Barrataria Island in St. Augustine

Barrataria Island
Homes for Sale in St. Augustine, FL

All 1,143 homes for sale in St. Augustine, FL · median $479,990 · 165 homes for sale in 32080 · St. Johns County homes for sale

Community in St. Augustine · St. Johns County · ZIP 32080
30 homesBuilt 1978–2024
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As of October 2026, Barrataria Island in St. Augustine, FL has 1 home for sale. As of October 2026, the MLS records 11 closed sales in Barrataria Island in St. Augustine, FL since 2006, the most recent in July 2024. Across St. Augustine as a whole, 2,438 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $445,000, 48 median days on market, with 692 homes for sale today. At that median and St. Johns County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,990 ($5,480 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Barrataria Island Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0%
Under contract
St. Johns: 29% (794 of 2,746)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
50%
Owner-occupied · Barrataria Island
18 of 36 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
50%
Non-owner-occupied · Barrataria Island
incl. 11% trust or LLC-held · 6% out-of-state
30
Homes in the community
plus 6 vacant residential lots · 36 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 20 years of records
3
Recorded sales · 2024-2024
median $2.88M · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1978
Community established
homes built 1978-2024, median 1996 (FL DOR 2025)
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Barrataria Island is a small island setting inside St. Augustine, and on an island the land and the position tend to set price more than any list of finishes. Waterfront orientation, elevation, and lot exposure move value here in ways that a comparable inland home never has to reckon with. Expect a wide spread between homes rather than a tight, predictable band.

For a buyer, the work is in reading each property on its own terms — the water access, the condition, the flood and insurance picture — because no two lots on an island carry the same risk. For a seller, that same variability means pricing has to be argued from the specific home, not from a neighborhood average. We build both sides of that case from the actual property, not a blanket number.

The 60-Second Overview

Barrataria Island is an island community within St. Augustine, in St. Johns County, where location on the water does more to shape a home's value than square footage or trim level.

realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 9 homes in Barrataria Island that have changed hands since 2006, built between 1980 and 1999 (median 1985), with a median living area of about 2,674 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 3-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida) closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

County records show 3 qualified sales in Barrataria Island across 2024–2024, median $2.88M — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.

Best for

  • Buyers prioritizing waterfront or water-access living who will underwrite the carrying costs
  • Buyers comfortable renovating an interior to secure a superior lot
  • Long-hold buyers who value scarcity of island position over a tidy comp set

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a large inventory of directly comparable homes to price against
  • Budgets that cannot absorb variable flood-insurance and island carrying costs
  • Buyers seeking a quick, low-diligence purchase with minimal property-level research

The market around Barrataria Island

Barrataria Island is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32080, 233 homes are on the market and 14% are under contract — a slower corner of St. Augustine.

Across St. Johns County, 1,952 homes are active and 794 pending (29% under contract).

In ZIP 32080 (St. Augustine), 483 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $468K ($323/sq ft), down 6.1% year over year, with a median 46 days on market. Right now 123 active and 32 pending listings put supply at about 4.2 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32080 housing market and the St. Johns County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Barrataria Island specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Barrataria Island

Live MLS inventory for Barrataria Island. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Barrataria Island listings as of 2026-10-01, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

If we were buying in Barrataria Island today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Barrataria Island.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an island setting in St. Augustine and will do the water and insurance homework.
Biggest Risk
Flood exposure and insurance cost can swing the true cost of ownership property to property.
Sweet Spot
A structurally sound home on a strong lot that others overlook for cosmetic reasons.
Avoid If
You need predictable pricing or want to skip flood and insurance due diligence.

Buying the lot, not just the house

On an island, the fundamentals you cannot renovate — water frontage, orientation, elevation — drive the conversation. A dated interior can be fixed; a poor lot position cannot. That reality tends to produce a broad range of prices across a compact area, so comparing two homes by price alone will mislead you.

The practical due diligence here is heavier than most St. Augustine neighborhoods: flood zone designation, insurance cost and availability, access, and how each parcel sits relative to the water. Get those answers in writing before you fall for a view, and the rest of the decision gets a lot cleaner.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Barrataria Island. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

We work Barrataria Island property by property, not by a headline average, because that is the only honest way to value a home where the lot carries so much of the price. We will walk the flood, insurance, and access questions with you up front, and we will tell you plainly when a specific home does not justify its number.

Barrataria Island in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an island setting in St. Augustine and will do the water and insurance homework.
Biggest advantageLand and water position carry the value, so a well-chosen lot is hard to replicate.
Biggest riskFlood exposure and insurance cost can swing the true cost of ownership property to property.
Sweet spotA structurally sound home on a strong lot that others overlook for cosmetic reasons.
Avoid ifYou need predictable pricing or want to skip flood and insurance due diligence.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Barrataria Island homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Barrataria Island.
In short
  • HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Barrataria Island sales matched to your home.

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The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are St. Johns County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$3,000/mo
St. Johns County typical true cost to own
$115/mo
St. Johns County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

How much local inventory is already under contract

14% of homes for sale in ZIP 32080 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 (2026-10-01).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Barrataria Island?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 30 homes plus 6 vacant residential lots in Barrataria Island (public records).
What share of Barrataria Island is owner-occupied?
50% of Barrataria Island parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Barrataria Island built?
Homes in Barrataria Island were built between 1978 and 2024, with a median year built of 1995.5 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Barrataria Island?
The best agent for Barrataria Island is one who actively works St. Augustine and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Barrataria Island.
How do I find a top St. Augustine real estate agent who knows Barrataria Island?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Barrataria Island and the wider St. Augustine area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Barrataria Island?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Barrataria Island purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Barrataria Island, and what county is it in?
Barrataria Island is in St. Augustine, St. Johns County, FL, ZIP 32080. The community's center is about 15 miles southeast of the center of St. Augustine (straight-line).
How far is Barrataria Island from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 50 miles from downtown Jacksonville (straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more). The community sits on the Atlantic coast, at Crescent Beach.
Buyers prioritizing waterfront or water-access living who will underwrite the carrying costsExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable renovating an interior to secure a superior lotExcellent fit
Long-hold buyers who value scarcity of island position over a tidy comp setExcellent fit
Buyers who want a large inventory of directly comparable homes to price againstProbably not
Budgets that cannot absorb variable flood-insurance and island carrying costsProbably not
Buyers seeking a quick, low-diligence purchase with minimal property-level researchProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32080))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-10-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2006 (11 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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Schools serving nearby communities

We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Barrataria Island. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32080; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.

Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).

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