Magnolia Preserve
Homes for Sale in St. Johns, FL
All 398 homes for sale in St. Johns, FL · median $575,000 · St. Johns County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, Magnolia Preserve in St. Johns, FL has 1 home for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2007–2019; 4 of 4 report an HOA (median $180/mo); none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 18 ft).

Magnolia Preserve's median price of $964,500 and $246 per square foot place it well above the broader St. Johns County norm, and with just one active listing and roughly two months of supply, there is essentially no inventory cushion right now.
At a median 42 days on market, homes here are not moving instantly, but the seller-leaning posture and thin supply mean a well-priced listing will not sit long. Values are up 59% since 2012, though that comparison rests on a closings window of only six transactions, so treat any short-term read with caution.
Magnolia Preserve right now
🟡 Balanced market. 6.0 months of supply and 0% 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 October 14, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 2 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated October 16, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Magnolia Preserve is a St. Johns County community where pricing sits well above the broader county norm, and the current inventory picture is unusually tight even for a market already leaning toward sellers.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 146 homes in Magnolia Preserve that have changed hands since 2009, built between 2005 and 2022 (median 2015), with a median living area of about 3,825 sq ft and a typical 5-bedroom, 4-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.
County records show 13 qualified sales in Magnolia Preserve across 2024–2025 (7 in 2024, 6 in 2025), median $1.10M — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of Magnolia Preserve. Swipe to explore the community.
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Who Magnolia Preserve is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with financing already lined up near the $964,500 median who can move quickly on the one available listing.
- Sellers weighing a listing now, while supply sits at roughly two months and current posture favors the seller side.
- Buyers focused on value per square foot near $246/sqft rather than chasing the lowest possible list price.
Probably not for
- Buyers who want several homes to compare side by side before committing — inventory here is currently down to one listing.
- Buyers hoping to negotiate significantly under list price in a seller-leaning market with roughly two months of supply.
- Anyone leaning heavily on the 59%-since-2012 trend line — that figure rests on a six-closing sample.
The market around Magnolia Preserve
Magnolia Preserve is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32043, 574 homes are on the market and 28% are under contract — a steady corner of St. Johns.
Across St. Johns County, 2,103 homes are active and 888 pending (30% under contract).
In ZIP 32043 (St. Johns), 1,127 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $336K ($184/sq ft), down 4.0% year over year, with a median 64 days on market. Right now 263 active and 117 pending listings put supply at about 13.7 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32043 housing market and the Clay County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Magnolia Preserve specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Magnolia Preserve
Live MLS inventory for Magnolia Preserve. 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 Magnolia Preserve listings as of 2026-10-14, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Magnolia Preserve on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Life at Magnolia Preserve
- Clubhouse · reported on 4 of 5 listings
- Basketball Court · reported on 3 of 5 listings
- Fitness Center · reported on 3 of 5 listings
- Park · reported on 3 of 5 listings
- Children's Pool · reported on 3 of 5 listings
- Pool · reported on 3 of 5 listings
- Jogging Path · reported on 2 of 5 listings
- Gated with Guard · reported on 2 of 5 listings
- Security Gate · reported on 2 of 5 listings
- Golf Course · reported on 2 of 5 listings
- Gated · reported on 2 of 5 listings
- Playground · reported on 2 of 5 listings
Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
Schools
- St. Johns County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
- Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
- Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Magnolia Preserve listings 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 Magnolia Preserve address.
The Magnolia Preserve buying strategy.
If we were buying in Magnolia Preserve today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Magnolia Preserve.
A Market Defined by Scarcity
The $246 per square foot figure, paired with a $964,500 median price, points to a community where buyers are paying for size and finish rather than shopping the entry-level end of the county. There is no published price range behind that median, so each home here should be priced on its own condition and features rather than assumed against a broader band.
With only one active listing against roughly two months of supply, buyers have little to compare and sellers currently hold the leverage. That said, the underlying closings window is just six transactions, which is a small sample to build a pricing strategy on. A single new closing could shift the trend meaningfully, which is why a per-listing valuation matters more here than a countywide average.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Magnolia Preserve. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Because the closings window behind Magnolia Preserve is only six transactions, pricing this community well takes an agent who is tracking it specifically rather than leaning on countywide averages. Momentum pulls the same MLS closings and current-supply data shown here and applies a hands-on valuation to each listing, since a market this thin can move on a single closing.
Magnolia Preserve in 15 seconds.
What it really costs to own in Magnolia Preserve
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| HOA dues | Median $48/month across 83 MLS listings (most billed annually; 2026-10-15). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study. |
|---|---|
| Home and flood insurance | The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Saint Johns County is $1,378/yr (977 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. |
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $48/month (about $576/yr) · median of 83 MLS listings, most billed annually
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $48 per month ($576 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 83 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Magnolia Preserve buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Magnolia Preserve sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Magnolia Preserve, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Recently off market in Magnolia Preserve
Homes in Magnolia Preserve 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. 3 on record.
- 1035 W Dorchester Drive · off market
- 735 E Dorchester Drive · off market
- 763 E Dorchester Drive · off market
Last 30 days in Magnolia Preserve: 1 new listing (median asking $1,379,000). As of October 16, 2026, realMLS.
| Location | St. Johns, St. Johns County, FL · ZIP 32043, 32259 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 222 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 2005–2022 (median 2012.0) |
| Typical living area | 4,591 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Clubhouse, Basketball Court, Children's Pool, Fitness Center, Park, Gated |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 0 pending · median asking $1,699,000 · 6.0 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 90% |
| Zoned public schools | Polk County Public Schools (verify by address); Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high; Magnet and choice options may apply |
Data as of October 14, 2026. Data provided by realMLS; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Magnolia Preserve key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/magnolia-preserve, data as of October 14, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Magnolia Preserve, St. Johns
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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.
Just listed in Magnolia Preserve
The newest homes for sale in Magnolia Preserve right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 308 S Danbury Road $1,379,000 · 5 bd · 6 ba · 5,044 sq ft · new today Courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS
- 469 E Kesley Lane $1,699,000 · 5 bd · 4 ba · 9,270 sq ft · 74 days on market Courtesy of McINNIS REALTY INC
Checked against the MLS Oct 16, 2026. All new listings in this market.
Every Home for Sale in Magnolia Preserve Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Magnolia Preserve listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 469 E Kesley Lane · $1,699,000 · 5 bd / 4 ba · listed Aug 4, 2026 · listed by McINNIS REALTY INC
Recently sold in Magnolia Preserve
- 735 E Dorchester Drive · sold $979,000
- 763 E Dorchester Drive · sold $885,000
Closed sales from the MLS; each page shows the sold price, taxes and value history.
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- E Kesley Lane (60 homes on record)
- E Dorchester Drive (46 homes on record)
36% 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 (2026-10-17).
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale prices in Magnolia Preserve Homes for Sale in St year by year since 2012, 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
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Should you buy in Magnolia Preserve?
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 14, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 32043/32259/32559)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-14 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2009 (213 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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