Celestina in Fruit Cove

Celestina
Homes for Sale in Fruit Cove, FL

All 12 homes for sale in Fruit Cove, FL · median $519,450 · St. Johns County homes for sale

Community in Fruit Cove · St. Johns County · ZIP 32003
Median sale $700K
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Live Market Pulse
21/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2017 → 2026 · 78 at the 2021 peak
0 is Celestina's coldest market since 2017, 100 its hottest. Today: 21. How it's scored
Built fromLive realMLS data11 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

As of October 2026, Celestina in Fruit Cove, FL has 4 homes for sale and 1 pending, asking from $619,990 to $1,074,999 (median $900,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-10, 19 recorded sales closed at a median of $700,000, $228 per square foot, a median 48 days on market, sellers accepting 95% of original asking (-7% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2016–2022; 17 of 17 report an HOA (median $170/mo); none of the 17 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 18 ft). At the median price and St. Johns County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $9,430 ($8,910 with the full homestead exemption).

Momentum Realty in Celestina: our agents closed 1 home here for buyers and sellers in the last 12 months (brokerage closed records through September 2026). Find the right Momentum agent in St. Johns →

Celestina key facts
LocationFruit Cove, St. Johns County, FL · ZIP 32003, 32257, 32258, 32259
Home types (current listings and sales)single-family 100%
Amenities listed by sellersFitness Center, Tennis Court(s), Basketball Court, Gated, Clubhouse, Playground
Sale prices, last 12 months$700,000 median across 19 closed sales · $228 per sq ft · -6.6% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)48 median
For sale right now6 active, 1 pending · median asking $1,012,500 · 4.2 months of supply
Zoned public schoolsDurbin Creek Elementary School (A, FLDOE 2025-26); Fruit Cove Middle School (A, FLDOE 2025-26); Creekside High School (A, FLDOE 2025-26)
Momentum Realty closings here, last 12 months1

Data as of August 10, 2026. Data provided by realMLS. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Celestina key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/celestina-st-johns, data as of August 10, 2026.

Last 30 days in Celestina: 1 new listing (median asking $619,990), 1 under contract right now, 3 closed sales (median $659,900). As of September 30, 2026, realMLS.

Live · Celestina Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$700K ▼
Median sold · 12 mo
down 6.6% vs the prior 12 months
-6.6% ▼
1-yr price change
n = 19 and 18 sales in the two windows
$228/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $245 in 2023
95.2%
Sale vs ask
St. Johns median: 96.0%
Tempo
4.2mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
48days
Median DOM · closed
1 days at the 2016 low
14%
Under contract
St. Johns: 32% (871 of 2,722)
6 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
19
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 41 a year
Track record · 11 years of records
3,193sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales

Homes For Sale Right Now in Celestina

Live MLS inventory for Celestina. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Celestina listings as of 2026-10-01, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Every Home for Sale in Celestina St Johns Right Now (4)

All 4 active and pending Celestina St Johns listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 97 Savita Street · $619,990 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Sep 8, 2026 · listed by La Rosa Realty North Florida, Llc.
  • 215 Carina Trail · $750,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Aug 28, 2026 · listed by Fathom Realty Fl, Llc.
  • 389 Tierra Cove · $1,050,000 · 6 bd / 4.5 ba · listed Aug 4, 2026 · listed by Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Florida Network Realty
  • 315 Tierra Cove · $1,074,999 · 6 bd / 4.5 ba · listed Jul 2, 2026 · listed by La Rosa Realty North Florida, Llc.
Celestina Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 10, 2026

Celestina right now

🟡 Balanced market. 4.2 months of supply and 14% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records, as of August 10, 2026. Confidence: High (7 active and pending listings, 19 closed sales in 12 months).

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($700K) is down 6.6% from the prior 12 months ($750K).Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 10. Confidence: High (19 and 18 sales in the two windows).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

· Updated October 1, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Celestina market snapshot (as of August 10, 2026): the median sale price is about $700K ($228 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 48 days on market for closed sales, and 4.2 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 7% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (19 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 32003 (Fruit Cove), 507 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $425K ($212/sq ft), down 1.9% year over year, with a median 34 days on market. Right now 84 active and 38 pending listings put supply at about 3.0 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32003 housing market and the Clay County market.

realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 353 homes in Celestina that have changed hands since 2015, built between 2015 and 2022 (median 2017), with a median living area of about 3,358 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath layout; 99% are single-family homes. Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida) closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

Flood zones in Celestina: of 16 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 100% sit outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X). Individual parcels vary — verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 10 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($700K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($750K) IS the -6.6% one-year change.

Windows contain 0 to 87 sales each (19 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$400K$600K$800K201620182020202220242026
Down 6.6% year over year.
Every sale since 2015 · price vs size
$0$500K$1M2k4k6k
449 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$150$200$250201620182020202220242026
Up from $140 in 2015 to a $245 peak in 2023; $228 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
0255075201620182020202220242026
1 days at the 2016 low; 48 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
96%98%100%201620182020202220242026
95.2% now vs St. Johns 96.0%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0255075201620182020202220242026
0 to 87 a year; 19 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20182020202220242026
78 at the 2021 peak, 18 in the troughs, 21 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are St. Johns County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$3,000/mo
St. Johns County typical true cost to own
$115/mo
St. Johns County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

How much local inventory is already under contract

35% of homes for sale in ZIP 32259 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-01).

Celestina Market Scorecard

Seller's market

Celestina is currently a seller's market. About 2.7 months of supply, a median asking price of $900,000, and homes go under contract in about 46 days.

2.7
Months supply
$900,000
Median list
$677,500
Median sold
$259
Per sqft
46
Days on mkt
4/1/18
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32259 ZIP is $543,019, about 24.0% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in Celestina, Fruit Cove

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 5 listings
Median closed sale price — $700,000 · ▼ 17.2% yr (12-mo rolling)
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-09-30)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

The takeaway

Everyday stops around Celestina are close: the nearest groceries is about 3 minutes away.

Approximate drive times via Mapbox Search + Directions, 2026-07-03. Verify for a specific address.

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Schools

In short
  • St. Johns County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Durbin Creek Elementary SchoolFLDOE grade A · Public PreK-5
  • Fruit Cove Middle SchoolFLDOE grade A · Public 6-8
  • Creekside High SchoolFLDOE grade A · Public 9-12

Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year and can change; always confirm with St. Johns County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Celestina address.

Recent Developments in Celestina St Johns

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Celestina St Johns, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.

Dev Momentum75/100 · High
  1. July 2026
    Infrastructure

    CR 210 widening westbound lanes set to reopen in St. Johns County

    News4Jax reported that all westbound lanes of the County Road 210 widening project in St. Johns County were expected to reopen by the end of Friday, July 31, 2026, ahead of the August 10 school year start. The county said it is managing 44 active road projects totaling $183.1 million this year.

    What it may mean for the marketExpands roadway capacity on a major county corridor, improving traffic flow and supporting continued growth along the CR 210 area. The project is about 7 miles east of Celestina St Johns, elsewhere in St. Johns County.

    Source: News4Jax
  2. July 2026
    Retail & Dining

    Publix opens and more retailers coming to Marketplace at Nocatee

    An official Nocatee business update reported that a Publix supermarket with a pharmacy drive-thru and adjacent Publix Liquors has opened at Marketplace at Nocatee. Additional announced tenants include SoFresh in late summer 2026, a Gate gas station, BODYBAR Pilates, a nail spa and a wine and spirits shop. The Hub at Nocatee entertainment concept is slated for 2028.

    What it may mean for the marketExpands grocery, dining and everyday retail capacity at a growing town center, adding anchor and service tenants that build out the commercial base of the area. The project is about 8 miles east of Celestina St Johns, elsewhere in St. Johns County.

    Source: Nocatee
  3. July 2026
    Development

    Six agricultural enclave projects seek to develop 6,500-plus acres in St. Johns County

    Jacksonville Today reported that St. Johns County received six proposals totaling more than 6,558 acres for development under a new Florida agricultural enclave law that took effect July 1, 2026. The largest proposal, about 4,462 acres north of Nocatee, comes from the Davis family and the PARC Group. The County Commission scheduled a public hearing on the proposals for August 19, 2026.

    What it may mean for the marketSignals a large potential expansion of developable land and future housing and commercial capacity, using a new state process that can convert farmland to residential and commercial use with reduced local review. The project is about 8 miles east of Celestina St Johns, elsewhere in St. Johns County.

    Source: Jacksonville Today
  4. June 2026
    Infrastructure

    First Coast Expressway advances as an economic-development corridor across Clay and St. Johns

    The First Coast Expressway (State Road 23), a tolled beltway looping around the west and south of the Jacksonville metro, continued to open land for development along its corridor, with the final St. Johns County phase from Interstate 95 to east of County Road 2209 in progress. FDOT held a St. Johns County open house on the final phase in January 2026.

    What it may mean for the marketNew limited-access highway capacity shortens commutes and opens adjacent land, changes that have historically shaped where new communities and demand concentrate. The site is about 12 miles southwest of Celestina St Johns.

    Source: Jax Daily Record
  5. May 2026
    Retail & Dining

    Grocery-anchored retail center proposed in Durbin Park

    A grocery-anchored retail center was proposed at Durbin Park, the large mixed-use development near Interstate 95 and County Road 210 in northern St. Johns County, adding to the district's existing stores, restaurants, and Walmart-anchored core.

    What it may mean for the marketAdded grocery and retail at Durbin Park deepens everyday conveniences in northern St. Johns County, an amenity factor that can support demand for surrounding communities. The site is about 2 miles southeast of Celestina St Johns.

    Source: Jax Daily Record
  6. February 2026
    Retail & Dining

    Durbin Park Walmart plans an expansion

    The Walmart anchoring Durbin Park filed plans to expand in early 2026, reinforcing the retail core of the Interstate 95 and County Road 210 district in northern St. Johns County.

    What it may mean for the marketInvestment in Durbin Park's retail anchor signals continued commercial strength in northern St. Johns County, which can reinforce the appeal of nearby residential areas. The site is about 2 miles southeast of Celestina St Johns.

    Source: Jax Daily Record

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Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Celestina today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Celestina.

A closer look at the Celestina market

At a median of $228 per square foot, Celestina prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

Inventory runs at 4.2 months of supply, a balanced market and the trailing-12-month median down 7% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 48 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Celestina. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
5.7C+ · Buy Score
Recent Direction4.3/10
Liquidity & Demand5.8/10
Pricing Power6.8/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (5.7). Basis: Recent Direction -6.6% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 4.2 months of supply; Pricing Power 95.2% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Celestina homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Celestina.
In short
  • No CDD
  • HOA reported ~$170/month
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

Page states no CDD.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Celestina sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in Celestina

Homes in Celestina that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 15 on record.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Celestina St Johns year by year since 2015, from closed MLS sales. Long-run history beats any single estimate: it shows what this community has actually done through rate cycles, not what a model guesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Celestina?
The median sale price in Celestina was $700K over the 12 months ending August 10, 2026 (19 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Celestina take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 10, 2026 took a median 48 days on market (19 sales, realMLS).
Is Celestina a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of August 10, 2026, Celestina is roughly balanced: 4.2 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
What schools serve Celestina?
Celestina is served by St. Johns County Public Schools, typically Durbin Creek Elementary School, Fruit Cove Middle School and Creekside High School. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Celestina?
The best agent for Celestina is one who actively works Fruit Cove and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Celestina.
How do I find a top Fruit Cove real estate agent who knows Celestina?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Celestina and the wider Fruit Cove area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Celestina?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Celestina purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Celestina, and what county is it in?
Celestina is in Fruit Cove, St. Johns County, FL, ZIP codes 32003, 32257, 32258, 32259.
Is Celestina in a flood zone?
No, for the homes we can see: all 17 homes we sampled in Celestina sit outside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X), where a lender does not require flood insurance. Flood zones are drawn parcel by parcel, so check the exact address on FEMA's flood map before you close; the flood section on this page shows the community's mix.
Is Celestina a good place to live?
That depends on your budget, commute and what you want in a home, so here is what the data says about Celestina: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $700K (19 sales); homes took a median 48 days to go under contract; listings report Durbin Creek Elementary School (A), Fruit Cove Middle School (A), Creekside High School (A) as the zoned schools, with FLDOE grades for 2025-26; supply is 4.2 months at the current sales pace, which is balanced. The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.
How many homes has Momentum Realty sold in Celestina?
Momentum Realty's agents closed 1 home in Celestina for buyers and sellers in the last 12 months (brokerage closed records through September 2026). The count is our brokerage's own closed transactions and is refreshed nightly; it is not a market total.

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 10, 2026
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-08-10
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2015 (449 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of realMLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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Thinking of selling in Celestina? 19 recorded closings; median 48 days on market (window ending 2026-08-10). See the St. Johns County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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