Sweetwater. Del Webb eTown. Del Webb Wildlight. Del Webb Nocatee. Stillwater. Reverie at SilverLeaf. Reverie at Trailmark. WaterSong. Each community has its own price band, amenity stack, golf access, and HOA + CDD math. Here's how they actually compare from a Marine veteran REALTOR® who's closed in all four counties.
Side-by-side comparison of the major active-adult communities currently selling in Northeast Florida. Full detail for each follows below.
| Community | Builder | Location | Price Band | HOA / CDD | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater | Del Webb (resales only) | Jacksonville Southside | $240K–$410K | HOA verify | 22,000 sq ft clubhouse |
| Del Webb eTown | Del Webb | Jax Southside | $400K–$700K+ | $220/mo + $1,700/yr CDD | 13K clubhouse · close Mayo |
| Del Webb Wildlight | Del Webb | Yulee · Nassau | $350K–$600K+ | HOA + CDD verify | 15K clubhouse · 10mi trails |
| Del Webb Nocatee | Del Webb | Ponte Vedra · St. Johns | $358K–$1.17M | HOA verify | Beaches proximity |
| Stillwater | Lennar | St. Johns | $331K–$490K | Bundled (lawn incl) | Bobby Weed 18-hole golf |
| Reverie at Trailmark | Dream Finders | St. Augustine | Verify | HOA verify | 6 pickleball + multigen MP |
| Reverie at SilverLeaf | Dream Finders | St. Augustine | Verify | No CDD | 1,700–3,100+ sq ft |
| WaterSong | Mattamy | St. Johns (RiverTown) | $348K–$713K | $183–415/mo + $1.8–2.6K CDD | St. Johns Riverfront + RiverClub |
Full breakdown per community — what's there, what it costs, what the trade-offs are. Profiles ordered roughly by Chris's recommendation rate for the buyer profile he sees most.
Northeast Florida's premier all-inclusive 55+ golf community. Located in St. Johns, about 25 miles south of Jacksonville. Three collections: Villas, Royal Collection 40s, Royal Collection 50s. Villas are 1,522-1,891 sq ft with 2-3 bed, 2 bath, 2-car garage.
The standout feature: a Bobby Weed-designed 18-hole golf course with a Toptracer practice facility — bundled into the lifestyle. Plus a clubhouse with multipurpose room, fitness center, aerobics studio, bar, lounge, restaurant, and golf pro shop. Outdoor: resort pool with cabanas + full bar, tennis, pickleball, picnic area.
HOA covers all lawn maintenance. Lock-and-leave living for snowbirds.
11246 Town View Drive, Jacksonville. New construction, gated, 346 single-family homes in the Southside (about 30 min to downtown). Strong choice for buyers wanting Mayo Clinic + Baptist South proximity.
13,000 sq ft clubhouse on 5 acres of amenities. Café, outdoor resort pool + spa, fitness center, activity rooms, tennis, pickleball, walking trails, bocce, outdoor fireplace, social spaces, card rooms, hobby/craft rooms, fitness studio, dog park with pergola.
Healthcare access is the standout — Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center South, and Ascension St. Vincent's Southside are all 15-25 minutes away.
Exclusive 55+ neighborhood within the larger RiverTown master plan, designed along the St. Johns River. One-story single-family + villas, 1,431-2,554 sq ft, 2-4 bed, 2-3 bath.
WaterSong's own clubhouse: fitness, social room, pool, hot tub, fire pit, pickleball, events lawn. Plus full access to the RiverTown RiverClub (multi-generational): fitness, yoga, game room, multiple pools, fishing pier, kayak launch, boardwalk, nature trails. Full-time activities director.
Notable monthly math: HOA is $415/mo for villas, $183/mo for single family. CDD is $1,769 for villas, $2,161-$2,586 for single family.
845 attached + single-family homes inside the larger Nocatee master plan in Ponte Vedra, just minutes from Jacksonville and St. Augustine, about 4 miles from the beach. Premium-tier 55+.
3 series: Villas (1,529+ sq ft), Classic (1,600+ sq ft), Estate (2,179+ sq ft, 4 plans). New construction starts high $300Ks; resales reach $1,175,000.
20,000 sq ft clubhouse: fitness center, billiard parlor, catering kitchen, on-site Tavern & Grill restaurant, outdoor pool with lap lanes, tennis, pickleball.
Yulee, FL — 15 min to JAX airport, 20 min to downtown Fernandina + Amelia Island beaches. 660 attached + single-family at completion. Construction started 2022.
16 floor plans, 1,343-3,339 sq ft, 2-4 bed, 2-4.5 bath, 2-3 car garages. Pricing mid $300Ks to $599,990+.
15,000 sq ft clubhouse amenity campus: outdoor resort pool + resistance pool, fitness center, ballroom, arts and crafts studio, demonstration kitchen, tennis, pickleball, bocce, dog park, 10+ miles of walking/biking trails. Full-time on-site lifestyle director.
First Del Webb in North Florida. 950 residences built between 2005 and 2016. Resale only (community is fully built out). Located near I-95/I-295, downtown Jax 20 min, JAX airport 15 min.
5 floor plans, single-family + condos + villas + carriage homes, 1,515-2,618 sq ft, 1 and 2 story.
Summerland Hall (22,000 sq ft clubhouse): state-of-the-art fitness, movement studio, 4 hobby/game rooms (cards, arts & crafts), ballroom, business center/library, tennis facilities, bocce ball.
Lower price entry into the active-adult market.
Inside the SilverLeaf master plan, St. Augustine. No CDD anywhere in SilverLeaf — eliminating the monthly add-on that most other communities carry. 15 unique home styles, open floor plans, flex rooms, 2 and 3 car garages. 1,700 to over 3,100 sq ft.
Private clubhouse, resort-style pool, fitness center, engaging social programming. Set inside a larger master-planned community, so multi-generational living options are built in.
The no-CDD math is the biggest reason Chris recommends this to buyers comparing $-per-month carry.
Inside the larger TrailMark master plan in St. Augustine. 55+ neighborhood with family TrailMark master plan around it — multi-generational living without doubling up.
The Retreat: 4,600 sq ft lakeside clubhouse. Six tournament-class pickleball courts (a serious draw). Resort-style pool, fitness center, programmed social activities.
Trade-off: smaller clubhouse than Del Webb Nocatee or Del Webb Wildlight, but more intimate community vibe.
The major Northeast Florida 55+ communities include Sweetwater by Del Webb (Jacksonville), Del Webb eTown (Jax Southside), Del Webb Wildlight (Yulee/Nassau), Del Webb Nocatee/Ponte Vedra (St. Johns), Stillwater by Lennar (St. Johns), Reverie at Trailmark (Dream Finders, St. Augustine), Reverie at SilverLeaf (Dream Finders, St. Augustine), WaterSong at RiverTown (Mattamy, St. Johns), and Everlake at Mandarin. Pricing ranges from the high $200,000s to over $1,000,000.
Resale homes in established Sweetwater start around $239,900. New construction in Del Webb Wildlight starts mid $300,000s. Stillwater villas start at $330,990. Del Webb Nocatee new construction starts high $300,000s; resales reach $1,175,000. Del Webb eTown ranges from low $400,000s to high $700,000s. WaterSong ranges from $348,000 to $713,000. HOA + CDD fees can add $200-$400/month.
Reverie at SilverLeaf (Dream Finders) is inside the larger SilverLeaf master plan, which has no CDD anywhere — eliminating that monthly add-on. Del Webb at SilverLeaf (when active) has the same no-CDD math. Most other communities including Del Webb Nocatee, Del Webb eTown, Del Webb Wildlight, and WaterSong carry CDD fees of $1,700-$2,600 annually.
Stillwater by Lennar in St. Johns is Northeast Florida's premier all-inclusive 55+ golf community with an 18-hole Bobby Weed-designed course, practice facility with Toptracer technology, and bundled golf membership. This is the only fully-bundled 55+ golf community in the area.
They are the same community, marketed under both names. The community has 845 attached and single-family homes inside the larger Nocatee master plan in Ponte Vedra, St. Johns County. Sizes go up to 3,700 sq ft. Pricing for new construction starts in the high $300,000s; resale homes range from $358,000 to $1,175,000. The clubhouse is 20,000 sq ft with on-site Tavern & Grill restaurant.
Del Webb eTown is closest to Mayo Clinic Jacksonville (Sandalwood, ~15 minutes). Del Webb Nocatee is ~25 minutes from Mayo Sandalwood. Del Webb Wildlight is ~30 minutes from Mayo. Baptist Medical Center South (Southside Jacksonville) is closest to Del Webb eTown and Sweetwater. Chris Moore can map drive times specifically to your preferred providers.
For 55+ buyers, the day-to-day fit matters: groceries, medical-adjacent errands, restaurants, parks, shopping, and entertainment close to the communities you are comparing.
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