Del Webb eTown Jacksonville — 2026 Complete Buyer Guide

The Del Webb Without CDD Fees

Del Webb eTown sits in Duval County (Jacksonville proper) rather than St. Johns County. This single geographic distinction eliminates the Nocatee CDD fee — saving buyers $1,500–$3,500/year compared to Del Webb Nocatee or Ponte Vedra. The trade: Duval County has higher property tax millage than St. Johns County, which partially offsets the CDD savings. On a $500K home, the net annual cost difference between eTown (Duval, no CDD) and Nocatee (St. Johns, with CDD) is often smaller than buyers expect — run both numbers before deciding.

eTown is positioned as a “smart home” Del Webb community — tech-integrated construction with smart home features standard in new builds. It sits near the St. Johns Town Center, Jacksonville's upscale outdoor mall with excellent retail and dining, which provides walkable-adjacent urban infrastructure for residents.

Higher Millage, No CDD — The Net Math

Duval County's effective millage on a $500K primary residence runs approximately $9,500–$11,000/year (after homestead exemption). St. Johns County on the same home runs approximately $6,500–$8,000. The difference: ~$2,000–$3,000/year more in property tax at eTown vs Nocatee. But Nocatee adds $1,500–$3,500/year in CDD fees. Net result: the communities are often within $1,000/year of each other annually on a comparable home. Do not choose eTown to save on taxes without running your specific numbers.

True Annual Cost

Component	Estimate	Notes
Monthly HOA	~$280–$340/mo (est.)	Verify current rate with Del Webb sales office
Annual HOA	~$3,360–$4,080/yr	Covers eTown amenity campus
CDD fee	None	eTown is in Duval County — no Nocatee CDD applies
Duval County property tax (est. $500K, primary homestead)	~$9,500–$11,000/yr	Higher mills than St. Johns — partially offsets CDD savings
Homeowners insurance	~$3,000–$4,500/yr	Jacksonville inland — slightly lower than oceanside
Est. annual housing cost (ex-mortgage, $500K home)	~$15,860–$19,580/yr

Location Advantages

Del Webb eTown is located near the I-295/I-95 interchange in the southwest Jacksonville area, adjacent to the Bartram Park corridor. Key distances: Mayo Clinic — approximately 15 minutes; Jacksonville International Airport — approximately 25 minutes; St. Johns Town Center — approximately 10 minutes; downtown Jacksonville — approximately 20 minutes; nearest beach — approximately 25–30 minutes. For buyers who travel frequently, fly for medical care, or want urban Jacksonville infrastructure close at hand, eTown's location outperforms the Nocatee communities on these specific dimensions.

Right For / Not Right For

Good fit if you:

Want Del Webb quality with no CDD fees
Value proximity to Jacksonville proper (airport, hospitals, urban amenities)
Want closest access to Mayo Clinic (15 min vs 20 min at Nocatee)
Are comfortable with higher Duval County millage (net cost often similar)
Value smart-home construction features

May not be right if you:

Want beach proximity (25–30 min vs 10 min at Nocatee)
Want Nocatee master plan access — trails, water park, town center (→ Nocatee or Ponte Vedra)
Want onsite dining (→ Del Webb Nocatee Tavern & Grill)
Want on-site golf (→ Stillwater)
Want a lower purchase price (→ Cascades WGV)

Keep Researching

Full Amenities →Compare Communities →Duval County Tax Guide →Nocatee CDD vs No CDD Math →

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