River Landing at Twenty Mile
in Nocatee

This Is Custom Construction, Not a Typical Builder Neighborhood

River Landing works differently from most Nocatee neighborhoods.

Buyers originally selected an estate homesite and worked with an approved custom builder to design a home within River Landing's architectural guidelines. The goal was never for every house to look alike. Instead, the neighborhood was planned around individualized homes with a consistent level of architecture, materials and scale.

That distinction will matter just as much in resale. When we're comparing two River Landing homes, the builder, design, layout, construction quality and homesite can be every bit as important as the square footage.

Only 104 Homesites, But Buildout Takes Time

River Landing has only 104 homesites, generally ranging from about one-half acre to one acre. They are approximately 90 to 120 feet wide and roughly 180 to more than 200 feet deep.

Some of these custom homes have taken close to two years to complete. So River Landing may technically be nearing sellout long before the neighborhood actually looks fully built.

Waterfront and Preserve Homes Are Two Different Experiences

The Intracoastal homesites and preserve homesites create two very different versions of River Landing.

Waterfront homesites line the Intracoastal Waterway and were sold with permits for private docks. Preserve homes sit farther inside the community, surrounded by preserved woodland, lakes and natural buffers.

For a future resale buyer, that distinction will be important. Waterfront position, dock configuration, preserve orientation, lot dimensions, outdoor living and privacy can create substantial differences between homes that might otherwise appear similar on paper.

The Homes Themselves Vary Considerably

Existing completed homes run from approximately 3,768 to 8,264 square feet. The architectural standards also help explain why. Preserve and lakefront homes were designed within a different size framework than waterfront and estate homes, with waterfront and estate properties allowed significantly more scale.

For buyers, I would pay much more attention to how the home actually lives than simply comparing square footage. One home may devote more space to garages, guest suites, outdoor living or entertaining, while another uses the same general size very differently.

River Landing Has Its Own Private Waterfront Park

River Landing residents have a neighborhood amenity that is completely separate from Nocatee's broader resident facilities.

The private River Landing Park includes a screened pavilion, waterfront deck, covered gathering area and two boat slips for residents.

That is worth emphasizing because it is one of the features that distinguishes River Landing from the other Twenty Mile neighborhoods. Residents also have access to Nocatee's larger network of parks, trails and resident amenities.

Gated Access and Private Roads

River Landing has an unmanned security gate, and its HOA responsibilities include the entry gate, private-road management and neighborhood amenity.

From a buyer's perspective, I would treat that as part of the overall ownership picture rather than simply labeling the neighborhood “gated.” It is one more reason to review the HOA, CDD, architectural guidelines and property-specific costs carefully before purchasing.

River Landing Is Becoming a Resale Neighborhood

For several years River Landing was primarily a homesite-and-custom-build conversation. That is changing.

As more homes are completed, buyers will increasingly be comparing finished custom homes, and sellers will need to understand that the closest house geographically may not be the most meaningful comparable.

The neighborhood may soon be sold out, but its resale market is really just beginning.

Curious where the name came from? Read → The History of Twenty Mile: From Historic Florida to Nocatee