Del Webb eTown

Independent Assessment

Del Webb eTown's legal 55+ age restriction was independently confirmed directly from a primary source: the community's own recorded HOA rules and regulations document states that the community is age-restricted in compliance with applicable state and federal law, that each residential home must be occupied by at least one person 55 years of age or older, that no person under 19 may reside in a home for more than 90 days in any consecutive 12-month period, and that the developer may sell a limited number of homes to buyers under 55 only to the extent consistent with HOPA's 80/20 occupancy rule. This is a direct primary-source confirmation of its age-restriction status. Separately, reported total home counts vary substantially across sources — from 346 up to approximately 517-519 homes — and could not be reconciled to a single confirmed figure; the spread likely reflects different points in the community's phased build-out rather than a factual dispute, but buyers should confirm the current planned total directly with Del Webb. There is also a genuine, unreconciled contradiction over whether a CDD assessment applies here: some secondary sources assert Del Webb eTown has 'no CDD fees' as a specific selling point versus the Nocatee-area Del Webb communities, while an official eTown master-plan document is titled 'A Guide to eTown's Community Development District' and confirms an eTown-wide CDD exists, and a third-party video is specifically titled about 'CDD Fees & HOA Dues for Del Webb eTown.' Whether the Del Webb eTown section itself is assessed by that district or sits outside its boundary could not be determined with confidence, so CDD status is treated as genuinely unresolved rather than asserting either 'no CDD' or a specific CDD dollar figure.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who specifically want smart-home technology pre-wired into a new-construction 55+ home, and who want to live inside a tech-forward, amenity-rich master plan (eTown) without paying St. Johns County's typically higher CDD assessments common in the Nocatee/RiverTown corridor, are a strong fit for Del Webb eTown. Its Duval County location also suits buyers who want a shorter commute to Jacksonville's Southside medical and employment corridor along Baymeadows Road and I-295.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Del Webb eTown has been built by Pulte Homes under the Del Webb brand since 2018, inside The PARC Group's larger 1,500-acre eTown master-planned community in southeast Jacksonville. The Del Webb section covers a reported 167 acres, with reported total planned home counts ranging from 346 to approximately 517-519 single-family homes across sources — not independently reconciled. Homes are pre-wired for smart-home technology and served by natural gas, consistent with the broader eTown master plan's technology-forward design principles.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Reported pricing runs roughly $300,000 to $500,000 or more depending on floor plan, lot, and options selected. Because construction is reported ongoing, buyers should distinguish current builder base pricing (which may exclude lot premiums and design-studio options) from any resale pricing that emerges as the community matures, and confirm current availability directly with the Del Webb sales office.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

As of the last update, Del Webb continues to offer new construction at Del Webb eTown, giving buyers the option to select current floor plans and lots directly from the builder, subject to base pricing and design-studio option packages. As the community matures toward its (not fully reconciled) planned total, buyers should watch for a growing resale market and compare it against current builder pricing for a comparable home.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes here are subject to Duval County (City of Jacksonville) property tax. Whether a Community Development District (CDD) non-ad valorem assessment also applies is unresolved from independent research — some sources report roughly $1,700/year, others claim no CDD applies at all — so buyers should pull the actual current tax bill for the specific parcel from the Duval County Tax Collector rather than rely on either claim. Because homes here were built from 2018 onward, they generally meet current Florida building-code standards; buyers should still obtain a property-specific insurance quote for this Jacksonville-area location.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Del Webb eTown's clubhouse and outdoor amenity program follow a fairly standard current-generation Del Webb template — resort-style pool, fitness center, pickleball and tennis, and event lawn with fire pits — layered onto a master plan whose defining feature is technology rather than a single standout amenity like on-site golf or dining. Its location within eTown gives residents access to a broader master-planned environment built around connectivity and sustainability, a different value proposition than the golf- or beach-oriented communities further east and south in St. Johns County.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Del Webb eTown sits within the eTown master-planned community in southeast Jacksonville, Duval County, adjacent to the I-295 East Beltway between Baymeadows Road and State Road 9B, with a reported address of 11246 Town View Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32256. This location provides comparatively quick access to Jacksonville's Southside/Baymeadows employment and medical corridor and to the Jacksonville Beaches via JTB (SR-202), without the longer drive to St. Johns County communities further south.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Del Webb eTown is independently confirmed as a legally age-restricted 55-and-older community through its own recorded HOA rules and regulations, which state the community operates in compliance with HOPA, that each residential home must be occupied by at least one person 55 or older, and that no person under 19 may reside in a home for more than 90 days in any 12-month period. Buyers should still confirm current age-verification and 80/20 occupancy-compliance procedures directly with the HOA before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Reported total home counts vary substantially by source (346 to ~517-519 homes), so buyers should not assume a fixed community size without confirming current plans with Del Webb. As an actively building community as of the last update, resale sellers compete directly with new-construction inventory from the builder, which can affect near-term resale pricing. Duval County effective tax rates and insurance costs should be compared directly against St. Johns County alternatives rather than assumed to be uniformly lower.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Del Webb eTown's clearest differentiators are its Duval County location and smart-home/natural-gas construction, versus the St. Johns County communities (Del Webb Ponte Vedra, Del Webb Nocatee, Watersong at RiverTown, Reverie at Silverleaf, Cascades at World Golf Village) that sit closer to the coast and, in most cases, carry Nocatee- or RiverTown-specific CDD assessments. Buyers who want to stay within the Del Webb brand and specifically want to avoid a CDD should not assume eTown is automatically CDD-free — conflicting claims on that exact point remain unresolved — and should instead compare it directly against Reverie at Silverleaf, whose no-CDD status is confirmed across multiple independent sources describing the broader SilverLeaf master plan.

Current Listings

Contact Del Webb's sales office directly for current new-construction pricing, floor plans, and availability, or a connected local Duval County agent for current resale comparables and the CDD assessment amount for a specific parcel.

Is Del Webb eTown legally age-restricted?

Yes — independently confirmed through the community's own recorded HOA rules and regulations, which state it operates in compliance with HOPA and that each home must be occupied by at least one resident 55 or older.

How many homes are planned at Del Webb eTown?

Reported figures vary substantially across sources, from 346 up to approximately 517-519 homes. The figures could not be reconciled to a single confirmed total; confirm the current plan directly with Del Webb.

Does Del Webb eTown have a CDD fee?

Sources directly conflict. Some report a CDD assessment of roughly $1,700/year; others claim Del Webb eTown has no CDD fees at all as a specific advantage over the Nocatee-area Del Webb communities; and an official eTown master-plan document confirms an eTown-wide Community Development District exists without clarifying whether the Del Webb section sits inside its assessed boundary. The question is treated as unresolved — pull the actual current Duval County property tax bill for the specific parcel before assuming either answer.

What makes Del Webb eTown different from other Del Webb communities in this area?

Its location in Duval County (rather than St. Johns County) and its smart-home/natural-gas construction, built inside The PARC Group's tech-forward eTown master plan.