Visit Northeast Florida's Award-Winning Homes

There are plenty of reasons why this is a great time to buy a home. Everyone knows that interest rates are near record lows and prices are lower than they’ve been in nearly a decade—meaning you get way more bang for the buck than you could two years ago. But maybe you don’t know that new homes today are better-built and more efficient than they were a decade ago as well.

Over the past 10 years, quantum leaps have been made in energy-efficient construction, sustainable building materials and high-tech home products. Plus, as the market has gotten more competitive, builders are placing an even greater emphasis on design, quality and value. The new home you’ll buy today will have features that weren’t available—or even imaginable—just a short time ago.

Plus, new homes will come with strong warranties to give you added peace of mind. And many builders are offering incentives such as below-market financing or help with closing costs, which can save thousands of dollars and make it easier to qualify. Plus because you’re purchasing from the builder, you’ll have the opportunity to customize your home to suit your taste and lifestyle. Rather than settling for someone else’s choices, you can live in a home and a neighborhood that truly reflects who you are.

The homes on the following page represent the best that new-home builders have to offer. All are award-winners and all have been recognized by pros as offering exemplary quality. You’ll find homes in every style and price range, but they have one thing in common—they’re the best of the best.

JDR Construction
The Birmingham Model
96061 Stoney Creek Parkway, Fernandina Beach 32034
Parade of Homes Gold Award Winner, $130,000-$150,000
The Birmingham, a 1,477-square-foot condominium home, is located in The Cottages at Stoney Creek, a private, maintenance-free community in Fernandina Beach, near Amelia Island. The Birmingham’s open floorplan encompasses three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms along with a covered lanai and an attached garage. There’s upgraded ceramic tile in the foyer, a gourmet kitchen with Corian countertops and a master bathroom with raised vanities. The Cottages at Stoney Creek is a gated community featuring such amenities as a free-form, resort-style pool; a cabana with a summer kitchen and a large sunbathing deck. Most homes boast views of the 80-acre preservation area or of one of seven on-site ponds. Prices start at $99,000.
www.thecottagesatstoneycreek.com; (904) 491-1235
Directions: From I-95 north, exit right onto A1A, turn right onto Arrigo Boulevard; Cottages of Stoney Creek is behind the Super Wal-Mart two miles west of Amelia Island.

Lennar Homes
The Nottingham Model
625 OakLeaf Plantation Parkway, Orange Park 32065
Parade of Homes Silver Award Winner, $130,000-$150,000
This two-story townhome, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, features 18-inch ceramic tile and an upgraded CleanSteel GE® appliance package including a smooth-top range, a microwave oven and a refrigerator. The Nottingham also boasts textured walls throughout. Two-inch, faux-wood blinds help control the light and decorative rocker switches, Classique doors and Moen faucets add to the elegant feel. All these features, including a full-size washer and dryer, come standard in every Lennar home built in Coventry, a neighborhood within the master-planned community of amenity-rich OakLeaf Plantation. The community offers convenient access to such destinations as Jacksonville International Airport, the Beaches, St. Augustine and major sports and entertainment venues. At 1,617 square feet, the Nottingham is priced as shown at $131,990.
www.lennarjacksonville.com; (904) 282-6231
Directions: From I-295, exit at Blanding Boulevard, go south, turn right on Argyle Forest Boulevard which becomes OakLeaf Plantation Parkway, Coventry is on the left.

JDR Construction
The Bayberry Model
105 East Pine Hollow Trail, St. Augustine 32086
Parade of Homes Silver Award Winner, $159,000-$162,000
The Bayberry, a 1,477-square-foot condominium, is located in The Cottages at Winding Creek, a private, maintenance-free community in St. Augustine and near the ocean. Community amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, a sunbathing deck, a cabana and a summer kitchen. All homes have either lake- or conservation-area views. The Bayberry has three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms along with a covered lanai and an attached garage. There’s upgraded ceramic tile in the foyer, a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and a master bathroom with raised vanities. The Cottages at Winding Creek boasts tropical landscaping, a resort-style pool with a large sunbathing deck and a cabana with a summer kitchen. Homes have lake and preservation area views. Prices start at $109,900.
www.thecottagesatwindingcreek.com; (877) 333-7340
Directions: South on U.S. 1 in St. Augustine, left on Roehrs Road, right on Pine Hollow Road, The Cottages of Winding Creek is on the left, two miles north of S.R. 206.

Lennar Homes
The Brio Model
16315 Hunter Hollow Trail, Jacksonville 32218
Parade of Homes Gold Award Winner, $191,000-$205,000
The Brio offers everything needed for a family to grow. Well planned and featuring open space throughout, the home was built using cutting-edge green technologies that will save energy and money. The Brio also boasts many additional upgrades at no additional cost, including upgraded carpet with six-pound padding, upgraded cabinets, an irrigation system and a covered lanai. The comprehensive GE® appliance package includes a full-size washer and dryer. At 2,358 square feet, the home encompasses four bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms and a two- or three-car garage. It’s located in Yellow Bluff Landing, which features such amenities as a fitness center, a resort-style pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, a soccer field, sand volleyball and a dog park. The Brio is priced as shown at $203,420.
www.lennarjacksonville.com; (904) 757-1473
Directions: From I-95 North, exit at Pecan Park Road and head east toward Main Street. Turn left on Main Street and travel north. Yellow Bluff Landing is approximately two miles down on the right.

Lennar Homes
The Cordova Model
1398 Azteca Drive , Jacksonville 32218
Parade of Homes Gold Award, $214,000-$230,000
The Cordova Plus Bonus, at 2,450 square feet, has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a retreat/bonus room. It’s perfect for the family on the go and loaded with designer touches and upgrades. Among the features: CleanSteel GE® appliances, including a smooth-top range, a refrigerator, a microwave and a washer/dryer. The kitchen features 18-inch ceramic tile and 42-inch cabinets with crown molding. There’s upgraded carpeting throughout, as well as a covered lanai. All these upgrades come at no additional cost. Located in Lexington Park, the home is just minutes from downtown, Jacksonville International Airport and the Beaches as well as historic St. Augustine. It’s priced as shown at $219,990.
www.lennarjacksonville.com; (904) 751-6511
Directions: From I-95 north, exit at Pecan Park Road, go west to ?Lexington Park approximately one mile ahead on the right.

Lennar Homes
The Oak Model
3803 Chasing Falls Rd., Orange Park 32065
Parade of Homes Silver Award Winner, $214,000-$230,000
The Oak Model, at 2,240 square feet, showcases Lennar’s Coastal Series at Hamilton Glen in OakLeaf Plantation. Among the features included in the base price are 18-inch ceramic tile, 10-foot ceilings on the first floor and textured walls. The kitchen boasts upgraded CleanSteel GE® appliances including a smooth-top range, a side-by-side refrigerator, a dishwasher, a microwave, granite countertops, 42-inch cabinets with crown molding and Moen faucets. There’s also a full-size washer and dryer. All these upgrades are included at no additional cost. Amenity-rich OakLeaf Plantation offers convenient access to such destinations as Jacksonville International Airport, the Beaches and St. Augustine as well as NAS Jax and Mayport. The home has four bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms and a two-car garage and is priced as shown at $214,990.
www.lennarjacksonville.com; (904) 380-0774
Directions: From I-295, exit at Blanding Boulevard, go south, turn right on Argyle Forest Boulevard which becomes OakLeaf Plantation Parkway, Hamilton Glen is on the right.

Lennar Homes
The Augustine III Model
156 S. Fieldcrest Drive, St. Augustine 32092
Parade of Homes Gold Award, $273,000-$311,000
The Augustine III, at 2,871 square feet, has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a den—and it’s packed with an array of designer touches and upgrades. Among the special features: Brazilian granite countertops and upgraded CleanSteel GE® appliances including a smooth-top range, a refrigerator, a microwave and a washer/dryer. The kitchen features 18-inch ceramic tile and 42-inch cabinets with crown molding. There’s upgraded carpeting throughout, as well as a covered lanai. All these upgrades are included at no additional cost. Located in Johns Creek II, the home is near the Beaches and St. Augustine, voted by U.S. News and World Report as one of the nation’s “Top Places to Live” in 2009. It’s also an easy commute to downtown Jacksonville. The price as shown is $294,400.
www.lennarjacksonville.com; (904) 287-5423
Directions: From I-95, exit at C.R. 210, go west two miles, Johns Creek is on the left.

Mattamy Homes
The Emerald Model
109 Casa Sevilla Avenue, St. Augustine, 32092
Parade of Homes Silver Award Winner, $273,000-$311,000
The Emerald, a three-bedroom-with-loft model offering 2,189 square feet, showcases Mattamy’s Innovations Series. The Innovation homes were designed to have larger backyards, shorter hallways, larger bedrooms and increased window space to create an open, airy feeling. The Emerald, with three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, a loft and a patio overlooking the backyard, is located at Sevilla in the World Golf Village off World Commerce Parkway and International Golf Parkway in St. Augustine. The community offers award-winning schools and such amenities as a beautiful pool, a clubhouse, a basketball court, children’s water features and a playground. It’s convenient to shopping and I-95. The Emerald is priced as shown at $273,990. 
www.mattamyhomes.com; (904) 940-9222
Directions: From I-95, exit at International Golf Parkway (Exit 323), go  right (west) to World Commerce Parkway, turn left on World Commerce Parkway, Sevilla is on the right, model is first home on the right.

Lennar Homes
The Talbot Model
12333 Hollow Glade Court, Jacksonville 32246
Parade of Homes Gold Award Winner, $312,000-$335,000
At 3,179 square feet, the Talbot features 18-foot ceramic tile, 10-foot ceilings on the first floor, knockdown ceilings and textured walls. The upgraded CleanSteel GE® appliance package includes a smooth-top range, a side-by-side refrigerator, a dishwasher, a microwave oven and range hood vented to the outside, granite countertops, 42-inch cabinets with crown molding, Moen faucets and a full-size washer and dryer. All these upgrades are included in the base price. It’s located in Wynnfield Lakes, just minutes from downtown Jacksonville, major shopping centers and the Beaches as well as NAS Jax and Mayport. The Talbot, which encompasses four bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms and a two-car garage, is priced as shown at $317,990.
www.lennarjacksonville.com; (904) 380-0774
Directions. From Atlantic Boulevard East, turn right onto Kernan Boulevard, Wynnfield Lakes is approximately one-half mile on the right.

Lennar Homes
The Victoria Model
35 Royal Lake Drive, Ponte Vedra 32801
Parade of Homes Gold Award Winner, $342,000-$352,000
The top-of-the line Victoria Model at Willowcove, a neighborhood in the master-planned community of Nocatee, is from Lennar’s Atlantic Series. Special designer touches include Mediterranean and Tuscan inspired accents, ceramic flooring with 18-inch tile, eight-foot doors and 10-foot ceilings and textured walls. The kitchen features upgraded stainless steel appliances, including a 36-inch, four-burner gas cooktop; a 30-inch double-wall oven; a Quiet Package stainless steel dishwasher; a 25-cubic-foot, side-by-side refrigerator; Brazilian granite countertops with a ceramic backsplash and an under-mount sink; 42-inch cabinets with raised panels and crown molding and Moen faucets. Nocatee community amenities include a gated clubhouse with resort-style pools; tennis, basketball and volleyball courts; a fitness center; soccer and baseball fields and a children’s playground. Ponte Vedra Beach is just minutes away. At 2,970 square feet, the home has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a bonus room and a three-car garage. The price as shown is $346,490.
www.lennarjacksonville.com; (904) 819-9884
Directions: From I-95, exit at U.S. 1 south, turn left onto Nocatee Parkway (C.R. 210 E.), go five miles, exit onto Crosswater Parkway, go to roundabout and turn right onto Preservation Trail, Willowcove is one mile on the left.

Richmond American Homes 
The Grand Andover Model
123 Duck Pond Drive, St. Augustine 32086
Parade of Homes Silver Award Winner, $479,000-$521,000
The Grand Andover, at approximately 3,228 square feet, features three bedrooms; three bathrooms, including a deluxe master bathroom; a gourmet kitchen; and a three-car garage. The spacious two-story home also offers arches and tray ceilings. Owners can retreat to their very own private study or entertain in the large family room that opens into the kitchen. Upstairs is an optional game room. The Grand Andover is available in the beautiful gated community of Woodlake. Amenities in this gated community include community park, amenity center and three neighborhood lakes. As shown at The Parade of Homes, the Grand Andover is priced at $520,634.
www.richmondamerican.com; (904) 794-6601
Directions: From I-95 south, exit onto C.R. 207 (Exit 311), go east to C.R. 312, turn right to U.S. 1, Woodlake is approximately seven miles on the right.

Toll Brothers
The Grandville Heritage Model
18 Lighthouse Point Circle, Ponte Vedra 32081
Parade of Homes Gold Award Winner, $554,000-$583,000
Elegance abounds in the Grandville, which features a formal dining room with a coffered ceiling off the foyer. A living room leads into a spacious gourmet kitchen with an adjoining breakfast area. A vaulted ceiling, a wall of windows and an optional fireplace in the family room create a relaxing ambience. At 2,367 square feet, the home encompasses three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. The home is located in Coastal Oaks, a neighborhood within the master-planned community of Nocatee. Community amenities include a gated entrance, a clubhouse with resort-style pools; tennis, basketball and volleyball courts; a fitness center; soccer and baseball fields and a children’s playground. Ponte Vedra Beach is just minutes away. The Grandville is priced as shown at $580,566.
www.tollbrothers.com; (904) 285-5550
Directions. From I-95, exit onto U.S. 1,  go south to Nocatee Parkway (C.R. 210 E.), turn left to Crosswater Parkway S., go south 0.6 miles through roundabout to Coastal Oaks entrance on the right.

ICI Homes
The Charleston Model
5330 Clapboard Creek Drive, Jacksonville 32226
Parade of Homes Silver Award Winner, $554,000-$583,000
Located in Tidewater, the Craftsman-style Charleston boasts an open floorplan with easy flow from the kitchen to the dining room and great room. Designer features include a stone column fireplace with a rustic mantle and coffered ceilings. The gourmet-style kitchen includes a walk-in pantry and solid-surface countertops. The master bath has a his-and-her vanity area separated by a garden tub. The first-floor master bedroom boasts a vaulted ceiling and an optional bonus room can be converted into a guest suite with its own bathroom. It’s located in the community of Tidewater just minutes from downtown Jacksonville, major shopping centers and the Beaches as well as NAS Jax and Mayport. Community amenities include a clubhouse, tot-lot, recreation center, resort-style pool and sports courts. At 2,990 square feet, this two-story home encompasses four bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms and a two-car garage. It’s priced as shown at $554,000.
www.icihomes.com; (904) 757-0067
Directions: From 9A north, exit onto Heckscher Drive toward Blount Island, turn left on New Berlin Road E., turn right on Cedar Point Road, turn right on Clapboard Lane, turn right on Clapboard Creek Drive.

ICI Homes
The Castillo Model
26 Torcido Boulevard, St. Augustine, 32095
Parade of Homes Gold Award Winner, $651,000-$691,000
The two-story Castillo, at 2,926 square feet, encompasses three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. It’s part of ICI’s European Collection and features a Spanish-style elevation. The open courtyard entry creates an indoor-outdoor entertainment area and there’s a gourmet summer kitchen at the rear. Inside, there’s a contemporary kitchen with a farm-style sink and stainless steel appliances as well as decorative cabinets with a wine rack and pots-and-pans drawers. A bonus/flex room, with a full bathroom and a walk-in closet, can be used as an office, a guest suite or a getaway retreat. Bella Terra is located within the master-planned community of Palencia. Community includes a private championship golf course, pool, fitness center and other world-class amenities. The Castillo as shown is priced at $690,400.
www.icihomes.com; (904) 819-0167
Directions: South U.S. 1 toward St. Augustine, turn left into Palencia, follow main entry road, turn left at roundabout, stay on main road and go through stop sign, past guard house, turn left into Bella Terra, then left again on Torcido Boulevard, model is first home on right.

Toll Brothers
The Rinaldi Versailles
18 Lighthouse Point Circle, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
Parade of Homes Gold Award Winner, $748,000-$823,000
The Rinaldi, with its magnificent open floorplan, boasts formal living and dining rooms with coffered ceilings, a spacious family room and a gourmet kitchen with elegant cabinetry and an adjoining a breakfast area. The master suite has a bay window and a sitting area, dual walk-in closets and a lavish master bathroom. At 3,345 square feet, the home encompasses four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. The home is located in Coastal Oaks, a neighborhood within the master-planned community of Nocatee. Community amenities include a gated entrance, a clubhouse with resort-style pools; tennis, basketball and volleyball courts; a fitness center; soccer and baseball fields and a children’s playground. Ponte Vedra Beach is just minutes away. The Rinaldi is priced as shown at $748,995.
www.tollbrothers.com; (904) 285-5550
Directions: From I-95, exit onto U.S. 1, south to Nocatee Parkway (C.R. 210 E.),turn left then exit at Crosswater Parkway, go south through roundabout 0.6 miles to the Coastal Oaks entrance on the right.

Toll Brothers
The Clarington Classic Model
479 North Durbin Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32259
Parade of Homes Gold Award Winner, $849,000-$900,000
Exuding the luxury for which Toll Brothers is known, the Clarington offers elegant interior appointments such as coffered and barrel vault ceilings, wrought-iron stair railings and more. Design highlights include a two-story family room, a gourmet island kitchen, a dramatic foyer and a versatile loft. At 4,157 square feet, the Clarington Classic features five bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms. It’s located in the master-planned community of Durbin Crossing, which offers two community clubhouses, a fitness center, two resort-style pools and lighted tennis courts. The community is also within walking distance of St. Johns County schools and just minutes from downtown Jacksonville, the Beaches and the St. Johns River. The Clarington Classic is priced as shown at $899,995. 
www.tollbrothers.com; (904) 230-8778
Directions: From S.R. 13, turn left on Racetrack Road, go four miles and turn right on Veterans Parkway/Linde Avenue, Durbin Crossing is one-half mile on the left.