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Homes Near Mayo Clinic in Ponte Vedra Beach (2026)
Ponte Vedra Beach is the premier place to live near Mayo Clinic’s Jacksonville campus — much of the area sits roughly 5 miles and a short drive from the San Pablo Road campus, with top St. Johns County schools and a luxury coastal lifestyle. For relocating physicians and Mayo-affiliated households, it offers the rare combination of a quick commute, public schools, and the kind of homes a medical career affords. This guide maps the best neighborhoods by commute and lifestyle.
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Best neighborhoods for a short Mayo commute
Northern Ponte Vedra communities are closest to Mayo’s Jacksonville campus:
- Marsh Landing — gated country-club living with one of the easiest Mayo commutes via JTB; deep-water boating at Harbour Island.
- Old Ponte Vedra — established oceanfront/near-ocean prestige in the top school zone, close to the campus.
- Sawgrass Country Club & TPC Sawgrass — wide price range, golf, and a beach club, a short drive south.
- Oceanfront condos — lock-and-leave options for visiting or single-physician households.
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Why physicians choose Ponte Vedra
- Commute. A short drive to Mayo Clinic Jacksonville for most of the area.
- Schools. St. Johns County is Florida’s #1 district — see the schools guide.
- No state income tax. Meaningful for high earners relocating from high-tax states.
- Lifestyle. Beach, golf, and boating minutes from work.
For the full process, see Moving to Ponte Vedra Beach and the cost of living guide.
What changed since June 23, 2026
Updated October 28, 2026. The commute guidance above is unchanged. The prices have moved. St Johns County had 1,956 active listings and 873 pending sales on October 28, 2026, with 7,152 closings over the past 12 months, a median sold price of $539,877, a median list price of $529,945 and 3.3 months of supply, which our scale reads as a seller's market. The table shows the Ponte Vedra communities physicians most often ask us about.
| Area | Active | Pending | Sold, 12 mo | Median sold | Median list | Days on market | Months of supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawgrass Country Club | 15 | 2 | 37 | $914,375 | $850,000 | 58 | 4.9 (Balanced) |
| Marsh Landing | 15 | 2 | 47 | $1,835,000 | $2,499,999 | 93 | 3.8 (Seller's market) |
| Nocatee | 28 | 9 | 150 | $707,450 | $722,400 | 90 | 2.2 (Strong seller's market) |
| Del Webb Ponte Vedra | 22 | 6 | 105 | $392,000 | $458,450 | 68 | 2.5 (Seller's market) |
| St Johns County | 1,956 | 873 | 7,152 | $539,877 | $529,945 | 68 | 3.3 (Seller's market) |
Freddie Mac's survey for the week ending October 22, 2026 put the average 30-year fixed rate at 7.32%, after two weeks at 7.40%, the highest reading since late 2023; the 15-year average was 6.68%. Physician loan programs often allow low down payments without mortgage insurance, so compare their rates with conventional quotes at today's levels.
What does a home near Mayo Clinic in Ponte Vedra cost in 2026?
It depends on how close to the ocean you buy. On October 28, 2026, 12-month median sold prices were $707,450 in Nocatee, $914,375 at Sawgrass Country Club and $1,835,000 in Marsh Landing, against $539,877 for St. Johns County overall (Momentum Realty Market Pulse).
How long does it take to buy near Mayo Clinic for a physician relocation?
Allow 30 to 45 days to close with financing once under contract. Active listings in St. Johns County had been on the market a median 68 days on October 28, 2026, so there is usually inventory to tour on a single relocation visit.
Newer on this topic:
- mortgage rates, week of October 22, 2026
- Market Pulse for every Northeast Florida community
- Reflections at Seabrook (coming soon)
Sources: Momentum Realty Market Pulse, computed from realMLS (NEFAR) listing data as of October 28, 2026; medians for list price, price per square foot and days on market use current active listings, and the median sold price uses closings over the past 12 months; Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, week ending October 22, 2026. Figures change daily; verify before relying on them. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Ponte Vedra Beach from Mayo Clinic Jacksonville? Much of Ponte Vedra Beach is roughly 5 miles and a short drive from Mayo’s San Pablo Road campus, with northern communities like Marsh Landing among the closest. Confirm exact times for your address.
What are the best neighborhoods near Mayo Clinic? Marsh Landing, Old Ponte Vedra, and the Sawgrass communities offer the best mix of short commute, public schools, and lifestyle.
Is Ponte Vedra good for relocating physicians? Yes — the short Mayo commute, #1-rated schools, no state income tax, and coastal lifestyle make it a top choice for medical relocations.
Plan your physician relocation
Jon Brooks, Founder of Momentum Realty — former real estate investment banker, and a frequent Northeast Florida housing-market source. Momentum’s agents handle Mayo-area relocations regularly.
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