Lighthouse Bend
Homes for Sale in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 27 closed sales in Lighthouse Bend in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL since 2001, the most recent in April 2025. Across Ponte Vedra Beach as a whole, 575 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $854,500, 47 median days on market, with 156 homes for sale today. At that median and St. Johns County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $11,510 ($10,990 with the full homestead exemption).
In Lighthouse Bend, condition is doing most of the pricing work. Ponte Vedra Beach carries a coastal premium, but within a single community like this the spread between an updated, move-in home and one that needs work tends to be wide — buyers here pay for finish level and readiness, not just the address. Treat any list price as a starting point that reflects the seller's view of that home's condition, not a fixed market rate.
For sellers, that means presentation and honest pre-list prep drive your outcome more than the ZIP code alone. For buyers, it means the sharpest opportunities are usually the homes that photograph poorly or need cosmetic updating — where you can price the work and negotiate accordingly. Come in with a clear sense of what you're willing to renovate.
The 60-Second Overview
Lighthouse Bend sits in Ponte Vedra Beach, in St. Johns County — a small, coastal-oriented community where individual home condition, not a published price band, tells you the most about value.
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.
Who Lighthouse Bend is best for.
Best for
- Buyers set on a Ponte Vedra Beach coastal location who will evaluate each home on condition, not headline price
- Buyers with budget flexibility for cosmetic updates who want to negotiate on a home that needs work
- Move-up buyers prioritizing finish level and readiness over a fixed price target
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a tightly predictable price band across the community
- Buyers with zero appetite for renovation or deferred-maintenance surprises
- Buyers who want to shop by list price alone without walking each home
The market around Lighthouse Bend
Lighthouse Bend is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32082, 323 homes are on the market and 27% are under contract — a steady corner of Ponte Vedra Beach.
Across St. Johns County, 1,876 homes are active and 834 pending (31% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lighthouse Bend specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Lighthouse Bend by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Lighthouse Bend subdivision: 17 homes on record; built 1989–1996; typical size about 3,618 heated sq ft; 4 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 94%, townhome 5%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | $702,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | $824,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | $827,500 |
| 2021 | 2 | $1,372,500 |
| 2024 | 2 | $1,612,500 |
| 2025 | 1 | $1,750,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $1,750,000 on 2025-04-07.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
Housing distress & ownership in Lighthouse Bend, Ponte Vedra Beach
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.
The Lighthouse Bend buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lighthouse Bend 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 Lighthouse Bend.
What actually moves value in Lighthouse Bend
This is a Ponte Vedra Beach address, and the location does part of the work: proximity to the coast and the broader St. Johns County market underpins demand. But inside the community, the deciding factors are the ones you can see in person — how the home has been maintained, what's been updated, and how it lives day to day.
Because the price picture is condition-driven, the right move is to compare homes on their merits rather than assume a uniform per-home value. A recently refreshed property and a dated one can sit in the same community and command very different numbers. Walk the homes, weigh the work, and let the condition set the price in your head before you look at the list figure.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lighthouse Bend. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
We know Ponte Vedra Beach and St. Johns County well enough to tell you when a Lighthouse Bend listing is priced for its condition and when it isn't. Our job is to translate finish level, deferred maintenance, and location into a number you can defend — whether you're setting a list price or writing an offer — and to tell you plainly when a home isn't the right fit.
Lighthouse Bend in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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.
Tools for a Lighthouse Bend buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (27 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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