Building Your Home in Palencia, FL
Palencia is one of Northeast Florida's most sought-after master-planned communities, and Eric Fundora and the team at G.J. Gardner Homes St. Augustine are proud to build here. From the tree-lined streets of Madeira to the newer sections of Palencia North, we help families across the 32095 ZIP code bring thoughtful, custom homes to life. If you're picturing a place that fits your lifestyle in this corner of St. Johns County, we'd love to talk it through with you.
What makes building in Palencia different
Palencia isn't a place where one generic home plan works everywhere. The community grew in distinct phases, so the housing stock varies by pocket: established homes near Palencia Village and the Town Center, versus the more recently developed lots in North Village and The Pines. That matters when you're planning a custom home or a knock-down rebuild, because what sits well beside your neighbors in Madeira may look different from what's right along the newer northern streets.
The land itself asks for careful attention. Palencia sits close to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Tolomato River, with the nature boardwalk running along low, marsh-adjacent ground. Lots near the water bring drainage, grading, and elevation considerations that a builder has to plan for from the start, not patch later. Across Northeast Florida, our homes also have to stand up to heavy summer rain, high humidity, and coastal wind, so we build with materials and detailing chosen for this climate rather than a milder one.
Then there's the HOA and architectural review reality. As a master-planned community, Palencia has standards that govern exterior design, materials, setbacks, and more. We're used to working within these guidelines, preparing the documentation that review boards expect, and keeping your project moving so approvals don't become a surprise. Knowing how the neighborhoods, the golf-course frontage near the Arthur Hills–designed Palencia Club, and the different villages are laid out helps us steer your build smoothly from plan to permit to move-in.
Services we offer in Palencia
- Custom Home Builder — Whether your lot sits near Market Street or out toward The Pines, we design and build a home around how you actually live.
- First Homes — Guidance for first-time buyers on how the building process works and what options are open to you, so your first step feels clear instead of overwhelming.
- Custom Homes — Collaborate directly with our designers to shape a home that reflects your vision, your family, and your everyday routines.
- House and Land Packages — Convenient combinations that pair an available lot with one of our home designs, simplifying the path to a finished home.
- Knock Down Rebuild — Already love your Palencia location? We can rebuild on your existing lot so you keep the neighborhood and address you know.
- Dual Living Homes — Practical layouts that bring two living spaces under one roof, ideal for extended family or flexible use.
- Split Level Homes — Design solutions for lots that aren't perfectly flat, making the most of the natural grade of your site.
Local, reliable, and nearby
Being part of the St. Augustine area means we're not driving in from somewhere far away to build your home. We know the route into Palencia off US-1, the convenience of the Publix at Palencia and the shops around the Village Center, and what it means for families to be near Palencia Elementary School on Palencia Village Drive. We know the draw of the Palencia Club golf course, the Swim & Fitness Center and Clubhouse, and quiet mornings on the Intracoastal boardwalk. These are the everyday details that make Palencia feel like home, and they shape how we think about where your house sits and how it lives.
That closeness also makes the whole process easier. When you have a question, you're talking with a team that's genuinely nearby and reachable, and Eric Fundora stays involved so you're never left guessing about what comes next. We listen first, offer honest advice, and keep you informed from the earliest design conversations through the final walkthrough.
If you're ready to explore building in Palencia, give us a call at (904) 906-5136. We'd be glad to learn about your plans and show you what's possible on your lot or ours.
