Hildreth Back Bay in St. Augustine

Hildreth Back Bay
Homes for Sale in St. Augustine, FL

Community in St. Augustine · St. Johns County · ZIP 32084
Median sale $605K
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Live Market Pulse
68/100
Market Heat
Hotter than normal
2016 → 2026 · 70 at the 2022 peak
0 is Hildreth Back Bay's coldest market since 2016, 100 its hottest. Today: 68. How it's scored
Built fromLive realMLS data21 years of closingsUpdated twice daily
Live · Hildreth Back Bay Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$605K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 14.8% vs the prior 12 months
+14.8%
1-yr price change
n = 5 and 4 sales in the two windows
$317/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $382 in 2023
97.4%
Sale vs ask
St. Johns median: 95.8%
Tempo
9.6mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
41days
Median DOM · closed
41 days at the 2026 low
0%
Under contract
St. Johns: 35% (1,018 of 2,935)
4 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
5
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 4 a year
Ownership and context
33%
Cash buyers · Hildreth Back Bay
1 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending July 2025
Track record · 21 years of records
0
Failed listings · 2025
peaked at 10 in 2006
1,784sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Hildreth Back Bay Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 5, 2026

Hildreth Back Bay right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 9.6 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 August 5, 2026. Confidence: Medium (4 active and pending listings, 5 closed sales in 12 months).

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($605K) is up 14.8% from the prior 12 months ($527K). With about 4 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 5. Confidence: Low (5 and 4 sales in the two windows).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

Updated August 5, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Hildreth Back Bay market snapshot (as of August 5, 2026): the median sale price is about $605K ($317 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 41 days on market for closed sales, and 9.6 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 15% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 5 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($605K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($527K) IS the +14.8% one-year change.

Windows contain 0 to 7 sales each (5 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$400K$600K$800K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 14.8% year over year.
Every sale since 2005 · price vs size
$0$500K$1M1k2k3k
56 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$200$300$40020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $198 in 2012 to a $382 peak in 2023; $317 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
5010020122014201620182020202220242026
41 days at the 2026 low; 41 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
97.4% now vs St. Johns 95.8%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
024620122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 7 a year; 5 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
0510200420082012202020242025
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 10 quit in 2006; 0 so far in 2025. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2016202020222026
70 at the 2022 peak, 33 in the troughs, 68 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are St. Johns County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$2,908/mo
St. Johns County typical true cost to own
$115/mo
St. Johns County typical home insurance
No CDD
No community development district bond

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Hildreth Back Bay Market Scorecard

Strong buyer's market

Hildreth Back Bay is currently a strong buyer's market. About 16.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $577,000, and homes go under contract in about 60 days.

16.0
Months supply
$577,000
Median list
$605,000
Median sold
$435
Per sqft
60
Days on mkt
4/2/3
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32084 ZIP is $351,572, about 3.6% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in Hildreth Back Bay, 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 17 listings
Median closed sale price — $632,500 (12-mo rolling)

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. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Hildreth Back Bay

Live MLS inventory for Hildreth Back Bay. 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 Hildreth Back Bay listings as of 2026-08-05, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

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

The takeaway

Everyday stops around Hildreth Back Bay are close: the nearest coffee is about 4 minutes away.

Approximate drive times via Mapbox Search + Directions, 2026-07-03. Verify for a specific address.

Schools

In short
  • St. Johns County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Ketterlinus ElementaryFLDOE grade A · Elementary (verify zoning)
  • R.J. Murray Middle SchoolFLDOE grade A · 6-8 (verify zoning)
  • St. Augustine High SchoolFLDOE grade A · 9-12 (verify zoning)

Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year 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 Hildreth Back Bay address.

If we were buying in Hildreth Back Bay 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 Hildreth Back Bay.

A closer look at the Hildreth Back Bay market

At a median of $317 per square foot, Hildreth Back Bay prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

Inventory runs at 9.6 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market and the trailing-12-month median up 15% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 41 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.1C+ · Buy Score
Recent Direction9.7/10
Liquidity & Demand0.4/10
Pricing Power8.3/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (6.1). Basis: Recent Direction +14.8% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 9.6 months of supply; Pricing Power 97.4% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • No CDD
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

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

Page states no CDD.

The takeaway

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

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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Hildreth Back Bay Homes for Sale in St year by year since 2014, from closed MLS sales. Long-run history beats any single estimate: it shows what this community has actually done through rate cycles, not what a model guesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Hildreth Back Bay?
The median sale price in Hildreth Back Bay was $605K over the 12 months ending August 5, 2026 (5 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Hildreth Back Bay take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 5, 2026 took a median 41 days on market (5 sales, realMLS).
Is Hildreth Back Bay a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of August 5, 2026, Hildreth Back Bay leans toward buyers: 9.6 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
Do cash buyers compete in Hildreth Back Bay?
Cash buyers took 33% of Hildreth Back Bay sales in the 12 months ending July 2025 (1 of 3 closings, realMLS).
What schools serve Hildreth Back Bay?
Hildreth Back Bay is served by St. Johns County Public Schools, typically Ketterlinus Elementary, R.J. Murray Middle School and St. Augustine High School. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Hildreth Back Bay?
The best agent for Hildreth Back Bay 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 Hildreth Back Bay.
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 5, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 5, 2026
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2005 (56 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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