St. Johns County · Area Guide
World Golf Village, St. Johns County
A golf community created by the PGA Tour in 1998, between Jacksonville and St. Augustine, close to I-95.
Our take on World Golf Village
WGV includes several distinct sections, including golf neighborhoods and the age-restricted Cascades community. We start by identifying which section fits your plans, because the wrong pocket costs months.
What the data will not tell you
- Cascades and other age-restricted sections are a different product from golf neighborhoods. We do not let their comparable sales blend.
- St. Augustine and I-95 access are strengths; Mayport is a longer drive.
- HOA and club structures vary. We clarify mandatory versus optional costs before you tour.
- Resale and newer nearby construction, including SilverLeaf-adjacent options, create real alternatives. We show the trade-offs plainly.
- We check whether WGV actually shortens your daily drive compared with Clay or Nassau, based on where you need to travel.
Full market data & live listings
Pricing, days on market, and active inventory for World Golf Village update on Momentum's data guides. We bring the judgment; they bring the live numbers.
Neighborhood & Community Guide
World Golf Village
Created 1998 · Between Jacksonville and St. Augustine · Golf and I-95 access
St. Johns County · Prepared by S² Home Partners · Last reviewed October 2026
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Community Snapshot
World Golf Village is a census-designated place and golf resort created by the PGA Tour.
Place type
Census-designated place
In St. Johns County.
Established
1998
Created by the PGA Tour.
Location
Between Jacksonville and St. Augustine
Near I-95.
Courses
King & Bear and others
Golf resort.
Mix
Golf, 55+ and other neighborhoods
Cascades is a 55+ section.
Known for
World Golf Hall of Fame
Also Buc-ee’s and the resort.
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Why People Love Living in World Golf Village
Golf
King & Bear and other courses.
World Golf Hall of Fame
A named landmark.
I-95 access
Quick regional access.
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Neighborhood Personality
What the place itself feels like to move through.
Golf-centered
Courses shape the layout.
Highway-oriented
Close to I-95.
Mix of sections
Different sections with different features.
Landscaped
Planned plantings.
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Housing Overview
World Golf Village is a created community with several distinct sections, including golf neighborhoods and the Cascades 55+ section, each with its own association structure and amenities. Newer construction nearby, including SilverLeaf-adjacent options, provides further alternatives. HOA and club structures vary, so we clarify which costs are mandatory and which are optional.
Golf neighborhoods
Course-adjacent sections.
55+ section
Cascades.
Nearby new construction
Including SilverLeaf-adjacent options.
HOA and club structures
Mandatory and optional costs differ.
Sale prices here move too quickly to print in a guide, and every block behaves differently. Ask me for this week’s numbers on the specific streets you are considering.
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Restaurants & Local Favorites
Dining is clustered near the resort and the I-95 interchange; confirm tenants and hours.
Resort dining
The Renaissance resort.
I-95 interchange
Restaurants and services.
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Shopping & Everyday Living
Buc-ee’s
A large travel center and store.
State Road 16 corridor
Retail and services.
St. Augustine
A short drive south.
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Parks, Recreation & Outdoor Living
King & Bear
A golf course.
World Golf Hall of Fame
A named landmark.
Community green space
Parks within the sections.
Walking routes
Within neighborhoods.
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Schools & Community Resources
World Golf Village is zoned to the St. Johns County School District. Names below are for orientation only.
Durbin Creek Elementary
Public elementary school.
Patriot Oaks Academy
Public school.
Bartram Trail High School
Public high school.
District lookup
Confirm assignment by address.
School boundaries do not always follow city lines. Confirm with the district before writing an offer.
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Commuting & Accessibility
Ask us for exact times from a specific address; I-95 and St. Augustine access are the main strengths.
I-95
Quick access.
St. Augustine
A short drive south.
Mayport
Longer drive; ask us for a specific time.
NAS Jax
Longer drive; ask us for a specific time.
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Find Your Fit, by Feature
Match the features you want to the parts of this place that deliver them.
Golf
Courses and club.
55+ section
Cascades.
I-95 access
Close to the interchange.
St. Augustine
A short drive south.
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Pros & Considerations
An honest look at both sides.
What stands out
- Golf and resort amenities.
- I-95 and St. Augustine access.
- Several distinct sections to choose from.
- Nearby retail including Buc-ee’s.
Worth weighing
- HOA and club structures vary; compare costs.
- Mayport is not a short drive.
- A car is needed for daily errands.
- Different sections are different products; comps do not always transfer.
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Local Insider Tips
Compare costs
Mandatory vs optional.
Visit the courses
See them in person.
Pick the section first
Features differ.
Test the drive
Try I-95.
Read HOA documents
Rules vary.
Visit the Hall of Fame
A local landmark.
A Weekend in World Golf Village
Morning
Coffee near the resort.
Midday
A look at the golf courses.
Afternoon
The World Golf Hall of Fame.
Evening
Dinner in St. Augustine.
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Final Thoughts
World Golf Village is a created golf community with distinct sections and quick I-95 and St. Augustine access. If those features fit what you are looking for, we can compare sections on fees and drive time for the specific addresses you are weighing.
Talk with S² Home Partners about World Golf Village
Tell us which streets, features and timeline you have in mind and we will send you current, address-level information.
Sarah Fuller & Sarah Luther, REALTORS® · S² Home Partners at Momentum Realty · S2HomePartners@gmail.com · 🏠 Equal Housing Opportunity
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Sources, Credits & Disclosures
Sources
- Wikipedia: World Golf Village, Florida
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census
- St. Johns County School District
Photo credits
- The World Golf Hall of Fame building at World Golf Village: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Drive times are rounded, off-peak estimates and change with traffic, construction and bridge or tunnel conditions. Walk Score values are as published on walkscore.com in 2026 and may change.
This guide is general information about a municipality and is not a recommendation about where any particular buyer should live. Information is believed accurate as of the date of publication and should be independently verified.
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