North St. Johns County

The northern part of St. Johns County comprises a number of beautiful suburban areas with a wonderful school district and some lovely, upscale country club properties.

St. Johns Forest is a master-planned community offering large home sites, with lot and home prices ranging from the $300s to over $1 million. The community features a community activity center, pool complex, state-of-the-art fitness center, playing fields and basketball courts. In 2006 St. Johns Forest received the Best in American Living award.

Palencia is located along two miles of the scenic Intracoastal Waterway and Marshall Creek. The community offers 2,642 residential homes, 300,000 square feet of retail space and 600,000 square feet of office space. Amenities include an athletic park, a swim and fitness center, an 18-hole Arthur Hill championship golf course, a 10-court tennis center, a golf clubhouse and more than 30 acres of parks with walking, biking and jogging trails.

South Hampton residents can take advantage of a variety of recreational amenities including an 18 hole Mark McCumber Golf Course and clubhouse, aquatics center, tennis courts, community clubhouse, social membership and full golf membership with every new property purchase. Homes at South Hampton are available in a variety of styles with prices starting in the 400s.

St. Johns Golf and Country Club

St. Johns Golf and Country Club is located in the northwest corner of St. Johns County. Developed by renowned builder, St. Joe, the community offers a variety of home styles in a location that’s close to great schools, shopping and restaurants and is an easy commute to downtown Jacksonville.

All residents of St. Joe’s communities are eligible for a special charter membership to the St. Johns Golf and Country Club. Club members have access to

• 18 hole championship golf course, designed by Clyde Johnston
• Clubhouse on the water, with a 75-seat Grille Room
• Club Car electric carts with bag protectors, windshields, and a color graphics GPS

• Golf practice facilities, including a 10,000 square foot putting green, a separate chipping green, a double sided driving range, and practice bunkers
• Learning Center which hosts private instruction from golf professionals, clinics for men, ladies, and juniors, and advanced training with use of video equipment
• Club catering and facilities for outings and special events
• 20% discount off all beverages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic
• Discounts in Golf Pro Shop and on private and group lessons
• Discounted membership to local beach clubs

World Golf Village

Golfers come from all over the world to visit and play at World Golf Village in historic St. Augustine. The Village, just 20 minutes south of Jacksonville, also has residential communities, known collectively as The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village. The Neighborhoods offer residences that range from single-family homes to coach homes, patio homes and condominiums. Prices begin in the $200s.

Residents of World Golf Village have access to the King & Bear and Slammer & Squire courses designed by World Golf Hall of Fame members. Both courses have hosted professional tournaments including the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf and Shell's Wonderful World of Golf, and have received four-and-a-half star ratings from Golf Digest.

In addition to spectacular golf, residents can indulge in the services of the Spa Laterra, take lessons at the PGA Tour Golf Academy, work out at the swim and tennis center, and enjoy nearby dining and shopping. The community also offers access to St Johns County's award-winning schools.

In 2002, The Neighborhoods won the Florida Association of REALTORS Environmental Award for building in harmony with Florida's environment. With over 2,700 protected acres, egrets, cranes, white tail deer and wild turkeys roam the grounds in a serene, natural setting.

Fruit Cove & Switzerland
South of Duval County, Switzerland and Fruit Cove are nestled along the east bank of the St. Johns River in St. Johns County. This area is a bedroom community for Jacksonville and St. Augustine. It is a prime location for single-family residences in a variety of subdivisions. The lack of commercial development and the preservation of the scenic Bartram Trail (Highway 13) are appealing to many residents.

St John's Demographics