Plantation Cove
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 11 closed sales in Plantation Cove in Jacksonville, FL since 2002, the most recent in November 2018. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 8,840 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $310,000, 44 median days on market, with 2,388 homes for sale today. At that median and St. Johns County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,180 ($3,660 with the full homestead exemption).
Plantation Cove sits in the St. Johns County portion of Jacksonville, and that county line is doing quiet work on value here. Location and lot matter, but the bigger swing in this community comes down to condition — updated homes and deferred-maintenance homes can trade on very different terms, so the sale price says as much about the house itself as it does about the address.
Without a fresh spread of active listings and closings in front of you, treat any single price point as a starting question, not an answer. Buyers should underwrite the specific home, not the community average; sellers should price to condition and be honest about what still needs doing before it hits the market.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Plantation 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.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Plantation Cove is a Jacksonville-address, St. Johns County community — a combination that tends to keep demand steady while making each home's condition the real driver of what it fetches.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 6 homes in Plantation Cove that have changed hands since 2002, built between 2002 and 2003 (median 2002), with a median living area of about 3,376 sq ft and a typical 5-bedroom, 4-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.
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.
Who Plantation Cove is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing a St. Johns County location within a Jacksonville address
- Buyers willing to underwrite a specific home's condition rather than a community average
- Buyers with the budget and appetite to update a home that needs work
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a strict, narrow price ceiling with no condition surprises
- Buyers wanting only turnkey homes at an entry budget
- Buyers unwilling to compare condition-comparable sales before making an offer
The market around Plantation Cove
Plantation Cove is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32259, 535 homes are on the market and 34% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Jacksonville.
Across St. Johns County, 1,876 homes are active and 834 pending (31% under contract).
In ZIP 32259 (Jacksonville), 2,301 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $498K ($223/sq ft), down 3.0% year over year, with a median 46 days on market. Right now 514 active and 262 pending listings put supply at about 3.0 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32259 housing market and the St. Johns County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Plantation Cove specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Plantation Cove by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Plantation Cove subdivision: 6 homes on record; built 2002–2003; typical size about 3,347 heated sq ft; 5 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | $426,876 |
| 2003 | 2 | $331,830 |
| 2005 | 1 | $597,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | $407,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | $255,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $255,000 on 2015-09-15.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
Housing distress & ownership in Plantation Cove, Jacksonville
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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.
The Plantation Cove buying strategy.
If we were buying in Plantation Cove 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 Plantation Cove.
The county line factor
The practical story of Plantation Cove is its footing in St. Johns County while carrying a Jacksonville address. That pairing tends to hold buyer interest, but it does not erase the differences between individual homes — floor plan, updates, and upkeep move the needle more than the neighborhood name.
For anyone weighing this community, the work is at the property level. Compare recent condition-comparable sales rather than headline figures, and budget realistically for any updates a given home needs. The spread between move-in-ready and project houses is where buyers win or overpay.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Plantation Cove. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
We cover Northeast Florida for a living and we will tell you plainly when a home in Plantation Cove is priced to its condition and when it is not. Our value here is separating the address from the actual house in front of you — and making sure you pay, or price, for the property you're really trading.
Plantation Cove in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
Tools for a Plantation Cove buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32259)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (11 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 Plantation 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.
- Bartram Trail High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 24 nearby communities)
- Switzerland Point Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 19 nearby communities)
- Fruit Cove Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 18 nearby communities)
- Creekside High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 16 nearby communities)
- Julington Creek Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 9 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).