Magnolia Preserve in St. Johns

Magnolia Preserve
Homes for Sale in St. Johns, FL

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Community in St. Johns · St. Johns County · ZIP 32043
222 homesBuilt 2005–2022Median sale $950K
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Live Market Pulse
22/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2013 → 2026 · 88 at the 2022 peak
0 is Magnolia Preserve's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 22. How it's scored

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Built fromLive realMLS data17 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Magnolia Preserve in St. Johns, FL has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-14, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $950,000, $246 per square foot, a median 46 days on market, sellers accepting 93% of original asking (-10% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2005–2019; 4 of 4 report an HOA (median $114/mo); none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 17 ft). At the median price and St. Johns County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $12,800 ($12,280 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Magnolia Preserve Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$950K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 9.5% vs the prior 12 months
-9.5%
1-yr price change
n = 3 and 3 sales in the two windows
$246/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $282 in 2024
93.2%
Sale vs ask
St. Johns median: 96.0%
+48%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $641K median in 2012
Tempo
4.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
46days
Median DOM · closed
0 days at the 2014 low
0%
Under contract
St. Johns: 31% (834 of 2,710)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 14 a year
Ownership and context
90%
Owner-occupied · Magnolia Preserve
199 of 222 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
10%
Non-owner-occupied · Magnolia Preserve
incl. 12% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
222
Homes in the community
222 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 17 years of records
13
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $1.10M · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 2005
Community established
homes built 2005-2022, median 2012 (FL DOR 2025)
3,851sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
1.4%/yr
Turnover rate
about 3 of 222 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Magnolia Preserve's median price of $964,500 and $246 per square foot place it well above the broader St. Johns County norm, and with just one active listing and roughly two months of supply, there is essentially no inventory cushion right now.

At a median 42 days on market, homes here are not moving instantly, but the seller-leaning posture and thin supply mean a well-priced listing will not sit long. Values are up 59% since 2012, though that comparison rests on a closings window of only six transactions, so treat any short-term read with caution.

Magnolia Preserve Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 13, 2026

Magnolia Preserve right now

🟡 Balanced market. 4.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.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 September 13, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($950K) is down 9.5% from the prior 12 months ($1.05M) and up 48% since 2012. With about a dozen 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 September 13. Confidence: Low (3 and 3 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated September 15, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Magnolia Preserve market snapshot (as of September 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $950K ($246 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 46 days on market for closed sales, and 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 10% from the prior 12 months and up 48% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 32043 (St. Johns), 1,123 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $335K ($183/sq ft), down 3.8% year over year, with a median 64 days on market. Right now 279 active and 114 pending listings put supply at about 4.0 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32043 housing market and the Clay County market.

County records show 13 qualified sales in Magnolia Preserve across 2024–2025 (7 in 2024, 6 in 2025), median $1.10M — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Magnolia Preserve is a community of 222 homes in St. Johns, St. Johns County, built between 2005 and 2022 (median 2012.0), with a median living area of about 4,591 square feet. 90% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Magnolia Preserve is a St. Johns County community where pricing sits well above the broader county norm, and the current inventory picture is unusually tight even for a market already leaning toward sellers.

Best for

  • Buyers with financing already lined up near the $964,500 median who can move quickly on the one available listing.
  • Sellers weighing a listing now, while supply sits at roughly two months and current posture favors the seller side.
  • Buyers focused on value per square foot near $246/sqft rather than chasing the lowest possible list price.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want several homes to compare side by side before committing — inventory here is currently down to one listing.
  • Buyers hoping to negotiate significantly under list price in a seller-leaning market with roughly two months of supply.
  • Anyone leaning heavily on the 59%-since-2012 trend line — that figure rests on a six-closing sample.

Windows contain 3 to 27 sales each (3 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
$600K$800K$1M$1.2M20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 9.5% year over year; up 48% since 2012.
Every sale since 2009 · price vs size
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2k5k8k
213 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$150$200$25020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $151 in 2012 to a $282 peak in 2024; $246 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
025507520122014201620182020202220242026
0 days at the 2014 low; 46 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
93.2% now vs St. Johns 96.0%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0102020122014201620182020202220242026
3 to 27 a year; 3 in the current window.
Indexed since 2012 · Magnolia Preserve vs St. Johns
100150200St. Johns +121%Magnolia Preserve +48%20122014201620182020202220242026
Same realMLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
88 at the 2022 peak, 22 in the troughs, 22 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

Magnolia Preserve Market Scorecard

Balanced

Magnolia Preserve is currently a balanced market. About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,699,000, and homes go under contract in about 41 days.

4.0
Months supply
$1,699,000
Median list
$950,000
Median sold
$183
Per sqft
41
Days on mkt
1/0/3
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32259 ZIP is $544,710, about 24.2% 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 Magnolia Preserve, St. Johns

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 2 listings
Median closed sale price — $977,000 (12-mo rolling)
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-09-13)

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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Magnolia Preserve

Live MLS inventory for Magnolia Preserve. 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 Magnolia Preserve listings as of 2026-09-14, 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.

Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

Schools

In short
  • St. Johns County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
  • Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
  • Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Magnolia Preserve listings 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 Magnolia Preserve address.

If we were buying in Magnolia Preserve 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

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

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 Magnolia Preserve.

Best Buy
Buyers with a flexible budget near the $964,500 median who want move-in options rather than negotiating room.
Biggest Risk
The six-closing data window is thin, so a single sale can swing the trend read.
Sweet Spot
Buyers comfortable near $246 per square foot who are ready to move within the current 42-day market pace.
Avoid If
Avoid if you want several homes to compare before deciding — with one active listing, there is not much to shop.

A Market Defined by Scarcity

The $246 per square foot figure, paired with a $964,500 median price, points to a community where buyers are paying for size and finish rather than shopping the entry-level end of the county. There is no published price range behind that median, so each home here should be priced on its own condition and features rather than assumed against a broader band.

With only one active listing against roughly two months of supply, buyers have little to compare and sellers currently hold the leverage. That said, the underlying closings window is just six transactions, which is a small sample to build a pricing strategy on. A single new closing could shift the trend meaningfully, which is why a per-listing valuation matters more here than a countywide average.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
5.8C+ · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation4.9/10
Recent Direction3.6/10
Liquidity & Demand6.0/10
Owner Commitment9.0/10
Pricing Power5.4/10

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 5 factors (5.8). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +48% since 2012; Recent Direction -9.5% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 4.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 90% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 93.2% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

Because the closings window behind Magnolia Preserve is only six transactions, pricing this community well takes an agent who is tracking it specifically rather than leaning on countywide averages. Momentum pulls the same MLS closings and current-supply data shown here and applies a hands-on valuation to each listing, since a market this thin can move on a single closing.

Magnolia Preserve in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers with a flexible budget near the $964,500 median who want move-in options rather than negotiating room.
Biggest advantageScarce inventory currently favors sellers, with just one active listing against roughly two months of supply.
Biggest riskThe six-closing data window is thin, so a single sale can swing the trend read.
Sweet spotBuyers comfortable near $246 per square foot who are ready to move within the current 42-day market pace.
Avoid ifAvoid if you want several homes to compare before deciding — with one active listing, there is not much to shop.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • HOA dues reported around $48/month (about $576/yr) · median of 9 MLS listings, most billed annually
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $48 per month ($576 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 9 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.

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

The takeaway

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

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Recently off market in Magnolia Preserve

Homes in Magnolia Preserve 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. 3 on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Magnolia Preserve?
The median sale price in Magnolia Preserve was $950K over the 12 months ending September 13, 2026 (3 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Magnolia Preserve take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 13, 2026 took a median 46 days on market (3 sales, realMLS).
Is Magnolia Preserve a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 13, 2026, Magnolia Preserve is roughly balanced: 4.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
How many homes are in Magnolia Preserve?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 222 homes in Magnolia Preserve (public records).
What share of Magnolia Preserve is owner-occupied?
90% of Magnolia Preserve parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Magnolia Preserve built?
Homes in Magnolia Preserve were built between 2005 and 2022, with a median year built of 2012.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Have Magnolia Preserve home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 48% since 2012, from $641K to $950K (realMLS closed records).
What schools serve Magnolia Preserve?
Magnolia Preserve is served by St. Johns County Public Schools, typically Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) and Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Magnolia Preserve?
The best agent for Magnolia Preserve is one who actively works St. Johns 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 Magnolia Preserve.
How do I find a top St. Johns real estate agent who knows Magnolia Preserve?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Magnolia Preserve and the wider St. Johns area.
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Magnolia Preserve purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers with financing already lined up near the $964,500 median who can move quickly on the one available listing.Excellent fit
Sellers weighing a listing now, while supply sits at roughly two months and current posture favors the seller side.Excellent fit
Buyers focused on value per square foot near $246/sqft rather than chasing the lowest possible list price.Excellent fit
Buyers who want several homes to compare side by side before committing — inventory here is currently down to one listing.Probably not
Buyers hoping to negotiate significantly under list price in a seller-leaning market with roughly two months of supply.Probably not
Anyone leaning heavily on the 59%-since-2012 trend line — that figure rests on a six-closing sample.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 14, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 13, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 32043/32259/32559))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-09-12
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2009 (213 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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Thinking of selling in Magnolia Preserve? 3 recorded closings; median 46 days on market (window ending 2026-09-14). See the St. Johns County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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