Kensington
Homes for Sale in St. Augustine, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Kensington's median sits at $720,000, roughly $226 a foot, and what moves that number is condition and finish more than any fixed tier. The spread here is wide, so a dated interior and an updated one at similar square footage can land far apart. Read each listing on its own merits rather than anchoring to the median.
The posture is balanced. A median of about 40 days on market and a heat score at the midpoint tell you neither side owns the table. Sellers who price to the actual condition of the home are transacting; those reaching past it are the ones sitting. Buyers have room to inspect, negotiate, and walk without the panic of a runaway market.
Kensington right now
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($744K) is up 18.0% from the prior 12 months ($630K) and up 196% since 2012. With about 17 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 26. Confidence: Medium (10 and 9 sales in the two windows).
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Updated August 26, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Kensington market snapshot (as of August 26, 2026): the median sale price is about $744K ($236 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 14 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 18% from the prior 12 months and up 196% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (10 closings in the current window).
Kensington is a St. Augustine community in St. Johns County where price tracks condition closely and the market currently favors neither buyer nor seller decisively. Pricing discipline, not urgency, is what closes deals here right now.
Who Kensington is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting the mid-$700s who value a steady, established St. Johns County market over a hot one
- Buyers willing to trade up for an updated interior and pay for finish quality
- Long-hold buyers content with moderate, durable value trends rather than rapid gains
Probably not for
- Buyers on a tight budget well below the median who need entry-level pricing
- Short-term buyers counting on quick appreciation or a fast resale
- Buyers who want a turnkey home but a bargain price and are unwilling to weigh condition against cost
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 26 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($744K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($630K) IS the +18.0% one-year change.
Windows contain 9 to 27 sales each (10 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.
32% of homes for sale in ZIP 32095 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 (2026-08-18).
The Kensington buying strategy.
If we were buying in Kensington 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 Kensington.
What the numbers are actually telling you
Values are up about 4% year over year and roughly 158% since 2012. The long arc says this has been a durable place to hold; the recent year says the gains have cooled to a steadier, more normal pace. That is a healthier setup than a market sprinting in either direction, but it also means appreciation is not doing the heavy lifting it once did.
With a closings window this thin, individual sales carry weight and the median can move on the mix of what happened to trade. Treat the figures as a directional read, not a precise gauge. The takeaway holds regardless: at just under 40 days to sale, well-prepared, correctly priced homes are the ones setting the pace.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Kensington. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Kensington buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
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 (9.4). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +196% since 2012; Recent Direction +18.0% year-over-year; Pricing Power 97.4% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a balanced market with a wide condition-driven price spread and a small number of recent closings, the median alone will not tell you what a specific home is worth. We price and evaluate off the actual property in front of you — finishes, footprint, and how it stacks against what genuinely compares — so buyers do not overpay and sellers do not stall by aiming past the home's real condition.
Kensington in 15 seconds.
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Recent Developments in Kensington
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Kensington, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Infrastructure
CR 210 widening westbound lanes set to reopen in St. Johns County
News4Jax reported that all westbound lanes of the County Road 210 widening project in St. Johns County were expected to reopen by the end of Friday, July 31, 2026, ahead of the August 10 school year start. The county said it is managing 44 active road projects totaling $183.1 million this year.
What it may mean for the marketExpands roadway capacity on a major county corridor, improving traffic flow and supporting continued growth along the CR 210 area. The project is about 5 miles northwest of Kensington, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: News4Jax - July 2026Development
Six agricultural enclave projects seek to develop 6,500-plus acres in St. Johns County
Jacksonville Today reported that St. Johns County received six proposals totaling more than 6,558 acres for development under a new Florida agricultural enclave law that took effect July 1, 2026. The largest proposal, about 4,462 acres north of Nocatee, comes from the Davis family and the PARC Group. The County Commission scheduled a public hearing on the proposals for August 19, 2026.
What it may mean for the marketSignals a large potential expansion of developable land and future housing and commercial capacity, using a new state process that can convert farmland to residential and commercial use with reduced local review. The site is about 5 miles north of Kensington.
Source: Jacksonville Today - July 2026Retail & Dining
Publix opens and more retailers coming to Marketplace at Nocatee
An official Nocatee business update reported that a Publix supermarket with a pharmacy drive-thru and adjacent Publix Liquors has opened at Marketplace at Nocatee. Additional announced tenants include SoFresh in late summer 2026, a Gate gas station, BODYBAR Pilates, a nail spa and a wine and spirits shop. The Hub at Nocatee entertainment concept is slated for 2028.
What it may mean for the marketExpands grocery, dining and everyday retail capacity at a growing town center, adding anchor and service tenants that build out the commercial base of the area. The project is about 6 miles north of Kensington, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Nocatee - 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 19 miles west of Kensington.
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 northwest of Kensington.
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 northwest of Kensington.
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
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 26, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-08-18 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (440 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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