$60 Million Spent in Master Infrastructure at Durbin Crossing

DURBIN CROSSING – ST. JOHN’S COUNTY, FL –

The new 2,500-home community of Durbin Crossing is now complete. After many long years of strategic planning, toilsome hours and a $60 million infrastructure investment for entryway structures, luxurious amenities, a community park and miles of new roads, the vision that Sessions Development and Wood Development shared for their master-planned community has become a reality.

Durbin Crossing now has the finishing touches in place with beautifully designed and constructed entryways intended to mirror the Colonial Florida Architecture of Flagler College.

Durbin Crossing provides its residents with the convenience and luxury of two master-planned, fully operational amenity centers within walking distance from every home in the community. The two centers create the centerpieces of the over 2,000-acre community. As if the amenities on hand are not impressive enough, the architecture and design of the centers are something to behold.

The massive South Amenity Center is a gated facility that is home to a stunning clubhouse with a party room, full catering kitchen, and community boardroom that overlooks a massive pool with junior Olympic length lanes and starting blocks, waterslide feature, and separate children’s pool. The state-of-the-art fitness center features the most modern innovations including a variety of cardio equipment each with personal flat-screen televisions. The South Amenity Center also offers a full soccer field, lighted tennis courts and children’s play area providing the ideal location to release energy, get exercise and enjoy a day in the sun. The South Center will be fully staffed offering daily activities, events and private parties.

Durbin Crossing’s North Amenity Center is a more intimate version of the South Center with the same beautiful architecture but with luxuries all its own. The North Amenity Center boasts a gorgeous clubhouse with full catering kitchen and party room, an oversized pool with a splash park, a children’s play area, lighted tennis courts and a perfectly manicured multi-purpose field. With two separate amenity facilities each offering different luxuries, residents will have a place for all of their recreation and relaxation needs.

Durbin Crossing’s $4.5 million, 35-acre community park system with two separate parks has also been an exciting project for the development team. Durbin Crossing Community Park, which was designed and constructed and paid for by Durbin Crossing and donated to the county, will be run and maintained by the county and used for county recreation as well as by Durbin residents and local schools as practice fields. The park features four lighted baseball fields and the Creeks Lacrosse Club already uses the park for all practices and home games. Veterans Park, adjacent to the community, features the first dog park in the area, a skate park, and numerous soccer fields that provide a first class park for the entire county.

The road development project was an intricate piece of the puzzle for Durbin Crossing. Building new roads and widening existing ones has provided residents on opposite ends of St. Johns County convenient access to I-95 and US 1. Over $20 million alone was spent on the offsite road networking efforts that now links the county.

“Truly, this development with its upfront commitment to transportation has opened up centrally located land that is essential for the county,” said St. Johns County Commissioner Cyndi Stevenson. “Durbin Crossing has donated a 35-acre regional park and constructed miles of new roads in the community, making St. Johns County a great place to live, work and play.”

Although Durbin Crossing has dramatically changed the face of St. Johns County, Sessions and Wood were passionate about preserving the natural surroundings of the area. With approximately 1,200 acres of conservation in the community, more land in Durbin Crossing was preserved than developed. This has allowed almost every homesite to back up to pristine wooded areas and nature preserves, providing residents with privacy and picturesque views.

Durbin Crossing is pioneering contemporary community development in many aspects. One of the most impressive community features is not one that can be seen. Utilizing “Green” technology, Durbin Crossing is the first community is St. Johns County to use 100-percent reclaimed water for irrigation purposes. All of Durbin Crossing’s outdoor water for homes, amenity centers, and landscaping will come from the reclaimed water system.

The developers of Durbin Crossing have committed to a project that goes beyond the boundaries and requirements of the community. The conservation efforts, recreational facilities and new road network supports the needs of current and future residents of not only Durbin Crossing, but the entire Northwest St. Johns County area.

Durbin Crossing - At Home with Nature

For more information on Durbin Crossing please visit www.durbincrossing.com.

If you would like more information on Sessions Development
please call (904) 928-9056 or visit www.sessionsdevelopment.com.

For more information on Wood Development
please call (904) 264-6553.

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Montello Named Agency at Durbin Crossing

DURBIN CROSSING – ST. JOHN’S COUNTY, FL –

Sessions Development and Wood Development are pleased to announce that the Montello Agency has been named the Agency of Record to represent their brand new master-planned community, Durbin Crossing.

The 2,500 home community is located in desirable Northern St. Johns County. Durbin Crossing offers homes from some of the areas most highly regarded builders situated among over 2,000 acres of unspoiled preserved land. The thoughtfully planned neighborhood offers abundant recreational amenities, a community park, and a soon to be completed county high school.

After the strategic planning that went into the community’s impressive design, innovative amenities, and convenient new roads careful consideration was placed on whom to hire to handle the community’s marketing. The Montello Agency was a natural fit with an impressive background in the area of homebuilding and community development.

Since 1985, The Montello agency has evolved into one of the most influential and innovative advertising agencies in Jacksonville. The Montello Agency offers a full range of marketing services, including advertising, campaign development, media placement, graphic design, web design and hosting, public relations, printing, marketing research strategies, sales center design and much more.

Cynthia Montello has over 30 years of experience in the industry and continues to prove that she and her team are one of the best around. Cynthia is a past recipient of the John P. Hall Award, the top honor from the Florida Home Builders Association for outstanding lifetime career achievements and humanitarian efforts. The Jacksonville Business Journal also named Cynthia one of Jacksonville’s 20 Most Influential Women.

The list goes on with the agency winning numerous awards over the years, including Addy Awards, Laurel Awards and Excel Awards for advertisng and marketing excellence.

For more information regarding Durbin Crossing please visit www.durbincrossing.com.

For more information regarding The Montello Agency please
call (904) 737-0012 or visit www.montelloagency.com.

Durbin Crossing Hits Hole in One with Realtors and VIP’s

DURBIN CROSSING – ST. JOHN’S COUNTY, FL –

The developers of master-planned Durbin Crossing, one of St. John’s County’s most anticipated new communities, recently held a Realtor and VIP luncheon to celebrate the unveiling of their two, brand new, state of the art amenity centers.

Durbin Crossing’s South Amenity Center was home to the Swing into Spring Luncheon where guests enjoyed lunch from Heirlooms Culinary Café and Market, a putting challenge, door prizes, raffle drawings of gift cards and luxury bath baskets, and anxiously waited to find out if their name would be pulled as the winner of one of the five pairs of TPC Benefactor tickets and parking passes up for grabs.

The five lucky winners of the TPC Benefactor Tickets each received a pair of Monday-Sunday tickets and parking passes to the prestigious tournament where they will have open-seating at the Benefactor Tent overlooking the 17th tee. Winners will also have access to the Island Club Tent, the grounds and upscale food and beverage options. The grand prize winners were Michael Hernandez of Distinguished Realty, Selby Kaiser of The Legends of Real Estate, Annette Krestalude with Prudential Network Realty, Carol Lee Lester with Magnolia Properties, and Jerry Smith of Coldwell Banker.

With over 250 guests in attendance, Swing into Spring was a huge hit with local realtors as well as the community’s seven builders who were able to utilize the event as a mini-builder expo. Beazer, Holder Johnson, Mercedes, Providence, Ryland, Toll Brothers and Watson were all in attendance to meet and greet with area realtors.

Guests gathered at the South Amenity Center and were able to take a limo bus tour of the 2,000-acre community, highlighting all builder models, the 35- acre Durbin Crossing Community Park, the new 100-acre St. Johns County High School, Veterans Park, and finally, stop at the North Amenity Center where guests enjoyed dessert and were able to see all that the North Center offers residents.

“Durbin Crossing is another sparkling gem in St. Johns County’s crown,” said Selby Kaiser from The Legends of Real Estate and grand prize winners of a pair of TPC Benefactor Tickets. “It was a fabulous event and it’s not everyday you see a community with such marvelous amenities and homes built by the area’s finest builders. I am convinced many happy hearts will find their home in Durbin Crossing.”

Realtors were in awe over the 5,000-square-foot South Amenity Center’s stunning architecture and design. The grand clubhouse with party room, full catering kitchen, and community boardroom overlooks a massive pool with junior Olympic length lanes and starting blocks, waterslide feature, and separate children’s pool. Realtors were especially impressed with the state-of-the-art fitness center that features the most modern innovations including a variety of cardio equipment each with personal flat-screen televisions. The South Amenity Center also offers a multi-purpose field with four lighted tennis courts, basketball court, volleyball court and children’s play area. The South Center will be fully staffed offering daily activities, events and private parties.

The same rave reviews were given as Realtors exited off the limo buses after viewing Durbin Crossing’s North Amenity Center, a more intimate version of the South Center with the same beautiful architecture, but with luxuries all its own. The North Amenity Center boasts a gorgeous clubhouse with full catering kitchen and party room, an oversized pool with a splash park, a children’s play area, two lighted tennis courts and a perfectly manicured multi-purpose field.

Durbin Crossing is nestled in Northwest St. Johns County among 1,200 acres of preserved land. With more of the community’s land conserved than developed, almost all of the 1,500 single-family homesites back up to pristine wooded areas, natural preserves or have a lake view.

After a successful event planned and executed by the Montello Agency, many prominent area Realtors were able to get a sneak peak of what Durbin Crossing offers. This unique community is off to a great start, bustling with new residents, the amenity centers are now open, county tournaments are held on the various community fields and courts, and families are enjoying time together courtesy of the many recreational activities Durbin Crossing has made available. 

Durbin Crossing - At Home with Nature

To Visit Durbin Crossing, traveling south on US-1 (Philips Hwy) turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Parkway/2209 then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to community entrance. If coming east on 210 turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/Russell Sampson Rd. Or from Mandarin traveling south on San Jose Blvd, turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Make a right on Veteran’s Parkway and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance or straight ahead and left on Longleaf Pine Parkway to Durbin Crossing South entrance.

For more information on Durbin Crossing please visit www.durbincrossing.com.

Builders See Upswing in Sales in Durbin Crossing

DURBIN CROSSING – ST. JOHN’S COUNTY, FL –

Nestled among 2,000 acres of land in Northwest St. Johns County is Durbin Crossing. The brand new community offers the perfect marriage between natural beauty and master-planned amenities, with homes from some of Northeast Florida’s most highly regarded builders.

With the natural backdrop and endless recreation possibilities that Durbin Crossing offers residents, the community’s six preferred builders have experienced a strong upswing in sales recently. Beazer, Holder Johnson, Mercedes, Providence, Ryland, and Toll Brothers all offer homes in Durbin Crossing as striking and unique as the community itself.

“We sold five homes in Durbin Crossing in April already, and March was our busiest month of the year,” said the newest builder to join Durbin Crossing, Mercedes Homes’ Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Donna Sadowski. “From the number of sales we have seen, it’s obvious we are in the right location at the right time.  We’re off to a roaring start.”

The community builders agree it is easy to sell homes in a community that seems to sell itself. Families instantly fall in love with the all-inclusive lifestyle Durbin Crossing provides. The community boasts the luxury of two master-planned and fully operational amenity centers, a 35-acre community park with lighted baseball and soccer fields, the convenience of community schools, and road development that has drastically cut the time of daily commutes.

In today’s challenging market Durbin Crossing has proved it is hot and now is the perfect time to buy. The community features and desirable location is exactly what homebuyers seem to be looking for. On top of the impressive amenities and conveniences of the community, there are a number of excellent builder incentives currently offered.

Many of the preferred builder’s homes among the 1,500 single family homesites back up to pristine wooded areas, natural preserves or have a lake views offering privacy and picturesque panoramas. Durbin Crossing is rich in nature with approximately 1,200 acres of pristine undisturbed land.

Durbin Crossing’s two master-planned amenity centers have been a wonderful selling feature for the builder’s site agents. The stunning architecture, design and luxuries of the amenity centers create an ambiance of a vacation getaway within walking distance from all of the community’s homes.

The 5,000-square-foot South Amenity Center’s grand clubhouse with party room, full catering kitchen, and community boardroom overlooks a massive pool with junior Olympic length lanes and starting blocks, waterslide feature, and separate children’s pool. Potential homebuyers have been especially impressed with the state-of-the-art fitness center that features the most modern innovations including a variety of cardio equipment each with personal flat-screen televisions that rival any professional gym. The South Amenity Center also offers a multi-purpose field with four lighted tennis courts, basketball court, volleyball court and children’s play area. The community’s North Amenity Center is a more intimate version of the South Center with the same beautiful architecture, but with luxuries all its own. The North Amenity Center boasts a gorgeous clubhouse with party kitchen and club room, an oversized family fun pool with a splash park, a children’s play area, two lighted tennis courts, basketball court and a perfectly manicured multi-purpose field. Both amenity centers are staffed offering daily activities, events and private parties.

The amenity centers anchor Durbin Crossing and have been a key element in the growing number of home sales. Since their completion and opening, builders have seen community traffic greatly increase. The word is out and buyers are taking advantage of the builder incentives and the rare amenities in this one of a kind community.  

“The amenity completion and community maturity has undeniably helped boost home sales and increase model traffic,” said Co-Founder of Holder Johnson Homes, Todd Holder. “The past few months have been very encouraging as the number of sales have continued to grow.  Each home we sell seems to lead to the next as the increasing number of residents creates additional interest in the community.  The referrals from satisfied customers have been amazing.”

The Durbin Crossing family of builders have had great success and maintain a positive outlook for the upcoming months despite today’s market. The excitement and anticipation that has surrounded brand new Durbin Crossing has simulated an interest that has not only benefited the builders, but more importantly has provided dozens of families with stunning homes in a community that seems to have it all.

Durbin Crossing - At Home with Nature

To Visit Durbin Crossing, traveling south on US-1 (Philips Hwy) turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Parkway/2209 then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to community entrance. If coming east on 210 turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/Russell Sampson Rd. Or from Mandarin traveling south on San Jose Blvd, turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Make a right on Veteran’s Parkway and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance or straight ahead and left on Longleaf Pine Parkway to Durbin Crossing South entrance.

For more information on Durbin Crossing and its preferred builders please visit www.durbincrossing.com.

St. Johns County Hails New Park in Durbin Crossing

DURBIN CROSSING – ST. JOHN’S COUNTY, FL –

A new 35-acre park system is now open to the public at Durbin Crossing, a master-planned community located in the northwest corner of beautiful St. Johns County.
           
Durbin Crossing Park, which was designed, constructed and funded by the developers of Durbin Crossing and Veterans Park, a contribution from the Aberdeen community, comprise the park system. The developers of the communities donated the parks, valued at $4.5 million, to St. Johns County so everyone in the region could appreciate the natural beauty and amenities of the facilities.
 
“Our goal when developing the Durbin Crossing community was to maintain as much of the natural beauty as possible,” said Susan Wood, co-founder of Wood Development. “The park system exemplifies that and serves as a great venue for family get-togethers, neighborhood bonding and a place to enjoy Northeast Florida’s natural wildlife, beautiful flora and wonderful views.”
 
Nearly 1,500 children aged six to 15 will use the parks for baseball and lacrosse this year. The Creeks Athletic Association, with over 15,000 members and volunteers, hosts all Creeks Lacrosse and Julington Creeks baseball educational camps, practices, games and tournaments at the recreational fields at the new parks. Community activities, like the Creeks Art & Musical Festival, also attract a wide-range of visitors from both St. John’s and Duval Counties.
 
Located on the east side of the community, Durbin Crossing Park features recreational areas, including baseball and multipurpose fields, and plenty of leisure space for visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the park. Veterans Park, which is located on the northwest side of the community, has numerous soccer fields, a skate park and the first dog park in the area. The dog park, perhaps one of the most popular features of Veterans Park, is a favorite of Durbin Crossing residents and their dogs.
 
Nestled among 2,000 acres of land, Durbin Crossing offers residents the perfect marriage between natural beauty and state-of-the-art amenities. Many of the 1,500 single family homesites at Durbin Crossing back up to pristine wooded area, natural preserves or have lake views offering privacy and picturesque panoramas.
 

Additionally, two extraordinary amenity centers offer a place for residents to gather on the weekends. At the South Amenity Center, a massive pool with junior Olympic-length lanes and starting blocks also includes a waterslide and separate children’s pool. The fitness center boasts a variety of cardio equipment with personal flat-screened television that rival any professional gym. The North Amenity Center features an oversized family fun pool with splash park and children’s play area. Both amenity centers are complete with recreational fields nearby, including lighted tennis, basketball and volleyball courts as well as multi-purpose fields.
 
 
Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!
 
To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to the community entrance. If coming east on 210, turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/ Russell Sampson Rd. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Blvd., turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Make a right on Veteran’s Pkwy. and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. to Durbin Crossing South entrance.
 
For more information on Durbin Crossing and its preferred builders, please visit http://www.durbincrossing.com.

North Florida Bicycle Club Ceates Popular Cycling Route in Durbin Crossing

DURBIN CROSSING – ST. JOHN’S COUNTY, FL –

The new roads constructed in Durbin Crossing are favorites of Durbin Crossing residents and local cyclists who have created the “Tour de Durbin” as one of their weekly rides.

The Tour de Durbin starts at Veteran’s Park and encompasses 28 or 47 miles, whichever the rider prefers. The ride takes a scenic route through Northwest St. John’s County as riders enjoy the natural beauty of Longleaf Pine, Greenbriar Road, SR-13 and Racetrack Road.

Last year, Mike Hannigan, Paul Sluder and David VanDerZee, members of the North Florida Bicycle Club, developed the Tour de Durbin after touring the Durbin Crossing area and finding newly paved roads with bike lanes. Since then, the ride has become a club favorite.

“As this ride gains more popularity, more Durbin Crossing and area residents participate,” said Sluder. “The unique starting point and route through St. Johns County is appealing to a lot of our members, as well as the large area that it covers and the low amount of automobile traffic.”

As part of the $60 million infrastructure investment in the Durbin Crossing community project, miles of new roads were developed specifically for the 1,500 home master-planned community. Many of these new streets, including Longleaf Pine Parkway (SR-244), St. Johns Parkway (SR-2209) and Veterans Parkway (SR-223), have dedicated bike lanes, perfect for large groups of cyclists to use.

“In developing Durbin Crossing, we wanted to create a community that would support the lifestyles of residents that lived there,” said Jason Sessions, vice president of Sessions Development. “Building pedestrian-friendly roadways ensured that they could pursue their favorite outdoor activities. Much like the Tour de Durbin, many of our residents are creating their own activities or actively participating in those already established in the area.”

Earlier this summer, Durbin Crossing residents celebrated the opening of their amenity centers with a Family Fun Day. Since then, the two multimillion dollar centers have been bustling with activities. The larger of the two, South Amenity Center, features a massive pool with junior Olympic-length lanes and starting blocks, waterslide and separate children’s pool, as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center and several recreation fields. The North Amenity Center, a more intimate version of the South Center, features an oversized family fun pool with splash park, a children’s play area, lighted tennis and basketball courts and a multipurpose field. Both amenity centers boast extraordinary clubhouses with kitchen and clubrooms.

Many of the homesites at Durbin Crossing back up to pristine wooded areas, natural preserves or have lake views offering privacy and picturesque panoramas. Combined with the master-planned amenities and ideal location just minutes from historic St. Augustine, the Beaches and Jacksonville attractions, Durbin Crossing is the community where families can have it all.

For more information about the North Florida Bicycle Club, please visit http://www.nfbc.us.

Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!

To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Pkwy (SR-2209), then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy (SR-244) to the community entrance. If coming east on 210, turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/ Russell Sampson Rd. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Blvd., turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Make a right on Veteran’s Pkwy. and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. to Durbin Crossing South entrance.

For more information on Durbin Crossing and its preferred builders, please visit http://www.durbincrossing.com.

Durbin Crossing Launches New Web Site to Showcase Community

DURBIN CROSSING – ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FL –

Durbin Crossing, a mastered-planned community in beautiful St. Johns County, is excited to announce the launch of their newly re-designed Web site. The user-friendly, fully functional site can be accessed at http://www.durbincrossing.com.

The Web site re-design focused on providing information for prospective homeowners as well as add a “resident log-in” section, which provides access to important CDD and HOA information for existing homeowners. Durbin Crossing’s new Web site was created, designed and built by The Montello Agency, a full-service advertising, marketing and public relations firm.

As visitors enter the new site, they can view photos, become familiar with the community and easily browse the site for more options. Located on the homepage, a menu bar allows guests to choose from seven different categories: Home, Location, Amenities, Siteplan, Builders, About and Contact.

Visitors can view photos, read recent Durbin Crossing news and view a calendar of events in the About section. This easier navigation system ensures visitors searching for information can quickly find an answer to any question they may have.

By clicking on Siteplan at the top of the homepage, guests can view the community through a color-coded map. The siteplan, which is fully interactive, provides a great resource for potential homeowners to learn about the development and layout of Durbin Crossing.

Durbin Crossing needed a Web site to properly depict the beauty and splendor of the community. A new, master-planned community in Northwest St. Johns County, Durbin Crossing offers the exquisite natural beauty of Northeast Florida and luxury amenities that all families seek.

Perhaps the most remarkable feature of Durbin Crossing is the 5,000-square-foot South Amenity Center’s grand clubhouse with party room, full catering kitchen and community boardroom, which overlooks a massive pool with junior Olympic-length lanes, waterslide and children’s pool. A more intimate version of the South Amenity Center, the North Center offers an oversized family pool with splash park, beautiful clubhouse and a party room and kitchen.

Both facilities are surrounded by numerous recreational areas, including basketball and tennis courts, and baseball and soccer fields. On the new Web site, visitors are able to virtually tour these extraordinary facilities.

As the community continues to grow, Durbin Crossing’s Web site will serve as the central information point for both current residents and potential homeowners. Additionally, a popular new feature of the re-design is a listing of Durbin Crossing’s preferred builders and their contact information. Guests can choose to receive more information about a new Durbin Crossing home, the community or builder lot packages.

Durbin Crossing is rich in things families love most, from splash-happy pools, to action-packed playgrounds and playing fields. It’s a place where your family can feel at home with nature and each other. Visit Durbin Crossing’s Web site to learn what this magnificent community has to offer.

Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!

To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to the community entrance. If coming east on 210, turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/ Russell Sampson Rd. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Blvd., turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Make a right on Veteran’s Pkwy. and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. to Durbin Crossing South entrance.

For more information on Durbin Crossing and its preferred builders, please visit http://www.durbincrossing.com

Families Find Happiness, Value in Durbin Crossing

DURBIN CROSSING – ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FL –

Families can’t stop smiling in Durbin Crossing, St. Johns County’s hottest master-planned community. Amenity centers bustle with activity as multipurpose fields showcase area sports teams and community parks allow residents to enjoy the beautiful outdoors.

Each week, more families move into their new homes and begin to enjoy one of the top communities in the Jacksonville area. This success, as well as strong sales, has led to the creation of additional lots to meet the demands of the growing community. The new homesites will mirror the current lots in design and will be surrounded by some of Northeast Florida’s most beautiful landscapes.

“We are excited to move forward with the second phase of the community,” said Jason Sessions, vice president of Sessions Development. “The additional lots will add six million dollars of infrastructure to the community. Our builders are extremely thrilled about the addition of the new homesites and the ability to offer even more options to future residents.”

The homesites at Durbin Crossing back up to pristine wooded areas, natural preserves or have lake views offering privacy and picturesque panoramas. Beazer, Holder Johnson, Mercedes, Providence, Ryland and Toll Brothers are the preferred builders for the community, with each offering distinct, unique floorplans that fit the needs of any family.

“Our surveys have consistently found that Durbin Crossing is one of the top communities in the Jacksonville area and in St. Johns County,” said Joe Farinacci, manager of the North Florida market for housing research firm Metrostudy. “Durbin Crossing is in an ideal location and offers a wide spectrum of homes that meet the needs of a variety of buyers, whether they are first-time, move-up or empty nesters.”

Current residents greatly value the abundance of recreational options that Durbin Crossing offers, whether its biking along the bike lanes on a beautiful Florida evening, taking the family to the splash park for an afternoon of games in the pool or enjoying a quiet afternoon in the new 35-acre community park.

Within walking distance of each home, residents are able to experience the convenience and luxury of two master-planned amenity centers. The South Amenity Center, with a 5,000-square-foot grand clubhouse with party room, full catering kitchen and community boardroom, has a massive pool with junior Olympic length lanes and starting blocks, waterslide feature and a separate children’s pool.

“The amenity centers are one of the things that first attracted us to Durbin Crossing,” said new resident Chris Patterson. “Spending time at the pool has become a staple in our weekend schedule.”

A favorite of the residents, the state-of-the-art fitness center at the South Amenity Center rivals any professional gym with cardio equipment featuring personal flat-screen televisions. Many residents have cancelled outside gym memberships and opted to use the fitness center as their gym due to the quality and variety of equipment. Residents also enjoy outdoor recreational areas, including a multi-purpose field with four lighted tennis courts, basketball court, volleyball court and children’s play area.

The North Amenity Center, a more intimate version of the South Center, boasts a gorgeous clubhouse with part kitchen and club room, an oversized family fun pool with a splash park, a children’s play area, two lighted tennis courts, basketball court and a perfectly manicured multi-purpose playfield.

Both amenity centers are staffed and offer daily activities, events and private parties. Residents and their families can engage in a variety of activities, including aerobics classes, holiday cookouts, craft making, tennis clinics and swim lessons, bunko tournaments and community meet and greets.

Perhaps one of the most popular activities was the grand opening celebration, held earlier this year. More than 150 residents gathered together for an afternoon of fun and games at the South Amenity Center, delighting in a summer barbeque and the opportunity to mingle with their new neighbors.

“We enjoy attending the community events,” said Patterson. “It gives us a chance to meet all of the families in Durbin Crossing. It contributes to the family-oriented environment, which was what originally attracted us to the community, as well as the high rating and proximity of the St. Johns County schools.”

Durbin Crossing is conveniently located near several of the St. Johns County School District’s highest rated schools. St. Johns School District opened Creekside High School in August, which borders the Durbin Crossing community and will serve approximately 1,000 students, including those from Durbin Crossing. Additionally, Fruit Cove Middle School and Durbin Creek Elementary also serve the community, with each school recognized as an “A” rated school in the state of Florida.

Within the next few weeks, the final piece of the community’s infrastructure will be completed, connecting the two amenity centers and completing the community connectivity unique to Durbin Crossing. Sixty million dollars was spent on the master infrastructure at Durbin Crossing, with much of the funds being dedicated to new roadways, helping residents shorten commute times and providing better accessibility throughout the area.

Durbin Crossing has earned widespread recognition for the pristine natural beauty of the community, which the developers, Sessions Development and Wood Development, made a priority to preserve. More than half of the 2,000 acres that comprise Durbin Crossing have been left undisturbed for residents to enjoy from their homes and at their leisure.

“Northeast Florida is known for its beautiful landscapes and unique flora,” said Susan Wood, co-founder, Wood Development. “Durbin Crossing reflects this beauty in its design. We are very excited to be moving forward with the next phase and completing many of the features that first attracted residents to the community.”

Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!

To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to the community entrance. If coming east on 210, turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/ Russell Sampson Rd. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Blvd., turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Make a right on Veteran’s Pkwy. and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. to Durbin Crossing South entrance.

For more information on Durbin Crossing and its preferred builders, please visit http://www.durbincrossing.com.

Durbin Crossing Hosts Holiday Showhomes
Event Raises Money for Builder’s Care and Trinity Rescue Mission

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Join Durbin Crossing this holiday season and help those in need as they present Holiday Showhomes, a tour of the community’s finest model homes featuring holiday décor from Jacksonville’s finest interior designers and florists. All proceeds from the event will benefit Builder’s Care and Trinity Rescue Mission.

Bring a toy, non-perishable food item or monetary donation to any of the models in Durbin Crossing and tour the models at your leisure

“We are thrilled to host Holiday Showhomes,” said Susan Wood, co-founder of Wood Development. “It’s a great way to help those in need during an important time like the holiday season. Builder’s Care and Trinity Rescue Mission are two great organizations that do a great deal in our community, so it’s an honor to be able to support them.”

Holiday Showhomes will be held November 29 – December 14 at Durbin Crossing in Northwest St. Johns County. The models are located just inside the community and signs will be posted to direct visitors to models. Hours of operation are 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. everyday.

The holiday season brings about new trends in décor—whether it’s lavishly decorated trees, classily accented mantels or intricately detailed banisters. The models at Durbin Crossing will reflect these trends, including beautiful garlands, live flowers, elegant holiday scenes and stunning light displays.

The Holiday Showhomes tour is sponsored by the developers of Durbin Crossing and the six builders in Durbin Crossing, Beazer Homes, Holder Johnson Homes, Mercedes Homes, Providence Homes, Ryland Homes and Toll Brothers.

The event is also made possible by the participation of all builders in the community and interior designers: Beazer (Jodie Schoenfield with Woodsman Kitchens & Floors), Holder Johnson (Holly Birch with Lifestyle Interiors), Mercedes (Vicki Schneller, Diane Smith and Rhonda Mobley for Alexis Dane, Inc.) Providence (Donna Stanton), Ryland (Rita Williams of Merchandising Plus and Erin Poirier of Bad Alice’s) and Toll Brothers (Design Elements).

Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!

To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to the community entrance. If coming west on 210, turn right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/ Russell Sampson Rd. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Blvd., turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Make a right on Veteran’s Pkwy. and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. to Durbin Crossing South entrance.

For more information on Durbin Crossing and its preferred builders, please visit http://www.durbincrossing.com.

Durbin Crossing Residents Enjoy New Amenity Centers

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Durbin Crossing’s two new amenity centers bustle with activity as current residents enjoy an abundance of recreational activities the community has to offer.

Both amenity centers offer a plethora of activities for residents and their children. Activities include: holiday cookouts, kids craft making for Mother’s and Father’s Day, youth soccer, summer tennis clinics and swim lessons, men’s card nights, bunko tournaments, as well as StrollerFit aerobics classes for moms with little ones. With endless recreation and social opportunities, the amenity centers create the ideal gathering place for a close-knit community.

A favorite of the residents, the state-of-the-art fitness center at the South Amenity Center rivals any professional gym with cardio equipment featuring personal flat-screen televisions. Many residents have cancelled outside gym memberships and opted to use the fitness center as their gym due to the quality and variety of equipment.

Children living in Durbin Crossing are participating in two enjoyable educational programs held at the amenity centers. The “Young Rembrandts” art program and the Playball, a sports education program, are designed to work with children on various skills and activities through child development.

“Young Rembrandts” focuses on self-discipline, persistence, problem solving, self-esteem and positive reinforcement for children three to five years old. Playball uses sports to assist children aged two to five in the development of many aspects of their lives. The program teaches children how to kick, throw, bounce, dribble and handle all different types of balls and sports equipment.

Perhaps one of the most popular activities was the grand opening celebration, held earlier this year. More than 150 residents gathered together for an afternoon of fun and games at the South Amenity Center, delighting in a summer barbeque and the opportunity to mingle with their new neighbors.

Within walking distance of each home, residents are able to experience the convenience and luxury of two master-planned amenity centers. The 5,000-square-foot South Amenity Center’s grand clubhouse with party room, full catering kitchen, and community boardroom overlooks a massive pool with junior Olympic length lanes and starting blocks, waterslide feature and a separate children’s pool. The North Amenity Center features an oversized family fun pool with splash park and children’s play area. Both amenity centers are complete with recreational fields nearby, including lighted tennis, basketball and volleyball courts as well as multi-purpose fields.

Durbin Crossing residents can really have it all in the new amenity centers. From splash-happy pools, to action-packed playgrounds and playing fields, residents have a place for all of their recreation and relaxation needs.

Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!

To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Pkwy (SR-2209), then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy (SR-244) to the community entrance. If coming west on 210, turn right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/ Russell Sampson Rd. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Blvd., turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Turn right on Veteran’s Pkwy. and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. to Durbin Crossing South entrance.

For more information on Durbin Crossing and its preferred builders, please visit http://www.durbincrossing.com.

Over 450 Pounds of Food Collected During Holiday Showhomes

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Due to the success of the Holiday Showhomes tour, Durbin Crossing is making the holiday season a lot brighter for local Jacksonville families. During the tour, which was held in the community from November 29 – December 14, Durbin Crossing collected over 450 pounds of food and toys, as well as $2,500 for Builder’s Care and a $435 cash donation for Trinity Rescue Mission.

Durbin Crossing hosted the Holiday Showhomes tour for the first time this holiday season. All six builders in the community collaborated with Jacksonville’s finest interior designers and florists to deck their homes in holiday décor. Hundreds of families toured the models and donated items for Builder’s Care and Trinity Rescue Mission.

“Giving is the spirit of the season,” said Susan Wood, co-founder, Wood Development. “It’s so great to see the impact that people can make by just donating one or two items.”

In addition to collecting donations, Durbin Crossing hosted a raffle to raise money for Builder’s Care. The winner of the raffle, Donna Roth, is celebrating Christmas with a brand new 42” high definition television.

“I never win anything!” said Roth. “You just made my whole Christmas. Every year we go out of our way to visit the holiday homes to see the decorations and this was the best year yet. The homes were gorgeous.”

“We are so excited at the success of the Holiday Showhomes tour,” said Jason Sessions, vice president of development, Sessions Development. “Everyone in our community came together to host a great event for the Jacksonville community. Our builders dedicated a great deal of time to help make the Holiday Showhomes a success. We are so proud of being able to present both organizations with these much needed donations.”

The Holiday Showhomes tour was sponsored by the developers of Durbin Crossing and the six builders in Durbin Crossing, Beazer Homes, Holder Johnson Homes, Mercedes Homes, Providence Homes, Ryland Homes and Toll Brothers.

The event was also made possible by the participation of all builders in the community and interior designers: Beazer (Jodie Schoenfield with Woodsman Kitchens & Floors), Holder Johnson (Holly Birch with Lifestyle Interiors and Kim Guerra of Divine Interiors), Mercedes (Vicki Schneller, Diane Smith and Rhonda Mobley for Alexis Dane, Inc.) Providence (Donna Stanton), Ryland (Rita Williams of Merchandising Plus and Erin Poirier of Bad Alice’s) and Toll Brothers (Design Elements).

Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!

To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to the community entrance. If coming west on 210, turn right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/ Russell Sampson Rd. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Blvd., turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Make a right on Veteran’s Pkwy. and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. to Durbin Crossing South entrance.

For more information on Durbin Crossing and its preferred builders, please visit http://www.durbincrossing.com.

Residents Celebrate the Holidays at Durbin Crossing

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Santa and Mrs. Claus made a special trip to Durbin Crossing on Friday, December 12 for a holiday gathering. Over 250 of the community’s residents and friends came together for an evening of food, festivities and fun.

Horse-drawn hayrides, holiday desserts and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus were highlights of the event. Sales agents for the six builders stopped by with cookies to say hello to residents and join in the festivities.

“Our residents greatly enjoy the community events we organize,” said Jason Sessions, vice president, Sessions Development. “The Holiday Party seemed to be the favorite of everyone so far, especially with the children getting the opportunity to tell Santa their last wishes.”

Because of its amenities, including the variety of events held for community members, Durbin Crossing has earned the honor of being one of the fastest selling premier master-planned communities in the Jacksonville area.

“It’s a true joy to see this community come together to celebrate family, holiday fun and new friendships,” said Susan Wood, co-founder, Wood Development. “We are delighted at the success of Durbin Crossing and to see the number of families who have made this community their choice.”

Within walking distance of each home, residents are able to experience the convenience and luxury of two master-planned amenity centers. The 5,000-square-foot South Amenity Center’s grand clubhouse with party room, full catering kitchen, and community boardroom overlooks a massive pool with junior Olympic length lanes and starting blocks, waterslide feature and a separate children’s pool. The North Amenity Center features an oversized family fun pool with splash park and children’s play area. Both amenity centers are complete with recreational fields nearby, including lighted tennis, basketball and volleyball courts as well as multi-purpose fields.

Durbin Crossing residents can really have it all in the new amenity centers. From splash-happy pools, to action-packed playgrounds and playing fields, residents have a place for all of their recreation and relaxation needs. They also feature a full-time amenities director and provide residents with at least one community event each quarter.

Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!

To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Pkwy (SR-2209), then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy (SR-244) to the community entrance. If coming west on 210, turn right on St. Johns Parkway/2209 then left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/ Russell Sampson Rd. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Blvd., turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Turn right on Veteran’s Pkwy. and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. to Durbin Crossing South entrance.

For more information on Durbin Crossing and its preferred builders, please visit http://www.durbincrossing.com.

Durbin Crossing Leads St. Johns County Communities in Fourth Quarter Construction

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Metrostudy has announced that Durbin Crossing leads St. Johns County master-planned communities in home construction starts in the fourth quarter of 2008. With 115 starts, Durbin Crossing is ranked third overall in the Jacksonville market for single-family homes, which includes Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties.

Durbin Crossing has established itself as one of the most desired communities in the area because of its amenities, ideal location and affordability. The community, which is located in the northwest corner of St. John’s County, offers homes priced from the $200s in several distinct neighborhoods, each within walking distance of one of the communities’ two amenity centers.

“Our goal when creating Durbin Crossing was to develop a community that people would love calling home,” said Jason Sessions, vice president and partner of Sessions Development. “With this in mind, we were able to combine an all-inclusive lifestyle with the natural beauty of the area in an affordable community, which has led to our immense success.”

In the past two years, Durbin Crossing has rocketed to the top of single-family home sales in the Jacksonville metro market. The all-inclusive lifestyle that Durbin Crossing provides is a standout feature for the community. With the luxury of two master-planned and fully operational amenity centers, a 35-acre community park with lighted baseball and soccer fields, the convenience of community schools and recent road development, families are unable to find another location they would rather call home.

“The main reason Durbin Crossing continues to attract people, even in today’s market, is the family-centric environment of the community,” said Susan Wood, co-founder of Wood Development. “We’ve focused on providing community activities for our residents and creating an active community in Durbin Crossing. Master-planned communities feature a breadth of amenities, but in Durbin Crossing, the amenities are used daily by our residents and promote relationships between our residents as well.”

Durbin Crossing’s amenity centers feature stunning architecture and design, creating an ambiance of a vacation getaway within walking distance from all of the community’s homes.

The 5,000-square-foot South Amenity Center’s grand clubhouse with party room, full catering kitchen, and community boardroom overlooks a massive pool with junior Olympic length lanes and starting blocks, waterslide and separate children’s pool. Even more impressive, the state-of-the-art fitness center features the most modern innovations including a variety of cardio equipment with personal flat-screen televisions that rival any professional gym. A multi-purpose field with four lighted tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, and children’s play area complete the offerings of the South Amenity Center.

The community’s North Amenity Center is a more intimate version of the South Center with the same beautiful architecture, but with luxuries all its own including a gorgeous clubhouse with party kitchen and clubroom, an oversized family fun pool with splash park, a children’s play area, four lighted tennis courts, basketball court and a perfectly manicured multi-purpose field. Both amenity centers offer daily activities, events and private parties.

Durbin Crossing features distinct floorplans from seven builders in Durbin Crossing, Beazer Homes, Holder Johnson Homes, Mercedes Homes, Providence Homes, Richmond American Homes, Ryland Homes and Toll Brothers. Each builder features at least one model home in the community and offers designs that complement the community.

Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!

To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to the community entrance. If coming east on 210, turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/ Russell Sampson Rd. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Blvd., turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Make a right on Veteran’s Pkwy. and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. to Durbin Crossing South entrance.

For more information on Durbin Crossing and its preferred builders, please visit http://www.durbincrossing.com.

Swing Into Spring with Durbin Crossing
Builders Give Away Benefactor Tickets for TPC Sawgrass

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Swing into Spring and on to the golf course for the TPC Sawgrass with Durbin Crossing! For a limited time, you have a chance to win tickets to the TPC Sawgrass when visiting any Durbin Crossing model.
 
From March 20 through April 19, visit any builder model in Durbin Crossing to register to win benefactor tickets to the TPC Sawgrass, held in Ponte Vedra Beach, May 4-11, 2009. The benefactor tickets offer exclusive VIP tent access and priority seating for the event.
 
“TPC Sawgrass is a premier event in Northeast Florida,” said Jason Sessions, vice president of Sessions Development. “Durbin Crossing is excited to offer an opportunity like the benefactor tickets to area residents. It’s a great way to take part in a classic tradition in Ponte Vedra.”
 
Visitors can sign up at each model that they tour in the Durbin Crossing community. The drawing for the tickets will be held April 20. Realtors also have the opportunity to win TPC tickets when they visit the models with future homeowners.
 
Like TPC Sawgrass, Durbin Crossing has built a reputation around its offerings to local residents. In 2008, the master-planned community in northwest St. Johns county skyrocketed to the top as one of the most popular communities in the five-county Jacksonville metro area. With the addition of 331 new lots to the community, the developers of Durbin Crossing look forward to helping more people find their dream home in 2009.
 
“Durbin Crossing has everything people want,” said Susan Wood, co-founder of Wood Development. “It gives residents luxury living at an affordable price, with outstanding amenities, access to A-rated schools and a convenient location.”
 
The beautiful amenity centers have become the centerpieces of the community. With two centers available, each home is within walking distance of one of the master-planned, fully operational amenity centers.
 
The South Amenity Center, featuring a 5,000-square-foot grand clubhouse with party room, full catering kitchen and community boardroom, has a massive pool with junior Olympic length lanes and starting blocks, waterslide feature and a separate children’s pool. A state-of-the-art fitness center rivals any professional gym with cardio equipment featuring personal flat-screen televisions. Residents also enjoy outdoor recreational areas, including a multi-purpose field with four lighted tennis courts, basketball court, volleyball court and children’s play area.
 
The North Amenity Center, a more intimate version of the South Center, boasts a gorgeous clubhouse with part kitchen and club room, an oversized family fun pool with a splash park, a children’s play area, two lighted tennis courts, basketball court and a perfectly manicured multi-purpose playfield.
 
Both amenity centers are staffed and offer daily activities, events and private parties. Residents and their families can engage in a variety of activities, including aerobics classes, holiday cookouts, craft making, tennis clinics and swim lessons, bunko tournaments and community meet and greets.
 
Durbin Crossing is conveniently located near several of the St. Johns County School District’s highest rated schools. St. Johns School District opened Creekside High School in August, which serves about 1,000 area students. Fruit Cove Middle School and Durbin Creek Elementary serve the community, with each school recognized as an “A” rated school in the state of Florida.
 
The developers, Sessions Development and Wood Development, have made it a priority to preserve as much of the natural beauty as possible in Durbin Crossing.
 
“We’ve gone to great lengths so that more than half of the 2,000 acres that comprise Durbin Crossing have been left undisturbed for residents to enjoy from their homes and at their leisure”, said Susan Wood of Wood Development. “It’s an exceptionally rare gem in St. Johns County.”
 
Additionally, residents enjoy the new 35-acre community park system that includes two new parks in St. Johns County. Durbin Crossing Park, designed, constructed and funded by the developers of Durbin Crossing, features recreational areas, including baseball and multipurpose fields, and plenty of leisure space for visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the park. Veterans Park, a contribution from the Aberdeen community, has numerous soccer fields, a skate park and the first dog park in the area. The dog park, perhaps one of the most popular features of Veterans Park, is a favorite of Durbin Crossing residents and their dogs.
 
 
Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!
 
To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to the community entrance. If coming west on 210, turn right on St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/ Russell Sampson Rd. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Blvd., turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Make a right on Veteran’s Pkwy. and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. to Durbin Crossing South entrance.

For more information on Durbin Crossing and its preferred builders, please visit http://www.durbincrossing.com.
 

Richmond American Joins Successful Durbin Crossing Community

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Durbin Crossing, St. Johns County’s most popular master-planned community, is excited to announce that Richmond American Homes has joined its roster of home builders. Richmond American Homes will be the seventh builder in the community.

“We are so excited to welcome Richmond American Homes into our community,” said Susan Wood, co-founder, Wood Development. “The designs from Richmond American focus on quality and functionality. Their homes will be a great asset to Durbin Crossing.”

Richmond American will offer 12 floorplans in the community, each designed for livability with walk-in closets and options for additional bedrooms. The homes will feature 1,540 to over 3,500 square feet and are priced from $219,990. Best of all, Richmond American offers personalized service every step of the way. From choosing a floorplan and design options, to mortgage and insurance services, it’s the one-on-one service that makes their homebuying experience truly exceptional.

The builder is constructing their new model, the Cottonwood, which will open April 4, 2009. A new floorplan for the Jacksonville area, the Cottonwood model home features five bedrooms and three bathrooms in a two-story design with approximately 2,800 square feet. One satisfied homeowner said, "The versatility of how you can build the floorplan makes it appealing" and "the floorplans feel much bigger than their square footage indicates."

The foyer opens into the great room, which is a great place to spend the evening with family. The flowing design leads into a spacious kitchen, with an elegant center island counter, along with generous cabinet and counter space. The dining room overlooks the patio and offers optional covered porch upgrades. Two bedrooms and a full bathroom complete the first floor design. On the second floor, an extravagant owner’s suite defines luxury living. Double French doors open into the suite, with a tray ceiling and windows overlooking the rear of the home, featuring the beautiful natural landscapes Durbin Crossing is known for. The room opens to an owner’s bath, featuring dual sink raised vanities and a garden tub with separate walk-in shower. A luxury walk-in closet completes the suite. Two standard bedrooms and a bathroom are also featured on the second floor, along with a loft option that opens to the first floor. The loft can easily be converted into an additional bedroom and full bath. Like all floorplans by Richmond American, the Cottonwood offers homebuyers flexibility with numerous options and upgrades available.

“Durbin Crossing has so much to offer its residents,” said Mike Lilly, Division President, Richmond American Homes. “Richmond American Homes is excited to be able to offer our floorplans in a community that has a high priority on providing the best for their residents.”

All of Durbin Crossing’s community builders have experienced sales success in the past few months, even in today’s challenging market. Durbin Crossing had the most new home starts in St. Johns County in the fourth quarter of 2008, and the success continues into the new year.

“Homebuyers love the luxury and natural beauty of Durbin Crossing,” said Jason Sessions, Vice President and Partner of Sessions Development. “Durbin Crossing is the ideal community in St. Johns County right now because of its location, pristine beauty, amenities and family-centered living.”

The all-inclusive lifestyle Durbin Crossing provides is a standout feature for the community. With the luxury of two master-planned and fully operational amenity centers, a 35-acre community park with lighted baseball and soccer fields, the convenience of community schools and recent road development, families are unable to find another location they would rather call home.

Additionally, Durbin Crossing’s amenity centers feature stunning architecture and design, creating an ambiance of a vacation getaway within walking distance from all of the community’s homes.

The 5,000-square-foot South Amenity Center’s grand clubhouse with party room, full catering kitchen, and community boardroom overlooks a massive pool with junior Olympic length lanes and starting blocks, waterslide and separate children’s pool. Even more impressive, the state-of-the-art fitness center features the most modern innovations including a variety of cardio equipment with personal flat-screen televisions that rival any professional gym. A multi-purpose field with four lighted tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, and children’s play area complete the offerings of the South Amenity Center.

The community’s North Amenity Center is a more intimate version of the South Center with the same beautiful architecture, but with luxuries all its own including a beautiful clubhouse with party kitchen and clubroom, an oversized family fun pool with splash park, a children’s play area, four lighted tennis courts, basketball court and a perfectly manicured multi-purpose field. Both amenity centers offer daily activities, events and private parties.

Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!

To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left on St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to the community entrance. If coming east on 210, turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/Russell Sampson Road. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Boulevard, turn left on Racetrack, a right on Veteran’s Parkway and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Parkway to Durbin Crossing south entrance.

For more information about Richmond American and its floorplans at Durbin Crossing, visit http://www.richmondamerican.com.

For more information on Durbin Crossing and its preferred builders, visit http://www.durbincrossing.com.

Durbin Crossing Hits Hole in One with Realtors and VIP’s

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Wood Development and Sessions Development, the developers of the hottest new community in St. John’s County, Durbin Crossing, held a Realtor and VIP luncheon on April 21, 2009 to showcase new happenings in the community.

Durbin Crossing’s South Amenity Center was home to the Swing into Spring Luncheon where guests enjoyed lunch from Carrabba’s Italian Grill, a mini-builder Expo, a putting challenge, door prizes, raffle drawings of gift cards and luxury bath baskets and a chance to win TPC Benefactor tickets. Over 40 TPC Benefactor tickets were given to Realtors at the event as well as to people who entered the drawings by visiting builder models in Durbin Crossing.

With over 175 guests in attendance, Swing into Spring was a huge hit with local Realtors as well as the community’s seven builders: Beazer, Holder Johnson, Mercedes, Providence, Ryland, Richmond American and Toll Brothers. Each builder hosted an information center about their homes and pricing in Durbin Crossing.

“Our Swing Into Spring was even more successful than last year,” said Jason Sessions, vice president of development, Sessions Development. “Our builders work together to make this event popular among local Realtors. It’s a great way for local real estate agents to learn what’s going on in Durbin Crossing and see firsthand how residents enjoy life in this thriving community.”

After gathering at the South Amenity Center, guests were able to take a bus tour of the 2,000-acre community, highlighting all builder models, the 35-acre Durbin Crossing Community Parks, the new Creekside High School, Veterans Park, and the North Amenity Center.

“The bus tour highlighted the new features in the community,” said Susan Wood, co-founder, Wood Development. “Durbin Crossing has changed a great deal in the past year, with the addition of parks, schools and the second phase of the development. Our residents are happy to see the additions and the continued development of the community.”

Realtors were in awe over the 5,000-square-foot South Amenity Center’s stunning architecture and design. The grand clubhouse with party room, full catering kitchen, and community boardroom overlooks a massive pool with junior Olympic length lanes and starting blocks, waterslide feature, and separate children’s pool.

Realtors were especially impressed with the state-of-the-art fitness center that features the most modern innovations including a variety of cardio equipment each with personal flat-screen televisions. The South Amenity Center also offers a multi-purpose field with four lighted tennis courts, basketball court, volleyball court and children’s play area. The South Center will be fully staffed offering daily activities, events and private parties.

Durbin Crossing’s North Amenity Center, a more intimate version of the South Center with the same beautiful architecture, offers luxuries all its own. The North Amenity Center boasts a gorgeous clubhouse with full catering kitchen and party room, an oversized pool with a splash park, a children’s play area, two lighted tennis courts and a perfectly manicured multi-purpose field.

Durbin Crossing is nestled in Northwest St. Johns County among 1,200 acres of preserved land. With more of the community’s land conserved than developed, almost all of the 1,500 single-family homesites back up to pristine wooded areas, natural preserves or have a lake view.

Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!

To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left on St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to the community entrance. If coming east on 210, turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/Russell Sampson Road. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Boulevard, turn left on Racetrack, a right on Veteran’s Parkway and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Parkway to Durbin Crossing south entrance.

For more information on Durbin Crossing and its preferred builders, visit http://www.durbincrossing.com.

Durbin Crossing Completes Final Infrastructure, Continues to Grow

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Things aren’t slowing down at Durbin Crossing anytime soon. The developers, Wood Development and Sessions Development, completed the final phase of the infrastructure for the community and are looking forward to a busy summer with new families moving in.

The final phase of the infrastructure included a piece of roadway that connected the two amenity centers, North and South, together. This piece of roadway is essential to the community connectivity and makes it easier for residents to access all areas of the sprawling 2,000-acre development.

“Completing the final phase of the infrastructure adds to the appeal of Durbin Crossing,” said Susan Wood, co-founder, Wood Development. “Durbin Crossing is already the fastest growing community in St. John’s County and the completed infrastructure is something that many of our residents and prospective residents are excited for.”

Additionally, Sessions Development recently completed the infrastructure supporting additional homesites within the southern portion of the community providing a variety of lot sizes for future Durbin Crossing families.

“Many developments are at a standstill right now because of the economy,” said Jason Sessions, vice president, Sessions Development. “Durbin Crossing is doing just the opposite. We see this as the right time to move forward with completing the community and ensuring more homebuyers have the opportunity to live in such a great community.”

Durbin Crossing has earned its reputation as one of the hottest communities in St. Johns County for numerous reasons. For one, the community boasts numerous amenities for families to enjoy. Two amenity centers – North and South – are within walking distance of each home. There are also numerous recreational fields in the vicinity of the amenity centers for families to enjoy.

Within the community are two parks that make up a 35-acre park system, featuring a dog park, skate park, as well as baseball and soccer fields. Numerous community organizations have established the parks as home for their games and practices, making the parks a popular staple in residents’ lives.

“Durbin Crossing is a beautiful community,” said Pamela Pearce, Realtor, Watson Realty. “I think one of the reasons why Durbin Crossing sells so well is because each home reflects the resident – not all of the houses look the same, which adds to the overall dynamic of the community.”

Durbin Crossing is conveniently located adjacent to several of the St. Johns County School District’s highest rated schools. St. Johns School District opened Creekside High School in August, which serves about 1,000 area students. Fruit Cove Middle School and Durbin Creek Elementary serve the community, with each school recognized as an “A” rated school in the state of Florida.

The developers, Sessions Development and Wood Development, have made it a priority to preserve as much of the natural beauty as possible in Durbin Crossing. More than half of the 2,000 acres that comprise Durbin Crossing have been left undisturbed for residents to enjoy from their homes and at their leisure. Durbin Crossing offers its residents amenities at their fingertips, affordable homesites and unparalled natural beauty.

Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!

To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to the community entrance. If coming west on 210, turn right on St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/ Russell Sampson Rd. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Blvd., turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Make a right on Veteran’s Pkwy. and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. to Durbin Crossing South entrance.

For more information on Durbin Crossing and its preferred builders, please visit http://www.durbincrossing.com.

D.S. Ware Homes Joins Popular Durbin Crossing Community

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Durbin Crossing is proud to welcome D.S. Ware Homes to its family of homebuilders. The local homebuilder joins seven other builders already established in Durbin Crossing, which is located in Northwest St. Johns County and offers residents the perfect marriage between natural beauty and master-planned amenities.

“In Durbin Crossing, we wanted to exemplify the detailed, quality finishes for which D.S. Ware has earned its reputation,” said Karen Chappell, President. “We strive to create designs that allow people to customize them for their needs. Our floorplans offer luxury features and beautiful quality, all at prices that families can afford.”

Within the community, D.S. Ware Homes will offer 13 floorplans, ranging from 2,072 square feet to over 3,200 square feet. D.S. Ware Homes will highlight two beautiful models in Durbin Crossing, the Tuscany II and the Venice I. The Tuscany II, a spacious one story with 3,237 square feet in its open design, offers four bedrooms, three and a half baths, a three-car garage and enormous first floor bonus room. The Tuscany is also available without the bonus room, offering a spacious 2,835 square feet. All of D.S. Ware’s floor plans can be customized to suit any family’s needs.

Upon entering the home, the foyer leads to the living room, which can easily be converted into a study. The foyer, formal living and dining rooms, as well as the kitchen, nook, family room and lanai have soaring 12’ ceilings for a spacious and airy feel.

The open kitchen offers a large center island that also serves as a seating area and makes it easy for the whole family to gather. A café is close for less formal meals. The flowing design continues to the family room, featuring an arched niche wall for an optional fireplace or built-in shelving.

The luxury owner’s suite boasts a walk-in closet and lavish bath, with corner garden tub, dual-raised vanity sinks and frameless-glass enclosed shower. A sitting area, with access to the covered lanai, is the perfect space to enjoy a morning cup of coffee, while enjoying the natural beauty of Durbin Crossing.

The Tuscany II is completed with three large secondary bedrooms, two of which share a Jack and Jill bath. The third has a pool bath connecting to the lanai.

The Venice I, offers 2,782 square feet in a spacious one-floor design and is also available with an optional upstairs bonus room. With four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and a three-car garage, this home is perfect for growing families. The front entry with relaxing porch leads into the foyer and adjacent formal dining room, both with 12-foot ceilings. The design continues to the open family room and kitchen, creating a great space for entertaining guests. In the kitchen, a spacious island serves as a seating area to enjoy the spacious kitchen and family rooms, which are open to each other and have soaring cathedral ceilings. A café overlooks the generous lanai and serves as a great place to enjoy breakfast and lunch.

The luxury owner’s suite offers large windows in its bayed wall to view the beauty of nature, as well as a connected bath with luxury features like corner garden tub, dual-raised vanity sinks and a separate shower with frameless glass enclosure. The walk-in closet is spacious enough for two wardrobes.

Three standard bedrooms complete the design, which offer the versatility D.S. Ware is known for. They can easily be transitioned to a study or sitting area. Two of these bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bath and the convertible third has its own bath as well.

“We are so excited to be part of a community like Durbin Crossing,” said Chappell. “From its pristine natural beauty to its variety of amenities, Durbin Crossing gives families everything they are looking for in St. John’s County.”

The all-inclusive lifestyle Durbin Crossing provides is a standout feature for the community. With the luxury of two master-planned and fully operational amenity centers, a 35-acre community park with lighted recreational fields and skate park, the convenience of community schools and recent road development, families find no other location they would rather call home.

“Homebuyers love everything that Durbin Crossing has to offer,” said Jason Sessions, vice president and partner of Sessions Development. “Over the past several years, Durbin Crossing has consistently been ranked number one for the most home starts in St. John’s County.”

Additionally, Durbin Crossing’s amenity centers feature stunning architecture and design, creating an ambiance of a vacation getaway within walking distance from all of the community’s homes.

“The amenity centers are popular among our residents,” said Susan Wood, co-founder, Wood Development. “On the weekends, families gather here and mingle with other neighbors. It adds a great ambiance to our community.”

The 5,000-square-foot South Amenity Center’s grand clubhouse with party room, full catering kitchen, and community boardroom overlooks a massive pool with junior Olympic length lanes and starting blocks, waterslide and separate children’s pool. Even more impressive, the state-of-the-art fitness center features the most modern innovations including a variety of cardio equipment with personal flat-screen televisions that rival any professional gym. A multi-purpose field with four lighted tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, and children’s play area complete the offerings of the South Amenity Center.

The community’s North Amenity Center is a more intimate version of the South Center with the same beautiful architecture, but with luxuries all its own including a gorgeous clubhouse with party kitchen and clubroom, an oversized family fun pool with splash park, a children’s play area, four lighted tennis courts, basketball court and a perfectly manicured multi-purpose field. Both amenity centers offer daily activities, events and private parties.

For more information about D.S. Ware Homes and the floorplans available at Durbin Crossing, please http://www.dswarehomes.com.

For more information on Durbin Crossing, visit http://www.durbincrossing.com

Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!

To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to the community entrance. If coming west on 210, turn right on St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/ Russell Sampson Rd. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Blvd., turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Make a right on Veteran’s Pkwy. and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance, or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. to Durbin Crossing South entrance.

Builders Find Success in Durbin Crossing

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Durbin Crossing has experienced monumental success since it first opened its roads. In the past year, the community has led St. John’s County with the most starts of all communities in the county.

The community is home to Beazer Homes, D.S. Ware Homes, Holder Johnson Homes, Mercedes Homes, Providence Homes, Richmond American Homes, Ryland Homes and Toll Brothers.

“The homebuilders all offer something different for prospective buyers to meet their needs at whatever stage they are in life,” said Jason Sessions, vice president and partner, Sessions Development. “When combined with the wide variety of amenities that Durbin Crossing has to offer, buyers find that the community meets everything they are seeking.”

The all-inclusive lifestyle Durbin Crossing provides is a standout feature for the community. The community boasts two master-planned amenity centers with architectural designs reflecting the heritage of the area. The centers are always bustling with activity as they are home to many events and activities for residents.

Residents also enjoy a completed road infrastructure for convenience and added connectivity in the community. Durbin Crossing is also conveniently located adjacent to several of the St. Johns County School District’s highest rated schools. St. John’s School District opened Creekside High School in August, which serves about 1,000 area students. Fruit Cove Middle School and Durbin Creek Elementary also serve the community, with each school recognized as an “A” rated school in the state of Florida.

“Durbin Crossing has an appeal to families because of the nearby schools and amenities for the whole family to enjoy,” said Susan Wood, co-founder, Wood Development. “The amenity centers offer a place for the whole family to enjoy, and on the weekends, families gather here and mingle with other neighbors. It adds a great ambiance to our community.”

The 5,000-square-foot South Amenity Center’s grand clubhouse with party room, full catering kitchen, and community boardroom overlooks a massive pool with junior Olympic length lanes and starting blocks, waterslide and separate children’s pool. Even more impressive, the state-of-the-art fitness center features the most modern innovations including a variety of cardio equipment with personal flat-screen televisions that rival any professional gym. A multi-purpose field with four lighted tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, and children’s play area complete the offerings of the South Amenity Center.

The community’s North Amenity Center is a more intimate version of the South Center with the same beautiful architecture, but with luxuries all its own including a gorgeous clubhouse with party kitchen and clubroom, an oversized family fun pool with splash park, a children’s play area, four lighted tennis courts, basketball court and a perfectly manicured multi-purpose field. Both amenity centers offer daily activities, events and private parties.

For more information on Durbin Crossing, visit http://www.durbincrossing.com

Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!

To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to the community entrance. If coming west on 210, turn right on St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/ Russell Sampson Rd. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Blvd., turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Make a right on Veteran’s Pkwy. and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance, or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. to Durbin Crossing South entrance.

Durbin Crossing Continues to Expand with New Homes

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When driving through St. Johns County’s hottest selling community, Durbin
Crossing, visitors see an abundance of new homes under construction in various
phases throughout the entire community. Durbin Crossing, which has been named
by Metrostudy as the top community for single-family construction starts in recent quarters, has experienced monumental success since it first opened in St. John’s County.

Durbin Crossing has been a rising star since Metrostudy first started tracking the community’s starts at the end of 2007. In the past year, the community has led St. John’s County with the most starts of all communities in the county.

“Durbin Crossing offers families everything they are looking for,” said Jason Sessions, vice president and partner, Sessions Development. “From A-rated schools, two giant amenity centers and a huge county ballpark, Durbin Crossing caters to what families need.”

The community offers a variety of unique designs by several of Northeast Florida’s most popular builders. Durbin Crossing is now home to nine homebuilders: Beazer Homes, D.S. Ware Homes, Holder Johnson Homes, Mattamy Homes, Mercedes Homes, Providence Homes, Richmond American Homes, Ryland Homes and Toll Brothers.

“Each of the homebuilders provide distinct designs that reflect the family values in Durbin Crossing,” said Susan Wood, co-founder, Wood Development. “Buyers find that these designs, when combined with the family-oriented amenities in Durbin Crossing, provide everything they are looking for in a community.”

The all-inclusive lifestyle Durbin Crossing provides is a standout feature for the community. The community boasts two master-planned amenity centers with architectural designs reflecting the heritage of the area. The centers are always bustling with activity as they are
home to many events and activities for residents.

Within the community, the amenities are endless with beautiful amenity centers, recreational areas, family parks and walking trails. The South Amenity Center offers a 5,000-square-foot grand clubhouse with party room, full catering kitchen, and community boardroom overlooks a massive pool with junior Olympic length lanes and starting blocks, waterslide and separate children’s pool.

Also at the South Amenity Center, the state-of-the-art fitness center features the most modern innovations including a variety of cardio equipment with personal flat-screen televisions that rival any professional gym. A multi-purpose field with four lighted tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, and children’s play area complete the offerings of the South Amenity Center.

The community’s North Amenity Center is a more intimate version of the South Center with the same beautiful architecture, but with luxuries all its own including a gorgeous clubhouse with party kitchen and clubroom, an oversized family fun pool with splash park, a children’s play area, four lighted tennis courts, basketball court and a perfectly manicured multi-purpose field. Both amenity centers offer daily activities, events and private parties.

Both of the amenity centers host popular events for residents throughout the year, such as holiday parties, fitness classes and networking opportunities for families. When combined with two parks that encompass 35-acres and unprecedented natural beauty, families find that Durbin Crossing really does offer it all.

Residents also enjoy a completed road infrastructure for convenience and added connectivity in the community. Durbin Crossing is also conveniently located adjacent to several of the St. Johns County School District’s highest rated schools. St. John’s School District opened Creekside High School in August, which serves about 1,000 area students. Fruit Cove Middle School and Durbin Creek Elementary also serve the community, with each school recognized as an “A” rated school in the state of Florida.

For more information on Durbin Crossing, visit http://www.durbincrossing.com

Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!

To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then right
on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to the community entrance. If coming west on 210, turn right on St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/ Russell Sampson Rd. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Blvd., turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Make a right on Veteran’s Pkwy. and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance, or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. to Durbin Crossing South entrance.

Realtors, Builders Dazzle at Durbin Crossing Luncheon

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Realtors enjoyed a dazzling event at Durbin Crossing on Tuesday, December 8 with a special holiday appreciation luncheon. At the Holidazzle Luncheon, Realtors were invited to mingle with builders at a mini-expo and enjoy a deliciously catered lunch from Anthony’s. Durbin Crossing also collected non-perishable food items for City Rescue Mission at the event.

“At our Holidazzle event, we wanted to thank Realtors for their hard work over the
past year,” said Jason Sessions, vice president and partner, Sessions Development. “We also wanted to give them an update of all the great things happening in our community.”

The luncheon was held at the luxurious South Amenity Center. The South Amenity Center offers a 5,000-square-foot grand clubhouse with party room, full catering kitchen, and community boardroom overlooks a massive pool with junior Olympic length lanes and starting blocks, waterslide and separate children’s pool.

Also at the South Amenity Center, the state-of-the-art fitness center features the
most modern innovations including a variety of cardio equipment with personal flat-screen televisions that rival any professional gym. A multi-purpose field with four lighted tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, and children’s play area complete the offerings of the South Amenity Center.

“Durbin Crossing is a great place to call home,” said Laura Ranneklev, Realtor, Coldwell Banker Devonshire Realty. “The builders are wonderful and very professional. I love bringing my customers to Durbin Crossing because it is such a great community.”

The community’s North Amenity Center is a more intimate version of the South Center with the same beautiful architecture, but with luxuries all its own including a gorgeous clubhouse with party kitchen and clubroom, an oversized family fun pool with splash park, a children’s play area, four lighted tennis courts, basketball court and a perfectly manicured multi-purpose field. Both amenity centers offer daily activities, events and private parties.

Durbin Crossing, which has been recognized as one of the top selling communities in St. Johns County, offers an all-inclusive lifestyle for families. The community boasts two master-planned and full operational amenity centers that frequently host family-friendly events. Families also enjoy a 35-acre community park with lighted recreational fields and skate park.

“Durbin Crossing offers families everything they want in a community,” said Susan Wood, co-founder, Wood Development. “When we designed Durbin Crossing, we wanted to create a community that was affordable and enjoyable for families of all sizes.”

Durbin Crossing is home to nine homebuilders who offer distinct, affordable designs. The builders in the community include: Beazer Homes, D.S. Ware Homes, Holder Johnson Homes, Mattamy Homes, Mercedes Homes, Providence Homes, Richmond American Homes, Ryland Homes and Toll Brothers.

“Once again the Realtor community responded to the developers of Durbin Crossing, and participated in a wonderful Holiday celebration,” said Daniel Gregory, general sales manager, Beazer Homes. “In addition to enjoying the fantastic catered lunch, many of the Realtors visited several of our move-in ready homes and entered to win a “wheelbarrow” of “Holiday Cheer”, which was won by Darlene Joseph, with Watson Realty.”

Residents also enjoy a completed road infrastructure for convenience and added connectivity in the community. Durbin Crossing is also conveniently located adjacent to several of the St. Johns County School District’s highest rated schools. St. John’s School District opened Creekside High School in August, which serves about 1,000 area students. Fruit Cove Middle School and Durbin Creek Elementary also serve the community, with each school recognized as an “A” rated school in the state of Florida.

For more information on Durbin Crossing, visit http://www.durbincrossing.com

Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!

To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to the community entrance. If coming west on 210, turn right on St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/ Russell Sampson Rd. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Blvd., turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Make a right on Veteran’s Pkwy. and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance, or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. to Durbin Crossing South entrance.

Mattamy Homes is Newest Builder in Durbin Crossing

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Mattamy Homes is now building in Durbin Crossing, and is the ninth homebuilder to offer designs in Northeast Florida’s hottest community. Durbin Crossing, which is located in Northwest St. Johns County, offers residents the perfect marriage between natural beauty and master-planned amenities.

“We are pleased to be part of one of the top selling communities in St. Johns County,” said Dennis Ginder, division president, Mattamy Homes. “We believe our plans will compliment this community exceptionally and will contribute to the success of building a one-of-a-kind neighborhood for families.”

Mattamy Homes will begin construction on their model in Durbin Crossing within the coming weeks, but is offering presale opportunities for people. Mattamy will offer seven floorplans ranging from 1,450 – 2,900 square feet. In addition, the homebuilder will offer bonus room additions to some designs. Prices for their designs starts in the high $100s.

“We are thrilled to welcome Mattamy Homes as one of our homebuilders,” said Jason Sessions, vice president and partner, Sessions Development. “Their designs exemplify the family-oriented appeal of Durbin Crossing.”

The Ashberry, which boasts 2,715 square feet, exemplifies the quality and craftsmanship that Mattamy Homes has earned its reputation within its communities. A porch leads into the foyer, which boasts the beautiful tiled flooring also featured in the breakfast area and kitchen. To the left, the living room offers a spacious area to enjoy a quiet evening reading the paper or playing board games with the whole family. The living room opens to the formal dining room with two large windows allowing natural light to flow in.

The dining room is connected to the kitchen, with a center island and breakfast bar, along with ample cabinet and counter space. Nearby, a small breakfast area offers an ideal location for less formal meals or to enjoy morning coffee while overlooking the covered lanai. The gathering room completes the first floor design. Its close proximity and open access to the kitchen area makes this home excellent for hosting family get-togethers or intimate gatherings with friends.

On the second floor, two spacious standard bedrooms offer walk-in closets and flexibility, as they can easily be converted to a children’s playroom, library or study. The loft area offers a place to enjoy movies on a rainy day or work on schoolwork quietly. Also on the second floor is the luxurious master suite, which boasts a tray ceiling and dual walk-in closets as well as a lavish master bathroom.

The Ashberry offers several options from the architect, including a suite for the in-laws, three-car garage, fireplace in the gathering room and expanded chef’s kitchen. The Ashberry boasts a spacious home with an ideal floorplan for families of all sizes.

The all-inclusive lifestyle Durbin Crossing provides is a standout feature for the community. With the luxury of two master-planned and fully operational amenity centers, a 35-acre community park with lighted recreational fields and skate park, the convenience of community schools and recent road development, families find no other location they would rather call home.

Additionally, Durbin Crossing’s amenity centers feature stunning architecture and design, creating an ambiance of a vacation getaway within walking distance from all of the community’s homes.

“The amenity centers are popular among our residents,” said Susan Wood, co-founder, Wood Development. “On the weekends, families gather here and mingle with other neighbors. It adds a great ambiance to our community.”

The 5,000-square-foot South Amenity Center’s grand clubhouse with party room, full catering kitchen, and community boardroom overlooks a massive pool with junior Olympic length lanes and starting blocks, waterslide and separate children’s pool. Even more impressive, the state-of-the-art fitness center features the most modern innovations including a variety of cardio equipment with personal flat-screen televisions that rival any professional gym. A multi-purpose field with four lighted tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, and children’s play area complete the offerings of the South Amenity Center.

The community’s North Amenity Center is a more intimate version of the South Center with the same beautiful architecture, but with luxuries all its own including a gorgeous clubhouse with party kitchen and clubroom, an oversized family fun pool with splash park, a children’s play area, four lighted tennis courts, basketball court and a perfectly manicured multi-purpose field. Both amenity centers offer daily activities, events and private parties.

For more information about Mattamy Homes and the floorplans available at Durbin Crossing, please visit http://www.mattamyhomes.com.

For more information on Durbin Crossing, visit http://www.durbincrossing.com.

Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!

To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to the community entrance. If coming west on 210, turn right on St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/ Russell Sampson Rd. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Blvd., turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Make a right on Veteran’s Pkwy. and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance, or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. to Durbin Crossing South entrance.

About Mattamy Homes

Mattamy Homes expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and has divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis. The homebuilder is the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion.  Visit www.mattamyhomes.com.

Mattamy Homes is Newest Builder in Durbin Crossing

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Durbin Crossing, St. Johns County fastest selling master-planned community, offers residents everything they want – including amenity centers with family-friendly activities and a gathering point for residents to mingle with their neighbors.

“Residents love the amenity centers because of the atmosphere and sense of community,” said Keck Lynn, amenity center manager, Durbin Crossing. “Durbin Crossing offers a country club atmosphere at both our South and North Amenity Centers, which provides a close-knit sense of community for families to enjoy.”

Both amenity centers offer a plethora of activities for residents and their children. Throughout the year, activities including tennis and basketball, as well as community-wide events, such as cookouts and holiday events, make it a friendly place for people to relax after work or on the weekends.

“We designed the amenity centers to stand apart from other communities in the area,” said Jason Sessions, vice president and partner, Sessions Development. “We really wanted the amenity centers to serve as a central gathering point for our residents. I believe that we have met our dream of creating active amenity centers with aspects that appeal to everybody in the community.”

A favorite of the residents, the state-of-the-art fitness center at the South Amenity Center rivals any professional gym with cardio equipment featuring personal flat-screen televisions. Many residents have cancelled outside gym memberships and opted to use the fitness center as their gym due to the quality and variety of equipment.

Additionally, Durbin Crossing’s amenity centers feature stunning architecture and design, creating an ambiance of a vacation getaway within walking distance from all of the community’s homes.

Residents are able to experience the convenience and luxury of two master-planned amenity centers within walking distance of their homes. The 5,000-square-foot South Amenity Center’s grand clubhouse with party room, full catering kitchen, and community boardroom overlooks a massive pool with junior Olympic length lanes and starting blocks, waterslide feature and a separate children’s pool. The North Amenity Center features an oversized family fun pool with splash park and children’s play area. Both amenity centers are complete with recreational fields nearby, including lighted tennis, basketball and volleyball courts as well as multi-purpose fields.

The all-inclusive lifestyle Durbin Crossing provides is a standout feature for the community. With the luxury of the amenity centers, a 35-acre community park with lighted recreational fields and skate park, the convenience of community schools and recent road development, families find no other location they would rather call home.

Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!

To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to the community entrance. If coming west on 210, turn right on St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/ Russell Sampson Rd. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Blvd., turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Make a right on Veteran’s Pkwy. and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance, or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. to Durbin Crossing South entrance.

For more information on Durbin Crossing and its preferred builders, please visit .  Visit www.durbincrossing.com.

Durbin Crossing Hits Hole in One with Realtors and VIP’s

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Wood Development and Sessions Development, the developers of the best-selling community in St. John’s County, Durbin Crossing, held a Realtor and VIP luncheon on April 27, 2010. The 19th Hole event, which was attended by over 200 area Realtors, showcased new happenings in the community.

“The 19th Hole is a great opportunity for Realtors to learn the latest about Durbin Crossing, the top-selling community in St. John’s County,” said Jason Sessions, vice president of development, Sessions Development. “Our builders work together to make this event a success and help the real estate community learn why residents enjoy living in this thriving community.”

Durbin Crossing’s South Amenity Center was home to the 19th Hole Luncheon where guests enjoyed a catered lunch, a mini-builder Expo, a putting challenge and door prizes.

“The 19th Hole is a wonderful event. It’s great to see all the Realtors in the area, as well as learn about Durbin Crossing and it’s offerings,” said Dawn DuBose, Realtor, Watson Realty. “Durbin Crossing is such a wonderful area with great amenities for residents to enjoy. All of the builders in this community are spectacular to work with.”

The luncheon was a huge hit with local Realtors as well as the community’s nine builders: Beazer, D.S. Ware, Holder Johnson, Mattamy, Mercedes, Providence, Ryland, Richmond American and Toll Brothers. Each builder hosted an information center about their homes and pricing in Durbin Crossing.

“We had a great time speaking with Realtors at the 19th Hole Realtor event,” said Melissa Matthews, sales manager, Mercedes Homes. “It was a great way to share the latest news about Mercedes Homes while helping them learn why residents love living in Durbin Crossing.”

We are so appreciative of the support we receive from the Realtor community,” said Susie Wood, co-founder, Wood Development. “This event is one way for us to say thank you and keep real estate agents up-to-date on Durbin Crossing, as well as see our family-friendly amenities first-hand.”

Realtors were in awe over the 5,000-square-foot South Amenity Center’s stunning architecture and design. The grand clubhouse with party room, full catering kitchen, and community boardroom overlooks a massive pool with junior Olympic length lanes and starting blocks, waterslide feature, and separate children’s pool.

Guests were especially impressed with the state-of-the-art fitness center that features the most modern innovations including a variety of cardio equipment each with personal flat-screen televisions. The South Amenity Center also offers a multi-purpose field with four lighted tennis courts, basketball court, volleyball court and children’s play area. The South Center will be fully staffed offering daily activities, events and private parties.

Durbin Crossing’s North Amenity Center, a more intimate version of the South Center with the same beautiful architecture, offers luxuries all its own. The North Amenity Center boasts a gorgeous clubhouse with full catering kitchen and party room, an oversized pool with a splash park, a children’s play area, two lighted tennis courts and a perfectly manicured multi-purpose field.

Durbin Crossing is nestled in Northwest St. Johns County among 1,200 acres of preserved land. With more of the community’s land conserved than developed, almost all of the 1,500 single-family homesites back up to pristine wooded areas, natural preserves or have a lake view.

Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!

To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to the community entrance. If coming west on 210, turn right on St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/ Russell Sampson Rd. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Blvd., turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Make a right on Veteran’s Pkwy. and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance, or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. to Durbin Crossing South entrance.

For more information on Durbin Crossing and its preferred builders, please visit .  Visit www.durbincrossing.com.

Durbin Crossing Continues to Expand, Please Families

DURBIN CROSSING – ST. JOHN’S COUNTY, FL –

Durbin Crossing has become home for hundreds of families in Northeast Florida. These families love the community for numerous reasons, from the top-rated schools to the expansive parks, from the affordable, luxurious homes to the strong feel of community.

Durbin Crossing, which has been named by Metrostudy as the top community for single-family construction starts in recent quarters, continues to experience sales success as more and more families fall in love with it’s family-oriented design.

“When we developed Durbin Crossing, we envisioned a community for families,” said Jason Sessions, vice president and partner, Sessions Development. “We developed the community with the great connectivity between the homes, numerous parks and incredible amenity centers. Our residents have embraced these elements and made them part of their everyday lives.”

Within the community, the amenities are endless with beautiful amenity centers, recreational areas, family parks and walking trails. The South Amenity Center offers a 5,000-square-foot grand clubhouse with party room, full catering kitchen, and community boardroom overlooks a massive pool with junior Olympic length lanes and starting blocks, waterslide and separate children’s pool.

Also at the South Amenity Center, the state-of-the-art fitness center features the most modern innovations including a variety of cardio equipment with personal flat-screen televisions that rival any professional gym. A multi-purpose field with four lighted tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, and children’s play area complete the offerings of the South Amenity Center.

The community’s North Amenity Center is a more intimate version of the South Center with the same beautiful architecture, but with luxuries all its own including a gorgeous clubhouse with party kitchen and clubroom, an oversized family fun pool with splash park, a children’s play area, four lighted tennis courts, basketball court and a perfectly manicured multi-purpose field. Both amenity centers offer daily activities, events and private parties.

Both of the amenity centers host popular events for residents throughout the year, such as holiday parties, fitness classes and networking opportunities for families. When combined with two parks that encompass 35-acres and unprecedented natural beauty, families find that Durbin Crossing really does offer it all.

“In addition to our outstanding amenities, Durbin Crossing offers homes built by some of the best builders in Northeast Florida,” said Susan Wood, co-founder, Wood Development.

The community offers a variety of unique designs by several of Northeast Florida’s most popular builders. Durbin Crossing is now home to nine homebuilders: Beazer Homes, D.S. Ware Homes, Holder Johnson Homes, Mattamy Homes, Mercedes Homes, Providence Homes, Richmond American Homes, Ryland Homes and Toll Brothers.

Additionally, Residents also enjoy a completed road infrastructure for convenience and added connectivity in the community. Durbin Crossing is also conveniently located adjacent to several of the St. Johns County School District’s highest rated schools. St. John’s School District opened Creekside High School in August, which serves about 1,000 area students. Fruit Cove Middle School and Durbin Creek Elementary also serve the community, with each school recognized as an “A” rated school in the state of Florida.

For more information on Durbin Crossing and its builders, visit http://www.durbincrossing.com

Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!

To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to the community entrance. If coming west on 210, turn right on St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/ Russell Sampson Rd. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Blvd., turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Make a right on Veteran’s Pkwy. and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance, or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. to Durbin Crossing South entrance.

Durbin Crossing Leads Jacksonville’s Home Construction Starts

Second Quarter Numbers Show Durbin Crossing as the Fastest Selling Community for 2010

Durbin Crossing continues to be the leader in the greater Jacksonville area as the fastest selling residential community for 2010, greatly surpassing all other communities in the region. Metrostudy, the nation’s leading provider of housing statistics reported a total of 150 annual home construction starts and 161 annual closings for Durbin Crossing for the second quarter. Sales show that Durbin Crossing is capturing the interest of homebuyers and Realtors, and each quarter this fast selling community continues to widen the gap between their rapid growth and that of other area communities.

“The demand for homes continues to increase as the economy begins to slowly show signs of improvement,” said Susan Wood, Wood Development Co-Founder. “Durbin Crossing is positioned as the top choice for homebuyers who are looking for the most value for their dollar.”

Realtors have also begun to favor Durbin Crossing because of the amount of active construction in the community, as well as the attractive amenities available for homeowners. Homeowners tend to respond positively to a community that is experiencing growth and success. “Durbin Crossing’s success can be largely attributed to the community itself, which offers affordable, luxurious homes among top-rated schools, expansive parks, and resort-style amenities,” said Jason Sessions, Sessions Development Vice President and Partner. “Our homebuyers are investing in more than just a house; they are buying into a lifestyle.”

Home construction starts for Durbin Crossing in 2010 were up by 18 percent over the previous year while total annual new home construction for the Jacksonville market is up 13 percent. Overall, 725 single-family units were started in the area during 2010, an increase of 1.5 percent compared to last year’s rate of 714 units.

Durbin Crossing, located off Racetrack Road between I-95 and State Road 13 in St. John County, offers a variety of unique designs by many of Northeast Florida’s top homebuilders. For more information on Durbin Crossing and its builders, visit www.durbincrossing.com.

Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!

To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to the community entrance. If coming west on 210, turn right on St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/ Russell Sampson Rd. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Blvd., turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Make a right on Veteran’s Pkwy. and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance, or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. to Durbin Crossing South entrance.

Durbin Crossing Hosts Fall Showcase of Homes Realtor Luncheon

Durbin Crossing’s Fall Showcase of Homes Realtor Luncheon was held Oct. 5 at the community’s two beautiful amenity centers. More than 200 Realtors attended the event, where they were treated to a fall-themed lunch, a variety of door prizes and the latest information on Durbin Crossing.

Durbin Crossing has become home for hundreds of families in Northeast Florida and consistently ranks as the top community for single-family construction starts. Sales continue to grow exponentially as a result of the support from area Realtors, who work tirelessly to sell the Durbin Crossing lifestyle.

“The Showcase of Homes is a great way for us to thank our Realtors for helping to make Durbin Crossing the top-selling community in St. Johns County,” said Susie Wood, Wood Development. “The agents who bring prospective homebuyers to the community are our biggest asset and we want them to know their efforts are appreciated.”

Also featured at the luncheon was a expo of Durbin Crossing’s nine preferred builders, which include Drees Homes, D.S. Ware Homes, Holder Johnson Homes, Mattamy Homes, Mercedes Homes, Providence Homes, Ryland Homes, Richmond American Homes and Toll Brothers. Realtors had the opportunity to speak with representatives from each builder at both amenity centers and the individual model homes, with two chances to win a $1,000 gift card.

“The luncheon’s design was great because it allowed me to see so much of the community,” said Stephanie Dobbs, Realtor with RealEstate.com Realtors. “The chance to win $1,000 was a great incentive to make sure I visited with as many builders as possible.”

Dobbs was the winner for the drawing of Realtors who visited both amenity centers during the luncheon, while Betty Turner, Realtor at Watson Realty, won the second $1,000 gift card drawing for visiting all nine builders’ model homes. Many builders also gave away prizes as a way to thank the Realtors for their hard work and dedication.

“We are very fortunate to work with such a great group of Realtors and builders who do a fantastic job of promoting and selling Durbin Crossing,” said Jason Sessions, Sessions Development. “We are thankful for the support of all of the people who attended our Fall Showcase of Homes.”

For more information on Durbin Crossing and its preferred builders, visit www.durbincrossing.com.

Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!

To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to the community entrance. If coming west on 210, turn right on St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/ Russell Sampson Rd. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Blvd., turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Make a right on Veteran’s Pkwy. and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance, or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. to Durbin Crossing South entrance.

Four New Premier Builders Move in to Durbin Crossing

Drees Homes, Dream Finders Homes, Dennis Homes and Advantage Home Builders Join Desirable St. Johns County Community

Durbin Crossing, Northeast Florida’s fastest selling residential community, continues to expand with the addition of four new preferred builders. Drees Homes, Dream Finders Homes, Dennis Homes and Advantage Home Builders join Durbin Crossing’s eight other premier builders, which include D.S. Ware Homes, Holder Johnson Homes, Mercedes Homes, Mattamy Homes, Ryland Homes, Providence Homes, Richmond American Homes and Toll Brothers.

“The addition of these builders further enhances the quality options available for homebuyers looking to build in Durbin Crossing. With twelve builders to choose from, there is a floor plan and a price to meet any family’s needs,” said Jason Sessions, Sessions Development. “The interest from new builders is also a testament to the success the community has experienced, as well as its ongoing growth potential.”

Lasting Value From Drees Homes

With more than 80 years of experience, Drees Homes has perfected the process of building quality homes. Opening in Durbin Crossing in Spring 2011, Drees Homes will showcase The Durbin as their model. This newly designed floor plan features a ranch-style home that can grow to more than 3,000 square feet with up to four garages. Drees will also offer homes ranging from just under 2,000 square feet to more than 3,000 square feet, with prices starting in the $260s. These homes will boast luxury upgrades including granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and tile in kitchen, nook, foyer, all baths and laundry room. Upgraded 42” upper kitchen cabinetry, extraordinary exterior designs and flexible rooms round out the additional options available to homebuyers.

The Dream Finders Difference

Dream Finders Homes has earned a solid reputation for integrity, dependability, leadership and value in Northeast Florida. Dream Finders will offer homes in Durbin Crossing ranging from the $180s to the $400s, with square footing ranging from 1,800 to 4,000. A model and sales center will be completed in Spring 2011. All Dream Finder Homes feature full stucco, two-car garage with garage door opener, tile floors, upgraded 42" cabinets, all bedrooms and family wired for ceiling fans, smooth top range, low-E windows, and double sinks in master bathroom at no additional cost to the homebuyer.

Local Living with Dennis Homes

Dennis Homes brings 50 years of local experience building high quality homes with exceptional value to Durbin Crossing. Dennis Homes will offer custom homes ranging from 2,500 to 3,500 square feet from the $260s to the low $400s. Each Dennis home has an open, spacious floorplan integrating the kitchen, family room and covered lanai into one spectacular lifestyle area. All Dennis Homes exterior elevations and floorplans are designed in concert with BSB Design, a nationally acclaimed residential architecture firm. Dennis Homes unique standard feature package includes an iPad home control system, low-E windows, upgraded insulation and radiant barrier roofing, covered lanais with summer kitchens and outdoor bar top areas, gourmet kitchens with 18" tile flooring, 42" cabinets, granite countertops and glass cook tops.

The Advantage Home Builders Advantage

Advantage brings a fresh new attitude along with proven core values to the scene by striving to make every home unique and catering to individual homebuyers’ needs. Advantage Home Builders will feature a newly designed floor plan for their model in Durbin Crossing, opening Spring 2011. The Marathon is a 3,173 square foot, two-story home with four bedrooms, two and a half baths, loft, and formal living and dining rooms. Other homes by Advantage range from 1,684 to 3,406 square feet with prices from the low $200s to the mid $300s. Advantage builds Energy Star homes that feature Low-E windows, programmable thermostats and R-38 insulation in the ceiling with R-13 in 2x4 walls. All homes include granite kitchens, stainless steel appliances, tiling, covered porches and four hours with an IDS interior designer to select color palates and other accents for the home.

Live the Durbin Crossing Lifestyle

Durbin Crossing residents experience the convenience and luxury of two master-planned amenity centers within walking distance of their homes. The 5,000-square-foot South Amenity Center’s grand clubhouse with party room, full catering kitchen, and community boardroom overlooks a massive pool with junior Olympic length lanes and starting blocks, waterslide feature and a separate children’s pool. The North Amenity Center features an oversized family fun pool with splash park and children’s play area. Both amenity centers are complete with recreational fields nearby, including lighted tennis, basketball and volleyball courts as well as multi-purpose fields.

“The all-inclusive lifestyle Durbin Crossing provides is a standout feature for the community,” said Susan Wood, Wood Development. “With the luxury of the amenity centers, a 35-acre community park with lighted recreational fields and skate park, the convenience of community schools and recent road development, families find no other location they would rather call home.”

For more information on Durbin Crossing and its preferred builders, visit www.durbincrossing.com.

Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!

To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to the community entrance. If coming west on 210, turn right on St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/ Russell Sampson Rd. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Blvd., turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Make a right on Veteran’s Pkwy. and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance, or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. to Durbin Crossing South entrance.

Spring FOREward with Durbin Crossing

Take a Tour and Register to Win Golf Tournament Tickets

Swing into spring with a chance to win Benefactor tickets to the area’s hottest golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass May 9-15 from Durbin Crossing, Northeast Florida’s fastest selling residential community. Homebuyers are invited to tour the on-site model homes by Durbin Crossing’s premier builders, where they can register for the Spring FOREward giveaway now through April 21. While visiting the community, homebuyers are also encouraged to tour Durbin Crossing’s state-of-the-art, resort-style amenity centers located in Durbin North and Durbin South.

“Golf is one of the major attractions in Northeast Florida for visitors and residents alike,” said Jason Sessions, Sessions Development. “Durbin Crossing is centrally located to some of the area’s best courses, and the chance to win tickets to the golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass is a special incentive to new homebuyers that we are pleased to offer.”

Registration for the TPC Sawgrass Benefactor tickets is being held at the Durbin Crossing model homes of Advantage Homes, D.S. Ware Homes, Holder Johnson Homes, Mattamy Homes, Mercedes Homes, Providence Homes, Richmond-American and Ryland Homes. Visitors can also register at the sales offices of Dream Finders Homes and Drees Homes. There is no purchase necessary to register and the giveaway is open to the general public.

Durbin Crossing has everything families want with two elaborate amenity centers, pools, parks, tennis, sports courts, large nature preserves, a village center, close to new schools and stunning model homes from ten premier builders. For more information on Durbin Crossing and its builders, visit www.durbincrossing.com.
For more information on Durbin Crossing and its preferred builders, visit www.durbincrossing.com.

Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!

To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to the community entrance. If coming west on 210, turn right on St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/ Russell Sampson Rd. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Blvd., turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Make a right on Veteran’s Pkwy. and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance, or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. to Durbin Crossing South entrance.

New Development Phase Begins in Durbin Crossing
Durbin North will feature homes by Advantage Home Builders, Dream Finders Home and D.S. Ware

Durbin Crossing, Northeast Florida’s fastest selling residential community, is now developing 53-foot and 63-foot lots in Durbin North. Construction of the infrastructure is in progress and new home construction from Advantage Home Builders, Dream Finders Home and D.S. Ware will begin in late spring.
 
“We’re excited to expand Durbin North with three of Northeast Florida’s top builders,” said Susan Wood, Wood Development. “Homebuyers will love the diverse floor plans available, along with all of the amenities that Durbin Crossing has to offer.”
 
The community’s North Amenity Center features a gorgeous clubhouse with party kitchen and clubroom, an oversized family fun pool with splash park, a children’s play area, four lighted tennis courts, basketball court and a perfectly manicured multi-purpose field. Additionally, residents also enjoy a completed road infrastructure for convenience and added connectivity in the community. Durbin Crossing is located adjacent to several of the St. Johns County School District’s highest rated schools. Creekside High, Fruit Cove Middle School and Durbin Creek Elementary serve the community, each recognized as an “A” rated school in the state of Florida.
 
Meet The Builders

Advantage Home Builders has 31 53-foot lots available and will begin construction on their model home in late spring. The Marathon is a two-story, four-bedroom, 2.5-bath floor plan with bonus room spanning 3,173 square feet and starting at $299k. Other floor plans available start at 1,684 square feet and $209k. All Advantage homes feature granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and $10,000 worth of free options at their design center. For more information, homebuyers can contact Faye Hernandez at (904) 237-2524.
 
Dream Finders Homes will offer homes on 36 63-foot lots with a model home ready by the end of April. New homes range from the $190s to the $400s, with square footage ranging from 1,800 to 4,000. All new floor plans feature standard 12' ceilings, 8' doors, granite kitchen counters and all homes are energy star certified. For more information, homebuyers can contact Jeannie Soler at (904) 704-1414.  

D.S. Ware Homes has 54 63-foot lots to choose from and will feature The Capri as their new home model. This very flexible floor plan provides up to six bedrooms with 2,770 square feet and starts at $289k. Other floor plans start at 2,072 square feet in the $230s up to 3,237 square feet in the $320s. All D.S. Ware homes feature granite countertops and 42” cabinets in the kitchen, 16” tile, covered porch, crown molding and chair rails. Look for grand opening specials this spring and contact Sandy Tabak or Diana Stolpmann at (904) 230-5555 for more information.

Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!

To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to the community entrance. If coming west on 210, turn right on St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/ Russell Sampson Rd. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Blvd., turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Make a right on Veteran’s Pkwy. and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance, or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. to Durbin Crossing South entrance.

Durbin Crossing Hosts Spring FOREward Realtor Event
Golf-themed luncheon featured builder expo, TPC ticket giveaways

Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!

To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to the community entrance. If coming west on 210, turn right on St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/ Russell Sampson Rd. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Blvd., turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Make a right on Veteran’s Pkwy. and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance, or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. to Durbin Crossing South entrance.

Durbin Crossing Expands to Meet Demand for Homes
Popularity of 53-foot lots sparks new development in the community

Durbin Crossing, Northeast Florida’s fastest selling residential community and home to hundreds of families, has begun construction on 67 new lots in Durbin South. The 53-foot lots are being built to meet the high demand for homes in Durbin Crossing and will be completed by the end of the year.

“The word is spreading about Durbin Crossing and the popularity of our 53-foot lots means they sell very quickly,” said Jason Sessions, Sessions Development. “We encourage homebuyers to come see for themselves why Durbin Crossing is Northeast Florida’s most popular community, while there are still lots available.”

Durbin Crossing has earned widespread recognition for the pristine natural beauty of the community, with homesites that feature picturesque panoramas comprised of wooded areas, natural preserves and lakes. More than half of the 2,000 acres that encompass Durbin Crossing have been left undisturbed for residents to enjoy, whether biking or hiking along the nature trails, taking the family pet to play fetch at the dog park, or playing a game of pick-up soccer in the community park with neighbors.

Durbin Crossing is conveniently located near several of the St. Johns County School District’s highest rated schools. Creekside High School, Fruit Cove Middle School and Durbin Creek Elementary serve the community, with each school recognized as an “A” rated school in the state of Florida. A completed road infrastructure provides convenience and added connectivity within the community.

Durbin residents also enjoy the convenience and luxury of two master-planned amenity centers within walking distance of their homes. The 5,000-square-foot South Amenity Center’s grand clubhouse with party room, full catering kitchen, and community boardroom overlooks a massive pool with junior Olympic length lanes and starting blocks, waterslide feature and a separate children’s pool. The North Amenity Center features an oversized family fun pool with Splash Park and children’s play area. Both amenity centers are complete with recreational fields nearby, including lighted tennis, basketball and volleyball courts as well as multi-purpose fields. Both amenity centers are staffed and offer daily activities, events and private parties.

“The all-inclusive lifestyle is a standout feature for the community,” said Susan Wood, Wood Development. “Durbin Crossing’s amenity centers offer a diverse array of activities for residents and their children, and the family-friendly atmosphere is perfect for people to relax after work or on the weekends. Essentially, families can get away in their own back yard.”

Durbin Crossing’s premier builders include Advantage Home Builders, Dream Finders Homes, Drees Homes, D.S. Ware Homes, Holder Johnson Homes, Mattamy Homes, Mercedes Homes, Providence Homes, Richmond American Homes, Ryland Homes and Toll Brothers. For more information on Durbin Crossing and its preferred builders, visit www.durbincrossing.com.

Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!

To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to the community entrance. If coming west on 210, turn right on St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/ Russell Sampson Rd. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Blvd., turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Make a right on Veteran’s Pkwy. and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance, or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. to Durbin Crossing South entrance.

Durbin Crossing Outsells All Others for First Half 2011
Durbin Crossing continues to maintain the lead

The builders in Durbin Crossing have reason to celebrate as they reported outstanding sales for the first half of 2011.  Eleven builders reported combined sales of 134 homes in Durbin Crossing since January 2011, surpassing all other communities in the region.  Durbin Crossing has been the fastest selling community in recent quarters according to Metrostudy, the nation’s leading provider of housing statistics.

REALTORS® have paid particular attention to Durbin Crossing because, in addition to the excellent schools, convenient location and outstanding amenities which meets the needs of the majority of their clients, they see active construction in the neighborhood.
“Homes under construction are a sign of a healthy neighborhood,” said Judy Hicks, one of Jacksonville’s most prominent REALTORS® and NEFBA/SMC Realtor of the Year for 2011.  “When I show property, potential homeowners look for activity that shows the community is alive and well.”

“We are excited to see as much REALTOR® activity as we do in Durbin Crossing.” Said Susan Wood, co-founder of Wood Development and Partner in Durbin Crossing.  “Durbin Crossing was designed to embrace more than just homes.  We are selling a lifestyle, which is the reason for the success we have had.  Homebuyers that choose Durbin Crossing love the nearby top rated schools, expansive parks and resort style amenities.”

“When we developed Durbin Crossing, we envisioned a community for families,” said Jason Sessions, Sessions Development Vice President and Partner. “We developed the community with great connectivity between the homes, numerous parks, panoramic conservation areas and two incredible amenity centers. Our residents have embraced these elements and made them part of their everyday lives.  They have also referred many of their friends to Durbin Crossing which has helped with our success.”

Durbin Crossing will soon be hosting an event to ‘Celebrate Success’ and to honor the top selling REALTORS® who have contributed so greatly to the success of the community.

Durbin Crossing is currently home to over 700 families and continues to grow in spite of a lagging economy.  The premier builders in Durbin Crossing include Drees Homes, Ryland Homes, Holder Johnson Homes, Toll Brothers, Advantage Builders, Mercedes Homes, Richmond American Homes, Dream Finders Homes, Providence Homes, D.S. Ware Homes, and Mattamy Homes. For more information on Durbin Crossing and its preferred builders, visit http://www.durbincrossing.com/builders.html.

Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!

To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to the community entrance. If coming west on 210, turn right on St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/ Russell Sampson Rd. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Blvd., turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Make a right on Veteran’s Pkwy. and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance, or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. to Durbin Crossing South entrance.

Durbin Crossing Hosts Celebrate Success Realtor Event
Realtors Honored for Outstanding Sales

Excitement was in the air as close to 200 Northeast Florida Realtors and guests attended the Durbin Crossing Celebrate Success Realtor Event. The evening cocktail event, held at the South Amenity Center in Durbin Crossing, provided Realtors with networking opportunities and the chance to learn more about the community’s premier builders. Realtors were honored for contributing to the tremendous success of Durbin Crossing and for making it one of the fastest selling communities in Northeast Florida.

“This was the perfect opportunity to say thank you to our Realtors for their hard work,” said Jason Sessions, Sessions Development. “It’s also a great way for Realtors to personally meet and get up-to-date on the latest information from Durbin Crossing’s premier builders.”

Builders who participated in the event included Advantage Homes, Dream Finders Homes, Drees Homes, D.S. Ware Homes, Holder Johnson Homes, Mattamy Homes, Mercedes Homes, Providence Homes, Richmond-American and Ryland Homes.

“We enjoy a special relationship with the area’s top Realtors.  We appreciate them so much and never take for granted that they choose Durbin Crossing to bring their clients to,” said Susan Wood of Wood Development.

The builders in Durbin Crossing have reason to celebrate as they reported outstanding sales in 2011. Durbin Crossing has been the fastest selling community in recent quarters according to Metrostudy, the nation’s leading provider of housing statistics.  St. Johns County continues to be the leader in North Florida for new home starts.

REALTORS® have paid particular attention to Durbin Crossing because, in addition to the excellent schools, convenient location and outstanding amenities which meets the needs of the majority of their clients, they see active construction in the neighborhood.  Buyers often look for construction activity as a sign of a healthy community.  Durbin Crossing is currently home to over 700 families and continues to grow in spite of a lagging economy.

For more information on Durbin Crossing and its builders, visit www.durbincrossing.com.

Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!

To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to the community entrance. If coming west on 210, turn right on St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/ Russell Sampson Rd. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Blvd., turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Make a right on Veteran’s Pkwy. and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance, or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. to Durbin Crossing South entrance.

Discover Durbin Crossing – At Home with Family, Fun and Nature

We all have a dream of living in a place that is reminiscent of days gone by.  When kids played outside and laughter echoed through the streets, where neighbors knew each other and families gathered for neighborhood cookouts.  Well those days are here and your dream is alive at Durbin Crossing. 

The pursuit of this dream is what has driven Durbin Crossing to be one of North Florida’s fastest and most consistent selling communities.  Over 250 new families moved into Durbin Crossing in 2011 and there are no signs of slowing down. 

Durbin Crossing has earned its reputation as one of the hottest communities in St. Johns County for numerous reasons.  Homeowners surveyed said the three main reasons they chose to live in Durbin Crossing were the A-rated schools, the convenient St. Johns County location and the incredible amenities. 

Durbin Crossing has received widespread recognition as a 2,000-acre master-planned community that offers residents exactly what they have been asking for – great schools, natural beauty, its park system, perfect location and state-of-the-art amenities. Most of the potential 2,500 single-family home sites back up to stunning pristine conservation areas, natural preserves or lake views offering privacy and picturesque panoramas. 

The minute you enter Durbin Crossing, the meticulous planning that went into building this immaculate master planned community is evident. 

From the graceful streets lined with crepe myrtles and magnolias to the intricate system of sidewalks to the beautiful entrances that accent each neighborhood, you know you have arrived in the place you and your family want to call home. 

The amenities available in Durbin Crossing are second to none. Durbin Crossing provides its residents with the convenience and luxury of two fully appointed master-planned amenity centers within walking distance from every home. A full time staff professionally manages both amenity centers and offers various activities and events and features sophisticated, fully furnished clubhouses for parties, activities or meetings.

On any given day you can hear the squeals of laughter coming from the large pools, the winding water slide, the splash waterpark or playgrounds. There is also a separate children’s pool to provide the little ones their own shallow place to play. 

If you enjoy a good workout, the South Amenity Center offers a state-of-the-art fitness center that would rival any commercial gym. Families in Durbin Crossing know how to have fun on the playgrounds, multi-purpose fields, six lighted tennis courts, basketball courts and volleyball court.

New homeowners are invited to use the amenity center facilities as soon as they sign the purchase contract.  They can enjoy the community and the amenities, and get to know their neighbors while their home is being built.

“When we developed Durbin Crossing, it was with the vision of creating a community for families,” said Jason Sessions, Sessions Development Vice President and Partner. “We developed the community with family, fun and nature in mind which includes great connectivity between the homes, numerous parks, panoramic conservation areas and two incredible amenity centers. Our residents enjoy every aspect of life in Durbin Crossing from the schools to the active lifestyle .  They have also referred many of their friends to Durbin Crossing which attributes to the success we’ve had.”

Located in the heart of northwest St. Johns County, Florida, Durbin Crossing is perfectly located between Racetrack Road and County Road 210 and is bordered by County Road 2209/St. Johns Parkway.  Durbin Crossing is close to the things you need, like groceries, shopping and dining.

Durbin Crossing is the perfect blend of natural beauty and design with over 1,000 acres of conservation area, 39 lakes, 24 acres of passive parks and 36 acres of community parks including baseball and soccer fields and a skateboard park. Residents find that the lifestyle in Durbin Crossing is unparalleled to any other community with its abundance of recreational amenities, community park system and miles of new roadways. Durbin Crossing was brilliantly designed to create an intricate system of interaction within the community with 19 miles of connecting sidewalks and 20 miles of interior roads.

More than half of the 2,000 acres that encompass Durbin Crossing have been left undisturbed for residents to enjoy.  It’s easy to see why so many families have chosen to call Durbin Crossing home.

REALTORS® have paid particular attention to Durbin Crossing because, in addition to the schools, location and amenities which meets the needs of the majority of their clients, they see active construction in the neighborhood.  According to most Realtors, homes under construction are a sign of a healthy neighborhood and one of the things they look for when recommending a community.

“We are excited to see as much REALTOR® activity as we do in Durbin Crossing,” said Susan Wood, co-founder of Wood Development and Partner in Durbin Crossing.  “We never take for granted the fact that Realtors could take their customers anywhere, so we are always grateful when they recommend homes in Durbin Crossing.”

In addition to the amazing amenities and lifestyle at Durbin Crossing, you are just minutes away from the great things North Florida has to offer. From beautiful Jacksonville beaches or historic St. Augustine, to shopping at the St. Johns Town Center or Avenues Mall, it’s all just minutes away.  Downtown Jacksonville is an easy 20-minute commute and travel is convenient with only a 30-minute drive to the Jacksonville International Airport. World-class golf is only a few minutes away.

Durbin Crossing is perfectly set to continue to meet the growing needs of families. Slated for future development is an additional school to be built within Durbin Crossing to accommodate the rapid growth in the community.  Also coming soon will be the addition of The Village Center, a mixed use parcel with single family homes and a shopping and dining area for retail shops, restaurants and service oriented businesses.

Jacksonville’s highest regarded builders offer homes in Durbin Crossing, presenting designs as striking and unique as the community itself. A wide variety of floorplans, pricing and lot sizes help every family find the perfect home within Durbin Crossing.

Durbin Crossing is currently home to over 750 families and continues to grow.  The premier builders in Durbin Crossing include Drees Homes, Holder Johnson Homes, Advantage Builders, Mercedes Homes, Richmond American Homes, Dream Finders Homes, Providence Homes, D.S. Ware Homes, and Mattamy Homes. For more information on Durbin Crossing and its preferred builders, visit www.durbincrossing.com.

Come discover Durbin Crossing for yourself.  It’s truly the best of family, fun and nature.

For more information on Durbin Crossing and its builders, visit www.durbincrossing.com.

Durbin Crossing – You Really Can Have It All!

To visit Durbin Crossing, travel south on US-1 (Philips Hwy). Turn right onto Racetrack Rd. Turn left onto St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then right on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/244 to the community entrance. If coming west on 210, turn right on St. Johns Pkwy/2209, then left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy/ Russell Sampson Rd. From Mandarin, travel south on San Jose Blvd., turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Make a right on Veteran’s Pkwy. and then left to Durbin Crossing North entrance, or continue straight ahead and turn left on Longleaf Pine Pkwy. to Durbin Crossing South entrance.