Chelsea Woods
Homes for Sale in St. Augustine, FL
All 1,183 homes for sale in St. Augustine, FL · median $486,990 · 139 homes for sale in 32086 · St. Johns County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 5 closed sales in Chelsea Woods in St. Augustine, FL since 2011, the most recent in March 2024. Across St. Augustine as a whole, 3,770 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $439,900, 50 median days on market, with 1,251 homes for sale today. At that median and St. Johns County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,920 ($5,410 with the full homestead exemption).
Chelsea Woods is a small St. Augustine pocket in St. Johns County, and with a snapshot this focused, price here is driven by the individual home more than by any neighborhood-wide trend. Condition, updates, lot, and how a specific house shows will move the number far more than a formula ever could. When you see a wide spread between listings, read it as a condition story, not a mystery.
For a buyer, that means underwriting each home on its own merits rather than assuming a going rate. For a seller, it means presentation and honest pricing do the heavy lifting. We won't pretend to know a value from a screen — we walk the house, compare it to what has actually traded nearby, and price to the market as it is on the ground.
Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Chelsea Woods right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Chelsea Woods is a compact residential enclave in St. Augustine, inside St. Johns County, where the character of any given sale comes down to the specific home rather than a broad neighborhood pattern.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 6 homes in Chelsea Woods that have changed hands since 2005, built between 2000 and 2004 (median 2002), with a median living area of about 1,455 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-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 6 qualified sales in Chelsea Woods across 2024–2025 (3 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $349,000 — 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.
Who Chelsea Woods is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who value a compact St. Augustine setting and are willing to underwrite a home on its own condition
- Those wanting St. Johns County location with proximity to the historic core and coast
- Buyers comfortable moving decisively when the right individual home comes up in a small inventory
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a wide selection of listings on hand at all times
- Those who want a formula-driven, large-comp valuation before making an offer
- Buyers set on a master-planned community with extensive shared amenities
The market around Chelsea Woods
Chelsea Woods is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32086, 188 homes are on the market and 24% are under contract — a steady corner of St. Augustine.
Across St. Johns County, 1,892 homes are active and 827 pending (30% under contract).
In ZIP 32086 (St. Augustine), 381 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $330K ($212/sq ft), down 1.3% year over year, with a median 69 days on market. Right now 117 active and 36 pending listings put supply at about 3.7 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32086 housing market and the St. Johns County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Chelsea Woods specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Chelsea Woods by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Chelsea Woods subdivision: 6 homes on record; built 2000–2004; typical size about 1,455 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | $215,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | $130,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | $160,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | $225,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | $399,900 |
| 2024 | 1 | $315,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $315,000 on 2024-03-05.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
The Chelsea Woods buying strategy.
If we were buying in Chelsea Woods 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 Chelsea Woods.
A small pocket, read house by house
Because this is a tighter community, there is less of the statistical noise you get in a large subdivision, but also fewer comparable sales to lean on. That puts a premium on judgment: what a home has been maintained or updated to, how the lot sits, and what has genuinely closed nearby carry the analysis. Averages across a handful of homes can mislead, so we treat each listing as its own case.
St. Augustine and St. Johns County give the location its pull — coastal access, historic core, and the wider county's amenities are all within reach. Inside Chelsea Woods, the deciding factors are the practical ones: layout, condition, and how a particular property lines up against your list of must-haves.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Chelsea Woods. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small community with limited comparable data, the value comes from local judgment, not a dashboard. We price and negotiate off what has actually traded and what a specific home offers, we tell you plainly when a house is overpriced or when it is worth stretching for, and we would rather lose a listing than mislead you on the number.
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Housing distress & ownership in Chelsea Woods, St. Augustine
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.
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Recent Developments in Chelsea Woods
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Chelsea Woods, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Development
Habitat for Humanity seeks buyers for last homes in 36-home Volusia Woods
Habitat for Humanity of St. Johns County has four unoccupied homes remaining in Volusia Woods, a 36-home neighborhood in St. Augustine. Its income-restricted homes cost under $300,000 against a county median above $500,000, supported by roughly $1 million in ARPA money and $264,000 in county grants. Habitat hopes to place owners by the holidays.
What it may mean for the marketIncome-restricted ownership options priced well below the county median add a small amount of lower-priced for-sale supply in St. Augustine. The site is about 2 miles north of Chelsea Woods.
Source: Jacksonville Today - August 2026Schools
St. Johns County school board moves ahead with design of SilverLeaf-area high school costing about $100 million
The board approved moving forward with design and architecture for a high school on Parcel 38, with cost estimated at roughly $100 million and possibly up to $120 million as design progresses. Construction is expected to take about three years. A board workshop on full project scope is being prepared.
What it may mean for the marketA new high school in the SilverLeaf area would add school capacity for the fast-growing northwest part of the county. The project is about 19 miles northwest of Chelsea Woods, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: News4JAX - 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 17 miles north of Chelsea Woods, 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 17 miles north of Chelsea Woods, 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 18 miles north of Chelsea Woods, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Nocatee - 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 project is about 19 miles northwest of Chelsea Woods, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
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
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32086)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-11-10 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2011 (5 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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