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    Nocatee vs Durbin Crossing: Which St. Johns County Community Fits? (2026)

    Nocatee or Durbin Crossing -- how do these two St. Johns County communities compare? Both are established, family-friendly master-planned communities in St. Johns County, but they sit in different areas and appeal to somewhat different buyers. If you are choosing between them, it comes down to locat

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    How Rising Assessments Affect Your Property Tax Bill in St. Johns County

    Worried Rising Home Values Mean a Scary Tax Bill? A homeowner in Nocatee opened her assessment notice, saw how much her home's value had climbed, and braced for a brutal tax increase. Then she looked closer and exhaled. Because of the protections Florida builds in for primary residents, her actual t

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    How to Read a Nocatee Listing: CDD, HOA, and What to Ask

    Why do two similar Nocatee listings show such different numbers? You are scrolling listings and notice that homes with nearly identical prices show very different tax and fee figures. It is confusing, and it is one of the most important things to understand before you buy in a community like Nocatee

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