Elwood
Homes for Sale in St. Augustine, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 3 closed sales in Elwood in St. Augustine, FL since 2024, the most recent in February 2026. Across St. Augustine as a whole, 2,667 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $454,157, 53 median days on market, with 685 homes for sale today. At that median and St. Johns County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,120 ($5,600 with the full homestead exemption).
Elwood sits in St. Augustine, inside St. Johns County, and the honest starting point is that we have a location snapshot rather than a deep price history to lean on. What that means practically: the address does real work here. Proximity within the community, lot position, and condition will move a given home more than any headline number, so treat each listing on its own merits rather than assuming a neighborhood-wide price.
Without a live spread in front of us, the posture is straightforward — come prepared to underwrite the specific house. Sellers should lead with condition and presentation, because in a St. Johns County submarket like this the well-prepared listing separates itself. Buyers should budget for inspection findings and let the individual property, not a rumor about the area, set expectations.
The 60-Second Overview
Elwood is a St. Augustine community in St. Johns County, close enough to the county's coastal and historic draws to matter for resale, and best evaluated home by home rather than by a single area 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 Elwood is best for.
Best for
- Buyers set on a St. Johns County / St. Augustine location and willing to shop by individual property
- Buyers who budget for inspection findings and value condition over a headline number
- Sellers ready to lead with presentation and let a prepared listing stand out
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a fixed price range published up front before touring
- Buyers wanting a large, standardized inventory to compare at a glance
- Sellers hoping a broad area average will carry a home that hasn't been prepped
The market around Elwood
Elwood is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32092, 651 homes are on the market and 38% 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 Elwood specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Elwood
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Elwood, 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 9 miles northeast of Elwood, 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 10 miles northeast of Elwood, 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 11 miles northeast of Elwood, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Nocatee - 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 11 miles west of Elwood.
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 north of Elwood.
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 north of Elwood.
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 Elwood buying strategy.
If we were buying in Elwood 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 Elwood.
Location does the heavy lifting in Elwood
St. Johns County is the frame around Elwood, and it is a frame that tends to hold value on location and access alone — the St. Augustine setting puts historic-district amenities, coastline, and county roadways within reach. That geographic backdrop is the durable part of the story here.
Because we are working from a location snapshot rather than a set of price bands, the useful discipline is comparison at the property level. Look at how a specific home is positioned, how it has been maintained, and what recent nearby activity supports it. That approach beats any assumption about where prices 'start' or 'top out' in a community this specific.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Elwood. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
We work Northeast Florida every day and we will not paper over what we do not know. In a community like Elwood, where the story is location-driven and best read one listing at a time, we pull the specific comparables, walk the specific house, and tell you plainly whether the price makes sense — and when it does not, we say so before you write the offer.
Elwood 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 Elwood buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Elwood sales matched to your home.
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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 2024 (3 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.
Elwood Market Scorecard
Elwood is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 32092 ZIP is $469,766, about 23.2% 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.