The Complete Grand Ravine Guide. (2026)

Executive Summary

Grand Ravine is a for-sale condominium community in St. Augustine Shores, built by Homes by Deltona on a 34-acre site where each home is surrounded by a conservation preserve. It pairs larger condominium floor plans with a quiet, natural setting minutes from Crescent Beach.

The community has about 78 units built circa 2009 to 2012, with two and three bedroom plans from roughly 1,580 to 2,148 square feet, two to three baths, and one to two car attached garages. Construction is concrete block with a stucco Mediterranean finish and green-built features like a 50-year barrel tile roof, Low-E windows, and tankless gas water heaters.

For pricing context, homes have generally been offered from the low $400,000s according to listing data, with low homeowner dues, and the figure set by the floor plan, the position, and the updates. Those numbers are third-party context and not NEFAR statistics, so a specific home should be priced off recent comparable sales.

Quick Facts

Community Overview & History

Condominium living on a preserve in St. Augustine Shores

St. Augustine Shores is an established, well-located area of southern St. Augustine, prized for its value, its proximity to Crescent Beach and the Matanzas River, and its quick access to historic downtown. Grand Ravine is one of its newer condominium communities, pairing larger floor plans with a conservation-preserve setting.

How it feels on the ground today

Grand Ravine reads as a quiet, low-maintenance community where the preserve setting, the larger Mediterranean homes, the low dues, and the proximity to the beach are the headline draws. The condominium living appeals to downsizers, second-home owners, and buyers who want space without single-family upkeep.

The Community and What You Are Buying

Grand Ravine is a condominium community, so the choice comes down to the floor plan, the position on the preserve, and the level of updating.

Floor plan

Two and three bedroom plans from roughly 1,580 to 2,148 square feet, larger than most condominiums.

Preserve position

Each home backs to conservation preserve, and the position affects privacy and view.

Updated versus original

Homes from 2009 to 2012 trade as both updated and largely original, so condition is a factor in price.

Real Estate Market

Grand Ravine appeals to downsizers, second-home owners, and buyers who want larger, low-maintenance condominium living on a preserve near Crescent Beach.

Homes have generally been offered from the low $400,000s per listing data, with low dues, set by the plan, the position, and the updates. Because plans and conditions vary, a specific home should be priced from the closest comparable sales.

The preserve setting, the larger floor plans, and the proximity to the beach keep demand steady from buyers who want space and a quiet setting near the coast.

Who Lives Here

Grand Ravine draws downsizers, second-home owners, and buyers who want larger, low-maintenance condominium living on a conservation preserve in St. Augustine Shores, minutes from Crescent Beach and historic downtown.

Schools

Grand Ravine is served by the St. Johns County School District, consistently one of the highest-rated districts in Florida. Attendance zones are assigned by home address, so confirm the exact zoning for a particular Grand Ravine address with the district before you buy.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Grand Ravine pairs a preserve setting and quality construction with its St. Augustine Shores location.

Conservation preserve

Each home is surrounded by a pristine conservation preserve for privacy and nature.

Quality construction

Concrete block with a Mediterranean stucco finish, a 50-year barrel tile roof, and green-built features.

Low dues

Homeowner dues are low for the area.

Near the beach

Crescent Beach, the Matanzas River, and historic downtown are minutes away.

HOA, CDD & Costs

Grand Ravine is a condominium community, so residents pay an association fee, known here as low, that covers the exterior, the grounds, and the preserve common areas. Confirm the current fee and inclusions for a specific home.

Because it is a condominium, also confirm the reserve levels, any planned special assessments, and the current rules on leasing and pets before you write an offer.

Pull the flood designation for the specific building and a current insurance picture, since coverage and cost vary in the St. Augustine area.

Commute Analysis

Grand Ravine pairs a quiet preserve setting with a well-located St. Augustine Shores address, where Crescent Beach and historic downtown are minutes away and I-95 is a short drive, which delivers larger condominium living near the coast.

Shopping & Dining

Everyday shopping and dining are minutes away along US-1 and SR-312 and in historic St. Augustine, with grocery, retail, and the beaches a short drive. The location balances a quiet, natural setting with the conveniences of St. Augustine.

Pros and Cons

Grand Ravine vs. Comparable Communities

Hidden Things Buyers Should Know

Larger condos on a preserve

Grand Ravine pairs larger floor plans with a conservation-preserve setting, unusual for a condominium near the coast.

Confirm the association

Confirm the fee, the reserves, any special assessments, and the leasing and pet rules for the specific home.

Condition drives price

Homes from 2009 to 2012 trade as both updated and original, so condition is a major factor in value.

Momentum Expert Insight

Selling a Home in Grand Ravine

Selling at Grand Ravine is about presenting the larger floor plan, the preserve setting, and the updates to downsizers and second-home buyers, and pricing correctly against the closest comparable sales.

We price from the most recent comparable homes, account for the plan and the position, and market the preserve setting, the quality construction, and the proximity to the beach to the buyers who shop St. Augustine.

Flood Zones & Insurance

St. Johns County flooding concentrates near the Intracoastal, the coast, and the creeks and marshes, while many inland master-planned communities sit in lower-risk zones.

The reliable move is to pull the FEMA flood designation for the exact Grand Ravine address before you write an offer, since two homes in the same area can fall in different zones. A home in Zone X can cost far less to insure than one near water in Zone AE. Get a bindable flood and homeowners quote during your inspection period, so the cost is in your monthly math before you commit, not after.

Internet & Connectivity

St. Johns County is well served by AT&T (fiber in most newer communities) and Xfinity (Comcast), though fiber availability still varies by street. If working from home matters, confirm the options, and fiber in particular, at the specific Grand Ravine address rather than assuming.

The Tax Reality

St. Johns County total millage varies by district, and CDD assessments are common in the master-planned communities, which adds to the all-in cost on top of the millage. The Florida homestead exemption for 2026 is 51,411 dollars for those who qualify, and the deadline to file a new homestead exemption is March 1.

The trap to plan for is the post-sale reset: when you buy, the Save Our Homes cap from the previous owner ends and the assessed value resets to the new just value, so your second-year tax bill is often higher than the seller current one. Budget the true number, and confirm whether the specific home carries a CDD or other assessment that is billed separately from the millage and is not reduced by the homestead exemption.

What Your Budget Buys Here

The same budget buys very different homes across Grand Ravine and the surrounding area, depending on age, size, lot, and condition. Rather than anchor on the asking price or the neighborhood average, price any specific home off the most recent comparable sales, and weigh what your money would buy in the nearby alternatives before you commit.

The Future of the Area

St. Johns County continues to grow, with new rooftops, retail, and road work reshaping parts of the area. That growth supports long-run demand, but it can also add competing inventory and construction traffic in the near term, so factor both the upside and the disruption into your timing and your pricing.

Resale Liquidity

How quickly a Grand Ravine home resells comes down to presentation, condition, and pricing against the latest comparable sales rather than the neighborhood average. Homes that are priced correctly and shown well tend to move, while overpriced or dated homes sit. We track the active and sold comparable set so a Grand Ravine home is priced to the real market.

The Grand Ravine Playbook

If you are buying in Grand Ravine, here is how we would approach it: pull the flood zone and a real insurance quote for the specific address, confirm the HOA dues and whether a CDD applies, compare what your budget would buy nearby, and price the home off the closest comparable sales rather than the asking price. If you are buying any new-construction home, bring your own agent before you register, since the on-site representative works for the builder, not for you.

Questions We Would Ask Before Buying Here

Mistakes to Avoid

The common ones around Grand Ravine: trusting the seller current tax bill instead of the post-sale reset; skipping the address-specific flood check; assuming fiber is at every home; and pricing off the neighborhood average rather than the closest comparable sales. Each is avoidable with the right diligence, which is exactly where having your own agent pays off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Grand Ravine?

Grand Ravine is in St. Augustine Shores, in the 32086 area, minutes from Crescent Beach, the Matanzas River, and historic downtown St. Augustine.

What kind of community is Grand Ravine?

Grand Ravine is a for-sale condominium community of about 78 units built circa 2009 to 2012 by Homes by Deltona, on a conservation preserve.

What do homes in Grand Ravine cost?

Homes have generally been offered from the low $400,000s per listing data, with low dues, set by the plan, the position, and the updates. Price a specific home off comparable sales.

What size are homes in Grand Ravine?

Grand Ravine homes run roughly 1,580 to 2,148 square feet, with two and three bedrooms, larger than most condominiums.

What is the construction like at Grand Ravine?

Grand Ravine is concrete block with a Mediterranean stucco finish, a 50-year barrel tile roof, Low-E windows, and tankless gas water heaters.

What does the association fee cover?

The fee, known here as low, covers the exterior, the grounds, and the preserve common areas. Confirm the current amount and inclusions for a specific home.

What schools serve Grand Ravine?

Grand Ravine is served by the top-rated St. Johns County School District. Confirm the exact zoning for an address with the district.

Is Grand Ravine a good value?

For buyers who want larger, low-maintenance condominium living on a preserve near the beach, it is a distinctive option, though it is a small community and condition varies.

How far is Grand Ravine from Crescent Beach?

Grand Ravine is about ten minutes from Crescent Beach.

Is Grand Ravine in a flood zone?

Coverage and risk vary in the St. Augustine area, so pull the flood designation and an insurance picture for the specific building before you buy.

Does Grand Ravine back to a preserve?

Yes. Each home in Grand Ravine is surrounded by a conservation preserve, which is one of its defining features.

How far is Grand Ravine from historic downtown St. Augustine?

Grand Ravine is about fifteen minutes from historic downtown St. Augustine.

Are homes in Grand Ravine updated?

Homes from 2009 to 2012 trade as both updated and largely original, so condition is worth confirming for the specific home.

Is Grand Ravine good for downsizers?

Its larger, low-maintenance floor plans and quiet preserve setting make it a strong option for downsizers and second-home owners.

Who should I call about buying in Grand Ravine?

Call Momentum Realty at (904) 351-6461 or use the form on this page, and we will connect you with a St. Augustine specialist.

Do I need my own agent to buy in Grand Ravine?

Yes. The listing agent works for the seller. Your own agent represents only you, confirms the association fee, reserves, and rules, pulls the true comparable sales, and structures an offer that protects you.

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