Cross Creek-Green Cove Springs Real Estate Guide

It’s about the Location - Green Cove Springs!

Natural beauty abounds in Green Cove Springs! Your Cross Creek-Green Cove Springs Real Estate Guide has a fondness for this community – and looks forward to showing you around town and the Cross Creek Subdivision!

Here are some basics about the location of Green Cove Springs:

  • 35 miles to downtown Jacksonville – for sports, dining, nightlife, shopping, arts/culture
  • 20 miles to St. Augustine – the oldest city in the US – museums, tours, history, great food
  • 9 miles to Fleming Island – nearby shops and services for you
  • 20 miles to the Naval Air Station Jacksonville (NAS JAX) – a big military presence in the area
  • Situated just west of the St. Johns River (longest river in the state of Florida)

Growth and Exciting times for Green Cove Springs –

The population in northeast Florida continues to boom! Sunshine, no state income tax, and a strong economic base – all good markers/drivers for growth. The outer beltway project has upped the infrastructure connecting areas in the Jacksonville/St. Augustine region – super helpful for commuters and daily living. With renovation of the Shands Bridge (over St. Johns River) more shipping traffic is imminent. All this to say, Clay County is booming! With all the impending growth, Green Cove Springs has developed a comprehensive plan for the city, funneled through the city’s planning and zoning department.

Green Cove Springs is the county seat of Clay County, the current city population is about 10,000, but don’t blink – it is growing non-stop. For the history affectionate, here is a detail about the origin and development of the city.

Let’s Dive into Cross Creek – the Housing Development –

The Cross Creek-Green Cove Springs Real Estate Guide delights in this development – a beautiful new home community with DR Horton Homes. There are two types of builds in this area by DR Horton one is Cross Creek Express (pre-construction homes) with prices starting in the $260K’s and square footage 1400-2499. The other build is Cross Creek with pricing from about $315K and square footage ranging from 1700-3500.

DR Horton Homes focuses on “smart” home features (think connectivity, wifi, Bluetooth, cellular), energy efficiency, and being resourceful with respect to materials and financing options – a top quality, committed, and detailed builder! Some excellent detail options are available with wood working, windows, flooring … you get the idea!

Some of the best features in a DR Horton community, according to your Cross Creek-Green Cove Springs Real Estate Guide, are the neighborhood features! Cross Creek is within the bounds of the Clay County School District (top tier academic ratings). With the growth expected there are three new school buildings on the docket for Green Cove Springs by year 2030. DR Horton is big on amenities in neighborhoods – Cross Creek has a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, playground, sport courts for pickleball and sand volleyball, walking paths, and a true community feel.

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