Nocatee vs The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-28.
| Metric | Nocatee | The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $699K | $2.56M |
| Price per sq ft | $291 | $560 |
| Avg days on market | 150 days | 94 days |
| Months of supply | 2.3 mo | 6.2 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | -11% | -5% |
| Recent closings | 152 | 29 |
The verdict
The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach carries the higher median price — about 267% above Nocatee. Homes in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach sell faster (94 days on market vs 150). Nocatee is the tighter market on inventory (2.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
Nocatee and The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach are about 5 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| Nocatee | The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | Ponte Vedra | Ponte Vedra Beach |
| ZIP | 32081 | 32082 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 21 mi | 20 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 5 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) | 1 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 44 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 25 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
| Nocatee | The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 29 | 15 |
| Under contract | 12 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $360K to $2.23M | $1.43M to $5.9M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 22 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Nocatee homes for sale · The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Nocatee | The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 242 | 323 |
| Built | 2020–2024 (median 2023) | 1985–2024 (median 1995) |
| Typical living area | 3,219 sq ft | 4,590 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 32% | 82% |
| Vacant lots | 333 | 2 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Nocatee median | The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $298K (161 sales) | $598K (32 sales) |
| 2013 | $278K (247 sales) | $625K (36 sales) |
| 2014 | $295K (340 sales) | $820K (34 sales) |
| 2015 | $357K (350 sales) | $685K (37 sales) |
| 2016 | $358K (540 sales) | $800K (31 sales) |
| 2017 | $392K (400 sales) | $742K (30 sales) |
| 2018 | $432K (333 sales) | $798K (38 sales) |
| 2019 | $426K (323 sales) | $885K (39 sales) |
| 2020 | $440K (220 sales) | $900K (53 sales) |
| 2021 | $526K (232 sales) | $1.18M (62 sales) |
| 2022 | $711K (190 sales) | $1.55M (53 sales) |
| 2023 | $708K (122 sales) | $1.58M (41 sales) |
| 2024 | $710K (187 sales) | $1.84M (28 sales) |
| 2025 | $660K (193 sales) | $1.88M (30 sales) |
| 2026 | $667K (153 sales) | $2.2M (30 sales) |
Since 2012, Nocatee's median sale price is +124% and The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach's is +268% — The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Nocatee | The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.4% | 90.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 77% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,395 sq ft | 3,716 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 21 (cold) | 47 (normal) |
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
| Nocatee | The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Pine Island Academy | Ocean Palms |
| Middle | Pine Island Academy | Alice B. Landrum |
| High school | Allen D. Nease | 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, Nocatee is the lower entry point (median $699K vs $2.56M). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Nocatee; The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach (94 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 The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach more expensive than Nocatee?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach is $2,562,000 versus $699,000 in Nocatee, about 267% higher.
How far apart are Nocatee and The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach?
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, Nocatee or The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach?
Nocatee: its homes were built 2020–2024 with a median year of 2023, versus a median of 1995 in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach. The typical home there is 4,590 sq ft of living area, versus 3,219 sq ft in Nocatee.
Which has appreciated more, Nocatee or The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 124% in Nocatee and 268% in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Nocatee — sellers there received 95.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 90.6% in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach.
What high schools serve Nocatee and The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach?
Listings in Nocatee most often report Allen D. Nease; listings in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach report Ponte Vedra. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Nocatee homes, photos & schools · The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.