Diego Island
Homes for Sale in St. Augustine, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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The 60-Second Overview
Diego Island is a community in St. Augustine, within St. Johns County. Beyond its location, this snapshot does not include current pricing, inventory, or market-pace figures, so the specifics buyers and sellers should weigh here are best confirmed directly rather than estimated.
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 Diego Island is best for.
Best for
- Buyers set on a St. Augustine location inside St. Johns County who want a specific community rather than a broad search
- Buyers who want a current, data-backed read before committing and will let us confirm pricing and pace live
- Sellers weighing a Diego Island listing who need an honest look at recent comparable activity
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a firm price range or entry point before doing any homework, since that detail should be confirmed live rather than assumed
- Buyers unwilling to look beyond a single community if inventory here is thin at the moment
- Anyone who wants to skip a current market check and move purely on a snapshot number
The market around Diego Island
Diego Island is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32095, 290 homes are on the market and 33% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of St. Augustine.
Across St. Johns County, 1,855 homes are active and 859 pending (32% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Diego Island specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Diego Island Market Scorecard
Diego Island is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of $2,160,000, and homes go under contract in about 43 days.
Typical home value in the 32095 ZIP is $502,106, about 19.2% 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 Diego Island
Live MLS inventory for Diego 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 Diego Island listings as of 2026-09-02, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Schools
- St. Johns County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Palencia · Elementary
- Pacetti Bay · Middle
- Allen D. Nease · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Diego Island listings and can change; always confirm with St. Johns County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Diego Island address.
Recent Developments in Diego Island
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Diego Island, 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 7 miles northwest of Diego Island, 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 site is about 6 miles northwest of Diego Island.
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 7 miles northwest of Diego Island, 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 11 miles northwest of Diego Island, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
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 project is about 11 miles northwest of Diego Island, 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 Diego Island buying strategy.
If we were buying in Diego Island 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 Diego Island.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Diego Island. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
We work Diego Island and the broader St. Johns County market closely, and we would rather give you a live read on current pricing, condition spread, and pace than repeat a stale figure. Before you make an offer or set a list price here, we will pull the most recent comparable activity and walk you through what it actually means for your situation.
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 Diego Island 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 Diego Island sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Diego Island, 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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Nearby Communities
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 30, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-08-30 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2017 (1 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.