SilverLeaf
Spanning 11,000 acres, this massive "Live, Learn, Play" ecosystem integrates 17,600 homes with robust institutional anchors and 4,350+ acres of preserved nature.
The "No CDD" Paradigm
For prospective residents and real estate analysts, the most distinctive financial feature of SilverLeaf is the complete absence of Community Development District (CDD) fees. Most large master-planned communities in Florida use CDDs to bond infrastructure costs, adding thousands of dollars annually to a homeowner's tax bill.
SilverLeaf’s developer, The Hutson Companies, chose to fund primary infrastructure—including seven miles of St. Johns Parkway—through private equity. The implications are substantial: bypassing CDD assessments significantly lowers monthly housing payments and improves a buyer’s debt-to-income ratio, a massive driver for the community’s rapid growth and absorption rate.
Curated Neighborhood Enclaves
Core Family Neighborhoods
- Silver Landing: Wide streets, ranges of 40'–60' lots near the planned K-8.
- SilverLeaf Village: The central hub and first wave of homes.
- Holly Forest: Tropical aesthetics with single-family & townhomes.
Gated & Specialty
- Courtney Oaks & Hidden Creek: Luxury gated sections with large estate homes.
- Newbrook: Toll Brothers farmhouse styles with gated entry.
- Reverie: 55+ active-adult community by Dream Finders with a 14,000 sq ft clubhouse.
SilverLeaf Commons & Beyond
SilverLeaf Commons forms the economic and social epicenter of the development, designed for "golf-cartable" access to essential amenities.
- The Flagship Grocery: A 55,000-square-foot Publix (opening 2026) featuring the "Publix Pours" cafe concept.
- Healthcare Infrastructure: Baptist Health is developing a 300,000 sq ft medical campus, housing a 24/7 ER.
- Dining & Retail: Includes upscale options like M Shack, Foxtail Coffee, and Club Pilates studios.
- The SilverLeaf Sportsplex: A regional 40-acre athletic facility with synthetic turf fields scaling weekend tournament traffic.
Governance Details
Zero CDD fees across the entire development.
Covers world-class amenities, common parks, and global security.
Townhomes & 55+ areas will carry additional fees for exterior/lawn maintenance.
St. Johns County Schools
On-site 1,500 student capacity school designed to relieve Wards Creek and Pacetti Bay overcrowding.
Future long-term master planning includes dedicated sites for both an on-site middle school and an on-site high school, granting SilverLeaf complete K-12 internal zoning.
First Coast Expressway
- SilverLeaf acts as a critical node in the FCE 46-mile toll road project.
- Expected to halve commute times to major employment centers in Clay and Duval counties.