St. Johns County Schools Guide™ — Silverleaf Buyer Resource
St Johns County School District #1 Florida: Silverleaf zoned, A-rated all schools, lowest property tax NE Florida. Ryan Brown FL BK3626873.
St. Johns County Schools Guide™ — Silverleaf Buyer Resource
#1 Florida
St. Johns County School District rated #1 by Florida Department of Education — a primary driver of Silverleaf and Nocatee demand
A-rated
SJCSD consistently earns A rating from Florida DOE — every school in the district maintains high performance
Lowest taxes
St. Johns County has the lowest property tax rate in Northeast Florida — combined with Silverleaf’s no-CDD, this makes Silverleaf the lowest-tax new construction option in the St. Johns corridor
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St. Johns County School District has been rated A by the Florida Department of Education for 15+ consecutive years and is consistently ranked the #1 public school district in Florida. This is the primary driver of housing demand in the St. Johns County new construction corridor, including both Silverleaf and Nocatee.
St. Johns County also has the lowest effective property tax rate in Northeast Florida. Combined with Silverleaf’s zero CDD fees, a Silverleaf buyer in St. Johns County has the lowest total annual carrying cost of any major master-planned community in Northeast Florida for a comparable home value.
Cost Factor
Silverleaf (St. Johns County)
Nocatee (St. Johns County)
Duval County MPC
CDD (annual)
$0
$1,000–$3,000+ (varies)
Varies by community
Property tax rate
Lowest in NE Florida
Same as Silverleaf (same county)
Higher than St. Johns County
School district
SJCSD — #1 Florida
SJCSD — #1 Florida
Duval County Schools (lower ranked)
Total annual advantage
HIGHEST in NE Florida (no CDD + lowest tax rate)
High (lowest tax rate but CDD adds cost)
Lower (higher taxes + lower-ranked schools)
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Own Luxury Homes® source this data?
Own Luxury Homes® research indexes are compiled from public records, builder disclosures, RCLCO and John Burns Research annual rankings, school district TEA/state ratings, and on-market listing data. All data is current as of the last refresh date shown.
Is this research specific to Silverleaf St Johns?
Yes. Every Own Luxury Homes® research index is market-specific and updated regularly. For Silverleaf St Johns, contact us at ownluxuryhomes.com/connect for the most current builder availability and pricing data.
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Buyers making a $300,000–$800,000 new construction decision in Silverleaf St Johns deserve the same data that institutional investors use. This research index is free. Our buyer representation is free. The builder pays our commission. Contact Own Luxury Homes® at ownluxuryhomes.com/connect.
Data Sources and Methodology
Own Luxury Homes® research indexes are compiled from public records, builder disclosures, RCLCO and John Burns Research annual rankings, state school ratings (TEA for Texas, Florida DOE for FL, state equivalents for other markets), and on-market listing data. All data is current as of the last refresh date.
How to Use This Research
This index is designed as a decision-support tool for buyers comparing St. Johns County Schools Guide™ — Silverleaf Buyer Resource with other options in Silverleaf St Johns. Read it alongside the community guides and builder indexes in this silo. For market-specific questions not answered here, contact Own Luxury Homes® directly.
Market Context for Silverleaf St Johns
Own Luxury Homes® covers all active new construction in Silverleaf St Johns with the same free buyer representation model: register before your first builder contact, and the builder pays our commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Own Luxury Homes® buyer representation really free at St. Johns County Schools Guide™ — Silverleaf Buyer Resource?
Yes. Own Luxury Homes® buyer representation at St. Johns County Schools Guide™ — Silverleaf Buyer Resource and all Silverleaf St Johns builders is free to the buyer. The builder pays our commission as part of their standard marketing budget — whether you use a buyer's agent or not. The key requirement: you must register Own Luxury Homes® as your buyer's agent before your first builder contact, model home visit, or online inquiry. Ryan Brown · FL BK3626873.
What should I know before visiting model homes at St. Johns County Schools Guide™ — Silverleaf Buyer Resource?
Before any model home visit at St. Johns County Schools Guide™ — Silverleaf Buyer Resource: (1) Contact Own Luxury Homes® to be registered as your buyer's agent — this is required before first contact with the builder's sales team. (2) Ask about current incentives — builders change incentive packages regularly and the best deals are often not advertised. (3) Bring a list of your must-haves vs nice-to-haves — the model home is designed to maximize upgrade sales. (4) Do not sign anything or make any deposits on the first visit. Own Luxury Homes® will review any contract before you sign. Ryan Brown · FL BK3626873.
What is the price range at St. Johns County Schools Guide™ — Silverleaf Buyer Resource?
Pricing at St. Johns County Schools Guide™ — Silverleaf Buyer Resource starts from contact Own Luxury Homes® for current pricing. Prices vary by builder, lot size, elevation, and included features. Own Luxury Homes® maintains current pricing data across all active builders in Silverleaf St Johns. Contact us for a builder-by-builder price comparison before your first visit. Ryan Brown · FL BK3626873.
How does St. Johns County Schools Guide™ — Silverleaf Buyer Resource compare to other communities in Silverleaf St Johns?
Own Luxury Homes® has structured comparison research for all major new construction communities in Silverleaf St Johns. The comparison indexes in the navigation below cover builder selection, school districts, CDD/HOA costs, and commute analysis. Contact Own Luxury Homes® for a personalized community recommendation matched to your budget, school priorities, and commute requirements. Ryan Brown · FL BK3626873.
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