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Ponce De Leon Hghts in St. Augustine

Ponce De Leon Hghts
Homes for Sale in St. Augustine, FL

Community in St. Augustine · St. Johns County · ZIP 32084
Median sale $290K
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Live Market Pulse
54/100
Market Heat
Near its long-run normal
2013 → 2026 · 75 at the 2021 peak
0 is Ponce De Leon Hghts's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 54. How it's scored
Built fromLive realMLS data23 years of closingsUpdated twice daily
Live · Ponce De Leon Hghts Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$290K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 6.4% vs the prior 12 months
+6.4%
1-yr price change
n = 7 and 12 sales in the two windows
$241/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $251 in 2023
96.9%
Sale vs ask
+458%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $52K median in 2012
Tempo
4.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
12days
Median DOM · closed
11 days at the 2022 low
50%
Under contract
St. Johns: 34% (1,005 of 2,926)
2 · 2
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
7
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 11 a year
Ownership and context
46%
Cash buyers · Ponce De Leon Hghts
5 of 11 sales, 12 mo ending July 2025
Track record · 23 years of records
2
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 18 in 2008
1,280sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Ponce De Leon Heights is pricing at a median of $290,000, or $241.06 per square foot, with the typical listing clearing in just 12 days. That kind of turnover, paired with a 6.4% year-over-year increase, points to a market that absorbs what comes on the line quickly rather than one where sellers are testing high and waiting.

The bigger number is the long-run one: prices here are up 458% since 2012, which is the real story for anyone comparing today's figure to what a longtime owner paid. With months of supply at 4.0 - a balanced reading - and a market heat score of 54, this is a steady pocket of St. Johns County rather than an overheated one. The catch is sample size: only 2 active listings and 7 recent closings feed these numbers, so a single unusual sale can move the median more than it would in a deeper market.

Ponce De Leon Hghts Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 14, 2026

Ponce De Leon Hghts right now

🟡 Balanced market. 4.0 months of supply and 50% 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 July 14, 2026. Confidence: Medium (4 active and pending listings, 7 closed sales in 12 months).

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($290K) is up 6.4% from the prior 12 months ($272K) and up 458% since 2012. With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 14. Confidence: Medium (7 and 12 sales in the two windows).

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Updated July 14, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Ponce De Leon Hghts market snapshot (as of July 14, 2026): the median sale price is about $290K ($241 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 12 days on market for closed sales, and 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is up 6% from the prior 12 months and up 458% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (7 closings in the current window).

Ponce De Leon Heights sits in St. Augustine, St. Johns County, and it is a small enough market - 2 active listings as of 2026-07-14 - that each closing carries outsized weight in the figures below.

Best for

  • Buyers who have done their homework on a specific address here and are ready to move within days of it listing.
  • Sellers comfortable with a median-based price read of $290,000 given the current 4.0-months-supply, balanced posture.
  • Long-term owners tracking the area's 458% climb since 2012 who want a data-grounded read before listing.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want to comparison-shop across many active listings before deciding - only 2 are on the market right now.
  • Investors looking for a high-volume flip market - at 7 closings in the tracked window, this community does not turn over in bulk.
  • Sellers expecting the double-digit annual price jumps of a low-supply, high-heat market - the current 54 heat score and balanced 4.0-months supply reflect a steadier pace.
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How Ponce de Leon Heights is performing right now

69/100
momentum
Balanced Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
1.5Months of supplytight
35Median days on marketdays
2 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand
8Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
-2%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from realMLS, as of June 25, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Ponce de Leon Heights listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Ponce de Leon Heights buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Ponce de Leon Heights

Live MLS inventory for Ponce de Leon Heights. 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 Ponce de Leon Heights listings as of 2026-06-25, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from realMLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

St. Augustine historic district~5 to 10 min · downtown, the bayfront, and attractions (approximate, confirm)
US-1 (Ponce de Leon Blvd)~1 to 3 min · the main north-south corridor
Vilano Beach~10 to 15 min · north over the bridge to the Atlantic (approximate, confirm)
St. Augustine Beach~15 to 20 min · south and east over the bridge (approximate, confirm)
Interstate 95~10 to 12 min · west via SR-16 (approximate, confirm)
Outlet shopping (SR-16)~10 min · St. Augustine Premium Outlets (approximate, confirm)
Jacksonville~45 to 55 min · north via I-95 (approximate, confirm)

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Ponce de Leon Heights (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • St Johns County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Ponce de Leon Heights is served by St Johns County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Ponce de Leon Heights address.

The takeaway

What actually affects an established close-in St. Augustine neighborhood here, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Ponce de Leon Heights

Our read on what is being built around Ponce de Leon Heights, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe neighborhood is built out, so there is no new competing supply inside it. The relevant factors are the county tax and flood picture and the condition of individual older homes, with St. Augustine's strong tourism-driven demand shaping the broader close-in market.

St Johns County millage and the tax line

NeutralSt Johns County sets the millage that drives the tax line; read the figure for the specific parcel, since homestead status and assessed value change it. impact
SignificanceRadius: Countywide

St Johns County millage and the tax line

Coastal and river flood zone

NeutralClose to the San Sebastian River and the coast, flood-zone status varies by parcel; pull the FEMA flood zone and a bindable quote for the specific home. impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Coastal and river flood zone

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Ponce de Leon Heights, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. 2024
    Taxes

    St Johns County millage and the carrying-cost picture

    Property taxes in St. Augustine are driven by the St Johns County millage and applicable city and district rates published by the St Johns County Property Appraiser, with homestead status and assessed value shaping the bill. Why it matters: Read the millage and the parcel's assessed value together, and add an insurance and flood quote, to understand the true monthly before you write. Source

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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.

If we were buying in Ponce de Leon Heights, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Inspect the home, not the neighborhood. In an established close-in neighborhood, value turns on the specific property's roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical; get a full inspection and price the updates in.

2

Pull the FEMA flood zone. Given the river and coastal proximity, pull the flood zone for the specific home and get a bindable flood quote during diligence.

3

Read the St Johns tax line for the parcel. Confirm the millage, assessed value, and homestead status for the specific home.

4

Confirm whether any HOA applies. Older close-in St. Augustine neighborhoods are often without a mandatory HOA; confirm there are no dues or deed restrictions for the specific property.

5

Comp by condition and lot. Homes here vary in vintage and updates; price off the closest same-size, same-condition sale, not an area-wide average.

Best Buy
A solid, updated home on a good lot with a confirmed flood zone and tax line, priced against the closest comparable close-in sale.
Biggest Risk
Deferred maintenance on an older home and the coastal and river flood picture.
Best Lot
Larger or better-positioned lots, and any river or water proximity, carry a premium over smaller interior parcels.
Smart Timing
As a close-in St. Augustine neighborhood with steady demand, well-kept homes move; a prepared buyer who has inspected can act.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Ponce de Leon Heights is an established single-family neighborhood in St. Augustine, St Johns County, ZIP 32084, on the north side of the city near the Ponce de Leon Boulevard (US-1) corridor and the San Sebastian River area. It is a settled community of older, varied single-family homes developed over decades, valued for its close-in location minutes from the historic district, the bayfront, US-1, the beaches, and I-95. Many homes are without a mandatory HOA. Practical diligence centers on the individual home's condition, the St Johns County tax line, the FEMA flood zone given the river and coastal proximity, and any homeowners association or deed restriction.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: smaller homes needing updates
$190K to $283K

The lower-priced end is smaller or older homes that need cosmetic or systems work. Inspect and price the updates in before you write, since condition varies widely in an established neighborhood.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated close-in homes
$283K to $310K

The core is updated single-family homes in good condition, valued for the close-in location near downtown St. Augustine. Condition, lot, and proximity to the historic district separate these more than floor plan does.

Most inventory
High: larger or renovated homes
$310K to $329K

The top is larger or fully renovated homes on the best lots, and any with water proximity. Price each on its updates, lot, and the closest comparable sale rather than a fixed band.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$190K to $283K
Entry: smaller homes needing updates
The lower-priced end is smaller or older homes that need cosmetic or systems work. Inspect and price the updates in before you write, since condition varies widely in an established neighborhood.
$283K to $310K
Mid: updated close-in homes
The core is updated single-family homes in good condition, valued for the close-in location near downtown St. Augustine. Condition, lot, and proximity to the historic district separate these more than floor plan does.
$310K to $329K
High: larger or renovated homes
The top is larger or fully renovated homes on the best lots, and any with water proximity. Price each on its updates, lot, and the closest comparable sale rather than a fixed band.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Intracoastal West locationStrong
Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong
$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Ponce de Leon Heights

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

At Ponce de Leon Heights the close-in St. Augustine location near the historic district is the product. The deal is found in the individual home's condition and in the tax and flood math, not in a neighborhood premium, so inspect the house, pull the flood zone, and comp by condition before you write.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.1B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.2/10
Renovation Risk6.0/10
Location Efficiency8.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.0/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.8/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Ponce de Leon Heights is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live realMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No automated estimate, no guesswork.

Live realMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from realMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Larger or better-positioned lots, and any water proximity, carry a premium here.
  • Smaller interior parcels are the value play.
  • Condition, lot, and proximity to downtown drive price more than the headline number; comp like-for-like.

In an established close-in neighborhood, the price drivers after condition are lot size, position, and proximity to the historic district and any water. At Ponce de Leon Heights, larger or better-positioned lots and homes closer to downtown command a premium, but the bigger swing is the individual home's condition. The honest approach is to compare a home against the closest sale of similar size, condition, and location rather than an area-wide average, and to weigh taxes, coastal insurance, and any needed updates as part of the all-in cost.

Ponce de Leon Heights in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want to be close to historic St. Augustine without a gated or new-construction premium.
Strong onLocation and value: minutes to downtown, the bayfront, US-1, the beaches, and I-95, at an established-home price.
WatchOlder-home condition and the coastal and river flood and insurance picture.
Not forBuyers who want a new build, a gated amenity community, or a uniform builder product.
The edgeA close-in St. Augustine address near the historic district at a price below the gated coastal communities.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Confirm whether any HOA or deed restriction applies to the specific home.
  • Budget for your own maintenance and a coastal flood quote, not an amenity package.
  • The carrying cost is taxes and insurance; read both for the parcel.

No mandatory homeowners association is indicated for much of this established close-in neighborhood, which is common for older St. Augustine areas; confirm for the specific property whether any HOA, dues, or deed restrictions apply before you rely on it. We do not publish a figure we have not verified.

With no indicated mandatory HOA, owners are responsible for their own maintenance and there is no amenity package; municipal services come through the City of St. Augustine and St Johns County.

There is no clubhouse, pool, or private club; Ponce de Leon Heights is an established residential neighborhood rather than an amenity community.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across the Jacksonville metro for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus the Jacksonville metro average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Ponce de Leon Heights, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Antigua, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Ponce de Leon Heights home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Ponce de Leon Heights matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
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Windows contain 3 to 20 sales each (7 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$100K$200K$300K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 6.4% year over year; up 458% since 2012.
Every sale since 2003 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K1k2k2k2k
152 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$0$100$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $24 in 2012 to a $251 peak in 2023; $241 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
010020020122014201620182020202220242026
11 days at the 2022 low; 12 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
80%90%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
96.9% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0102020122014201620182020202220242026
3 to 20 a year; 7 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
051015200820122016202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 18 quit in 2008; 2 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
75 at the 2021 peak, 25 in the troughs, 54 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

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.

$2,612/mo
St. Johns County typical true cost to own
$115/mo
St. Johns County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

28% of homes for sale in ZIP 32084 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 (2026-07-18).

Ponce de Leon Heights Market Scorecard

Seller's market

Ponce de Leon Heights is currently a seller's market. About 3.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $361,000, and homes go under contract in about 23 days.

3.0
Months supply
$361,000
Median list
$286,500
Median sold
$222
Per sqft
23
Days on mkt
2/2/8
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32084 ZIP is $353,661, about 2.9% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Ponce De Leon Hghts

Live MLS inventory for Ponce De Leon Hghts. 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 Ponce De Leon Hghts listings as of 2026-07-14, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

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Ponce de Leon Heights Market Scorecard

Seller's market

Ponce de Leon Heights is currently a seller's market. About 3.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $361,000, and homes go under contract in about 23 days.

3.0
Months supply
$361,000
Median list
$286,500
Median sold
$222
Per sqft
23
Days on mkt
2/2/8
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32084 ZIP is $353,661, about 2.9% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

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If we were buying in Ponce De Leon Hghts 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 Ponce De Leon Hghts.

Best Buy
Buyers and sellers comfortable pricing off a thin, fast-moving sample rather than a deep pool of comparables.
Biggest Risk
Only 2 active listings means the median can swing hard on the next closing or two.
Sweet Spot
Sellers benefit from a market that has posted 458% growth since 2012 without currently running hot.
Avoid If
Avoid if you need a deep pool of active comparables to feel confident in a price.

The Long Climb in Ponce De Leon Heights

A 458% increase since 2012 is the headline for this community, and it puts the current $290,000 median in perspective for anyone anchoring to an older purchase price. That is a multi-cycle run, not a single hot year, and it has happened alongside a 12-day median days-on-market figure that signals homes are not lingering once listed.

Right now the market sits at 4.0 months of supply, which lands in balanced territory - not the seller's crunch of a low-supply market, not the buyer's leverage of an oversupplied one. A heat score of 54 backs that up: this is a market moving at a steady pace, built on 7 closings and 2 active listings, rather than one running hot or cold.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Ponce De Leon Hghts. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.9B+ · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Recent Direction7.6/10
Liquidity & Demand6.0/10
Pricing Power7.9/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (7.9). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +458% since 2012; Recent Direction +6.4% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 4.0 months of supply; Pricing Power 96.9% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

With only 2 active listings and a small closings window feeding the numbers, a market this thin rewards someone who actually watches it. Momentum tracks the realmls feed for Ponce De Leon Heights directly, so pricing guidance here reflects the real, current sample rather than a smoothed-over citywide figure.

Ponce De Leon Hghts in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers and sellers comfortable pricing off a thin, fast-moving sample rather than a deep pool of comparables.
Biggest advantageA 12-day median days-on-market means priced-right listings do not sit long.
Biggest riskOnly 2 active listings means the median can swing hard on the next closing or two.
Sweet spotSellers benefit from a market that has posted 458% growth since 2012 without currently running hot.
Avoid ifAvoid if you need a deep pool of active comparables to feel confident in a price.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
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  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

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The takeaway

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Ponce De Leon Hghts?
The median sale price in Ponce De Leon Hghts was $290K over the 12 months ending July 14, 2026 (7 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Ponce De Leon Hghts take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 14, 2026 took a median 12 days on market (7 sales, realMLS).
Is Ponce De Leon Hghts a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of July 14, 2026, Ponce De Leon Hghts is roughly balanced: 4.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
Do cash buyers compete in Ponce De Leon Hghts?
Cash buyers took 46% of Ponce De Leon Hghts sales in the 12 months ending July 2025 (5 of 11 closings, realMLS).
Have Ponce De Leon Hghts home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 458% since 2012, from $52K to $290K (realMLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Ponce De Leon Hghts?
The best agent for Ponce De Leon Hghts 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 Ponce De Leon Hghts.
How do I find a top St. Augustine real estate agent who knows Ponce De Leon Hghts?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Ponce De Leon Hghts and the wider St. Augustine area.
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Ponce De Leon Hghts purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers who have done their homework on a specific address here and are ready to move within days of it listing.Excellent fit
Sellers comfortable with a median-based price read of $290,000 given the current 4.0-months-supply, balanced posture.Excellent fit
Long-term owners tracking the area's 458% climb since 2012 who want a data-grounded read before listing.Excellent fit
Buyers who want to comparison-shop across many active listings before deciding - only 2 are on the market right now.Probably not
Investors looking for a high-volume flip market - at 7 closings in the tracked window, this community does not turn over in bulk.Probably not
Sellers expecting the double-digit annual price jumps of a low-supply, high-heat market - the current 54 heat score and balanced 4.0-months supply reflect a steadier pace.Probably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 14, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 14, 2026
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2003 (152 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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