Sawgrass Island Ponte Vedra
Homes for Sale in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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Sawgrass Island in Ponte Vedra Beach is a guard-gated enclave where the amenity package speaks for itself: a pool, restaurant, jogging path, park, playground, and basketball court sit inside a security-monitored perimeter with round-the-clock coverage. That kind of shared infrastructure is expensive to build and expensive to maintain, and it usually signals a community priced for the lifestyle as much as for the square footage.
Right now the numbers here are thin: zero homes are actively listed and only one closing shows in the trailing window. That is not unusual for a small, gated St. Johns County community, but it does mean there is no reliable price signal to point to at this moment. Anyone serious about buying or selling inside these gates needs a broker with direct relationships in the neighborhood, not just access to the public listing feed.
Figures in this note are as of July 15, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
The 60-Second Overview
Sawgrass Island is a guard-gated community in Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Johns County, built around a full slate of on-site amenities rather than any single signature feature. Current MLS activity here is minimal, so pricing context has to come from direct market knowledge rather than headline statistics.
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 Sawgrass Island Ponte Vedra is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who prioritize guard-gated, security-monitored living over a fast search timeline
- Buyers who want on-site recreation -- pool, restaurant, jogging path, park, playground, basketball court -- without leaving the community
- Buyers comfortable working off-market through a broker with direct neighborhood relationships, since the MLS currently shows almost nothing
Probably not for
- Buyers who need to compare multiple active listings before committing
- Buyers relying on portal search alerts alone, with no agent tracking off-market activity
- Buyers who need recent comparable sales data to justify an offer price
The market around Sawgrass Island Ponte Vedra
Sawgrass Island Ponte Vedra is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32082, 250 homes are on the market and 22% are under contract — a steady corner of Ponte Vedra Beach.
Across St. Johns County, 1,941 homes are active and 857 pending (31% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Sawgrass Island Ponte Vedra specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Sawgrass Island, Ponte Vedra Beach
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.
Life at Sawgrass Island Ponte Vedra
- Basketball Court · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Gated · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Jogging Path · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Maintenance Grounds · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Park · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Playground · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Security · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Pool · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Restaurant · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- 24 Hour Security · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Gated with Guard · reported on 1 of 1 listings
Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
How far is everything?
Everyday stops around Sawgrass Island Ponte Vedra are close: the nearest parks is about 10 minutes away.
- Bird Island Park · Parks10 min
- The Fresh Market · Groceries11 min
- Nineteen at TPC Sawgrass · Dining11 min
- Tournament Plaza · Shopping12 min
- Starbucks · Coffee14 min
- Tactical Medics International · Health21 min
Approximate drive times via Mapbox Search + Directions, 2026-07-03. Verify for a specific address.
Schools
- St. Johns County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Ponte Vedra Palm Valley/Rawlings Elementary SchoolFLDOE grade A · Public PreK-5
- Alice B. Landrum Middle SchoolFLDOE grade A · Public Middle 6-8
- Ponte Vedra High SchoolFLDOE grade A · Public High 9-12
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 Sawgrass Island Ponte Vedra address.
Recent Developments in Sawgrass Island Ponte Vedra
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Sawgrass Island Ponte Vedra, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Retail & Dining
Pusser's in Ponte Vedra Beach to reopen as Craig's Beach House after renovation
Pusser's Caribbean Bar & Grille at 816 State Road A1A in the Shoppes of Veranda is being renovated and will become Craig's Beach House. The venue plans an expanded menu and an enhanced sports bar experience, and remains open during a transition expected to take a few months. Pusser's has operated there for almost 20 years.
What it may mean for the marketThe rebrand refreshes an established dining and gathering spot along the A1A corridor near TPC without adding new retail footprint. The site is less than a mile southeast of Sawgrass Island Ponte Vedra.
Source: Jacksonville Today - October 2026Market
St. Johns County denies 4,462-acre Palm Valley farmland housing application under new state enclave law
Commissioners denied 3-2 on Sept. 15 the 4,462-acre Palm Valley application near Nocatee under the state agricultural enclave law, and the county plans to fight it in court. Another proposal of nearly 1,200 acres and about 15,000 homes south of St. Augustine was approved in August, then denied 3-2 on Sept. 28. St. Johns County has received 16 applications under the law.
What it may mean for the marketThe outcome of these applications will shape how much new housing supply can be added on rural land in the county. The site is about 2 miles south of Sawgrass Island Ponte Vedra.
Source: Jacksonville 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 site is about 9 miles southwest of Sawgrass Island Ponte Vedra.
Source: Jacksonville Today - 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 8 miles south of Sawgrass Island Ponte Vedra, 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 7 miles south of Sawgrass Island Ponte Vedra, 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 8 miles south of Sawgrass Island Ponte Vedra, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Jacksonville Today
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 Sawgrass Island Ponte Vedra buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sawgrass Island Ponte Vedra 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 Sawgrass Island Ponte Vedra.
A Gated Amenity Base With Almost No Market Signal
The amenity list at Sawgrass Island reads like a small resort: pool, restaurant, jogging path, park, playground, and basketball court, all inside a gated perimeter with guard coverage and 24-hour security. Grounds maintenance is handled by the association, which keeps the shared spaces consistent even as individual homes vary. Amenities are reported across this community's MLS listings, so buyers should confirm current access and offerings directly with the HOA.
On the transaction side, the picture is quiet: there are no active listings in Sawgrass Island as of this snapshot, and only one closing appears in the trailing window. A market this thin does not mean nothing is happening inside the gates -- it means most of what happens does not surface through the public MLS feed. That is common in small, tightly held gated communities, and it puts a premium on a broker who tracks the neighborhood directly rather than relying on search alerts.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sawgrass Island Ponte Vedra. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With zero active listings and only one recorded closing, Sawgrass Island is not a community you can read from a portal search alone. Momentum's agents track St. Johns County's gated enclaves directly, so when something moves here -- on or off market -- we hear about it early and can get a buyer in front of it or position a seller correctly for a small, thin pool of comparable buyers.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
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- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 14, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32082)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-11-14 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2011 (25 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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