Top 5 Master Planned Communities in St. Johns County — Which One is Right for You? (2026)

St. Johns County is home to some of the most sought after master planned communities in the entire country — and if you're moving to Northeast Florida, choosing the right one is one of the biggest decisions you'll make. In this video I'm breaking down the top 5 so you can figure out exactly which one fits your lifestyle and budget. I'm CC Underwood, a top real estate agent in Jacksonville and St. Johns County with 19 years of experience — and I've personally lived in some of these communities. This isn't a sales pitch. This is the real breakdown. THE TOP 5: 🏆 NOCATEE — Northeast Florida's #1 master planned community. Two full water parks, 50+ neighborhoods, golf cart lifestyle, town center with 30+ shops and restaurants. Prices vary widely. CDD fees range from $2,600 to $4,500+ per year. 🌊 BEACHWALK — St. Johns County's crystal lagoon community. 14 acre turquoise lagoon, swim up bar, beach club, resort style amenities. Homes from $365K to $1.4M+. Note: lagoon membership is mandatory at $700/year on top of HOA and CDD. 🌿 SILVERLEAF — One of the fastest growing master planned communities in the country. NO CDD fees. 50+ miles of trails. Salt Creek Town Center. Brand new Publix. Multiple builders and price points for every stage of life. 🌳 SHEARWATER — The nature lover's community. 600 acres of green space, 13 miles of trails, mature oak trees, kayak club on Trout Creek, lazy river and a brand new county tournament sports complex breaking ground now. 🏞️ RIVERTOWN — Right on the St. Johns River. Three amenity centers, sunset views, golf cart friendly, beer garden, amphitheater and one of the most tight knit community vibes in all of St. Johns County. Each community has a completely different vibe, fee structure and lifestyle — and before you fall in love with any one of them, you need to understand the full financial picture including mortgage, property taxes, HOA and CDD fees. That's exactly what this video helps you do. Want help figuring out which community is right for you? 📲 (904) 304-7005 🌐 www.sellingwithcc.com 📥 FREE Jacksonville Area Relocation Guide → https://bit.ly/JaxRelocationGuide :38 Nocatee Overview 2:35 Amenities 3:52 Fees 5:23 Schools 8:05 Beachwalk 9:14 Amenities 10:22 Fees 11:27 Schools 12:11 Silverleaf 14:25 Amenities 15:12 Schools 16:37 Shearwater 18:22 Amenities 20:25 Fees 20:30 Schools 20:56 Rivertown 23:40 Amenities 24:52 Fees 25:34 Schools 26:11 Summary #StJohnsCounty #MasterPlannedCommunity #Nocatee #Beachwalk #Silverleaf #Shearwater #RiverTown #MovingToJacksonville #SellingWithCC #NortheastFlorida