Summer House 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 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Summer House | The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $182K | $2.56M |
| Price per sq ft | $273 | $560 |
| Avg days on market | 79 days | 98 days |
| Months of supply | 2.9 mo | 6.4 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | +8% | -5% |
| Recent closings | 29 | 28 |
The verdict
The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach carries the higher median price — about 1308% above Summer House. Homes in Summer House sell faster (79 days on market vs 98). Summer House is the tighter market on inventory (2.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
Summer House and The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| Summer House | The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | Ponte Vedra Beach | Ponte Vedra Beach |
| ZIP | 32034, 32082 | 32082 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 18 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) | all 16 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
| Summer House | The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 15 |
| Under contract | 1 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $185K to $295K | $1.43M to $5.9M |
| Property types listed | Condominium | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Summer House homes for sale · The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Summer House | The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 82 | 323 |
| Built | 1985–1985 (median 1985) | 1985–2024 (median 1995) |
| Typical living area | 890 sq ft | 4,590 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 32% | 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 | Summer House median | The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $65K (29 sales) | $595K (33 sales) |
| 2013 | $85K (27 sales) | $625K (34 sales) |
| 2014 | $97K (19 sales) | $820K (34 sales) |
| 2015 | $109K (28 sales) | $715K (39 sales) |
| 2016 | $120K (25 sales) | $790K (31 sales) |
| 2017 | $140K (30 sales) | $722K (28 sales) |
| 2018 | $140K (46 sales) | $798K (38 sales) |
| 2019 | $148K (32 sales) | $892K (40 sales) |
| 2020 | $153K (35 sales) | $892K (56 sales) |
| 2021 | $170K (47 sales) | $1.2M (60 sales) |
| 2022 | $245K (39 sales) | $1.6M (51 sales) |
| 2023 | $252K (25 sales) | $1.58M (41 sales) |
| 2024 | $230K (21 sales) | $1.89M (29 sales) |
| 2025 | $255K (18 sales) | $1.85M (29 sales) |
| 2026 | $206K (30 sales) | $2.2M (30 sales) |
Since 2012, Summer House's median sale price is +217% 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
| Summer House | The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 91.8% | 90.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 890 sq ft | 3,716 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 21 (cold) | 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
| Summer House | 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, Summer House is the lower entry point (median $182K 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 The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach; Summer House trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Summer House (79 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 Summer House?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach is $2,562,000 versus $182,000 in Summer House, about 1308% higher.
How far apart are Summer House and The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach?
About 3 miles straight-line, center to center, both in St. Johns County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Summer House or The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach?
The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach: its homes were built 1985–2024 with a median year of 1995, versus a median of 1985 in Summer House (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 890 sq ft in Summer House.
Which has appreciated more, Summer House or The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 217% in Summer House and 270% in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Summer House — sellers there received 91.8% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 90.6% in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach.
What high schools serve Summer House and The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach?
Listings in Summer House 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: Summer House 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.