Sawgrass Country Club 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 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Sawgrass Country Club | The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $914K | $2.21M |
| Price per sq ft | $409 | $562 |
| Avg days on market | 108 days | 121 days |
| Months of supply | 12.0 mo | 8.6 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | +12% | -5% |
| Recent closings | 12 | 25 |
The verdict
The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach carries the higher median price — about 142% above Sawgrass Country Club. Homes in Sawgrass Country Club sell faster (108 days on market vs 121). The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach is the tighter market on inventory (8.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
Sawgrass Country Club and The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| Sawgrass Country Club | 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 Ponte Vedra Beach | 1 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 95% of 19 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 26 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
| Sawgrass Country Club | The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 12 | 18 |
| Under contract | 4 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $510K to $2.4M | $1.39M to $5.5M |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Sawgrass Country Club homes for sale · The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Sawgrass Country Club | The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 531 | 347 |
| Built | 1974–2024 (median 1981) | 1985–2024 (median 1996) |
| Typical living area | 1,911 sq ft | 4,780 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 52% | 82% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 2 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Sawgrass Country Club median | The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $493K (17 sales) | $594K (34 sales) |
| 2013 | $502K (22 sales) | $584K (30 sales) |
| 2014 | $614K (15 sales) | $810K (37 sales) |
| 2015 | $561K (24 sales) | $725K (39 sales) |
| 2016 | $575K (23 sales) | $783K (30 sales) |
| 2017 | $752K (23 sales) | $734K (35 sales) |
| 2018 | $864K (19 sales) | $851K (32 sales) |
| 2019 | $525K (32 sales) | $850K (39 sales) |
| 2020 | $498K (54 sales) | $925K (61 sales) |
| 2021 | $911K (51 sales) | $1.25M (55 sales) |
| 2022 | $800K (39 sales) | $1.68M (53 sales) |
| 2023 | $1.14M (52 sales) | $1.7M (39 sales) |
| 2024 | $995K (37 sales) | $1.92M (30 sales) |
| 2025 | $1.32M (33 sales) | $1.9M (29 sales) |
| 2026 | $1M (38 sales) | $2.2M (28 sales) |
Since 2012, Sawgrass Country Club's median sale price is +103% and The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach's is +270% — The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Sawgrass Country Club | The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.0% | 91.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,238 sq ft | 3,716 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 32 (cold) | 51 (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
| Sawgrass Country Club | 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, Sawgrass Country Club is the lower entry point (median $914K vs $2.21M). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach; Sawgrass Country Club trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Sawgrass Country Club (108 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 Sawgrass Country Club?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach is $2,212,000 versus $914,000 in Sawgrass Country Club, about 142% higher.
How far apart are Sawgrass Country Club 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 newer homes, Sawgrass Country Club or The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach?
The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach: its homes were built 1985–2024 with a median year of 1996, versus a median of 1981 in Sawgrass Country Club (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach. The typical home there is 4,780 sq ft of living area, versus 1,911 sq ft in Sawgrass Country Club.
Which has appreciated more, Sawgrass Country Club or The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 103% in Sawgrass Country Club and 270% in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Sawgrass Country Club — sellers there received 92.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 91.1% in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach.
What high schools serve Sawgrass Country Club and The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach?
Listings in Sawgrass Country Club 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: Sawgrass Country Club 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.