Cordova Palms vs Del Webb Nocatee
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-11.
| Metric | Cordova Palms | Del Webb Nocatee |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $420K | $522K |
| Price per sq ft | $190 | $306 |
| Avg days on market | 64 days | 84 days |
| Months of supply | 2.0 mo | 3.8 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | +1% | +9% |
| Recent closings | 91 | 67 |
The verdict
Del Webb Nocatee carries the higher median price — about 24% above Cordova Palms. Homes in Cordova Palms sell faster (64 days on market vs 84). Cordova Palms is the tighter market on inventory (2.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
Cordova Palms and Del Webb Nocatee are about 5 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| Cordova Palms | Del Webb Nocatee | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Augustine | Ponte Vedra |
| ZIP | 32095 | 32081 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 29 mi | 25 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 5 mi, South Ponte Vedra Beach | 4 mi, South Ponte Vedra Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 31 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Cordova Palms | Del Webb Nocatee | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 15 | 21 |
| Under contract | 7 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $348K to $500K | $415K to $1.1M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 11 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Cordova Palms homes for sale · Del Webb Nocatee homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Cordova Palms | Del Webb Nocatee | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 20 | 555 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 2019–2024 (median 2022) |
| Typical living area | 2,747 sq ft | 2,104 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 55% | 75% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 43 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Cordova Palms median | Del Webb Nocatee median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $445K (52 sales) | $748K (40 sales) |
| 2024 | $422K (135 sales) | $623K (66 sales) |
| 2025 | $425K (103 sales) | $627K (58 sales) |
| 2026 | $420K (90 sales) | $635K (68 sales) |
Since 2023, Cordova Palms's median sale price is -6% and Del Webb Nocatee's is -15% — Cordova Palms has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Cordova Palms | Del Webb Nocatee | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.3% | 94.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 91% | 7% |
| Typical sold home | 2,201 sq ft | 1,930 sq ft |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Cordova Palms | Del Webb Nocatee | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Crookshank | Pine Island Academy |
| Middle | Sebastian | Pine Island Academy |
| High school | St. Augustine | Ponte Vedra |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Cordova Palms is the lower entry point (median $420K vs $522K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Cordova Palms; Del Webb Nocatee trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Cordova Palms (64 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Del Webb Nocatee more expensive than Cordova Palms?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Del Webb Nocatee is $522,000 versus $420,000 in Cordova Palms, about 24% higher.
How far apart are Cordova Palms and Del Webb Nocatee?
About 5 miles straight-line, center to center, both in St. Johns County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Cordova Palms or Del Webb Nocatee?
Cordova Palms: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2022 in Del Webb Nocatee (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Cordova Palms. The typical home there is 2,747 sq ft of living area, versus 2,104 sq ft in Del Webb Nocatee.
Which has appreciated more, Cordova Palms or Del Webb Nocatee?
From 2023 to 2026 the median sale price rose -6% in Cordova Palms and -15% in Del Webb Nocatee (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Cordova Palms — sellers there received 96.3% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.5% in Del Webb Nocatee.
What high schools serve Cordova Palms and Del Webb Nocatee?
Listings in Cordova Palms most often report St. Augustine; listings in Del Webb Nocatee report Ponte Vedra. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Cordova Palms homes, photos & schools · Del Webb Nocatee homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.