Ponte Vedra Beach vs The Plantation at Ponte Vedra
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Ponte Vedra Beach | The Plantation at Ponte Vedra |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $8.57M | $2.56M |
| Price per sq ft | $1517 | $560 |
| Avg days on market | 170 days | 86 days |
| Months of supply | 4.5 mo | 6.2 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | -4% | -5% |
| Recent closings | 48 | 29 |
The verdict
Ponte Vedra Beach carries the higher median price — about 235% above The Plantation at Ponte Vedra. Homes in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra sell faster (86 days on market vs 170). Ponte Vedra Beach is the tighter market on inventory (4.5 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Ponte Vedra Beach | The Plantation at Ponte Vedra | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 18 | 15 |
| Under contract | 5 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $1.3M to $14.8M | $1.43M to $5.9M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Ponte Vedra Beach homes for sale · The Plantation at Ponte Vedra homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Ponte Vedra Beach | The Plantation at Ponte Vedra | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 304 |
| Built | n/a | 1985–2024 (median 1995) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 4,513 sq ft |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 1 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Ponte Vedra Beach median | The Plantation at Ponte Vedra median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $1.16M (41 sales) | $600K (31 sales) |
| 2013 | $742K (38 sales) | $600K (37 sales) |
| 2014 | $852K (36 sales) | $820K (33 sales) |
| 2015 | $945K (46 sales) | $678K (38 sales) |
| 2016 | $1.12M (56 sales) | $800K (29 sales) |
| 2017 | $868K (37 sales) | $734K (31 sales) |
| 2018 | $1.05M (49 sales) | $798K (38 sales) |
| 2019 | $1.26M (62 sales) | $892K (40 sales) |
| 2020 | $1.55M (53 sales) | $912K (48 sales) |
| 2021 | $2.21M (68 sales) | $1.17M (66 sales) |
| 2022 | $2.54M (42 sales) | $1.57M (54 sales) |
| 2023 | $2.67M (46 sales) | $1.64M (40 sales) |
| 2024 | $4.15M (40 sales) | $1.8M (29 sales) |
| 2025 | $3.6M (31 sales) | $1.85M (29 sales) |
| 2026 | $4.78M (49 sales) | $2.15M (31 sales) |
Since 2012, Ponte Vedra Beach's median sale price is +311% and The Plantation at Ponte Vedra's is +258% — Ponte Vedra Beach has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Ponte Vedra Beach | The Plantation at Ponte Vedra | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.1% | 90.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 12% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 4,120 sq ft | 3,658 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 64 (hot) | 45 (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
| Ponte Vedra Beach | The Plantation at Ponte Vedra | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Ponte Vedra Rawlings | Ocean Palms |
| 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, The Plantation at Ponte Vedra is the lower entry point (median $2.56M vs $8.57M). Sellers get a faster sale in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra (86 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 The Plantation at Ponte Vedra?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Ponte Vedra Beach is $8,575,000 versus $2,562,000 in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra, about 235% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Ponte Vedra Beach or The Plantation at Ponte Vedra?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 311% in Ponte Vedra Beach and 258% in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Ponte Vedra Beach — sellers there received 92.1% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 90.5% in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra.
What high schools serve Ponte Vedra Beach and The Plantation at Ponte Vedra?
Listings in Ponte Vedra Beach most often report Ponte Vedra; listings in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra 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 · The Plantation at Ponte Vedra homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.