Plantation Island
Homes for Sale in St. Johns, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 17 closed sales in Plantation Island in St. Johns, FL since 2002, the most recent in September 2024. Across St. Johns as a whole, 1,261 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $505,000, 49 median days on market, with 318 homes for sale today. At that median and St. Johns County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,800 ($6,280 with the full homestead exemption).
Plantation Island sits in St. Johns, and the honest starting point is that our current data snapshot is thin — there are no closings in the reporting window we're working from as of mid-2026. That means the story here is about the neighborhood itself and how homes present, not about a fresh run of comparable sales you can lean on.
For a buyer, that quiet transaction picture calls for patience and a willingness to underwrite each home on its own merits — condition, lot, and configuration will drive price more than any trend line right now. For a seller, it means pricing is a judgment call rather than a formula, and getting a knowledgeable read on the individual property matters more than usual.
The 60-Second Overview
Plantation Island is a smaller enclave within St. Johns County, and with no closings in our current window, it trades quietly rather than at high volume — a place you evaluate home by home instead of by the numbers.
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 Island is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want a quieter corner of St. Johns County and will underwrite a home on its specifics
- Long-hold buyers who aren't chasing quick resale liquidity
- Buyers working with a broker to price against the broader market rather than a neighborhood average
Probably not for
- Buyers who need recent comparable sales before committing
- Buyers wanting a high-turnover market with lots of inventory to compare
- Buyers on a strict flip timeline who need proven, fast resale demand
The market around Plantation Island
Plantation Island is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32259, 555 homes are on the market and 34% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of St. Johns.
Across St. Johns County, 1,952 homes are active and 794 pending (29% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Plantation Island specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Plantation Island, St. Johns
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.
Recent Developments in Plantation Island
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Plantation Island, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Infrastructure
CR 210 widening westbound lanes set to reopen in St. Johns County
News4Jax reported that all westbound lanes of the County Road 210 widening project in St. Johns County were expected to reopen by the end of Friday, July 31, 2026, ahead of the August 10 school year start. The county said it is managing 44 active road projects totaling $183.1 million this year.
What it may mean for the marketExpands roadway capacity on a major county corridor, improving traffic flow and supporting continued growth along the CR 210 area. The project is about 11 miles east of Plantation Island, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: News4Jax - July 2026Retail & Dining
Publix opens and more retailers coming to Marketplace at Nocatee
An official Nocatee business update reported that a Publix supermarket with a pharmacy drive-thru and adjacent Publix Liquors has opened at Marketplace at Nocatee. Additional announced tenants include SoFresh in late summer 2026, a Gate gas station, BODYBAR Pilates, a nail spa and a wine and spirits shop. The Hub at Nocatee entertainment concept is slated for 2028.
What it may mean for the marketExpands grocery, dining and everyday retail capacity at a growing town center, adding anchor and service tenants that build out the commercial base of the area. The project is about 12 miles east of Plantation Island, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Nocatee - July 2026Development
Six agricultural enclave projects seek to develop 6,500-plus acres in St. Johns County
Jacksonville Today reported that St. Johns County received six proposals totaling more than 6,558 acres for development under a new Florida agricultural enclave law that took effect July 1, 2026. The largest proposal, about 4,462 acres north of Nocatee, comes from the Davis family and the PARC Group. The County Commission scheduled a public hearing on the proposals for August 19, 2026.
What it may mean for the marketSignals a large potential expansion of developable land and future housing and commercial capacity, using a new state process that can convert farmland to residential and commercial use with reduced local review. The project is about 12 miles east of Plantation Island, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - 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 8 miles southwest of Plantation Island.
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 site is about 6 miles east of Plantation Island.
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 site is about 6 miles east of Plantation Island.
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.
The Plantation Island buying strategy.
If we were buying in Plantation Island 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 Island.
A thin-data market in St. Johns
The defining feature of Plantation Island right now is the absence of recent recorded activity in our snapshot. That is not a red flag on its own — small communities routinely go stretches without a closing — but it does change how you approach both buying and selling here. Without a batch of recent comps, value gets set by the specifics of the property in front of you.
Practically, that puts the burden on due diligence. Condition, updates, lot position, and the particulars of the home carry the weight, and any pricing conversation should start with the property and the broader St. Johns context rather than a neighborhood average that simply isn't there to cite.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Plantation Island. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with little recent recorded activity, the value we add is judgment, not a spreadsheet. We read the individual home against the wider St. Johns market, tell you plainly when a price doesn't hold up, and walk away from deals that don't make sense — which matters most exactly when the comps are thin.
Plantation Island 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 Island buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Plantation Island sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Plantation Island, 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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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Should you buy in Plantation Island?
An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.
Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32259)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (17 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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