St. Augustine
Homes for Sale in St. Augustine, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Price here is driven more by condition and the specifics of each property than by any tidy tier, and the median sits at $288,500 — roughly $203 per square foot. With only 11 closings in the window, single sales move the read, so treat the median as a directional marker rather than a fixed rule.
The market posture is slow. A median of 88 days on market and a heat score of 23 point to a buyer who has time to inspect, negotiate, and walk away. The year-over-year figure is down 6.3%, so sellers should price to the current market rather than to last year's expectations.
St. Augustine right now
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($287K) is down 6.3% from the prior 12 months ($306K) and up 382% since 2012. With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 19. Confidence: Medium (10 and 15 sales in the two windows).
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Updated August 19, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
St. Augustine market snapshot (as of August 19, 2026): the median sale price is about $287K ($202 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 104 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 6% from the prior 12 months and up 382% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (10 closings in the current window).
This is a small, slow-moving pocket of St. Augustine where listings sit and each closing carries weight. The long arc is striking — up 406% since 2012 — but the near-term read is a soft, patient market.
Who St. Augustine is best for.
Best for
- Value-focused buyers near the mid-$280s who want time to inspect and negotiate
- Renovation-minded buyers comfortable underwriting a home on its condition rather than a market average
- Patient buyers who see the long-term arc and can wait out a slow selling cycle
Probably not for
- Sellers who need a fast exit in a market averaging just under 90 days to sell
- Buyers who want tight, reliable comps to justify their offer price
- Anyone counting on near-term appreciation given the recent year-over-year decline
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 19 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($287K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($306K) IS the -6.3% one-year change.
Windows contain 4 to 19 sales each (10 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
28% of homes for sale in ZIP 32084 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-08-18).
The St. Augustine buying strategy.
If we were buying in St. Augustine today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in St. Augustine.
A thin, condition-driven market
Eleven closings is a small sample, and that matters for how you interpret every number. In a thin market, one renovated home or one tired one can swing the median, so the $288,500 figure tells you the middle of a wide, condition-dependent spread rather than what any given house will cost. Read comps property by property here, not as a blended average.
The 88-day median on market is the number sellers should sit with. Homes are not clearing quickly, the heat score of 23 confirms limited urgency, and the 6.3% year-over-year decline says pricing ambition is being met with silence. Buyers, on the other hand, get room to breathe: time for inspections, time to counter, and leverage that a hotter market would not hand over.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in St. Augustine. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in St. Augustine buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (6.5). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +382% since 2012; Recent Direction -6.3% year-over-year; Pricing Power 92.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
A market this thin rewards local read over algorithm. With only a handful of closings to anchor value and a wide condition-driven spread, we price and negotiate off the actual comparable properties rather than a blended median, and we know when to wait out an 88-day cycle versus when a soft market is telling you to move.
St. Augustine in 15 seconds.
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Recent Developments in Afro American
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Afro American, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Infrastructure
CR 210 widening westbound lanes set to reopen in St. Johns County
News4Jax reported that all westbound lanes of the County Road 210 widening project in St. Johns County were expected to reopen by the end of Friday, July 31, 2026, ahead of the August 10 school year start. The county said it is managing 44 active road projects totaling $183.1 million this year.
What it may mean for the marketExpands roadway capacity on a major county corridor, improving traffic flow and supporting continued growth along the CR 210 area. The project is about 6 miles northeast of Afro American, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: News4Jax - July 2026Development
Six agricultural enclave projects seek to develop 6,500-plus acres in St. Johns County
Jacksonville Today reported that St. Johns County received six proposals totaling more than 6,558 acres for development under a new Florida agricultural enclave law that took effect July 1, 2026. The largest proposal, about 4,462 acres north of Nocatee, comes from the Davis family and the PARC Group. The County Commission scheduled a public hearing on the proposals for August 19, 2026.
What it may mean for the marketSignals a large potential expansion of developable land and future housing and commercial capacity, using a new state process that can convert farmland to residential and commercial use with reduced local review. The project is about 8 miles east of Afro American, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - July 2026Retail & Dining
Publix opens and more retailers coming to Marketplace at Nocatee
An official Nocatee business update reported that a Publix supermarket with a pharmacy drive-thru and adjacent Publix Liquors has opened at Marketplace at Nocatee. Additional announced tenants include SoFresh in late summer 2026, a Gate gas station, BODYBAR Pilates, a nail spa and a wine and spirits shop. The Hub at Nocatee entertainment concept is slated for 2028.
What it may mean for the marketExpands grocery, dining and everyday retail capacity at a growing town center, adding anchor and service tenants that build out the commercial base of the area. The project is about 8 miles northeast of Afro American, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Nocatee - June 2026Infrastructure
First Coast Expressway advances as an economic-development corridor across Clay and St. Johns
The First Coast Expressway (State Road 23), a tolled beltway looping around the west and south of the Jacksonville metro, continued to open land for development along its corridor, with the final St. Johns County phase from Interstate 95 to east of County Road 2209 in progress. FDOT held a St. Johns County open house on the final phase in January 2026.
What it may mean for the marketNew limited-access highway capacity shortens commutes and opens adjacent land, changes that have historically shaped where new communities and demand concentrate. The site is about 11 miles west of Afro American.
Source: Jax Daily Record - May 2026Retail & Dining
Grocery-anchored retail center proposed in Durbin Park
A grocery-anchored retail center was proposed at Durbin Park, the large mixed-use development near Interstate 95 and County Road 210 in northern St. Johns County, adding to the district's existing stores, restaurants, and Walmart-anchored core.
What it may mean for the marketAdded grocery and retail at Durbin Park deepens everyday conveniences in northern St. Johns County, an amenity factor that can support demand for surrounding communities. The site is about 3 miles northeast of Afro American.
Source: Jax Daily Record - February 2026Retail & Dining
Durbin Park Walmart plans an expansion
The Walmart anchoring Durbin Park filed plans to expand in early 2026, reinforcing the retail core of the Interstate 95 and County Road 210 district in northern St. Johns County.
What it may mean for the marketInvestment in Durbin Park's retail anchor signals continued commercial strength in northern St. Johns County, which can reinforce the appeal of nearby residential areas. The site is about 3 miles northeast of Afro American.
Source: Jax Daily Record
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 19, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-08-18 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (173 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of realMLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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