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Silverleaf St. Johns County FL — Complete Community Guide
Silverleaf complete guide: Ashley Homes/DWH/DFH/ICI/Lennar/MasterCraft/Richmond/Taylor Morrison/Toll, NO CDD, 4,350 acres preserve, 5 amenity centers 2nd opening 2026, Reverie 55+. Ryan Brown FL BK3626873.
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Silverleaf St. Johns County FL — Complete Community Guide
Silverleaf at a Glance
Developer: Hutson Companies (nearly 40 years of Northeast Florida development) · Location: St. Johns County FL, between CR-210 and SR-16A at St. Johns Parkway, west of I-95 · Size: 11,000 acres · Planned: 17,600 dwelling units + 2.9M sqft commercial · RCLCO 2025: #10 nationally · CDD: NONE — $0 CDD fees (a critical differentiator vs Nocatee and other NE Florida master plans) · Builders: Ashley Homes, David Weekley Homes, Dream Finders Homes, ICI Homes, Lennar, MasterCraft Builder Group, Richmond American Homes, Riverside Homes, Taylor Morrison, Toll Brothers, Reverie by Kolter (55+) · Entry: From upper $300s · Range: Upper $300s to $1.4M+ (semi-custom) · Neighborhoods: Silver Landing (entry; 40-70-ft lots), Holly Forest (TH + SFH), Meadow Ridge (mid), SilverLeaf Village (mid-to-upper), Courtney Oaks (gated; 70-80-ft lots), Oak Grove (DWH 70-ft; Evergreen Island), Hidden Creek at Johns Island (gated; MasterCraft), and others · Amenities: 5 amenity centers planned; first open now; second opening 2026; resort pools, splash pads, lazy river (planned), pickleball, tennis, fitness, dog parks, 50+ miles trails/cart paths · Conservation: 4,350+ acres of preserved parks, lakes, and greenways · Schools: St. Johns County School District (#1 in Florida by state DOE)
NO CDD Fees — The Defining Differentiator
Silverleaf carries zero CDD (Community Development District) fees. Every comparable Northeast Florida master-planned community — Nocatee, EverRange, most Duval County communities — carries CDD assessments that appear as a separate line item on the annual property tax bill. At Silverleaf, the CDD line is $0. For a buyer comparing a $500,000 Silverleaf home to a $500,000 Nocatee home, the Silverleaf buyer saves an estimated $1,000–$3,000+ per year permanently. Over a 10-year ownership period: $10,000–$30,000+ in cumulative savings.
10+ Active Builders — Maximum Market Competition
Silverleaf’s builder roster is among the widest of any Northeast Florida master plan: Ashley Homes (semi-custom; 50-80-ft lots), David Weekley Homes (70-ft Executive Collection from $462,900; gated Evergreen Island), Dream Finders Homes (widest lot range: 18-ft TH through 70-ft SFH; from ~$300s), ICI Homes (semi-custom; ICI SELECT REALTY preferred builder), Lennar (Everything’s Included), MasterCraft Builder Group (40-60-ft; 1,480-4,119 sqft), Richmond American (semi-custom), Riverside Homes, Taylor Morrison, and Toll Brothers (luxury). Reverie by Kolter adds the 55+ HOPA tier.
Five Amenity Centers at Full Buildout
The Silverleaf master plan calls for five resort-quality amenity centers distributed throughout the 11,000-acre community. The first is operational now with resort pools, splash pads, pickleball, tennis, fitness rooms, dog parks, and playground areas. The second amenity center opens in 2026. Centers three through five come online with subsequent development phases. The 50+ miles of golf-cart-friendly sidewalks and cart paths connect all neighborhoods to amenity centers without road crossings.
4,350 Acres of Conservation Land
More than one-third of Silverleaf’s total acreage is permanently preserved as parks, lakes, natural greenways, and conservation land. Most homesites in the upper-tier neighborhoods (Courtney Oaks, Evergreen Island, Hidden Creek) have preserve or lake views. The natural setting differentiates Silverleaf from more densely platted master plans in the Jacksonville corridor.
St. Johns County Schools — #1 in Florida
St. Johns County School District has been rated A by the Florida Department of Education consistently. It is the #1 ranked public school district in Florida by state DOE accountability ratings. Combined with Silverleaf’s no-CDD advantage and location between Jacksonville (30 miles north) and St. Augustine (15 miles south), the schools argument is one of the two strongest in Northeast Florida new construction.
Gated Neighborhoods within the Master Plan
Within the broader Silverleaf community, several gated sub-neighborhoods offer elevated privacy: Courtney Oaks (MasterCraft; 70-80-ft homesites; gated), Evergreen Island (David Weekley; 70-ft; gated; resort amenities on-site; spray park), and Hidden Creek at Johns Island (ICI/MasterCraft; gated). Buyers wanting gated living without paying a standalone gated community premium can access it within Silverleaf’s master HOA structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Silverleaf and how does it compare to Nocatee?
Silverleaf spans approximately 11,000 acres in St. Johns County, zoned for 17,600 dwelling units, 2,900,000 square feet of mixed-use and commercial space, and over 4,350 acres of pristine conservation land. Nocatee, the #7 selling master-planned community in the U.S., covers approximately 12,000 acres. Silverleaf is roughly comparable in eventual scale. The single biggest practical difference: Silverleaf has NO CDD fees. Nocatee carries CDD assessments on annual property tax bills. For a $500,000 home, the CDD savings at Silverleaf can represent $1,000–$3,000+ per year permanently.
What builders are active at Silverleaf?
Silverleaf’s official builder roster includes: Ashley Homes (50-ft, 60-ft, 70-ft, 80-ft homesites; 1,865–3,863 sqft), David Weekley Homes (70-ft homesites; Executive Collection from $462,900; Evergreen Island gated with spray park), Dream Finders Homes (18-ft, 40-ft, 50-ft, 70-ft homesites; townhomes through large SFH; 1,394–3,518 sqft), ICI Homes (semi-custom; Hidden Creek at Johns Island; MasterCraft), Lennar (entry-to-mid SFH), MasterCraft Builder Group (40-ft, 50-ft, 60-ft; 1,480–4,119 sqft; Hidden Creek + SilverLeaf Village), Richmond American Homes (semi-custom), Riverside Homes, Taylor Morrison, Toll Brothers (luxury tier), and Reverie by Kolter Homes (55+ HOPA section). Entry pricing from the upper $300s; luxury to $1.4M+. Ryan Brown · FL BK3626873.
What amenities does Silverleaf have?
Silverleaf’s master plan calls for five amenity centers at full buildout. The first center is open now, featuring resort-style pools, splash pads, pickleball courts, tennis courts, fitness rooms, and dog parks. The second amenity center debuts in 2026. The community also has 50+ miles of golf-cart-friendly sidewalks and cart paths, a lazy-river water feature (planned), and over 4,350 acres of natural conservation land with hiking and biking trails. The Reverie 55+ section has its own exclusive amenity center. No CDD fees fund the amenities — HOA covers operations.
What school district serves Silverleaf?
Silverleaf is in St. Johns County School District — the #1 ranked public school district in Florida by Florida Department of Education and consistently rated A by the state. St. Johns County has the lowest property tax rate in Northeast Florida. The combination of #1 Florida schools with no CDD fees makes Silverleaf one of the most financially efficient new construction choices in all of Northeast Florida. Ryan Brown · FL BK3626873.
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