Outside, slab prep continued, and we built a sturdier temp wall to keep dogs in and workers out of the backyard.
Inside, we set up the temporary living/dining zone, hung the TV temporarily, and wrapped a full wall in Christmas gift paper.
Yes, there’s a time-lapse video.
Highlights:
65 San Juan Drive sat on the market for 5 months.
After adding a house/lot package, it sold in 30 days for $2.8M.
What if you could show potential buyers exactly what a lot could become?
Through our Realtor + Builder House/Lot Marketing Program, John Merrill Homes can help you create a compelling house/lot package.
If you`ve got a lot listing that needs more than another round of price reductions, let`s talk.
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Why should the best room in your house be inside?
In Northeast Florida, outdoor living is part of the lifestyle.
With the right design, your outdoor spaces can feel every bit as beautiful, comfortable, and considered as the spaces inside your home.
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Thinking about building a custom home?
One of the first questions we hear is: “How long is this actually going to take?”
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If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect” time to build, here’s something worth considering:
Maybe the right time has less to do with the market and more to do with your life.
We recently expanded our own home after realizing it no longer worked for the way our family lived. Yes, living through construction was messy. But the finished result has transformed how we gather, host and spend time together.
Thinking about building—or transforming the home you already love—in 2027?
Get in touch to discuss your vision!
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The best time to start thinking about your dream home?
Before the plans are drawn.
Before the selections are made.
Before the first shovel hits the ground.
That’s where the right ideas can make a big difference.
Join the John Merrill Homes mailing list for design inspiration, custom-home insights, renovation advice, project stories, and a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating a home that truly works for the people who live there.
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Found the perfect lot?
Now, what can you actually build on it?
We can build your custom home on land you already own or help you find the right property in Northeast Florida.
Our process includes a complete site analysis to understand what’s possible before plans take shape. We review constructability, establish footprint maximums, and create a draft home plan based on your property.
Schedule a no-charge consultation with our team.
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The question isn’t only what do you want to build?
It’s: how do you want to live?
Imagine building a home designed entirely around you, in a community where the lifestyle starts right outside your front door.
Golf
Boating
Nature trails
Resort-style amenities
Waterfront views
Space to slow down, get outside, and enjoy more of Northeast Florida
We build custom homes in some of the region’s most sought-after developed communities, including Waterman’s Bluff, Glen Kernan Golf & Country Club, Marsh Harbor, and River Landing at Twenty Mile.
Get in touch to start your dream build.
Tour of our Tennessee Farmhouse project right here in North East Florida. Project includes a main house, potting shed, storage/monument building, dock renovation, new lake bulkhead, new kayak launch dock, and mail kiosk. The progress over the last year has been remarkable on this 2 year build. It’s been exciting to work with @lgidcollective and @esposito_design to create this amazing estate for our clients. We are looking forward to the finishes evolving on the inside as we are making great progress on the exterior finishes. #horseestate #tennesseefarmhouse #estatebuilding #lastingvalue
The hardest part of a home renovation?
Knowing what you don’t know.
There are dozens of decisions to make before the first wall comes down, and even more once work begins.
What should you budget for?
When should you choose your renovation team?
How do you prepare to live through construction?
What should you check before you consider the project complete?
A little preparation can save you a lot of stress later.
That’s why we created our FREE Printable Home Renovation Checklist, covering what to think about before, during, and after your renovation.
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Happy Friday. Working out some trim details this morning. #carpentry #craftsmanship #planfirst
They say arches are in! We have arches for you! The classic style of this Fernandina Beach marsh front home will be stunning! #fernandinabeachrealtor #thisiscustom #fernandinabeach #flexmoulding
Consider this your sign to start saving ideas for your dream home.
The kitchen where everyone naturally gathers...
A bathroom that feels like your own private spa...
Outdoor spaces made for Northeast Florida living...
Explore our portfolio (link in bio) for inspiration from homes we’ve brought to life, then start imagining what we could create for you.
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