Oaks Cove in St. Johns

Oaks Cove
Homes for Sale in St. Johns, FL

All 366 homes for sale in St. Johns, FL · median $563,312 · 327 homes for sale in 32259 · St. Johns County homes for sale

Community in St. Johns · St. Johns County · ZIP 32259
23 homesBuilt 1985–1990
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Built fromLive realMLS data15 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of November 2026, the MLS records 22 closed sales in Oaks Cove in St. Johns, FL since 2011, the most recent in March 2026. Across St. Johns as a whole, 1,455 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $549,000, 42 median days on market, with 329 homes for sale today. At that median and St. Johns County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,390 ($6,880 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Oaks Cove Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
83%
Owner-occupied · Oaks Cove
19 of 23 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
17%
Non-owner-occupied · Oaks Cove
incl. 9% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
23
Homes in the community
23 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 15 years of records
5
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $612K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
1985–1990
Years homes were built
median 1986 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
4.3%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 23 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 12, 2026

The canonical snapshot for Oaks Cove is thin right now — we're working from a single-period closings window as of mid-2026, without a median price to anchor to. That means what sets value here is best read at the home level rather than from a community average: condition, finishes, lot position, and how a given listing shows will drive the number more than any headline figure.

For buyers, that argues for patience and comparison — with limited recent activity to lean on, a well-supported offer beats a fast one. For sellers, it means pricing to the specific home and letting condition do the talking, since there isn't a deep bench of recent comps in St. Johns County to hide behind.

Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside Oaks Cove right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.

1345 FRUIT COVE Road
$1.20M · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,152 sqft
1345 FRUIT COVE Road
Listed by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY
208 HONEYSUCKLE Way
$473K · 0.6 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,008 sqft
208 HONEYSUCKLE Way
Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC
1610 LEMONWOOD Road
$625K · 0.8 mi away
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,631 sqft
1610 LEMONWOOD Road
Listed by UNITED REAL ESTATE GALLERY
501 CHIPLEY Place
$690K · 0.9 mi away
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,152 sqft
501 CHIPLEY Place
Listed by ROUND TABLE REALTY
802 CATALPA Court
$670K · 0.9 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,224 sqft
802 CATALPA Court
Listed by ALTRU REALTY LLC
1429 S FRUIT COVE Road
$325K · 1.1 mi away
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,282 sqft
1429 S FRUIT COVE Road
Listed by PREMIER AGENT NETWORK, INC

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Oaks Cove sits in St. Johns, within St. Johns County, and the current data window is narrow enough that we treat each transaction on its own merits rather than reading a trend into it.

realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 14 homes in Oaks Cove that have changed hands since 2006, built between 1985 and 1990 (median 1986), with a median living area of about 2,601 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida) closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

County records show 5 qualified sales in Oaks Cove across 2024–2025 (4 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $612,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

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

  • Buyers who want a St. Johns County location and are comfortable valuing a home by its condition and lot rather than a market average
  • Long-hold buyers who aren't chasing a quick flip and can move on the right individual property
  • Sellers willing to price to their specific home and let its condition carry the negotiation

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a busy, data-rich comp set before committing
  • Short-term buyers counting on quick turnover and easy resale liquidity
  • Sellers who want to lean on a strong community average instead of showcasing their own home

The market around Oaks Cove

Oaks Cove is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32259, 582 homes are on the market and 41% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of St. Johns.

Across St. Johns County, 1,909 homes are active and 863 pending (31% under contract).

In ZIP 32259 (St. Johns), 1,918 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $505K ($225/sq ft), down 1.8% year over year, with a median 42 days on market. Right now 408 active and 276 pending listings put supply at about 2.6 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32259 housing market and the St. Johns County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Oaks Cove specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Oaks Cove 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 Oaks Cove.

Best Buy
Buyers willing to evaluate a home on its own merits rather than a community trendline.
Biggest Risk
A thin comp set makes pricing harder and demands more diligence on both sides.
Sweet Spot
A well-supported offer on a specific home you've assessed in person.
Avoid If
You need a deep set of recent comps to feel confident before you move.

Reading a thin data window

A one-period closings window tells you the market here isn't churning through volume, which is neither good nor bad on its own — it simply means the usual statistical shortcuts don't apply. We can't responsibly quote a median, a spread, or a days-on-market figure we don't have, so we won't.

What we can say is that in a low-activity community, the individual home matters more than the average. Two homes on the same street can settle at very different numbers based on updates, layout, and lot. Bring that lens, and the lack of a busy comp set becomes a reason to underwrite carefully rather than a red flag.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

When the data is thin, the analysis has to be hands-on. We pull the actual St. Johns County records, walk the specific home, and build an offer or a list price from the property in front of us — not from a rounded average that doesn't exist. In a community like Oaks Cove, that discipline is the whole edge.

Oaks Cove in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers willing to evaluate a home on its own merits rather than a community trendline.
Biggest advantageLow turnover means less bidding-war pressure and more room to underwrite carefully.
Biggest riskA thin comp set makes pricing harder and demands more diligence on both sides.
Sweet spotA well-supported offer on a specific home you've assessed in person.
Avoid ifYou need a deep set of recent comps to feel confident before you move.
The takeaway

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

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Recently off market in Oaks Cove

Homes in Oaks Cove 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.

Housing distress & ownership in Oaks Cove, 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 1 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-04 → 2026-11-12)

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.

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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Oaks Cove Homes for Sale in St year by year since 2014, from closed MLS sales. Long-run history beats any single estimate: it shows what this community has actually done through rate cycles, not what a model guesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Oaks Cove?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 23 homes in Oaks Cove (public records).
What share of Oaks Cove is owner-occupied?
83% of Oaks Cove parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Oaks Cove built?
Homes in Oaks Cove were built between 1985 and 1990, with a median year built of 1986 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Oaks Cove?
The best agent for Oaks Cove 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 Oaks Cove.
How do I find a top St. Johns real estate agent who knows Oaks Cove?
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 Oaks Cove and the wider St. Johns area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Oaks Cove?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Oaks Cove purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Oaks Cove, and what county is it in?
Oaks Cove is in St. Johns, St. Johns County, FL, ZIP 32259. The community's center is about 6 miles west of the center of St. Johns (straight-line).
How far is Oaks Cove from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 15 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 17 miles from the Atlantic beach at Ponte Vedra Beach, both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Buyers who want a St. Johns County location and are comfortable valuing a home by its condition and lot rather than a market averageExcellent fit
Long-hold buyers who aren't chasing a quick flip and can move on the right individual propertyExcellent fit
Sellers willing to price to their specific home and let its condition carry the negotiationExcellent fit
Buyers who need a busy, data-rich comp set before committingProbably not
Short-term buyers counting on quick turnover and easy resale liquidityProbably not
Sellers who want to lean on a strong community average instead of showcasing their own homeProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 12, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32259))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-11-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2011 (22 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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Schools serving nearby communities

We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Oaks Cove. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32259; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.

Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).

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