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.
Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
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, 599 homes are on the market and 36% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of St. Johns.
Across St. Johns County, 2,089 homes are active and 883 pending (30% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Countryside specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
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.
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.
What is your Countryside home worth?
Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Countryside, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.
See homes for sale in Countryside on the map →
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 October 2026.
- October 2026Market
St. Johns County denies 4,462-acre Palm Valley farmland housing application under new state enclave law
Commissioners denied 3-2 on Sept. 15 the 4,462-acre Palm Valley application near Nocatee under the state agricultural enclave law, and the county plans to fight it in court. Another proposal of nearly 1,200 acres and about 15,000 homes south of St. Augustine was approved in August, then denied 3-2 on Sept. 28. St. Johns County has received 16 applications under the law.
What it may mean for the marketThe outcome of these applications will shape how much new housing supply can be added on rural land in the county. The site is about 11 miles southeast of Countryside.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
UF Health Durbin Park 99-bed hospital opens in northern St. Johns County; Baptist Silverleaf adds emergency department
UF Health Durbin Park, a 99-bed hospital with a 24-hour emergency department on 42.5 acres, held its ribbon-cutting and opens the following week. Baptist Health's Silverleaf campus, about 10 miles south, is adding an emergency department, and AdventHealth and Acadia Health have also opened facilities near I-95. The county's population has grown more than 25% since 2020.
What it may mean for the marketNew hospital and emergency capacity shortens drive times to emergency care and adds healthcare jobs in northern St. Johns County. The project is about 11 miles south of Countryside, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Infrastructure
JEA advances about $690 million in infrastructure projects including Fulton Cut transmission line raise near JAXPORT
JEA is moving forward with three water reclamation projects (Blacks Ford in northwest St. Johns County, over $220 million; near Jacksonville International Airport, about $193 million; East Arlington, just under $165 million) and the $117 million Fulton Cut transmission line clearance over the St. Johns River near Blount Island. Fulton Cut, shared with JAXPORT and the city, is expected to finish in summer 2027 and all four projects by 2030.
What it may mean for the marketRaised power lines support larger ship access to port terminals, and new reclamation capacity supports growth in surrounding areas. The site is about 8 miles north of Countryside.
Source: News4JAX - September 2026Development
Gateway Jax seeks more than $70 million in city incentives for Riverfront Plaza tower and Hotel Merrydelle
Gateway Jax is requesting about $55.4 million in incentives for a 17-story, roughly $271.5 million Riverfront Plaza tower with 130 to 170 hotel rooms and 50 to 150 residences on Independent Drive. It also seeks a $15 million loan for the nearly $50 million renovation of the former Ambassador Hotel at 420 Julia Street. The Downtown Investment Authority board votes Sept. 16 and City Council has the final say.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the projects would add hotel rooms, residences and restaurants along the Downtown riverfront. The site is about 8 miles northwest of Countryside.
Source: Jacksonville Today - 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many homes are in Countryside?
What share of Countryside is owner-occupied?
When were the homes in Countryside built?
Who is the best real estate agent for Countryside?
How do I find a top St. Johns real estate agent who knows Countryside?
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Countryside?
Should you buy in Countryside?
An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.
Nearby Communities
Explore more neighborhoods near Countryside with Momentum Realty’s local guides.
Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32259)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| 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.
Own a home here?
You just read the data. Now see what your home is worth.
The numbers on this page move markets in the aggregate. The number that matters to you is what a buyer pays for your address. Momentum sells for 1.25% above the realMLS member average and 8 days faster, and we’ll price yours against live local comps.
Looking to buy here? Search homes for sale →
What’s your home worth in your area?
A real valuation with real comps from a local listing agent, not an instant algorithm. Response within one business day.
See how Countryside fits the bigger picture — live prices, inventory, and Momentum Scores: