Florence Cove
Homes for Sale in St. Augustine, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Florence Cove sits in St. Johns County, and the pricing here is driven less by any single list number than by condition and lot specifics. Without a large public run of comparable sales to lean on, the honest read is that this is a market where the individual property tells the story more than the neighborhood average does.
For a buyer, that means underwriting each home on its own merits rather than assuming a community-wide baseline. For a seller, it means presentation and condition do real work — the spread between a well-prepared home and a tired one tends to be wider in pockets like this than headline stats suggest.
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
Florence Cove is a smaller St. Augustine address in St. Johns County, which places it inside one of Northeast Florida's most sought-after county lines while keeping it out of the larger master-planned crowd.
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 Florence Cove is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing a St. Johns County location near St. Augustine over subdivision scale
- Patient buyers willing to wait for the right individual property rather than a wide menu
- Owners planning a longer hold who value proximity to the historic core and coast
Probably not for
- Buyers who need many active listings to compare side by side
- Anyone requiring a firm, comp-backed price ceiling before committing
- Buyers on a tight timeline who cannot wait for limited inventory to surface
The market around Florence Cove
Florence Cove is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32092, 776 homes are on the market and 35% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of St. Augustine.
Across St. Johns County, 2,096 homes are active and 890 pending (30% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Florence Cove specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Florence Cove by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Florence Cove subdivision: 6 homes on record; built 1977–2024; typical size about 2,619 heated sq ft; 4 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 83%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | $64,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | $280,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | $255,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | $995,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | $1,350,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | $764,900 |
Newest recorded sale: $764,900 on 2025-03-07.
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 Florence Cove buying strategy.
If we were buying in Florence Cove 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 Florence Cove.
A St. Johns address that trades on the specific home
The value case for Florence Cove starts with its county. St. Johns is consistently one of the region's strongest markets, and a St. Augustine location keeps you close to the historic core, the coast, and the county's arterial routes. That regional pull tends to support demand even when a particular pocket sees few listings at any given time.
Because this is a compact community rather than a large subdivision, expect fewer active listings and less day-to-day comparable data. That thin flow cuts both ways: less noise, but also less certainty on price. We treat each transaction here as its own analysis — lot, layout, updates, and condition — rather than pretending a single neighborhood figure captures it.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Florence Cove. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small, low-inventory pocket, the value is in local read, not a database printout. We track what actually trades in and around St. Johns County, so we can tell you when a Florence Cove home is priced to its condition and when it is not — and we will say so plainly before you write or accept an offer.
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Recent Developments in Florence Cove
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Florence Cove, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- 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 10 miles northeast of Florence Cove, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
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 5 miles north of Florence Cove, 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 11 miles northeast of Florence Cove, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: News4Jax - 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 8 miles west of Florence Cove.
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 8 miles northeast of Florence Cove.
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 8 miles northeast of Florence Cove.
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 (1 streets, ZIP 32092)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2013 (7 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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