Ponte Vedra Beach vs Summer House
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Ponte Vedra Beach | Summer House |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $4.67M | $182K |
| Price per sq ft | $1197 | $267 |
| Avg days on market | 120 days | 82 days |
| Months of supply | 4.8 mo | 0.9 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Seller's Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | -5% | +8% |
| Recent closings | 45 | 27 |
The verdict
Ponte Vedra Beach carries the higher median price — about 2469% above Summer House. Homes in Summer House sell faster (82 days on market vs 120). Summer House is the tighter market on inventory (0.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
Ponte Vedra Beach and Summer House are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| Ponte Vedra Beach | Summer House | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | Ponte Vedra Beach | Ponte Vedra Beach |
| ZIP | 32082 | 32082, 32034 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 19 mi | 18 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | on the coast at Ponte Vedra Beach | on the coast at Ponte Vedra Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 53% of 30 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 13 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
| Ponte Vedra Beach | Summer House | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 18 | 2 |
| Under contract | 4 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $1.15M to $14.8M | $184K to $295K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 2 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence | Condominium |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Ponte Vedra Beach homes for sale · Summer House homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Ponte Vedra Beach | Summer House | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,472 | 62 |
| Built | 1930–2024 (median 1988) | 1985–1985 (median 1985) |
| Typical living area | 3,190 sq ft | 890 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 48% | 31% |
| Vacant lots | 95 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Ponte Vedra Beach median | Summer House median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $1.16M (39 sales) | $69K (29 sales) |
| 2013 | $819K (39 sales) | $84K (26 sales) |
| 2014 | $902K (36 sales) | $118K (16 sales) |
| 2015 | $945K (48 sales) | $109K (28 sales) |
| 2016 | $1M (54 sales) | $128K (26 sales) |
| 2017 | $975K (38 sales) | $145K (33 sales) |
| 2018 | $1.3M (53 sales) | $137K (46 sales) |
| 2019 | $1.03M (59 sales) | $157K (29 sales) |
| 2020 | $1.59M (58 sales) | $150K (35 sales) |
| 2021 | $2.27M (62 sales) | $170K (47 sales) |
| 2022 | $2.6M (45 sales) | $245K (39 sales) |
| 2023 | $2.9M (43 sales) | $265K (26 sales) |
| 2024 | $3.5M (41 sales) | $230K (21 sales) |
| 2025 | $3.7M (34 sales) | $232K (19 sales) |
| 2026 | $5.12M (46 sales) | $210K (27 sales) |
Since 2012, Ponte Vedra Beach's median sale price is +341% and Summer House's is +204% — Ponte Vedra Beach has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Ponte Vedra Beach | Summer House | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 91.6% | 91.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 4% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 3,973 sq ft | 890 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 66 (hot) | 23 (cold) |
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
| Ponte Vedra Beach | Summer House | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Ponte Vedra Rawlings | Ponte Vedra Rawlings |
| Middle | Alice B. Landrum | Alice B. Landrum |
| High school | Ponte Vedra | 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, Summer House is the lower entry point (median $182K vs $4.67M). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Ponte Vedra Beach; Summer House trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Summer House (82 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 Ponte Vedra Beach more expensive than Summer House?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Ponte Vedra Beach is $4,675,000 versus $182,000 in Summer House, about 2469% higher.
How far apart are Ponte Vedra Beach and Summer House?
About a mile straight-line, center to center, both in St. Johns County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Ponte Vedra Beach or Summer House?
Ponte Vedra Beach: its homes were built 1930–2024 with a median year of 1988, versus a median of 1985 in Summer House (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Ponte Vedra Beach. The typical home there is 3,190 sq ft of living area, versus 890 sq ft in Summer House.
Which has appreciated more, Ponte Vedra Beach or Summer House?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 341% in Ponte Vedra Beach and 204% in Summer House (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Ponte Vedra Beach and Summer House?
Listings in Ponte Vedra Beach most often report Ponte Vedra; listings in Summer House report Ponte Vedra. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Ponte Vedra Beach homes, photos & schools · Summer House homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.