there. Pacetti Oaks, 40.5 acres near Six Mile Creek by World Golf Village, passed 3-2 after the owner cut allowable density from five to two units per acre. Star IV was pushed to Nov. 3 and a 600 acre request east of Trailmark was withdrawn.
Source: Jacksonville Today - October 21, 2026DevelopmentSt. Johns County
County accepts a 20 million dollar Pulte deal to restart Grand Oaks near World Golf Village
Commissioners unanimously approved changes that let the stalled Grand Oaks community move forward, with Pulte Home Company contributing 20 million dollars toward transportation improvements. The maximum drops from 999 to 954 homes, allowing up to 512 more beyond the 442 lots already platted. The deal removes the requirement to widen about three miles of SR 16, and the payment falls short of that project's estimated cost.
Source: St. Johns Citizen - October 21, 2026DevelopmentWorld Golf Village
Pacetti Oaks enclave near Six Mile Creek approved at reduced density
Commissioners approved the 40.5 acre Pacetti Oaks agricultural enclave near the Six Mile Creek community by World Golf Village on a 3-2 vote after the owner cut allowable density from five to two units per acre. The nearby Star IV request was delayed to the Nov. 3 meeting.
Source: Jacksonville Today - October 19, 2026MarketSt. Johns County
St. Johns County September single family sales fall 11.4 percent as the median edges up to 573,750 dollars
Closed single family sales in St. Johns County totaled 396 in September, down from 447 a year earlier, according to realMLS figures reported by the St. Johns Citizen. The median sale price rose 2.5 percent year over year to 573,750 dollars. Active listings fell 27.2 percent to 1,469, with 3.7 months of supply, and pending sales were down 13.6 percent from a year ago.
Source: St. Johns Citizen - October 15, 2026CivicDuval County
Jacksonville Housing Authority asks the city for $100 million toward first-time buyer help
The housing authority has asked city leaders for $100 million to help renters move into ownership. Reporting does not describe how the money would be structured, and no council vote has been reported. The request follows the September council budget that restored Affordable Housing Trust Fund allocations.
Source: Hoodline (citing Action News Jax) - October 13, 2026Parks & AmenitiesPonte Vedra Beach
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club files plans for a winding water slide at its oceanfront Surf Club
Plans filed with St. Johns County describe a main slide of nearly 95 feet from a covered platform, plus a smaller second slide, in the Surf Club pool area. The permit lists work valued near $430,000. The resort expects to unveil its enhancements in early 2027, and the county has not been reported to have approved the permit.
Source: St. Johns Citizen - October 8, 2026MarketClay County
Clay County September median single family price eases 4.1 percent to 355,000 dollars
Northeast Florida Association of Realtors data reported by News4JAX show Clay County's September median single family price at 355,000 dollars, down 4.1 percent from August. Closed sales fell 11.7 percent to 219, and the county had 954 homes listed, or about 4.4 months of supply.
Source: News4JAX - October 8, 2026MarketNassau County
Nassau County September median single family price rises 9.3 percent to 496,500 dollars
Northeast Florida Association of Realtors data reported by News4JAX put Nassau County's September median single family price at 496,500 dollars, up 9.3 percent from August. Closed sales fell 19.3 percent to 96, with 434 homes listed and about 4.5 months of supply.
Source: News4JAX - October 8, 2026Retail & DiningNocatee
Pre-application filed to turn the former Nocatee Wendy's into a drive thru coffee shop
GEMCAP Development, which bought the 1.19 acre former Wendy's site at 153 Capital Green Drive for 2.1 million dollars, filed a pre-application for a Nocatee Coffee Shop. The plan reuses the existing 3,948 square foot building with dual ordering lanes, a bypass lane and 15 parking spaces. No tenant has been named, and a pre-application is an early, informal step.
Source: St. Johns Citizen - October 8, 2026DevelopmentSt. Johns County
County commissioners approve up to 330 homes at Durbin Park in place of a 745 unit multifamily plan
St. Johns County commissioners voted 5 to 0 to allow up to 330 single family homes on the east side of I-95 within the 295 acre Durbin Park parcel. The developer gave up a previously approved 745 unit multifamily allowance there, trimming the project's multifamily cap from 2,265 to 1,520 units, and land fronting Racetrack Road stays designated for multifamily, commercial or office use. The applicant projects peak hour trips falling from 1,606 to 805.
Source: St. Johns Citizen - October 6, 2026InfrastructureSan Marco
City says the LaSalle Street drainage project is complete and operating
Jacksonville officials say the LaSalle Street Drainage Improvement Project is finished, including a new pump station between LaSalle Street and the St. Johns River that can move up to 60,000 gallons per minute, a river outfall, larger trunk pipes and upgrades to nearly a mile of collection system. The work was part of an estimated 64 million dollar effort, 44 million from the city and 20 million in state grants, designed for a 50 year, 24 hour rain event.
Source: News4JAX - October 1, 2026Retail & DiningAtlantic Beach
Grafton and Fleck's steakhouse breaks ground at the former Ragtime Tavern site
River Restaurant Group broke ground Sept. 30 on a steakhouse with a rooftop lounge at 299 Atlantic Blvd. in Beaches Town Center, replacing the closed Ragtime Tavern. The project is expected to open by summer 2027.
Source: Jacksonville Today - October 1, 2026DevelopmentDuval County
Developers show first design for a 30 story Hard Rock hotel and condo tower on the Downtown Northbank
At an Oct. 1 Downtown Development Review Board workshop, developers presented early designs for a 30 story Hard Rock hotel and condominium building at 500 E. Bay St. The plan calls for about 350 hotel keys and 152 residences plus restaurants, retail, event and meeting space, with no gaming. The team hopes to break ground in the first quarter of 2027.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record - October 1, 2026DevelopmentDuval County
City permits for a 1.08 million square foot J&J distribution center north of the airport
Between June 16 and Sept. 30 the city issued six permits for a building of nearly 1.08 million square feet at 1985 Air Commerce Drive in the Airport Commerce Center north of Jacksonville International Airport. The permits so far cover the shell, utilities and site work, with Evans General Contractors as the contractor.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record - October 1, 2026Builder ActivitySt. Johns County
Pulte plans 295 home Canopy Cove townhome community near World Golf Village
PulteGroup closed on 295 homesites off Parkland Trail and International Golf Parkway for Canopy Cove, its first townhome community in St. Johns County. Four floor plans range from 1,396 to 1,889 square feet, and models are under construction for a January 2027 launch. The community is planned with HOA fees and no CDD.
Source: St. Johns Citizen - October 1, 2026Builder ActivityWorld Golf Village
Pulte plans the 295 home Canopy Cove townhome community off International Golf Parkway
PulteGroup closed on 295 homesites off Parkland Trail and International Golf Parkway for Canopy Cove, its first townhome community in St. Johns County. Four floor plans range from 1,396 to 1,889 square feet, and models are under construction for a January 2027 launch. The community is planned with HOA fees and no CDD.
Source: St. Johns Citizen - September 30, 2026CivicDuval County
JEA electric and water rate changes take effect Oct. 1
JEA board approved increases of 6.2 percent for electric base rates and 8 percent for water and sewer took effect Oct. 1. JEA projects a typical 1,000 kWh electric bill will dip slightly in October because of lower fuel costs, while a typical water and sewer bill rises about 5.75 dollars a month.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 30, 2026InfrastructureDuval County
JEA completes takeover of former Normandy Village Utility accounts on the Westside
Starting Oct. 1, JEA took over water, sewer and irrigation service for about 1,315 former Normandy Village Utility accounts. Combined water and sewer rates for those accounts fall from 105.86 dollars to 73.71 dollars per 1,000 gallons, and the accounts move to a single monthly JEA bill.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record - September 30, 2026CivicNassau County
Nassau County adopts its fiscal 2026 to 2027 budget and millage rates
Nassau County commissioners adopted the new fiscal year budget and millage rates at their Sept. 28 meeting, with libraries, carry forward reserves and possible Amendment 3 effects among the main topics. The new fiscal year began Oct. 1.
Source: Fernandina Beach News-Leader - September 30, 2026DevelopmentNocatee
Five building professional and medical office complex planned on Crosswater Parkway at Nocatee Town Center
Crosswater Professional Offices is proposed at 51 Crosswater Parkway on about 3.4 acres, with a county application filed Sept. 10 and a stormwater permit issued by the water management district on Sept. 23. Units of roughly 1,700 to 8,900 square feet are offered for sale or lease, with delivery targeted for 2027.
Source: St. Johns Citizen - September 30, 2026CivicSt. Johns County
County outlines potential Amendment 3 revenue impact at a town hall
At a Sept. 29 town hall, St. Johns County officials estimated the county could lose more than 700 million dollars in property tax revenue over five years if voters approve Amendment 3 on Nov. 3. The measure would expand the homestead exemption for non-school property taxes and needs 60 percent approval to pass.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record - September 29, 2026DevelopmentDuval County
Hillwood closes on 192 acres at Cecil Commerce Center
Hillwood, master developer of AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center, bought about 192 acres from the city in the West Jacksonville business park. A grading and drainage plan has shown a proposed industrial building of slightly more than 1 million square feet, and the master development agreement lets the city share in eventual profits.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record - September 29, 2026Retail & DiningDuval County
Parker's Kitchen cleared to prepare a 9.84 acre site on Alta Drive north of I-295
A Sept. 25 city permit allows clearing, grading and utility work for a Parker's Kitchen gas station and convenience store at 11205 Alta Drive in North Jacksonville. A separate 7-Eleven application seeks a store near the same Alta Drive and I-295 area.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record
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