Matanzas Inlet Beach in St. Augustine

Matanzas Inlet Beach
Homes for Sale in St. Augustine, FL

Community in St. Augustine · St. Johns County · ZIP 32080
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As of September 2026, Matanzas Inlet Beach in St. Augustine, FL has 1 home for sale. As of September 2026, the MLS records 28 closed sales in Matanzas Inlet Beach in St. Augustine, FL since 2005, the most recent in November 2025. Across St. Augustine as a whole, 2,663 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $453,314, 52 median days on market, with 688 homes for sale today. At that median and St. Johns County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,110 ($5,590 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Matanzas Inlet Beach Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
12.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
0%
Under contract
St. Johns: 31% (834 of 2,710)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Matanzas Inlet Beach sits at the southern edge of St. Johns County, where the Matanzas River meets the Atlantic near St. Augustine. Price here is set less by any list of comps and more by the specific site: proximity to the inlet and the water, elevation, condition, and whether a property carries direct beach or river access. That means valuations turn on the individual home rather than a tidy neighborhood average.

Our data window is narrow — a single closing period as of mid-2026 — so treat any read as directional, not statistical. For buyers, that argues for patience and a willingness to underwrite each property on its own merits. For sellers, it means pricing off the honest condition and access story of your specific parcel, not a headline figure that may not exist in enough volume to be reliable.

Matanzas Inlet Beach Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 12, 2026

Matanzas Inlet Beach right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 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 September 12, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 1 closed sales in 12 months).

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Updated September 12, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

This is a small coastal pocket at the Matanzas Inlet in southern St. Johns County, closer in character to a river-and-ocean enclave than to St. Augustine's historic core. Inventory is thin and irregular, so what trades in any given stretch says more about the individual property than about a broad market trend.

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.

Best for

  • Coastal-focused buyers with the budget and patience to wait for the right inlet or river property
  • Buyers seeking a second home or retreat near St. Augustine and willing to underwrite each site individually
  • Investors comfortable with a niche, low-volume market where value hinges on location and condition

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a deep, comparable-rich market to price with confidence
  • Anyone on a tight timeline expecting steady inventory and fast options
  • Value-first buyers unwilling to absorb the insurance and elevation realities of a coastal site

The market around Matanzas Inlet Beach

Matanzas Inlet Beach is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32080, 215 homes are on the market and 17% are under contract — a slower corner of St. Augustine.

Across St. Johns County, 1,876 homes are active and 834 pending (31% under contract).

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Matanzas Inlet Beach specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Matanzas Inlet Beach

Live MLS inventory for Matanzas Inlet Beach. 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 Matanzas Inlet Beach listings as of 2026-09-12, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

If we were buying in Matanzas Inlet Beach 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 Matanzas Inlet Beach.

Best Buy
Buyers focused on inlet and coastal access who will judge a home on its own site.
Biggest Risk
Thin inventory means limited comparables and infrequent opportunities to buy.
Sweet Spot
A well-built, high-elevation property with clear water access and clean insurance terms.
Avoid If
You need predictable pricing, steady supply, or a quick transaction.

A site-driven coastal market

The defining feature is location: the inlet where the Matanzas River opens to the Atlantic. Value clusters around water access, views, elevation, and build quality, and those variables can swing widely from one property to the next. Because listings surface infrequently, a single sale is not a trend — it is a data point, and it should be weighed against the specific attributes of the home involved.

For anyone considering this area, the homework is on the property itself: flood zone and elevation, insurance implications of a coastal site, dune and shoreline exposure, and how access to the beach or river is deeded or shared. Those factors, more than any market average, will determine both what you pay and what the property does for you over time.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

A thin, site-driven coastal market rewards local underwriting over blanket assumptions. We track St. Johns County closings as they happen, and in a place like Matanzas Inlet Beach we will tell you plainly when a single sale is guiding your expectations versus a real pattern — and when a property's coastal exposure changes the math on price, insurance, and resale.

Matanzas Inlet Beach in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers focused on inlet and coastal access who will judge a home on its own site.
Biggest advantageA genuinely waterfront-adjacent setting at the southern edge of St. Johns County.
Biggest riskThin inventory means limited comparables and infrequent opportunities to buy.
Sweet spotA well-built, high-elevation property with clear water access and clean insurance terms.
Avoid ifYou need predictable pricing, steady supply, or a quick transaction.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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Recently off market in Matanzas Inlet Beach

Homes in Matanzas Inlet Beach 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. 1 on record.

Matanzas Inlet Beach Market Scorecard

Strong buyer's market

Matanzas Inlet Beach is currently a strong buyer's market. About 12.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $995,000, and homes go under contract in about 154 days.

12.0
Months supply
$995,000
Median list
$750,000
Median sold
$386
Per sqft
154
Days on mkt
1/0/1
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32080 ZIP is $540,647, about 18.8% above 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matanzas Inlet Beach a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 12, 2026, Matanzas Inlet Beach leans toward buyers: 12.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
Who is the best real estate agent for Matanzas Inlet Beach?
The best agent for Matanzas Inlet Beach 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 Matanzas Inlet Beach.
How do I find a top St. Augustine real estate agent who knows Matanzas Inlet Beach?
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 Matanzas Inlet Beach and the wider St. Augustine area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Matanzas Inlet Beach?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Matanzas Inlet Beach purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Coastal-focused buyers with the budget and patience to wait for the right inlet or river propertyExcellent fit
Buyers seeking a second home or retreat near St. Augustine and willing to underwrite each site individuallyExcellent fit
Investors comfortable with a niche, low-volume market where value hinges on location and conditionExcellent fit
Buyers who need a deep, comparable-rich market to price with confidenceProbably not
Anyone on a tight timeline expecting steady inventory and fast optionsProbably not
Value-first buyers unwilling to absorb the insurance and elevation realities of a coastal siteProbably not

Nearby Communities

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026)
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-09-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2005 (28 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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