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Fruit Cove Estates
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By , Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · Updated October 20, 2026

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Community in Jacksonville · St. Johns County · ZIP 32259
37 homesBuilt 1965–2004
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 51 closed sales in Fruit Cove Estates in Jacksonville, FL since 2001, the most recent in July 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $460,000 to $739,800 (median $530,000), on homes of 2,238 to 3,288 sq ft. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 7,643 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $315,000, 43 median days on market, with 4,168 homes for sale today. At that median and St. Johns County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,140 ($6,620 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Fruit Cove Estates Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
84%
Owner-occupied · Fruit Cove Estates
31 of 37 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
16%
Non-owner-occupied · Fruit Cove Estates
incl. 5% trust or LLC-held · 3% out-of-state
37
Homes in the community
37 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 25 years of records
4
Recorded sales · 2024-2024
median $642K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
1965–2004
Years homes were built
median 1992 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
5.4%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 37 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 12, 2026

Fruit Cove Estates sits in the Fruit Cove corridor of northwest St. Johns County, close enough to Jacksonville for the commute but on the St. Johns side of the county line. What sets price here is less about a formula and more about condition and lot: this is an established pocket, so updated interiors, usable acreage, and river-adjacent positioning carry a premium, while dated homes trade on their bones. We have a limited closings window to read from, so treat any single sale as a data point, not a trend.

For buyers, the posture is patience over speed — inventory in an established area like this turns over unevenly, and the right home is worth waiting for rather than overpaying to win. For sellers, the leverage is condition: the homes that show well and price to the middle of the market get attention, and the ones that don't will sit and educate the market on their flaws.

Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside Fruit Cove Estates right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.

736 FRUIT COVE FOREST Road
$448K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,744 sqft
736 FRUIT COVE FOREST Road
Listed by PROFITABLE PROPERTY REALTY LLC
345 LOLLY Lane
$515K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,059 sqft
345 LOLLY Lane
Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC
0 FRUIT COVE ROAD
$1.81M · 0.4 mi away
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,309 sqft
0 FRUIT COVE ROAD
Listed by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY
1345 FRUIT COVE Road
$1.20M · 0.4 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,152 sqft
1345 FRUIT COVE Road
Listed by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY
304 LOLLY Lane
$535K · 0.5 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,036 sqft
304 LOLLY Lane
Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC
208 HONEYSUCKLE Way
$473K · 0.5 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,008 sqft
208 HONEYSUCKLE Way
Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Fruit Cove Estates is an established St. Johns County community in the Fruit Cove area near the Jacksonville line, where price is driven more by home condition and lot than by any uniform product type.

realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 31 homes in Fruit Cove Estates that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1981 and 2004 (median 1991), with a median living area of about 2,531 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida) closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

County records show 4 qualified sales in Fruit Cove Estates across 2024–2024, median $642,500 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

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.

Quick Match

Who Fruit Cove Estates is best for.

Best for

  • Buyers prioritizing a St. Johns County location with Jacksonville commute access
  • Buyers willing to weigh condition carefully and pay for a well-maintained or updated home
  • Patient buyers comfortable waiting for the right listing rather than forcing a purchase

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need many recent comparable sales to feel confident on price
  • Buyers wanting uniform, builder-consistent product where every home is a known quantity
  • Buyers on a tight timeline who cannot wait for the right home to come up
The Area Market

The market around Fruit Cove Estates

Fruit Cove Estates 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 Jacksonville.

Across St. Johns County, 2,089 homes are active and 883 pending (30% under contract).

In ZIP 32259 (Jacksonville), 2,154 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $505K ($224/sq ft), down 1.0% year over year, with a median 43 days on market. Right now 446 active and 261 pending listings put supply at about 13.7 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32259 housing market and the St. Johns County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Fruit Cove Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

The Strategy

The Fruit Cove Estates buying strategy.

If we were buying in Fruit Cove Estates today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Fruit Cove Estates.

The Quick Decision
Best Buy
Buyers who want a St. Johns address with workable access to Jacksonville.
Biggest Risk
A thin recent closings window makes any one sale a weak comp.
Sweet Spot
An updated home on a good lot priced near the middle of the market.
Avoid If
You need a fast, predictable transaction with deep comp support.
The Deep Dive

What actually moves value here

The location does real work in this market. Fruit Cove puts you in St. Johns County with reasonable access to Jacksonville employment and services, and that dual pull — county setting, city proximity — is a durable part of the appeal. It is a location fact, not a lifestyle promise: verify your specific commute, your specific school assignment, and your specific flood and river-proximity exposure before you fall for a listing.

Because this is an established area rather than a single builder's tract, expect a spread in condition and finish. That means the median tells you where the middle sits, but two homes at similar ask can be very different buys. Read the roof, the systems, the lot, and the water exposure carefully — those are the variables that separate a fair price from a regret.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Fruit Cove Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
Why Momentum

Why work with Momentum here

We cover Northeast Florida and this stretch of St. Johns County specifically, and we will tell you plainly when a listing's price is condition-driven and when it isn't. With a thin recent closings window, the value of a local read goes up — we help you weigh the handful of comps that actually matter instead of anchoring to a single sale.

The 15-Second Verdict

Fruit Cove Estates in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a St. Johns address with workable access to Jacksonville.
Biggest advantageAn established setting with real variation in homes and lots.
Biggest riskA thin recent closings window makes any one sale a weak comp.
Sweet spotAn updated home on a good lot priced near the middle of the market.
Avoid ifYou need a fast, predictable transaction with deep comp support.
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The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Fruit Cove Estates sales matched to your home.

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Recent Developments in Fruit Cove Estates

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Fruit Cove Estates, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.

  1. October 2026
    Market

    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 east of Fruit Cove Estates.

    Source: Jacksonville Today
  2. September 2026
    Development

    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 site is about 4 miles east of Fruit Cove Estates.

    Source: Jacksonville Today
  3. August 2026
    Schools

    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 4 miles south of Fruit Cove Estates, elsewhere in St. Johns County.

    Source: News4JAX
  4. June 2026
    Infrastructure

    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 10 miles southwest of Fruit Cove Estates.

    Source: Jax Daily Record
  5. May 2026
    Retail & 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 4 miles east of Fruit Cove Estates.

    Source: Jax Daily Record
  6. February 2026
    Retail & 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 4 miles east of Fruit Cove Estates.

    Source: Jax Daily Record

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Fruit Cove Estates?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 37 homes in Fruit Cove Estates (public records).
What share of Fruit Cove Estates is owner-occupied?
84% of Fruit Cove Estates parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Fruit Cove Estates built?
Homes in Fruit Cove Estates were built between 1965 and 2004, with a median year built of 1992 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Fruit Cove Estates?
The best agent for Fruit Cove Estates is one who actively works Jacksonville and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Fruit Cove Estates.
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Where is Fruit Cove Estates, and what county is it in?
Fruit Cove Estates is in Jacksonville, St. Johns County, FL, ZIP 32259. The community's center is about 12 miles south of the center of Jacksonville (straight-line).
How far is Fruit Cove Estates from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 15 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 17 miles from the Atlantic beach at Ponte Vedra Beach, both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
The Verdict

Should you buy in Fruit Cove Estates?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

Buyers prioritizing a St. Johns County location with Jacksonville commute accessExcellent fit
Buyers willing to weigh condition carefully and pay for a well-maintained or updated homeExcellent fit
Patient buyers comfortable waiting for the right listing rather than forcing a purchaseExcellent fit
Buyers who need many recent comparable sales to feel confident on priceProbably not
Buyers wanting uniform, builder-consistent product where every home is a known quantityProbably not
Buyers on a tight timeline who cannot wait for the right home to come upProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 20, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32259))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-10-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (51 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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Schools serving nearby communities

We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Fruit Cove Estates. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32259; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.

Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).

Thinking of selling in Fruit Cove Estates? 2 recorded closings (window ending 2026-10-20). See the St. Johns County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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