Countryside
Homes for Sale in St. Johns, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
The honest starting point on Countryside is that our current snapshot carries no closings in the reporting window, so there is no fresh price signal to anchor a valuation. That means anything a buyer or seller does here right now leans on the specifics of the individual home and comparable activity outside this exact window rather than a live community median.
For a seller, that thin data cuts both ways: it argues for careful, condition-driven pricing and patience rather than reacting to a number that does not yet exist. For a buyer, it means you negotiate on the merits of the property in front of you, and you lean on us to pull the broader St. Johns context rather than a Countryside-only figure.
The 60-Second Overview
Countryside sits in St. Johns, within St. Johns County, an area that has drawn steady interest across Northeast Florida. As of our current snapshot there are no closings to report inside this window, so the read here is qualitative rather than number-driven.
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 Countryside is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want to be in St. Johns County and will judge a purchase on the individual property
- Patient sellers willing to price on condition and outside comparables rather than a live community number
- Buyers who value hands-on guidance through a thin-data market
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a recent in-community closing to justify an offer
- Sellers who want to price off a published community median right now
- Anyone looking for a fast, data-confirmed valuation this window
The market around Countryside
Countryside is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32259, 546 homes are on the market and 36% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of St. Johns.
Across St. Johns County, 1,855 homes are active and 859 pending (32% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Countryside specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Countryside
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Countryside, 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 14 miles southeast of Countryside, 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 14 miles southeast of Countryside, 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 13 miles south of Countryside, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Jax Daily Record - April 2026Development
Southeast Toyota opens $170M vehicle-processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island, adding 400-plus jobs
Southeast Toyota Distributors dedicated a new vehicle processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal in April 2026. The company put the investment at $170 million and said the facility created more than 400 full-time jobs, most of them hired locally.
What it may mean for the marketA large new employment center on Blount Island adds sustained local job demand, a factor that has historically supported nearby housing absorption. The site is about 8 miles north of Countryside.
Source: JAXPORT - February 2026Infrastructure
JAXPORT details $250M Blount Island modernization and record cargo in 2026 State of the Ports
At its February 2026 State of the Ports address, JAXPORT outlined a $250 million modernization of Blount Island's container and vehicle-handling capabilities and reported record fiscal-2025 cargo volumes. The port also said an air-draft expansion to accommodate larger ships is on track to finish by the end of 2026.
What it may mean for the marketContinued heavy investment in the Blount Island port complex anchors long-term industrial employment on the northeast side, a structural demand driver for the surrounding area. The site is about 8 miles north of Countryside.
Source: News4Jax - 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 project is about 13 miles south of Countryside, 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.
The Countryside buying strategy.
If we were buying in Countryside 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 Countryside.
Reading a quiet data window
When a community shows no recent closings, it does not mean nothing is happening — it means the sample is too thin to publish a reliable price point. In a smaller St. Johns pocket like Countryside, one or two transactions can swing a median dramatically, which is exactly why we would rather tell you the window is empty than hand you a figure we cannot stand behind.
Practically, this puts more weight on the home itself: condition, lot, updates, and how it stacks against active inventory and recent activity in the surrounding St. Johns market. Expect price outcomes to be driven by those specifics rather than a tidy community-wide average.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Countryside. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market with a quiet data window, the value we add is context you cannot get from a listing page. We track the wider St. Johns County activity, pull true comparables, and price on the merits of the actual home instead of a number the snapshot does not support. If Countryside is not the right fit for your goals, we will say so.
Countryside 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 Countryside 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 Countryside sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Countryside, 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
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-08-30 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (9 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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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.