Picolata
Homes for Sale in St. Augustine, FL
All 1,292 homes for sale in St. Augustine, FL · median $490,000 · 474 homes for sale in 32092 · St. Johns County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, Picolata in St. Augustine, FL has 1 home for sale. As of November 2026, the MLS records 22 closed sales in Picolata in St. Augustine, FL since 2011, the most recent in June 2025. Across St. Augustine as a whole, 3,765 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $439,900, 50 median days on market, with 1,243 homes for sale today. At that median and St. Johns County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,920 ($5,410 with the full homestead exemption).
Picolata sits along the St. Johns River in western St. Johns County, and that riverside, semi-rural position is what actually drives value here far more than any tidy comp set. With no closings in the current window, price is a function of the individual property — acreage, river access or frontage, home condition, and how a given parcel is improved. Two listings a mile apart can be worth very different numbers, and there is no neighborhood-wide median doing the work of a benchmark for you.
For a buyer, that means underwriting each property on its own terms rather than leaning on recent-sale patterns that do not exist yet. For a seller, it means pricing has to be built from the ground up on features and condition, not lifted from a comparable close down the street. Thin transaction volume cuts both ways: less noise, but also less proof of where the market clears. Patience and specificity beat speed here.
Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
The 60-Second Overview
Picolata is a low-density stretch of western St. Augustine along the St. Johns River, where lot size, land, and river proximity shape a property far more than any subdivision template. Expect a wide spread in value driven by condition and acreage rather than a uniform product type.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 18 homes in Picolata that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1960 and 2022 (median 1996), with a median living area of about 1,978 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 67% 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 25 qualified sales in Picolata across 2024–2025 (16 in 2024, 9 in 2025), median $520,000 — 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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Picolata is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing acreage and river access over a standardized floor plan
- Cash or well-qualified buyers comfortable underwriting a property with limited recent sales data
- Owners planning to renovate or improve land who value privacy and low density
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a comp-supported price and a fast, low-uncertainty transaction
- Those wanting walkable amenities, dense services, or a maintained subdivision
- Buyers unwilling to diligence well, septic, and flood exposure near the river
The market around Picolata
Picolata is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32092, 782 homes are on the market and 32% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of St. Augustine.
Across St. Johns County, 2,053 homes are active and 880 pending (30% under contract).
In ZIP 32092 (St. Augustine), 1,976 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $449K ($213/sq ft), down 1.1% year over year, with a median 41 days on market. Right now 411 active and 213 pending listings put supply at about 2.5 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32092 housing market and the St. Johns County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Picolata specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Picolata
Live MLS inventory for Picolata. 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 Picolata listings as of 2026-09-06, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Schools
- St. Johns County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Picolata Crossing · Elementary
- Pacetti Bay · Middle
- Tocoi Creek · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Picolata listings and can change; always confirm with St. Johns County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Picolata Crossing Elementary School · Homes zoned for Pacetti Bay Middle School · Homes zoned for Tocoi Creek High School
The Picolata buying strategy.
If we were buying in Picolata 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 Picolata.
A land-and-condition market, not a subdivision one
The defining feature of Picolata is the river and the acreage that comes with much of the land west of the built-up St. Augustine corridor. Because homes here are not stamped from a single builder plan, price behaves like a custom market: the same square footage can carry very different value depending on whether it sits on usable acreage, whether there is meaningful river access, and how recently the home was updated. There is no shortcut around walking the parcel.
With zero closings in the window, there is no fresh sales trail to lean on, so appraisal and negotiation both hinge on features you can document — land, frontage, outbuildings, well and septic condition, flood exposure near the river. This is a place where a careful buyer can find genuine value and where an underprepared seller can leave money on the table or sit unsold. The homework is the deal.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Picolata. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A market with no recent closings and highly individual properties is exactly where a local read matters most. We build pricing from the parcel up — land, river position, condition, and the practical realities of rural systems and flood exposure — instead of borrowing a number from a comp that does not fit. Whether you are buying or selling in Picolata, we will tell you plainly what a specific property is and is not, and where the value actually lives.
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- County Road 208 (5 homes on record)
- County Road 13 N (2 homes on record)
- County Road 13 (1 homes on record)
- Pacetti Road (1 homes on record)
Recent Developments in Picolata
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Picolata, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Schools
Clay school district says one-mill referendum renews, not raises, property tax
The Clay County school district says the referendum on the upcoming ballot renews the one-mill levy voters first approved in 2020 at the same rate. The money funds school law enforcement contracts and compensation to retain and attract teachers and support staff. A citizens' advisory committee reviews spending, and the district says non-renewal would leave a funding shortfall.
What it may mean for the marketThe outcome sets school operating funding and staffing support for Clay County without changing the current millage rate. The site is about 7 miles northwest of Picolata.
Source: Clay Today - September 2026Development
UF Health Durbin Park 99-bed hospital opens in northern St. Johns County; Baptist Silverleaf adds emergency department
UF Health Durbin Park, a 99-bed hospital with a 24-hour emergency department on 42.5 acres, held its ribbon-cutting and opens the following week. Baptist Health's Silverleaf campus, about 10 miles south, is adding an emergency department, and AdventHealth and Acadia Health have also opened facilities near I-95. The county's population has grown more than 25% since 2020.
What it may mean for the marketNew hospital and emergency capacity shortens drive times to emergency care and adds healthcare jobs in northern St. Johns County. The project is about 15 miles north of Picolata, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - August 2026Schools
St. Johns County school board moves ahead with design of SilverLeaf-area high school costing about $100 million
The board approved moving forward with design and architecture for a high school on Parcel 38, with cost estimated at roughly $100 million and possibly up to $120 million as design progresses. Construction is expected to take about three years. A board workshop on full project scope is being prepared.
What it may mean for the marketA new high school in the SilverLeaf area would add school capacity for the fast-growing northwest part of the county. The project is about 10 miles north of Picolata, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: News4JAX - June 2026Infrastructure
First Coast Expressway advances as an economic-development corridor across Clay and St. Johns
The First Coast Expressway (State Road 23), a tolled beltway looping around the west and south of the Jacksonville metro, continued to open land for development along its corridor, with the final St. Johns County phase from Interstate 95 to east of County Road 2209 in progress. FDOT held a St. Johns County open house on the final phase in January 2026.
What it may mean for the marketNew limited-access highway capacity shortens commutes and opens adjacent land, changes that have historically shaped where new communities and demand concentrate. The site is about 11 miles northwest of Picolata.
Source: Jax Daily Record - May 2026Retail & Dining
Grocery-anchored retail center proposed in Durbin Park
A grocery-anchored retail center was proposed at Durbin Park, the large mixed-use development near Interstate 95 and County Road 210 in northern St. Johns County, adding to the district's existing stores, restaurants, and Walmart-anchored core.
What it may mean for the marketAdded grocery and retail at Durbin Park deepens everyday conveniences in northern St. Johns County, an amenity factor that can support demand for surrounding communities. The project is about 13 miles north of Picolata, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Jax Daily Record - February 2026Retail & Dining
Durbin Park Walmart plans an expansion
The Walmart anchoring Durbin Park filed plans to expand in early 2026, reinforcing the retail core of the Interstate 95 and County Road 210 district in northern St. Johns County.
What it may mean for the marketInvestment in Durbin Park's retail anchor signals continued commercial strength in northern St. Johns County, which can reinforce the appeal of nearby residential areas. The project is about 13 miles north of Picolata, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Jax Daily Record
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
32% of homes for sale in ZIP 32092 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 (2026-11-07).
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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are St. Johns County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · St. Johns County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale prices in Picolata Homes for Sale in St year by year since 2012, 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 6, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32092)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-11-06 |
| Historical depth | Closed-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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