Ponte Vedra Beach 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 2026-10-20.
| Metric | Ponte Vedra Beach | The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $3.94M | $2.36M |
| Price per sq ft | $1235 | $561 |
| Avg days on market | 191 days | 106 days |
| Months of supply | 14.0 mo | 7.3 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | -5% | -5% |
| Recent closings | 12 | 28 |
The verdict
Ponte Vedra Beach carries the higher median price — about 67% above The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach. Homes in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach sell faster (106 days on market vs 191). The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach is the tighter market on inventory (7.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
Ponte Vedra Beach and The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| Ponte Vedra Beach | The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | Ponte Vedra Beach | Ponte Vedra Beach |
| ZIP | 32082 | 32082 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 20 mi | 20 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | on the coast at Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) | 1 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 54% of 26 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 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
| Ponte Vedra Beach | The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 14 | 17 |
| Under contract | 3 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $1.3M to $14.8M | $1.39M to $5.5M |
| 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 Beach homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Ponte Vedra Beach | The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 290 |
| Built | n/a | 1985–2024 (median 1995) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 4,538 sq ft |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 2 |
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 Beach median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $1.19M (37 sales) | $594K (34 sales) |
| 2013 | $782K (38 sales) | $650K (33 sales) |
| 2014 | $860K (37 sales) | $820K (33 sales) |
| 2015 | $920K (44 sales) | $725K (41 sales) |
| 2016 | $1.08M (58 sales) | $787K (32 sales) |
| 2017 | $1M (39 sales) | $722K (30 sales) |
| 2018 | $1.3M (49 sales) | $822K (36 sales) |
| 2019 | $1.2M (61 sales) | $880K (38 sales) |
| 2020 | $1.59M (52 sales) | $872K (59 sales) |
| 2021 | $2.21M (66 sales) | $1.25M (59 sales) |
| 2022 | $2.55M (47 sales) | $1.64M (52 sales) |
| 2023 | $2.99M (44 sales) | $1.58M (39 sales) |
| 2024 | $3.59M (40 sales) | $1.95M (29 sales) |
| 2025 | $3.7M (34 sales) | $1.85M (30 sales) |
| 2026 | $4.15M (46 sales) | $2.15M (29 sales) |
Since 2012, Ponte Vedra Beach's median sale price is +250% and The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach's is +262% — The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Ponte Vedra Beach | The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 91.6% | 90.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 9% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 3,805 sq ft | 3,775 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 55 (normal) | 49 (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 Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Beach is the lower entry point (median $2.36M vs $3.94M). Sellers get a faster sale in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach (106 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 Beach?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Ponte Vedra Beach is $3,935,000 versus $2,362,000 in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach, about 67% higher.
How far apart are Ponte Vedra Beach and The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach?
About 2 miles straight-line, center to center, both in St. Johns County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has appreciated more, Ponte Vedra Beach or The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 250% in Ponte Vedra Beach and 262% in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Ponte Vedra Beach — sellers there received 91.6% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 90.7% in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach.
What high schools serve Ponte Vedra Beach and The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach?
Listings in Ponte Vedra Beach most often report Ponte Vedra; 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: Ponte Vedra Beach 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.