Royal in St. Augustine

Royal
Homes for Sale in St. Augustine, FL

Community in St. Augustine · St. Johns County · ZIP 32084
Median sale $213K
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Live Market Pulse
21/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2013 → 2026 · 90 at the 2022 peak
0 is Royal's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 21. How it's scored
Built fromLive realMLS data22 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Royal in St. Augustine, FL has 9 homes for sale and 3 pending, asking from $161,900 to $479,000 (median $229,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 18 recorded sales closed at a median of $213,000, $186 per square foot, a median 59 days on market, sellers accepting 94% of original asking (-26% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1978–2005; 22 of 24 report an HOA (median $249/mo); none of the 24 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 36 ft). At the median price and St. Johns County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $2,870 ($2,350 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Royal Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$213K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 25.8% vs the prior 12 months
-25.8%
1-yr price change
n = 18 and 18 sales in the two windows
$186/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $230 in 2023
93.7%
Sale vs ask
St. Johns median: 96.0%
+218%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $67K median in 2012
Tempo
6.4mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
60days
Median DOM · closed
20 days at the 2022 low
25%
Under contract
St. Johns: 31% (834 of 2,710)
9 · 3
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
18
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 23 a year
Track record · 22 years of records
1,285sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales

Homes For Sale Right Now in Royal

Live MLS inventory for Royal. 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 Royal listings as of 2026-09-12, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Royal is a small, low-volume market, and the numbers here move on a handful of transactions rather than a broad trend. The median price sits at $218,250, or $186.12 per square foot, and that per-square-foot figure is the number that actually separates one closing from the next in a community this thin. With only 7 active listings, condition and finish level are doing most of the work on price, so comparisons between properties here need to be made carefully, home by home.

Pricing is down 2.8% year over year, though that has to be read against a market that is up 226% since 2012, a single-year dip inside a much longer run rather than a reversal of it. The market is currently balanced, with 5.2 months of supply and a median 46 days on market across the last 18 closings. For sellers that means realistic, condition-adjusted pricing still moves; for buyers it means there is room to negotiate, but not so much room that lowball offers are winning.

Royal Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 12, 2026

Royal right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 6.4 months of supply and 25% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.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 (12 active and pending listings, 18 closed sales in 12 months).

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($213K) is down 25.8% from the prior 12 months ($287K) and up 218% since 2012. With about 22 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12. Confidence: High (18 and 18 sales in the two windows).

What's unique here: the median sale price is about 57% below the typical St. Johns County sale ($213K vs $500K, trailing 12 months, realMLS records).

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

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

Royal market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $213K ($186 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 60 days on market for closed sales, and 6.4 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is down 26% from the prior 12 months and up 218% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (18 closings in the current window).

Royal trades in small numbers, with 7 active listings and 18 recent closings, so each sale carries more weight in setting the market here than it would in a higher-volume community.

Best for

  • Buyers who want to compare homes primarily on condition and price per square foot rather than a wide set of listings
  • Sellers with a well-maintained home who can price against recent closings rather than list price alone
  • Buyers taking a longer view who are comfortable with a market that cooled slightly this year but has a strong multi-year track record since 2012

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need dozens of active listings to compare before committing
  • Sellers expecting a bidding-war sale in well under a month
  • Buyers relying on a single automated price estimate rather than a home-by-home comparison

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 ($213K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($287K) IS the -25.8% one-year change.

Windows contain 12 to 37 sales each (18 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
$100K$200K$300K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 25.8% year over year; up 218% since 2012.
Every sale since 2004 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K$600K1k2k3k
399 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $63 in 2012 to a $230 peak in 2023; $186 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
5010020122014201620182020202220242026
20 days at the 2022 low; 60 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
93.7% now vs St. Johns 96.0%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
010203020122014201620182020202220242026
12 to 37 a year; 18 in the current window.
Indexed since 2012 · Royal vs St. Johns
200400St. Johns +121%Royal +218%20122014201620182020202220242026
Same realMLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
90 at the 2022 peak, 21 in the troughs, 21 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

Royal St. Augustine Market Scorecard

Buyer's market

Royal St. Augustine is currently a buyer's market. About 6.4 months of supply, a median asking price of $229,000, and homes go under contract in about 46 days.

6.4
Months supply
$229,000
Median list
$216,250
Median sold
$208
Per sqft
46
Days on mkt
9/3/17
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32084 ZIP is $352,627, about 3.2% 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.

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

Royal

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 Royal are close: the nearest dining is about 3 minutes away.

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

Schools

In short
  • St. Johns County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Sebastian Middle School (St. Johns, verify zoning)FLDOE grade A · Public 6-8
  • St. Augustine High School (St. Johns, verify zoning)FLDOE grade A · Public 9-12
  • Elementary assignment varies by address (verify) · Public K-5
  • St. Augustine Public Montessori (charter, verify)FLDOE grade B · Public charter

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 Royal address.

If we were buying in Royal 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

Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.

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 Royal.

Best Buy
Buyers and sellers comfortable with a small, low-inventory market where each comparable sale matters.
Biggest Risk
Thin inventory means fewer comparables and more price variance tied to condition.
Sweet Spot
Move-in-ready homes priced against the $186.12 per-square-foot median, not the raw sale price alone.
Avoid If
You need a fast, high-competition sale; 46 days on market and a balanced 5.2-month supply argue against it.

A Market Set By Few Transactions

With only 7 homes active at once, Royal does not behave like a high-volume subdivision. The 18 closings in the current window are the real data set, and at a median 46 days on market and 5.2 months of supply, the market band reads balanced, neither a rush of competing offers nor a long sit-and-wait. Buyers and sellers here should expect the process to move at a measured pace.

The price story has two layers. Short term, the median has slipped 2.8% year over year, which in a thin market can reflect which homes happened to close as much as any broad repricing. Longer term, the same market is up 226% since 2012, and the $186.12 median price per square foot is the figure to anchor an individual home's ask or offer against, more so than the median sale price alone.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
4.9C- · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Recent Direction0.0/10
Liquidity & Demand3.6/10
Pricing Power5.8/10

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 4 factors (4.9). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +218% since 2012; Recent Direction -25.8% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 6.4 months of supply; Pricing Power 93.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a community with only 7 active listings, there is no shortcut around a hand-prepared, comparable-by-comparable read of value, since condition differences are what is actually setting price here. Momentum's agents build that comparison directly from the current closings and active inventory in Royal rather than leaning on a generic citywide figure.

Royal in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers and sellers comfortable with a small, low-inventory market where each comparable sale matters.
Biggest advantageLong-run appreciation, up 226% since 2012 despite a softer year.
Biggest riskThin inventory means fewer comparables and more price variance tied to condition.
Sweet spotMove-in-ready homes priced against the $186.12 per-square-foot median, not the raw sale price alone.
Avoid ifYou need a fast, high-competition sale; 46 days on market and a balanced 5.2-month supply argue against it.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • HOA reported ~$369/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.

The takeaway

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

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Recently off market in Royal

Homes in Royal 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. 12 on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Royal?
The median sale price in Royal was $213K over the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 (18 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Royal take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 took a median 60 days on market (18 sales, realMLS).
Is Royal a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 12, 2026, Royal leans toward buyers: 6.4 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
Have Royal home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 218% since 2012, from $67K to $213K (realMLS closed records).
What schools serve Royal?
Royal is served by St. Johns County Public Schools, typically Sebastian Middle School (St. Johns, verify zoning), St. Augustine High School (St. Johns, verify zoning) and Elementary assignment varies by address (verify). Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Royal?
The best agent for Royal is one who actively works St. Augustine 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 Royal.
How do I find a top St. Augustine real estate agent who knows Royal?
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 Royal and the wider St. Augustine area.
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Royal purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers who want to compare homes primarily on condition and price per square foot rather than a wide set of listingsExcellent fit
Sellers with a well-maintained home who can price against recent closings rather than list price aloneExcellent fit
Buyers taking a longer view who are comfortable with a market that cooled slightly this year but has a strong multi-year track record since 2012Excellent fit
Buyers who need dozens of active listings to compare before committingProbably not
Sellers expecting a bidding-war sale in well under a monthProbably not
Buyers relying on a single automated price estimate rather than a home-by-home comparisonProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-09-12
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (399 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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