Hickory Acres
Homes for Sale in St. Johns, FL
All 397 homes for sale in St. Johns, FL · median $575,000 · 348 homes for sale in 32259 · St. Johns County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 24 closed sales in Hickory Acres in St. Johns, FL since 2002, the most recent in August 2026. Across St. Johns as a whole, 707 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $505,000, 45 median days on market, with 338 homes for sale today. At that median and St. Johns County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,800 ($6,280 with the full homestead exemption).
Hickory Acres sits in St. Johns County, and with the closings window at a single month, the snapshot we're working from is thin. That matters: one closing period tells you what recently traded, not where the market is trending. Treat any read here as a starting point, not a settled picture.
With so little transaction data to lean on, price in Hickory Acres is best understood as condition-driven rather than formula-driven. Individual home features, updates, and lot specifics will move the number more than any neighborhood-wide pattern we can confidently claim right now. Buyers and sellers alike should expect to price off comparable condition, not off a broad market narrative.
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 Hickory Acres 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.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Hickory Acres is a St. Johns County community where the recent trading data is limited, so the smart move is to weigh each home on its own condition and specifics rather than a broad market story.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 14 homes in Hickory Acres that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1960 and 2012 (median 1986), with a median living area of about 2,750 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.
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 Hickory Acres is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable underwriting a purchase on a home's specific condition and comparable sales
- Sellers ready to invest in presentation and lean on a condition-driven pricing strategy
- Long-horizon buyers who value the St. Johns County location over quick-flip data signals
Probably not for
- Buyers who need abundant recent-sale data to feel confident on price
- Sellers expecting a fast, formula-driven valuation off neighborhood trends
- Anyone seeking a high-turnover market with constant comparable activity
The market around Hickory Acres
Hickory Acres 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 St. Johns.
Across St. Johns County, 2,089 homes are active and 883 pending (30% under contract).
In ZIP 32259 (St. Johns), 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 Hickory Acres specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Hickory Acres buying strategy.
If we were buying in Hickory Acres 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 Hickory Acres.
A thin-data market
The honest headline for Hickory Acres is that we're reading from a narrow window. When only a short stretch of closings informs the picture, the spread between a well-updated home and one needing work can look larger than any underlying trend. Don't mistake a single strong or soft sale for the direction of the whole community.
Practically, that means condition and preparation carry outsized weight here. A seller who addresses deferred maintenance and presents cleanly gives an appraiser and a buyer something concrete to anchor to. A buyer should lean on physical comparisons — layout, updates, lot — and resist reading too much into a single data point.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hickory Acres. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this thinly traded, generic market commentary is worse than useless. We work the specifics — condition, comparable sales, and what's actually moving in the surrounding St. Johns County market — so you're pricing and negotiating off substance rather than a headline. When the data won't support a confident claim, we'll say so plainly.
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Recently off market in Hickory Acres
Homes in Hickory Acres 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.
- 291 Hickory Acres Lane · off market
- 389 Hickory Acres Lane · off market
Housing distress & ownership in Hickory Acres, St. Johns
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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.
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Recent Developments in Hickory Acres
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Hickory Acres, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- September 2026Infrastructure
County Road 220 widening and Little Black Creek bridge replacement open to traffic in Clay County
The project finished ahead of schedule, with a new four-lane bridge over Little Black Creek replacing a 1947 structure. Phase 1 began in December 2024 with intersection improvements at Rideout Ferry Road, and Phase 2 began in January 2025. Officials say it should ease traffic along the corridor.
What it may mean for the marketA four-lane CR 220 corridor improves commute capacity for Fleming Island and Middleburg area drivers. The site is about 7 miles west of Hickory Acres.
Source: News4JAX - 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 site is about 10 miles east of Hickory Acres.
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 6 miles east of Hickory Acres, 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 4 miles southwest of Hickory Acres.
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 9 miles east of Hickory Acres.
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 9 miles east of Hickory Acres.
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
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 20, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32259)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (24 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 Hickory Acres. 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.
- Bartram Trail High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 24 nearby communities)
- Switzerland Point Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 19 nearby communities)
- Fruit Cove Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 18 nearby communities)
- Creekside High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 16 nearby communities)
- Julington Creek Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 9 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).