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All Brick 4br/3ba/2cg & Add'l Pkg For More!over Sized...
220 Feet Of Breathtaking Property On The St. Johns...
Best Of The Best Riverfront Parade Of Homes Masterpiece!...
Eleven Acres Overlooking 5 Miles Of Open Water With...
Grand Historic Riverfront Newly Renovated On 1.7 Acres.formal...
Magnificent Custom Riverfront Estate! Builders Personal...
Prime 33 Acres Includes Re Parcel #009940-0010, Dwelling...
Stately 3 Story Brick Georgian With Portico Front Entry....
Custom Built For Current Owner By J. L. Smith. Over...
Welcome Home To Paradise! This One Of A Kind Custom...
4 Showings Past Week 0f 1/18/12,won't Last @ This Quality...
 South of Duval County are Switzerland Florida, Fruit Cove and The World Golf Village area and they are nestled along the east bank of the St. Johns River in St. Johns County all the way to I-95. Northern St. Johns County might possibly be the fastest-growing area on the First Coast. Such spectacular communities as Julington Creek Plantation and The World Golf Village as well as County Road 210 and Switzerland offer lifestyle choices as gated communities, golf communities, condos and apartment homes. Like many other First Coast communities, golf plays an integral role in this region centered around the World Golf Village’s offerings. 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 and Fruit Cove, FL was voted Best Affordable Suburb in Florida for 2009 by Business Week magazine, based on a $279,000 median home price, 3.3% unemployment and $97,848 median income. The lack of commercial development and the preservation of the scenic Bartram Trail (Highway 13) are appealing to many residents.  This area is on the verge of a boom and HWY 210’s Bartram area is just the beginning of a residential center for the area.
St. Johns County, located just south of Jacksonville in Northeast Florida, is one of the highest-income counties in the United States. With beautiful beaches, lush nature preserves, historical attractions, and large estate homes, fantastic public school system, St. Johns County real estate is hotter than ever. Developers are building some of the most popular neighborhoods in North East Florida like Palenciaand Nocatee. Homes for sale in St Johns County are bringing in buyers from all across the country.
Its Close to Jacksonville
With close proximity to major cities, such as Jacksonville and Daytona, residents have many options for healthcare, major highways, railways, and an international airport, all under an hour’s drive. St. Johns County Homes For Sale remain a hot commodity due to the surrounding natural beauty, low tax rates, and decadent lifestyle residents enjoy.
Schools in St Johns County for Home Buyers
One the reasons why St Johns County homes are in high demand is the public school system. With one of the highest rated public school systems, parents are buying homes in St Johns County with the future in mind. Also located in St Johns County is, Flagler College, one of “America’s Best College Buys” and one of the Princeton Review’s “Best 357 Colleges,”.Â
Affordable Homes in St Johns County
Buyers today are taking advantage of the newer, modern, larger homes that are being built in St Johns County by many local and national homebuilders. Some of the most popular neighborhoods for families are Julington Creek, Durbin Crossing, Johns Creek, Cimarronne, and St. Johns Golf and Country Club. These neighborhoods often have multiple recreation centers and usually feature large pools, slides, state of the art fitness centers, playgrounds, and sometimes basketball courts, soccer fields and more.
Luxury Homes, Golf Courses, and Country Clubs in North St Johns County
Golfers dream is a descriptive term used to describe St Johns County. Some of the most beautiful courses in Florida are here. Golfers can enjoy year round golf here in northeast Florida and can also find homesites with beautiful views of the fairways and tee boxes. Palencia, St Johns Golf and Country Club, South Hampton, and the World Golf Village are all sudivisions that have been built with a golf focus.
The other two courses are in Julington Creek Plantation and Cimarrone Golf and Country Club. Cimarrone's par 72, 6,891 yard long course was awarded four stars by Golf Digest Magazine. The course was designed by David Postlethwait. Julington Creek Plantation's golf course opened in 1988 and is open to the public.
In addition to the homes for sale in the golf communities, custom built homes are available in Bartram Plantation, Bartram Trail, Fruit Cove (homes on the St. Johns river), Istoria, Marsh Harbor, Plantation Estates, St Johns Forest, Waterbury, Worthington Park, and Whitelock Farms. Many of these neighborhoods still have homesites left and resales.
Lifestyles in St Johns County
St. Johns County is home to St. Augustine, the country’s oldest city. With a centuries-old downtown, original fort and colonial buildings, and the infamous Fountain of Youth, St. Augustine is a popular tourist destination, and a charming place to live. Residents enjoy the beaches, shops and restaurants, and historical feel of the city. The annual fireworks display is a joy to behold especially when viewed from the fort's green space.
St. Johns County boasts a number outdoor options giving those looking for St. Johns County homes a number of recreation options. Anastasia State Park, Ft. Matanzas Beach, and Faver-Dykes State Park are just a few of the sprawling, lush nature preserves to offer not only swimming, sailing, and canoeing, but hiking and camping, as well. Vilano Beach, St. Augustine Beach, and Ponte Vedra Beach give residents many choices while St. augustine Beach is one of the last few beaches to allow visitors to drive on the beach. With such a large variety of natural beauty and lifestyle, St. Johns County property is in high demand.
Visit the Subdivisions page to see just some of the communities located in the Fruit Cove & Switzerland, FL areas.