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Custom Home Builder in Jacksonville, Florida

Welcome to John Merrill Homes

We bring dream homes to life in select areas of Florida’s Duval, St. Johns, and Nassau Counties. Whether it’s a new build from the ground up, an addition, or a renovation, our experienced team will guide you through every step of the search, design, and construction process to create a beautiful, functional home tailored to your family’s unique needs and tastes.

Transparent pricing

End-to-end design and construction services

Expert guidance

A True Design-Build Company

We have extensive expertise in every single element of creating your dream home—from finding the right fit property to creating unique and livable designs to executing the build, all done on time and on budget.

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Our Portfolio

Featured Homes
Bells River Residence

Bells River Residence

Southern Coastal

Southern Coastal

Lowcountry Farmhouse

Lowcountry Farmhouse

Modern Ranch

Modern Ranch

Preserve Two

Preserve Two

Preserve One

Preserve One

Ashdale

Ashdale

Marsh to River Estate

Marsh to River Estate

Riverfront Estate

Riverfront Estate

We Build More than Homes.

We Build Relationships.

Building a custom home is a long process, depending on the size and complexity of the project. You are truly entering into a relationship with your builder. That’s why it’s crucial to choose a builder you like and will enjoy working with. We go the extra mile to ensure that our customers have a pleasant experience working with us. 

  • We are friendly and easy to work with.
  • We seamlessly manage all the moving parts for you. 
  • We keep in close contact with you and all vendors, ensuring that everyone is always on the same page. 
  • Our systematic seven-step process ensures a smooth and seamless design and build and a customized home completed on time and on budget. 
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Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

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Working Hand-in-Hand With You

Building a custom home or making renovations to your existing home can be overwhelming, especially if you’ve never done anything like it before. That’s where we come in.

  • Over the years, we have built a wide range of custom homes in Florida, and we can put together virtually any type of project to fit your specifications. 
  • From the beginning, we work hand-in-hand with you, taking all the time necessary to identify your needs and wants to determine the most effective and cost-efficient way to accomplish your goals.
  • We are flexible and able to customize your project and our involvement in it. If we work with you from the start, we can typically help you get from Point A to Point B faster and more smoothly. 
  • We can also step in at any point in the process and provide expert guidance and quality workmanship to bring you across the finish line.

If you are interested in building a custom home in Jacksonville, we welcome the opportunity to be part of your project. 

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"We loved getting to know them through the build. They do incredible work building homes; we are beyond pleased!"
Andrew and Madeleine Parker
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Home Remodeling & Design Services
Do you have a home renovation concept in your head?
 
Let’s bring it to life!
 
Count on us to create a beautiful, functional space that reflects your family’s unique needs, budget, style, and personality.
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Why Choose John Merrill Homes as your custom home designer and builder?

  • Proven experience in home design, construction, real estate, and interior design.
  • In-house designers and builders ensure a streamlined process.
  • Led by a husband-and-wife team who are involved in every aspect of the project.
  • A team with inside knowledge of the local market.

Our process includes:

  • Every home tailored to our clients’ specific needs and preferences.
  • Support, advice, and guidance every step of the way.
  • Detailed cost estimates for every project and work within your budget.
  • Smart work designed to minimize disruptions to your lifestyle.

We guarantee you will move into a beautiful home knowing that every detail has been thoughtfully crafted just for you. 

Where We Build

Jacksonville Beaches

Ponte Vedra Beach

Eastern Jacksonville

Eastern Nassau County

We have always wanted to build a custom home but never felt comfortable with anyone until we met John Merrill Homes. Adam and Dana along with the entire team immediately took us in and helped to ease our minds with what can be an overwhelming project. Adam and Dana together were able to guide us through the process and always willing to answer questions no matter how many we had. Adam is very professional and a great communicator with timelines and the ins and outs of what is taking place. Dana is extremely knowledgeable and resourceful always guiding us in the right direction in all stages of the process, especially design. We loved getting to know them through the build. They do incredible work building homes we are beyond pleased!

Andrew and Madeleine Parker
client

We highly recommend John Merrill Homes—they did a fantastic job on our home addition. They were competitively priced and completed the project on time. Everyone in the office communicated well and the team took the utmost care of our home. My husband works in commercial construction and has an understanding of what goes into the residential building process. He was thoroughly impressed by the JMH team. We are actually going to use them again soon!

Marc and Elisha Munago
client

I was very impressed because Adam actually listened to what I wanted in the house, he always said I want you to have what you want in the end. Our friends couldn’t believe that it was such an easy process. Along with the quality of the work, they were so impressed. What a pleasant experience this was, it was enjoyable and fun doing it with Adam.

Pam & Bob
client

We were fortunate to work with Adam Merrill and John Merrill Homes on the design and construction of our coastal home in South Jax Beach. From helping us secure the best homesite to drawing up the perfect floorplan, Adam worked tirelessly with us on all of the details that go into building a custom home. We especially appreciated his knowledge of best construction practices when building close to the beach. Throughout the process Adam was professional and easy to work with. The end result is a beautiful, well constructed beach home with fine finishes, built on time and on budget! We highly recommend Adam and John Merrill Homes, they are just awesome to work with!!

Sharon Walters
client

After living in our last home for 34 years it was a little scary venturing into a new project and adding waterfront which was new to us. Adam’s team built our beautiful home with professionalism to reflect our lifestyle.

LH Deason
client

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Exciting news! We’re now an approved custom home builder in @glenkernan, one of Jacksonville’s most prestigious private golf and country club communities.

Imagine waking up in a luxury custom home, surrounded by world-class amenities and a championship golf course!

Let’s bring your dream home to life! DM us or visit our website to explore available homesites.

📍 Glen Kernan | Jacksonville, FL

#CustomHomes #HomeDesign #CustomHomeDesign #CustomBuild #DesignAndBuild #CustomHomeBuilders #FloridaCustomHome #CustomBuiltHomes #GlenKernan

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Exciting news! We’re now an approved custom home builder in @glenkernan, one of Jacksonville’s most prestigious private golf and country club communities. Imagine waking up in a luxury custom home, surrounded by world-class amenities and a championship golf course! Let’s bring your dream home to life! DM us or visit our website to explore available homesites. 📍 Glen Kernan | Jacksonville, FL #CustomHomes #HomeDesign #CustomHomeDesign #CustomBuild #DesignAndBuild #CustomHomeBuilders #FloridaCustomHome #CustomBuiltHomes #GlenKernan
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Custom details make all the difference!

Check out how we’ve incorporated beautiful tile selections from @EmserTile and @Elysium_tile to make these spaces pop.

The stunning fireplace features a black herringbone brick firebox by Isokern Fireplaces, paired with a Tabbystone mantel for a timeless look.

#JohnMerrillHomes #CustomHomes #LuxuryLiving #HomeDesign

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Custom details make all the difference! Check out how we’ve incorporated beautiful tile selections from @EmserTile and @Elysium_tile to make these spaces pop. The stunning fireplace features a black herringbone brick firebox by Isokern Fireplaces, paired with a Tabbystone mantel for a timeless look. #JohnMerrillHomes #CustomHomes #LuxuryLiving #HomeDesign
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SHOWCASE: A home we’ve built in Waterman’s Bluff

One of our recent projects used a creative approach to maximize the home’s footprint on the lot without sacrificing the pre-existing trees. The homeowner’s favorite features include a walk-through pantry, screened porch, and two-story stairwell drenched in natural light.

“Adam really worked to build the home specifically for the lot. We were able to put so much of ‘us’ into our home!”
—Stephanie W., Waterman’s Bluff homeowner

#WatermansBluff #WatermansBluffhomes #WatermansBluffcustomhomes #custombuilthomes

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SHOWCASE: A home we’ve built in Waterman’s Bluff One of our recent projects used a creative approach to maximize the home’s footprint on the lot without sacrificing the pre-existing trees. The homeowner’s favorite features include a walk-through pantry, screened porch, and two-story stairwell drenched in natural light. “Adam really worked to build the home specifically for the lot. We were able to put so much of ‘us’ into our home!” —Stephanie W., Waterman’s Bluff homeowner #WatermansBluff #WatermansBluffhomes #WatermansBluffcustomhomes #custombuilthomes
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Trying out our new toy on a few houses we built! Great perspective! Leave a comment to let us know how we did! #fernandinabeachrealestate #dronewars #flywithme #newhomes

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Trying out our new toy on a few houses we built! Great perspective! Leave a comment to let us know how we did! #fernandinabeachrealestate #dronewars #flywithme #newhomes
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Tiles are taking center stage in 2025, bringing texture, warmth, and personality into our homes.

Whether you’re upgrading a backsplash, a bathroom, or your floors, here’s what’s trending:

🔹 Textured Tiles
3D patterns and raised surfaces add depth and visual intrigue to kitchens and bathrooms.

🔹 Matte Finishes
Soft, velvety matte tiles offer a modern, seamless look with fewer grout lines.

🔹 Wood-Look Tiles
Get the warmth of wood with the durability of tile—perfect for high-moisture areas like kitchens and bathrooms.

TIP: Mix and match textures for a dynamic, layered look that feels timeless yet fresh!

(Send us a DM to get your hands on our full Interior Design Trends 2025 Lookbook.)

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Tiles are taking center stage in 2025, bringing texture, warmth, and personality into our homes. Whether you’re upgrading a backsplash, a bathroom, or your floors, here’s what’s trending: 🔹 Textured Tiles 3D patterns and raised surfaces add depth and visual intrigue to kitchens and bathrooms. 🔹 Matte Finishes Soft, velvety matte tiles offer a modern, seamless look with fewer grout lines. 🔹 Wood-Look Tiles Get the warmth of wood with the durability of tile—perfect for high-moisture areas like kitchens and bathrooms. TIP: Mix and match textures for a dynamic, layered look that feels timeless yet fresh! (Send us a DM to get your hands on our full Interior Design Trends 2025 Lookbook.)
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🎉 9 years of building dreams, one home at a time!

From the very beginning, we’ve been a family creating homes for families. Adam grew up in this business, learning that every detail matters because every home is personal.

To our amazing clients, thank you for trusting us with your dreams. Your stories, laughter, and milestones fill these homes with life, and that’s what makes our work so special.

Here’s to the next nine years of turning dreams into forever homes.

#CustomHomes #HomeDesign #CustomHomeDesign #CustomBuild #DesignAndBuild #CustomHomeBuilders #FloridaCustomHome #CustomBuiltHomes

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🎉 9 years of building dreams, one home at a time! From the very beginning, we’ve been a family creating homes for families. Adam grew up in this business, learning that every detail matters because every home is personal. To our amazing clients, thank you for trusting us with your dreams. Your stories, laughter, and milestones fill these homes with life, and that’s what makes our work so special. Here’s to the next nine years of turning dreams into forever homes. #CustomHomes #HomeDesign #CustomHomeDesign #CustomBuild #DesignAndBuild #CustomHomeBuilders #FloridaCustomHome #CustomBuiltHomes
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This #WomenInConstructionWeek, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible women who are an essential part of John Merrill Homes.

Their talent, dedication, and expertise help bring dream homes to life, and we’re proud to have them on our team!

To all the women in the construction industry—thank you for your hard work, innovation, and leadership.

#WomenInConstruction #JohnMerrillHomes #CustomHomes #HomeBuilders

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This #WomenInConstructionWeek, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible women who are an essential part of John Merrill Homes. Their talent, dedication, and expertise help bring dream homes to life, and we’re proud to have them on our team! To all the women in the construction industry—thank you for your hard work, innovation, and leadership. #WomenInConstruction #JohnMerrillHomes #CustomHomes #HomeBuilders
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"We were truly able to put so much of `us` into this home!"
- Stephanie, one of our clients who built in Waterman`s Bluff.

We loved helping Stephanie realize the vision of her dream home in a community she loves.

Get in touch with us if you`d like to secure one of the remaining spots in the peaceful waterfront estate of Waterman`s Bluff.

#WatermansBluff #WatermansBluffHomes #WatermansBluffCustomHomes

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"We were truly able to put so much of 'us' into this home!" - Stephanie, one of our clients who built in Waterman's Bluff. We loved helping Stephanie realize the vision of her dream home in a community she loves. Get in touch with us if you'd like to secure one of the remaining spots in the peaceful waterfront estate of Waterman's Bluff. #WatermansBluff #WatermansBluffHomes #WatermansBluffCustomHomes
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Ponte Vedra Beach embodies the quintessential coastal lifestyle, home to beautiful beaches, Five Diamond Resorts, and prestigious golf courses.

The unique position of Ponte Vedra Beach between the river and the ocean provides residents with stunning natural settings for outdoor activities, such as golfing, hiking, biking, and water sports.

With world-class golf courses, upscale shopping, and gourmet dining options, residents enjoy a sophisticated and relaxed way of life.

#PonteVedraBeachHomes #PonteVedraBeachCustomHomes #PonteVedraBeachRenovation #PonteVedraBeach

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Ponte Vedra Beach embodies the quintessential coastal lifestyle, home to beautiful beaches, Five Diamond Resorts, and prestigious golf courses. The unique position of Ponte Vedra Beach between the river and the ocean provides residents with stunning natural settings for outdoor activities, such as golfing, hiking, biking, and water sports. With world-class golf courses, upscale shopping, and gourmet dining options, residents enjoy a sophisticated and relaxed way of life. #PonteVedraBeachHomes #PonteVedraBeachCustomHomes #PonteVedraBeachRenovation #PonteVedraBeach
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Ready to build your dream home?

Let’s walk you through the first steps of our custom home design process:

1️⃣ Initial consultation:
We start by understanding your vision, needs, and budget to set the foundation for a successful project.

2️⃣ Design phase:
With your goals in mind, we analyze your lot, create preliminary plans, and select materials, all tailored to your style and budget.

3️⃣ Presenting the design:
See your custom home come to life on paper! We review the plans and costs, ensuring every detail is perfect before construction begins.

Get in touch to turn your vision into reality!

#CustomHomes #HomeDesign #CustomHomeDesign #CustomBuild #DesignAndBuild #CustomHomeBuilders #FloridaCustomHome #CustomBuiltHomes

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Ready to build your dream home? Let’s walk you through the first steps of our custom home design process: 1️⃣ Initial consultation: We start by understanding your vision, needs, and budget to set the foundation for a successful project. 2️⃣ Design phase: With your goals in mind, we analyze your lot, create preliminary plans, and select materials, all tailored to your style and budget. 3️⃣ Presenting the design: See your custom home come to life on paper! We review the plans and costs, ensuring every detail is perfect before construction begins. Get in touch to turn your vision into reality! #CustomHomes #HomeDesign #CustomHomeDesign #CustomBuild #DesignAndBuild #CustomHomeBuilders #FloridaCustomHome #CustomBuiltHomes
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The Jacksonville area boasts several neighborhoods and homes with a variety of architectural styles and cultural significance.

Nassau County, for example, is rich in historic architecture, particularly in Fernandina Beach, where the buildings reflect its history as a hub for shipping, railroads, and tourism.

If you`re considering a historic home renovation, we`d love to help you preserve its unique charm.

#HistoricHome #HomeRenovation #HomeRenovationIdeas #HomeRenovations #FernandinaBeach

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The Jacksonville area boasts several neighborhoods and homes with a variety of architectural styles and cultural significance. Nassau County, for example, is rich in historic architecture, particularly in Fernandina Beach, where the buildings reflect its history as a hub for shipping, railroads, and tourism. If you're considering a historic home renovation, we'd love to help you preserve its unique charm. #HistoricHome #HomeRenovation #HomeRenovationIdeas #HomeRenovations #FernandinaBeach
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