Celebration Cove
Homes for Sale in St. Johns, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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As of September 2026, Celebration Cove in St. Johns, FL has 1 home for sale. As of September 2026, the MLS records 2 closed sales in Celebration Cove in St. Johns, FL since 2013, the most recent in April 2024. Across St. Johns as a whole, 1,374 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $505,000, 48 median days on market, with 301 homes for sale today. At that median and St. Johns County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,800 ($6,280 with the full homestead exemption).
Celebration Cove sits in St. Johns County, and with no active price or inventory figures in front of me, I'm not going to pretend I can tell you where the median is sitting today. What I can say is that pricing in this part of the county tends to be condition-driven: two homes on the same street can trade well apart depending on updates, lot position, and how the interior has been kept.
Without a current inventory count or days-on-market read for this snapshot, the honest posture is to price and shop off comparable closings rather than off asking prices. If you're selling, presentation and realistic list positioning carry the outcome here more than any headline number. If you're buying, come prepared to judge each home on its own merits.
The 60-Second Overview
Celebration Cove is a St. Johns County community; because the data snapshot here is thin, the smart move is to lean on recent comparable sales rather than any single market average.
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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Celebration Cove is best for.
Best for
- Buyers set on a St. Johns County location who will judge each home on its own condition
- Buyers comfortable working from comparable sales rather than a published market average
- Sellers willing to invest in presentation and price realistically off recent closings
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a firm price range published before they'll look
- Anyone wanting a fast, data-only decision without a comp review
- Sellers expecting to list high and let a headline number carry the sale
The market around Celebration Cove
Celebration Cove is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32259, 533 homes are on the market and 36% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of St. Johns.
Across St. Johns County, 1,840 homes are active and 837 pending (31% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Celebration Cove specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Celebration Cove, St. Johns
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · St. Johns County scorecard.
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.
34% of homes for sale in ZIP 32259 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 (2026-09-12).
Celebration Cove Market Scorecard
Celebration Cove is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of $3,200,000, and homes go under contract in about 183 days.
Typical home value in the 32259 ZIP is $544,710, about 24.2% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Celebration Cove
Live MLS inventory for Celebration Cove. 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 Celebration Cove listings as of 2026-09-12, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Recent Developments in Celebration Cove
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Celebration Cove, 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 12 miles east of Celebration Cove, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: News4Jax - 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 13 miles east of Celebration Cove, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Nocatee - 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 14 miles east of Celebration Cove, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - 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 7 miles southwest of Celebration Cove.
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 7 miles east of Celebration Cove.
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 7 miles east of Celebration Cove.
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.
The Celebration Cove buying strategy.
If we were buying in Celebration Cove 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 Celebration Cove.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Celebration Cove. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
We work St. Johns County closings directly, so when the public data on a community like Celebration Cove is thin, we pull the actual comparable sales and read them for you. That means you get a valuation grounded in what homes here have really traded for and their condition, not a guess off a list price.
Celebration Cove in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
Tools for a Celebration Cove buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Celebration Cove sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Celebration Cove, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2013 (2 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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