The Complete Las Palmas Guide. (2026)

Executive Summary

Las Palmas is a gated condominium community on the Intracoastal in St. Augustine, built 2000 to 2002. With about 332 units and a marsh-front setting, it offers a low-maintenance, attainable way to own near the historic district and the water.

The community offers one, two, and three bedroom condominiums from roughly 931 to 1,965 square feet, in two and three story buildings. Amenities include a marsh-front swimming pool, a clubhouse, a fitness center, a dog park, and nature trails.

For pricing context, condominiums have recently listed at a median around 280,000 dollars according to listing data, with the figure set by the floor plan, the view, 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

Gated condominium living on the Intracoastal

St. Augustine pairs the nation oldest city with a desirable coastal lifestyle, prized for its history, its beaches, and its Intracoastal waterfront. Las Palmas is one of its gated condominium communities, offering a low-maintenance, attainable way to live near the water and the historic district.

How it feels on the ground today

Las Palmas reads as a gated, low-maintenance community where the marsh-front pool, the nature trails, the gated setting, and the proximity to historic downtown are the headline draws. The condominiums appeal to first-time buyers, downsizers, second-home owners, and investors who want the St. Augustine lifestyle affordably.

The Community and What You Are Buying

Las Palmas is a gated condominium community, so the choice comes down to the floor plan, the view, and the level of updating.

Floor plan

One, two, and three bedroom plans from roughly 931 to 1,965 square feet.

View and position

Marsh and pond views and upper floors carry a premium, so the position drives lifestyle and price.

Updated versus original

Units from 2000 to 2002 trade as both updated and original, so condition is a major factor in price.

Real Estate Market

Las Palmas appeals to first-time buyers, downsizers, second-home owners, and investors who want gated, low-maintenance condominium living near historic St. Augustine and the water.

Condominiums have recently listed at a median around 280,000 dollars per listing data, set by the plan, the view, and the updates. A specific home should be priced from the closest comparable sales.

The gated setting, the marsh-front amenities, and the proximity to downtown keep demand steady from buyers and investors who want the St. Augustine lifestyle at a condominium price.

Who Lives Here

Las Palmas draws first-time buyers, downsizers, second-home owners, and investors who want a gated, low-maintenance condominium on the Intracoastal in St. Augustine, a short ride from the historic district.

Schools

Las Palmas is served by the St. Johns County School District, one of the highest-rated in Florida. Attendance zones are by home address, so confirm the exact zoning for a Las Palmas address before you buy.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Las Palmas pairs marsh-front amenities with its St. Augustine location.

Marsh-front pool

A swimming pool overlooks the marsh.

Clubhouse and fitness

A clubhouse and a fitness center serve residents.

Dog park and trails

A dog park and nature trails run through the gated community.

Near historic downtown

The historic district is a short bike ride or drive away.

HOA, CDD & Costs

Las Palmas is a gated condominium, so residents pay a monthly association fee covering the exterior, the grounds, the gated entry, and the amenities. Confirm the current fee and inclusions for a specific home.

Because it is a condominium near the water, 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 Intracoastal and marsh-front coverage can vary.

Commute Analysis

Las Palmas pairs a gated, low-maintenance setting with a St. Augustine location, where the historic district and I-95 are minutes away and the beaches are a short drive, which delivers the St. Augustine lifestyle at a condominium price.

Shopping & Dining

Everyday shopping and dining are minutes away along US-1 and SR-16 and in historic St. Augustine, with grocery, retail, and the outlet malls a short drive. The location balances a gated, natural setting with the conveniences and history of St. Augustine.

Pros and Cons

Las Palmas vs. Comparable Communities

Hidden Things Buyers Should Know

Attainable near downtown

Las Palmas is one of the more attainable gated condominium options near historic St. Augustine, which is the main reason buyers shop here.

Confirm the association

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

View and condition drive price

Marsh views, floor, and condition drive the price, so compare like units.

Momentum Expert Insight

Selling a Home in Las Palmas

Selling at Las Palmas is about presenting the updates, the view, and the gated St. Augustine lifestyle to buyers and investors, and pricing correctly against the closest comparable sales.

We price from the most recent comparable units, account for the plan and the view, and market the gated marsh-front setting and the proximity to downtown 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 Las Palmas 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 Las Palmas 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 Las Palmas 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 Las Palmas 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 Las Palmas home is priced to the real market.

The Las Palmas Playbook

If you are buying in Las Palmas, 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 Las Palmas: 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 Las Palmas?

Las Palmas is on the Intracoastal in St. Augustine, in the 32084 area, a short ride from the historic district.

What kind of community is Las Palmas?

Las Palmas is a gated condominium community of about 332 units built 2000 to 2002, on a marsh-front Intracoastal setting.

What do homes in Las Palmas cost?

Condominiums have recently listed at a median around 280,000 dollars per listing data, set by the plan, the view, and the updates. Price a specific home off comparable sales.

What size are units in Las Palmas?

Las Palmas units run roughly 931 to 1,965 square feet, in one, two, and three bedroom plans.

What amenities does Las Palmas have?

Las Palmas has a marsh-front pool, a clubhouse, a fitness center, a dog park, and nature trails, in a gated setting.

Is Las Palmas oceanfront?

No. Las Palmas is on the Intracoastal with marsh and pond views, not directly oceanfront. The beaches are a short drive away.

What schools serve Las Palmas?

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

Is Las Palmas a good value?

For buyers who want a gated condominium near historic St. Augustine at an attainable price, it is a strong option, though it is a 2000 to 2002 community and condition varies.

How far is Las Palmas from historic downtown?

Las Palmas is about ten minutes from historic downtown St. Augustine.

Is Las Palmas gated?

Yes. Las Palmas is a gated condominium community.

Is Las Palmas in a flood zone?

Intracoastal and marsh-front coverage can vary, so pull the flood designation and an insurance picture for the specific building before you buy.

Is Las Palmas good for investors?

Its location and price appeal to investors, but confirm the current leasing rules and any rental caps with the association before you buy.

Does Las Palmas have a pool?

Yes. Las Palmas has a marsh-front swimming pool, a clubhouse, and a fitness center.

How far is Las Palmas from the beaches?

Las Palmas is about fifteen minutes from St. Augustine Beach and ten to fifteen from Vilano Beach.

Who should I call about buying in Las Palmas?

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 Las Palmas?

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.

Related Reading

If you are weighing Las Palmas against other St. Augustine condominium options, these guides are a good next step.