Fruit Cove & Julington Creek
St. Johns County, just south of Mandarin.
Fruit Cove and Julington Creek sit in northwest St. Johns County along the St. Johns River, just across Julington Creek from Jacksonville's Mandarin area. The area mixes established golf communities like Julington Creek Plantation with newer communities such as RiverTown, Bartram Ranch and Del Webb Saint Johns.
Updated November 2026
Quick facts
- County
- St. Johns (unincorporated)
- ZIP code
- 32259
- Known for
- Golf and river communities, St. Johns County schools
- County median sale price
- $568,750 (St. Johns County, September 2026, NEFAR)
- Property tax rate
- 13.4559 mills (unincorporated St. Johns, 2026), plus any CDD
- Drive to downtown Jacksonville
- About 30 to 40 minutes via I-295 or San Jose Boulevard
Homes in the area
Julington Creek Plantation and nearby neighborhoods built since the 1990s offer golf, lake and preserve homes with community amenities. Riverfront homes line the St. Johns, and new construction continues in RiverTown, Bartram Ranch and Del Webb Saint Johns.
Everyday life
State Road 13, Racetrack Road and County Road 210 are the main corridors, with shopping and dining at Durbin Park and Bartram Park.
- Golf and amenity centers in Julington Creek Plantation
- River access along the St. Johns
- St. Johns County public schools
- Durbin Park shopping and dining nearby
What to know before you buy
Many newer neighborhoods carry CDD assessments in addition to HOA dues. Commutes into Jacksonville run through a few busy corridors, so test the drive at rush hour.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fruit Cove in Jacksonville?
No. Fruit Cove and Julington Creek are unincorporated St. Johns County, just south of Jacksonville's Mandarin area across Julington Creek.
What new construction is near Fruit Cove?
RiverTown, Bartram Ranch and Del Webb Saint Johns are all nearby in the 32259 area.
Are taxes lower than in Jacksonville?
The 2026 unincorporated St. Johns rate is 13.4559 mills versus 17.7412 for most of Jacksonville in 2025, but many newer communities add a CDD.
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Information is for general guidance as of November 2026 and can change. Confirm prices, taxes, school assignments, HOA and CDD fees, and flood zones for a specific address before you buy.