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Ocean Palms in St. Augustine

Ocean Palms
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All 1,277 homes for sale in St. Augustine, FL · median $481,997 · 173 homes for sale in 32080 · St. Johns County homes for sale

Community in St. Augustine · St. Johns County · ZIP 32080
42 homesBuilt 2000–2003
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Built fromLive realMLS data25 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of October 2026, Ocean Palms in St. Augustine, FL has 1 home for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1999–2002; 5 of 5 report an HOA (median $234/mo); 1 of the 5 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 8 ft).

Live · Ocean Palms Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
6.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
67%
Under contract
St. Johns: 30% (883 of 2,972)
1 · 2
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 7 a year
Ownership and context
83%
Owner-occupied · Ocean Palms
35 of 42 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
17%
Non-owner-occupied · Ocean Palms
incl. 17% trust or LLC-held · 12% out-of-state
42
Homes in the community
42 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 25 years of records
2000–2003
Years homes were built
median 2002 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
4.8%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 42 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 15, 2026

Ocean Palms prices around $500,000, working out to $305.62 per square foot — a figure that reflects the gated setting and the amenity package (clubhouse, pool, boat dock, fishing access) more than it reflects scale, since only two listings are active in the community right now. With inventory that thin, a single closing can move the read on value more than it would in a larger community.

The current posture is buyer-leaning, with eight months of supply — a market where sellers should expect real negotiation and buyers have room to be selective. The median 109 days on market backs that up: nothing here is moving fast, and pricing to that reality, rather than to how the neighborhood felt in a faster window, is the difference between a clean close and a long sit.

Figures in this note are as of July 15, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Ocean Palms Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of October 20, 2026

Ocean Palms right now

🟡 Balanced market. 6.0 months of supply and 67% 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 October 20, 2026. Confidence: Low (3 active and pending listings, 2 closed sales in 12 months).

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By , Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · Updated October 20, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Ocean Palms is a gated community in St. Augustine, St. Johns County, built around water access — a boat dock and fishing are part of the amenity package alongside a clubhouse, pool, playground, and park.

realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 83 homes in Ocean Palms that have changed hands since 2002, built between 1999 and 2027 (median 2001), with a median living area of about 1,986 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 99% 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.

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.

Quick Match

Who Ocean Palms is best for.

Best for

  • Buyers prioritizing gated security and full-time on-site management
  • Buyers who want boat dock and fishing access built into their HOA amenities
  • Buyers comfortable waiting out a longer, buyer-leaning market for the right listing

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need to close quickly given a 109-day median time on market
  • Buyers who want a large pool of active listings to compare — only two are on the market now
  • Buyers unwilling to take on full-service HOA dues covering trash, water, and grounds maintenance
The Area Market

The market around Ocean Palms

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

In ZIP 32080, 223 homes are on the market and 11% are under contract — a slower corner of St. Augustine.

Across St. Johns County, 2,089 homes are active and 883 pending (30% under contract).

In ZIP 32080 (St. Augustine), 485 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $468K ($338/sq ft), down 5.2% year over year, with a median 43 days on market. Right now 131 active and 17 pending listings put supply at about 16.9 months — a soft market. See the live ZIP 32080 housing market and the St. Johns County market.

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Ocean Palms

Live MLS inventory for Ocean Palms. 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.

949 N GRIFFIN SHORES Drive home for sale in Ocean PalmsActive · 193 daysTop listing
$3,700,000
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,382 sqft · built 2027
949 N GRIFFIN SHORES Drive, St. Augustine, 32080
Listed by ENGEL & VOLKERS ST AUGUSTINE
700 EL VERGEL Lane home for sale in Ocean PalmsPending · 140 days
$575,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,990 sqft · built 2002
700 EL VERGEL Lane, St. Augustine, 32080
Listed by JASON MITCHELL REAL ESTATE FLORIDA, LLC.
640 CASA FUERTA Lane home for sale in Ocean PalmsPending · 29 days
$550,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,648 sqft · built 1999
640 CASA FUERTA Lane, St. Augustine, 32080
Listed by RE/MAX UNLIMITED

Active and pending Ocean Palms listings as of 2026-10-20, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

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Ocean Palms on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Community & Amenities

Life at Ocean Palms

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
  • St. Augustine High School (St. Johns County School District); verify by address · High
  • Gamble Rogers Middle School (verify by address)FLDOE grade A · Middle
  • R. B. Hunt Elementary School (verify by address)FLDOE grade A · Elementary

Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year 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 Ocean Palms address.

The Strategy

The Ocean Palms buying strategy.

If we were buying in Ocean Palms 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 Ocean Palms.

The Quick Decision
Best Buy
Buyers who want gated, full-service HOA living with water access amenities like a boat dock and fishing.
Biggest Risk
With only two active listings, buyers may need patience for the right home to surface.
Sweet Spot
Buyers drawn to a gated, boat-dock-and-fishing lifestyle who are comfortable at the $500,000 median price point.
Avoid If
Avoid if you need a fast close — a median 109 days on market says this is not a quick-turn community.
The Deep Dive

A Gated, Water-Oriented Community

The amenity list here runs deeper than a typical gated community: a security gate and entry phone/intercom control access, full-time management is on staff, and HOA dues fold in trash, water, and grounds maintenance alongside the boat dock, fishing access, clubhouse, pool, playground, and park. That is a full-service structure, and it shows up in what buyers are paying for beyond the square footage.

About 83% of homes in Ocean Palms were built since 2012, so most of what is on the market reflects more recent construction rather than an older building stock. Combined with the amenity depth, that positions Ocean Palms as a community where the HOA infrastructure and relatively newer homes carry more of the value story than raw lot size or age discounting would.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
Why Momentum

Why work with Momentum here

With only two active listings and a 109-day median time on market, Ocean Palms is not a community where you can rely on volume to find comparables or leverage. We track thin-inventory communities like this closely so we know what a listing is actually worth when there is little to directly compare it to, and we negotiate accordingly in a market that is currently leaning toward buyers.

The 15-Second Verdict

Ocean Palms in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want gated, full-service HOA living with water access amenities like a boat dock and fishing.
Biggest advantageAmenity depth — clubhouse, pool, playground, park, and boat dock come with full-time management and security.
Biggest riskWith only two active listings, buyers may need patience for the right home to surface.
Sweet spotBuyers drawn to a gated, boat-dock-and-fishing lifestyle who are comfortable at the $500,000 median price point.
Avoid ifAvoid if you need a fast close — a median 109 days on market says this is not a quick-turn community.
Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Ocean Palms buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxSt. Johns County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Ocean Palms.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.
The takeaway

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

Selling in Ocean Palms

Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.

If you are thinking about selling in Ocean Palms, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.

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Recently off market in Ocean Palms

Homes in Ocean Palms 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. 2 on record.

Ocean Palms key facts
LocationSt. Augustine, St. Johns County, FL · ZIP 32080
Home types (current listings and sales)single-family 100%
Amenities listed by sellersGated, Playground, Security Gate, Clubhouse, Boat Dock, Fishing
For sale right now1 active, 2 pending · median asking $3,700,000 · 6.0 months of supply
Zoned public schoolsSt. Augustine High School (St. Johns County School District); verify by address; Gamble Rogers Middle School (verify by address) (A, FLDOE 2025-26); R. B. Hunt Elementary School (verify by address) (A, FLDOE 2025-26)

Data as of October 20, 2026. Data provided by realMLS. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Ocean Palms key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/ocean-palms-st-augustine, data as of October 20, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in Ocean Palms, St. Augustine

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
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-10-19)

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.

Every Home for Sale in Ocean Palms St Augustine Right Now (3)

All 3 active and pending Ocean Palms St Augustine listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Streets in this community

Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.

How much local inventory is already under contract

11% of homes for sale in ZIP 32080 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-20).

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Have a question about the homes, fees, rules or commute here? A Momentum agent who works Ocean Palms will answer, and the answer is published on this page for the next buyer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ocean Palms a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of October 20, 2026, Ocean Palms is roughly balanced: 6.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
How many homes are in Ocean Palms?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 42 homes in Ocean Palms (public records).
What share of Ocean Palms is owner-occupied?
83% of Ocean Palms parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Ocean Palms built?
Homes in Ocean Palms were built between 2000 and 2003, with a median year built of 2001.5 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
What schools serve Ocean Palms?
Ocean Palms is served by St. Johns County Public Schools, typically St. Augustine High School (St. Johns County School District); verify by address, Gamble Rogers Middle School (verify by address) and R. B. Hunt Elementary School (verify by address). Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Ocean Palms?
The best agent for Ocean Palms 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 Ocean Palms.
How do I find a top St. Augustine real estate agent who knows Ocean Palms?
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 Ocean Palms and the wider St. Augustine area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Ocean Palms?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Ocean Palms purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Ocean Palms, and what county is it in?
Ocean Palms is in St. Augustine, St. Johns County, FL, ZIP 32080. The community's center is about 8 miles southeast of the center of St. Augustine (straight-line).
How far is Ocean Palms from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 43 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 1 miles from the Atlantic beach at St. Augustine Beach, both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
The Verdict

Should you buy in Ocean Palms?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

Buyers prioritizing gated security and full-time on-site managementExcellent fit
Buyers who want boat dock and fishing access built into their HOA amenitiesExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable waiting out a longer, buyer-leaning market for the right listingExcellent fit
Buyers who need to close quickly given a 109-day median time on marketProbably not
Buyers who want a large pool of active listings to compare — only two are on the market nowProbably not
Buyers unwilling to take on full-service HOA dues covering trash, water, and grounds maintenanceProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 20, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32080/32095))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-10-20
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (123 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 Ocean Palms? 2 recorded closings (window ending 2026-10-20). 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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