Nocatee
Homes for Sale in Ponte Vedra, FL
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Market Heat
Homes For Sale Right Now in Nocatee
Live MLS inventory for Nocatee. 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 · 400 daysTop listing
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Active · 189 daysActive and pending Nocatee listings as of 2026-09-13, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Price here is condition- and product-driven, not a single number you can generalize from. The median sits at $660,000 and about $281 per square foot, but that median masks a wide spread between newer, fully finished homes and everything that needs work or sits on a less desirable lot. What you pay comes down to the specific home, not the community label.
The current posture favors patient buyers. Median days on market is 147 — homes are sitting, not flying — and prices are down 2.9% year over year, with a heat score of 36 that reads as a slow, negotiable market. Sellers should price to the current reality rather than last year's; buyers have room to be selective and to negotiate on terms.
Nocatee right now
🟡 Balanced market. 2.3 months of supply and 26% 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 September 12, 2026. Confidence: Very High (42 active and pending listings, 161 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($668K) is up 1.9% from the prior 12 months ($655K) and up 121% since 2012.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12. Confidence: Very High (161 and 190 sales in the two windows).
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Updated September 12, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Nocatee market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $668K ($281 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 133 days on market for closed sales, and 2.3 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is up 2% from the prior 12 months and up 121% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (161 closings in the current window).
Nocatee is a master-planned pocket of Ponte Vedra in St. Johns County where new and near-new construction dominates. The long-run trend is strong — up 129% since 2012 — but the near-term market is cooler and slower than that headline suggests.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Nocatee is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting newer, amenity-rich construction around a $660,000 median who can be selective
- Buyers with a long hold horizon who value a durable track record over a quick flip
- Negotiation-minded buyers ready to use a slow, 147-day market to their advantage
Probably not for
- Sellers who need a fast, top-dollar exit in a market that is currently soft and slow
- Buyers hunting for a bargain, since $281 per square foot reflects newer inventory
- Anyone counting on quick near-term price gains after a 2.9% year-over-year decline
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 12 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($668K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($655K) IS the +1.9% one-year change.
Windows contain 119 to 524 sales each (161 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
35% of homes for sale in ZIP 32081 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 (2026-09-12).
Nocatee Market Scorecard
Nocatee is currently a balanced market. About 2.3 months of supply, a median asking price of $699,900, and homes go under contract in about 103 days.
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in Nocatee, Ponte Vedra
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.
Nocatee 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, tiles © CARTO.
Life at Nocatee
- Pool · reported on 68 of 72 listings
- Playground · reported on 60 of 72 listings
- Children's Pool · reported on 59 of 72 listings
- Jogging Path · reported on 57 of 72 listings
- Fitness Center · reported on 48 of 72 listings
- Basketball Court · reported on 46 of 72 listings
- Tennis Court(s) · reported on 42 of 72 listings
- Dog Park · reported on 40 of 72 listings
- Pickleball · reported on 30 of 72 listings
- Park · reported on 29 of 72 listings
- Clubhouse · reported on 25 of 72 listings
- Gated · reported on 4 of 72 listings
Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
How far is everything?
Everyday stops around Nocatee are close: the nearest groceries is about 3 minutes away.
- Nocatee Farmers' Market · Groceries3 min
- Nocatee Community Park (Public) · Parks3 min
- Bluewater Bar & Grill · Dining4 min
- Starbucks · Coffee4 min
- Baptist Heart Specialists · Health6 min
- Panther Plaza · Shopping11 min
Approximate drive times via Mapbox Search + Directions, 2026-07-03. Verify for a specific address.
Schools
- St. Johns County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Palm Valley AcademyFLDOE grade A · K-8
- Pine Island AcademyFLDOE grade A · K-8
- Valley Ridge AcademyFLDOE grade A · K-8
- Allen D. Nease High School · 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 Nocatee address.
Recent Developments in Nocatee
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Nocatee, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated September 2026.
- September 2026Civic
St. Johns commission deadlocks on the 4,462 acre Palm Valley enclave and votes to explore a legal challenge to the state law
On September 1 the St. Johns County Commission failed to reach a majority either to certify or deny the Davis family and PARC Group application to certify more than 4,000 acres north of Nocatee as an agricultural enclave under the 2026 state law. Motions to deny and to approve both failed on 3 to 2 votes. Commissioners then voted 3 to 2 to direct county counsel to look into ways to challenge the law itself. County staff say the application is automatically certified if the county takes no action by about September 28.
What it may mean for the marketWhether the enclave is certified by default or tied up in litigation, the tract sits between Nocatee and Palm Valley, so the outcome could shape the long term supply of new home sites in the northeast part of the county.
Source: Jacksonville Today - July 2026Retail & Dining
Nocatee developer updates the Marketplace tenant lineup with Daily's, BODYBAR Pilates and a nail spa
The PARC Group published a refreshed rundown for Marketplace at Nocatee, the retail center west of Town Center along Valley Ridge Boulevard. Publix and its adjacent liquor store are open, SoFresh is slated for late summer 2026, a Daily's fuel and convenience store is planned for 2026 at Valley Ridge Boulevard and Burbank Avenue, BODYBAR Pilates is targeting fall 2026 with 14 reformers, and The Nail Boutique Spa is aiming for late October 2026.
What it may mean for the marketA steady cadence of service and convenience openings on the west side of Nocatee may broaden the walkable draw beyond Town Center over the next several quarters.
Source: Nocatee News - July 2026Retail & Dining
Turner Ace Hardware receives a building permit for its Nocatee store
St. Johns County issued a building permit for Turner Ace Hardware on a vacant site about half a mile east of Nocatee Splash Water Park and near St. Johns County Fire Rescue Station No. 18. Houston based DCCM is the civil engineer and Gainesville based Scherer Construction is the contractor. The location would join five other Turner stores in Northeast Florida, including 784 Marsh Landing Parkway in Jacksonville Beach and 6205 Florida 16 in St. Augustine.
What it may mean for the marketA hardware anchor inside the community may reduce trips out to Florida 210 or U.S. 1 for routine home maintenance runs.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record - July 2026Development
Franklin Street takes on leasing for The Hub at Nocatee as the project moves into permitting
Brokerage Franklin Street began marketing space at The Hub at Nocatee, the commercial project planned north of Valley Ridge Road and Sawston Road. Plans on file describe roughly 64,000 square feet of commercial buildings along with parking, utilities and supporting infrastructure. The assignment signals the project has shifted from concept into the permitting and tenant recruitment stage.
What it may mean for the marketNaming a leasing broker this early could pull tenant commitments forward, though projects at this stage historically take two or more years to open doors.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record - July 2026Retail & Dining
Shores Fine Wine and Spirits signs for 15,000 square feet at Marketplace at Nocatee
The Nocatee master developer announced Shores Fine Wine and Spirits will occupy roughly 15,000 square feet at the Publix anchored Marketplace at Nocatee off Valley Ridge Boulevard. The store is planned to include a wine and cheese bar alongside a selection of beer, wine, spirits and cigars. Opening is targeted for late 2027.
What it may mean for the marketA large format specialty retailer taking space on the west side may help the Marketplace pull traffic from beyond the immediate neighborhoods.
Source: Nocatee News - July 2026Retail & Dining
The Hub at Nocatee, a 63,225 square foot retail and dining marketplace, announced for 2028
Tampa based Center Connect Development announced The Hub at Nocatee, a 63,225 square foot open air marketplace planned next to the Publix at Marketplace at Nocatee, west of Valley Ridge Boulevard South. Plans center on an open air courtyard with outdoor seating, event space, golf cart parking and a mix of restaurant, retail and service tenants, with opening targeted for 2028.
What it may mean for the marketA sizable new commercial anchor inside the community could broaden daily conveniences, and added retail has historically supported buyer interest in surrounding villages.
Source: Nocatee News - June 2026Civic
Builder pleads guilty in Nocatee custom home fraud case
Former Pineapple Corporation owner Spencer Calvert pleaded guilty to 45 felony charges tied to abandoned custom home projects in Nocatee's Vista at Twenty Mile neighborhood built between 2019 and 2023. Under a negotiated plea with the Seventh Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office, he agreed to pay about 8.7 million dollars in restitution with a 1 million dollar upfront payment at sentencing, scheduled for July 14.
What it may mean for the marketThe resolution could affect how prospective custom home buyers in Nocatee evaluate builder deposit protections and contractor vetting going forward.
Source: News4JAX - June 2026Retail & Dining
Catullo's Italian to close its Nocatee Town Center location
Catullo's Italian announced it will close its Nocatee location after three years, with June 25 as the final day, and said the space has been sold to another restaurant group. The operator's separate San Pablo Road location in Jacksonville remains open.
What it may mean for the marketTurnover of a Town Center restaurant space could shift the near term dining mix, though a reported sale to another operator may limit how long the storefront stays vacant.
Source: Action News Jax - June 2026Retail & Dining
New Crosswater Parkway retail strip to add primary care and dining across from Splash park
A new six-storefront commercial strip is rising along Crosswater Parkway across from Nocatee's Splash Water Park, in front of a nearly completed CubeSmart storage facility. Ascension St. Vincent's is expected to take three of the six bays for a primary care center, with a Monkey Juice and two undetermined restaurants filling the rest. The site sits near an incoming Turner Home store and a proposed Big Blue Marble Academy childcare center.
What it may mean for the marketAdded medical and everyday retail close to homes could be a modest convenience draw for buyers as the community approaches buildout, though plans at this stage may shift before opening.
Source: St. Johns Citizen - May 2026Development
Velara luxury apartments begins leasing ahead of summer 2026 move-ins
Velara, Thompson Thrift's 312-unit multifamily community on Burbank Avenue near Nocatee's western Town Center interchange, is leasing with first move-ins targeted for summer 2026. The 12.5-acre project includes nine three-story buildings, a covered pool deck, fitness center, pickleball court, and golf cart garages.
What it may mean for the marketNew Class A rental supply can broaden the renter-to-buyer pipeline within the community while giving relocating households a try-before-you-buy option. Lease-up incentives in the opening months may also temper nearby rental pricing in the near term.
Source: Velara Luxury Apartments - May 2026Parks & Amenities
County breaks ground on $42M Ponte Vedra Nocatee Regional Park and Library
St. Johns County held a May 1 groundbreaking for the Ponte Vedra Nocatee Regional Park and Nocatee Library at 670 Diego Plains Road, a roughly $42 million project funded through impact fees and debt issuance rather than property taxes. Plans call for multipurpose and softball fields, pickleball courts, a playground, and a full-service county library, with completion targeted around 2027.
What it may mean for the marketA county-funded park and library campus of this scale historically deepens the amenity base that supports long-term demand in a built-out master plan. Buyers weighing resale in nearby villages may view the 2027 delivery window as a value-relevant milestone.
Source: Action News Jax - April 2026Retail & Dining
Salata Salad Kitchen opens first Florida location in Nocatee Town Center
Salata, a build-your-own salad and wrap concept, opened April 6 at 641 Crosswater Parkway in Nocatee Town Center, marking the Texas-based brand's first Florida restaurant. The location is operated by local franchisees and adds a fast-casual health-oriented option to the Town Center dining lineup.
What it may mean for the marketNational brands choosing Nocatee for a state-entry location may signal continued confidence in the Town Center's daytime traffic and trade-area spending power. Retail depth of this kind tends to reinforce the walkable-core premium within the community.
Source: Nocatee News - November 2025Retail & Dining
Publix opens at Marketplace at Nocatee on Valley Ridge Boulevard
A 48,387 square foot Publix with an adjoining Publix Liquors opened November 15 as the anchor of Marketplace at Nocatee, a new retail center off Valley Ridge Boulevard on the west side of the community. It is the third Publix serving the Nocatee area and the center is planned to add restaurants and office space.
What it may mean for the marketA third grocery anchor spreads everyday retail across the west side of the master plan, which could shorten errand trips for villages near Valley Ridge. Grocery-anchored centers have historically supported stable surrounding-home demand.
Source: St. Johns Citizen - September 2025Builder Activity
Builders unveil final model homes in Reflections at Seabrook, Nocatee's last new neighborhood
Eleven model homes opened in Reflections at Seabrook, marketed as the final new-construction neighborhood in the Nocatee master plan with roughly 214 homesites. Participating builders include David Weekley, Dostie, ICI, Providence, Riverside, and Toll Brothers, with floorplans from about 1,570 to 3,296 square feet starting in the low $500s.
What it may mean for the marketAs the master plan approaches build-out, the supply of brand-new product is finite, which historically shifts activity toward resale inventory over time. Pricing dynamics in late-stage master plans can differ from communities still adding phases.
Source: Nocatee News - September 2025Schools
Rezoning process underway for new Nocatee K-8 school opening 2026-27
The St. Johns County School District held town halls beginning September 3 on attendance rezoning tied to two new K-8 academies opening for the 2026-27 year, including School RR at 1515 Conservation Trail in Nocatee, south of Seabrook Village. The campus is built for roughly 1,500 students and the rezoning is expected to shift portions of Crosswater, Seabrook Village, and nearby villages currently zoned to Pine Island Academy.
What it may mean for the marketNew capacity may relieve enrollment pressure at existing Nocatee academies, though households should verify final zone maps before transacting since assignments changed for the 2026-27 year. School logistics are often a key diligence item for buyers in this submarket.
Source: News4Jax - July 2025Development
Fast-food restaurant explores site at Nocatee and Crosswater parkways
JEA approved a June 16 service availability request for a 4,847 square foot restaurant at Nocatee and Crosswater parkways, north of 355 Pine Lake Drive, on land owned by a PARC Group partner entity. The site was previously considered by Chick-fil-A in 2023, and the current applicant has developed Chick-fil-A locations in other states, though no brand has been confirmed.
What it may mean for the marketUtility-level activity at a long-watched commercial corner suggests the Town Center area's remaining outparcels continue to attract operator interest. Early-stage filings do not guarantee construction, so this is a watch item rather than a committed project.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record
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.
The Nocatee buying strategy.
If we were buying in Nocatee 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 Nocatee.
A slow market inside a long-run climb
The two numbers that matter most right now pull in opposite directions. Since 2012 values are up 129%, which tells you this has been a durable location over a long horizon. But the trailing year is down 2.9% and homes are averaging 147 days on market, which tells you the momentum has stalled for now. Neither figure cancels the other — they describe a place with a strong track record that is currently in a buyer-favorable stretch.
At roughly $281 per square foot against a $660,000 median, you are paying for newer inventory and amenity-rich planning rather than a bargain. With days on market this long, well-prepared, correctly priced homes still transact, but overpriced or unfinished listings linger. That gap is where the negotiating happens.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Nocatee. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Nocatee buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
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 4 factors (7.3). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +121% since 2012; Recent Direction +1.9% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 2.3 months of supply; Pricing Power 95.6% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market averaging 147 days on market with prices off 2.9% over the year, pricing and timing decide the outcome. We read the specific home against the current comps, not the 2012-to-now story, and we structure offers and list prices for the market that exists today — where selectivity and negotiation, not urgency, carry the deal.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 13, 2026) |
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-12 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2007 (4,142 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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