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As of October 2026, Governors Plantation in St. Augustine, FL has 2 homes for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2001–2018; 4 of 4 report an HOA (median $135/mo); none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 33 ft).

Last 30 days in Governors Plantation: 1 new listing (median asking $945,000). As of October 13, 2026, realMLS.

Live · Governors Plantation Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
12.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
0%
Under contract
St. Johns: 28% (779 of 2,736)
2 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Governors Plantation is a small St. Augustine community in St. Johns County, and with only a one-property closing window in the current snapshot, price here is driven far more by the individual home than by any neighborhood-wide trend. There is not enough recent transaction volume to lean on averages, so condition, lot, and finish level are doing the real work of setting value.

For a buyer, that means comparables are thin and each listing has to be underwritten on its own merits rather than a running market rate. For a seller, it means pricing is a judgment call backed by careful analysis, not a formula — and a well-prepared home can define the number rather than chase it.

Governors Plantation Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of October 12, 2026

Governors Plantation right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records, as of October 12, 2026. Confidence: Low (2 active and pending listings, 2 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated October 13, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Governors Plantation is a low-turnover pocket of St. Augustine in St. Johns County, where the thin closing activity means each sale tells its own story rather than establishing a clear market rhythm.

realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 17 homes in Governors Plantation that have changed hands since 2014, built between 2001 and 2018 (median 2004), with a median living area of about 2,993 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-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.

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.

Best for

  • Buyers with a longer hold horizon who are not counting on frequent nearby sales to validate value
  • Buyers who want a specific St. Augustine location and are willing to trade market liquidity for it
  • Sellers prepared to invest in presentation and price off a built-from-scratch analysis

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a defined price range and deep comparable set before committing
  • Buyers prioritizing quick, predictable resale in a high-volume market
  • Sellers expecting a formulaic neighborhood price and a fast, benchmark-driven sale

The market around Governors Plantation

Governors Plantation is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32086, 183 homes are on the market and 20% are under contract — a steady corner of St. Augustine.

Across St. Johns County, 1,957 homes are active and 779 pending (28% under contract).

In ZIP 32086 (St. Augustine), 413 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $330K ($201/sq ft), down 2.9% year over year, with a median 69 days on market. Right now 128 active and 28 pending listings put supply at about 5.1 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32086 housing market and the St. Johns County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Governors Plantation specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in Governors Plantation, St. Augustine

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 4 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-02 → 2026-10-12)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Governors Plantation

Live MLS inventory for Governors Plantation. 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 Governors Plantation listings as of 2026-10-12, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Every Home for Sale in Governors Plantation St Augustine Right Now (2)

All 2 active and pending Governors Plantation St Augustine listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

Schools

In short
  • St. Johns County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Otis A. Mason · Elementary
  • Gamble Rogers · Middle
  • Pedro Menendez · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Governors Plantation 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 Governors Plantation address.

If we were buying in Governors Plantation 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

Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.

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 Governors Plantation.

Best Buy
Buyers comfortable underwriting a home on its own merits rather than a neighborhood average.
Biggest Risk
Thin comparables make pricing a judgment call in both directions.
Sweet Spot
A well-prepared home priced off careful, property-specific analysis.
Avoid If
You need a liquid market with frequent sales and easy resale benchmarks.

A thin-data market

The defining feature of Governors Plantation right now is scarcity of data. With a single closing in the current window, there is no reliable spread, no dependable days-on-market figure, and no basis for quoting a price range. What we can say is qualitative: value tracks condition and the specifics of the property more than any community benchmark.

That is not a weakness so much as a reality of small communities. It rewards patience and diligence. Buyers should expect to evaluate a home against wider St. Augustine and St. Johns County comparables, and sellers should expect that presentation and preparation carry more weight than in a high-volume, easily-benchmarked neighborhood.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a community this quiet on transactions, the number that matters is the one we build from scratch — pulling in the wider St. Augustine and St. Johns County market to underwrite a home individually rather than relying on a neighborhood average that does not exist yet. That is exactly the kind of hands-on analysis we do, and where we will tell you plainly when a price does not hold up.

Governors Plantation in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers comfortable underwriting a home on its own merits rather than a neighborhood average.
Biggest advantageLow turnover means little competition and time to do your homework.
Biggest riskThin comparables make pricing a judgment call in both directions.
Sweet spotA well-prepared home priced off careful, property-specific analysis.
Avoid ifYou need a liquid market with frequent sales and easy resale benchmarks.

What it really costs to own in Governors Plantation

The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.

HOA duesMedian $133/month across 62 MLS listings (most billed quarterly; 2026-10-13). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study.
Home and flood insuranceThe average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Saint Johns County is $1,378/yr (977 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction.

Ask an agent about Governors Plantation

Have a question about the homes, fees, rules or commute here? A Momentum agent who works Governors Plantation will answer, and the answer is published on this page for the next buyer.

Property facts only: homes, fees, rules, commute. Every community is open to everyone; agents do not answer questions about who lives here.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Governors Plantation homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Governors Plantation.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $133/month (about $1,596/yr) · median of 62 MLS listings, most billed quarterly
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $133 per month ($1,596 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 62 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed quarterly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

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

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Recently off market in Governors Plantation

Homes in Governors Plantation that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 2 on record.

How much local inventory is already under contract

21% of homes for sale in ZIP 32086 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-13).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Governors Plantation a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of October 12, 2026, Governors Plantation leans toward buyers: 12.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
Who is the best real estate agent for Governors Plantation?
The best agent for Governors Plantation is one who actively works St. Augustine 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 Governors Plantation.
How do I find a top St. Augustine real estate agent who knows Governors Plantation?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Governors Plantation and the wider St. Augustine area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Governors Plantation?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Governors Plantation purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Governors Plantation, and what county is it in?
Governors Plantation is in St. Augustine, St. Johns County, FL, ZIP 32086. The community's center is about 4 miles south of the center of St. Augustine (straight-line).
How far is Governors Plantation from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 39 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 5 miles from the Atlantic beach at St. Augustine Beach, both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Buyers with a longer hold horizon who are not counting on frequent nearby sales to validate valueExcellent fit
Buyers who want a specific St. Augustine location and are willing to trade market liquidity for itExcellent fit
Sellers prepared to invest in presentation and price off a built-from-scratch analysisExcellent fit
Buyers who need a defined price range and deep comparable set before committingProbably not
Buyers prioritizing quick, predictable resale in a high-volume marketProbably not
Sellers expecting a formulaic neighborhood price and a fast, benchmark-driven saleProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 12, 2026)
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-10-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2005 (22 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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Thinking of selling in Governors Plantation? 2 recorded closings (window ending 2026-10-12). 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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