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What every Jacksonville and Northeast Florida buyer needs to check before closing. FEMA flood zones, county evacuation zones, and the difference between them. Covers Duval, St. Johns, and Clay counties, from the St. Johns River corridor to the Atlantic beaches.
This page provides information on evacuation zones in Jacksonville, helping residents understand their designated areas during emergencies. It serves as a resource for planning and safety during potential evacuations.
JaxReady is the official emergency preparedness mobile app for the City of Jacksonville, Florida. It provides residents with important information and resources to stay safe during emergencies and disasters.
This webpage provides essential information about emergency management in St. Johns County, focusing on hurricane preparedness. It includes resources for signing up for alerts, knowing your evacuation zone, and accessing the county's hurricane preparedness guide.
This page provides essential evacuation information for St. Johns County, emphasizing the importance of knowing your evacuation zone and being prepared. It includes details on evacuation orders and resources to help residents stay safe during emergencies.
This page provides essential information for individuals looking to build in floodplains, detailing the construction requirements and guidelines necessary for development in flood zones. The Floodplain Department offers support to ensure compliance with regulations and safety measures.
This page provides essential resources and information to help residents of St. Johns County prepare for hurricanes. It includes links to emergency management services and registration for special assistance.
A guide to the historic sites and museums that make St. Augustine worth exploring beyond the fairway; from the oldest fort in the country to Gilded Age architecture. These are the sights that come up again and again when people talk about what makes this area special.
The oldest masonry fort in the continental U.S., built by the Spanish between 1672 and 1695 in downtown St. Augustine. Visitors can tour the fort, watch cannon-firing demonstrations, and explore over 450 years of history.
An 18th-century Spanish watchtower on Rattlesnake Island, south of St. Augustine, built in 1742 to guard the Matanzas Inlet. The National Park Service runs a free daily ferry to the fort through a boardwalk trail across barrier island habitat.
A working 1870s lighthouse on Anastasia Island with a climbable tower and museum exhibits on the city's maritime history. It's run as a nonprofit and offers sweeping coastline views for those willing to climb the stairs.
A museum of Gilded Age art and artifacts housed in Henry Flagler's former Alcazar Hotel, built in 1888 in downtown St. Augustine. Its eclectic collection spans Tiffany glass, Victorian mechanical instruments, and natural history specimens across three floors.
A former luxury hotel built by Henry Flagler in 1888, now an active college in downtown St. Augustine known for its Spanish Renaissance architecture and Tiffany stained glass. Daily guided tours let visitors see the murals and rotunda that once welcomed the resort's wealthiest guests.
A long-running zoological park in St. Augustine that's home to alligators, crocodiles, and one of the largest wading bird rookeries in Florida. It's one of the area's most established family attractions, drawing visitors well beyond the golf crowd.
A guide to where to shop across St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra Beach; from the pedestrian-only heart of the historic district to outlet and lifestyle malls nearby. These are the retail districts locals and visitors return to again and again.
A pedestrian-only street through St. Augustine's Historic District, lined with boutiques, art galleries, and buildings dating back to the 1700s. It's the main artery of downtown shopping, running from the Old City Gate down to the Plaza de la Constitución.
An 85-store outdoor outlet mall just west of I-95, about 15 minutes from downtown St. Augustine near World Golf Village. It features name-brand stores at up to 65% off retail, plus special discounts for military and veterans.
An outdoor lifestyle mall in Jacksonville's Southside with over 175 stores, including Nordstrom, Apple, and a Luxury Collection of Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Tiffany & Co. It's the region's major shopping and dining destination, roughly 20 minutes from Ponte Vedra Beach.
A community shopping center in Ponte Vedra Beach, redeveloped into a walkable town square of boutique shops, art galleries, and restaurants near the entrance to TPC Sawgrass. Publix and CVS anchor the center alongside its more specialty retailers.
A gallery and antiques row just north of St. Augustine's historic downtown, with wine shops, art galleries, and specialty stores set in a quieter stretch than St. George Street. It's a favorite for visitors looking to browse without the peak-season crowds.
A historic neighborhood just south of downtown St. Augustine, home to Victorian-era architecture, independent galleries, and locally owned shops. It's a quieter, walkable alternative to the main tourist drag with real neighborhood character.
Northeast Florida is home to some of the fastest growing new construction communities in the country, especially in St. Johns County. As a Jacksonville native, Chris knows this market's growth firsthand, from established master planned communities to the newest developments still breaking ground.
Nocatee recorded 417 sales in 2025 alone, developed by The PARC Group across 14,000 acres in southern Duval and northern St. Johns County, with 60% permanently set aside as conservation land.
SilverLeaf is an 11,000 acre master planned community in St. Johns County that has become one of the fastest growing developments in the country, with a second amenity center opening in April 2026 to keep pace with demand.
EverRange is a new 1,000 acre master planned community from The PARC Group, the same developer behind Nocatee, sitting between eTown and Nocatee off Philips Highway.
New construction in Nocatee currently ranges from roughly $594,000 to $2 million, with active builders including David Weekley Homes across communities like Seabrook Village and Coral Ridge at Seabrook.
At the top end of the market, luxury new construction in St. Johns County spans roughly 115 homes priced from the upper $700s to over $12 million, in communities like Silverleaf, Madeira, and Cortez on the Water.
A planned 63,225 square foot urban marketplace called The Hub at Nocatee is coming to the community, featuring outdoor seating, weekend live music, and a mix of restaurant and retail concepts, expected to open in 2028.
From the Intracoastal Waterway to riverfront estates on the St. Johns River, Northeast Florida offers some of the best waterfront living in the country. Here's a guide to the corridor's most sought after waterfront communities and what makes each one worth knowing.
The Intracoastal Waterway runs from just below St. Augustine through Ponte Vedra Beach and Jacksonville, giving waterfront homeowners direct boat access without ever heading out to open ocean.
Most Intracoastal access in Ponte Vedra Beach runs along Roscoe Boulevard, where homes sit on large, private lots, with an additional deep water marina at Marsh Landing's Harbour Island.
Located off Atlantic Boulevard in Jacksonville, Queen's Harbour features over 1,000 homes along the Intracoastal and golf course, anchored by a private freshwater marina and lock system.
Marsh Landing Country Club in Ponte Vedra Beach pairs Intracoastal and marsh views with golf course frontage, a favorite for buyers who want both boating and country club life in one community.
Marina San Pablo and Mira Vista at Harbortown offer waterfront condo living on Jacksonville's Southside, with a quick commute out to Jacksonville Beach for residents who want water views without a full estate.
Waterfront homes in Neptune Beach are rarer than in Ponte Vedra, but a handful of Intracoastal access properties do exist, offering deep water without the height restrictions found elsewhere.