Sawmill Lakes Ponte Vedra
Homes for Sale in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Sawmill Lakes prices off scarcity right now, not off a hot streak. There is a single active listing, months of supply sits at 0.5, and the median sale price is $860K against a median of $310.83 per square foot. That combination -- almost nothing for sale, homes closing in a median of six days -- is what sets the price, not any broad run-up in demand.
The year-over-year figure is actually down 4.3%, even with that tight supply, which tells you the swing is coming from which specific homes closed in this window rather than a softening market. For a seller, one listing against 0.5 months of supply is about as much leverage as this market offers. For a buyer, the six-day median days-on-market means there is no time to deliberate once something appropriate comes up -- an offer has to be ready before the listing is fully live.
Sawmill Lakes Ponte Vedra right now
🔴 Seller-leaning market. 1.1 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give sellers the pressure advantage.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 August 23, 2026. Confidence: High (2 active and pending listings, 21 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($860K) is down 4.7% from the prior 12 months ($902K) and up 111% since 2012. With about 20 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 August 23. Confidence: High (21 and 20 sales in the two windows).
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Updated August 23, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Sawmill Lakes Ponte Vedra market snapshot (as of August 23, 2026): the median sale price is about $860K ($312 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 6 days on market for closed sales, and 1.1 months of supply, a seller-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is down 5% from the prior 12 months and up 111% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (21 closings in the current window).
With only one active listing and a median sale price of $860K, Sawmill Lakes is less a community you shop and more one you wait for and move on immediately when it appears.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Sawmill Lakes Ponte Vedra is best for.
Best for
- A buyer ready to act within days of a listing going live, not weeks.
- A buyer with financing and budget already lined up near the $860K median.
- A seller who wants to price into a 0.5-months-of-supply market rather than test the ceiling.
Probably not for
- A buyer who wants to tour several comparable homes before choosing -- there is one active listing.
- A buyer counting on year-over-year appreciation to justify the price; the most recent read is down 4.3%.
- A seller expecting a long marketing runway -- the median time on market here is six days.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 23 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($860K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($902K) IS the -4.7% one-year change.
Windows contain 10 to 34 sales each (21 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.
Sawmill Lakes Market Scorecard
Sawmill Lakes is currently a strong seller's market. About 0.5 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,094,900, and homes go under contract in about 50 days.
Typical home value in the 32082 ZIP is $849,121, about 38.5% above 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.
Housing distress & ownership in Sawmill Lakes, 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Sawmill Lakes Ponte Vedra
Live MLS inventory for Sawmill Lakes Ponte Vedra. 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 Sawmill Lakes Ponte Vedra listings as of 2026-08-23, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Sawmill Lakes Ponte Vedra on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Life at Sawmill Lakes Ponte Vedra
- Swimming pool · Community pool described on the HOA site as a swimming pool with a separate toddler pool.
- Clubhouse · Air-conditioned multi-purpose clubhouse with BBQ grill facilities available to residents.
- Tot lot · On-site tot lot (playground) listed among community facilities.
- Sports field · Open sports field listed among community facilities.
- Pickleball court · On-site pickleball court listed among community facilities.
- Basketball court · On-site basketball court listed among community facilities.
- Freshwater ponds · The neighborhood contains thirteen freshwater ponds, per the HOA site description.
Sources: Sawmill Lakes HOA official site. Amenity access and membership terms vary and can change; verify current details with the community.
How far is everything?
Everyday stops around Sawmill Lakes Ponte Vedra are close: the nearest dining is about 3 minutes away.
- Wok N Roll · Dining3 min
- Publix · Groceries4 min
- Foxtail Coffee & Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream - Palm Valley · Coffee4 min
- Tournament Plaza · Shopping8 min
- Cornerstone Park · Parks9 min
- Baptist Heart Specialists · Health15 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
- Ocean Palms Elementary SchoolFLDOE grade A · PreK-5
- Alice B. Landrum Middle SchoolFLDOE grade A · 6-8
- Ponte Vedra High SchoolFLDOE grade A · 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 Sawmill Lakes Ponte Vedra address.
Recent Developments in Sawmill Lakes
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Sawmill Lakes, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.
- May 2026Parks & Amenities
South Ponte Vedra beach restoration project moves toward a fall 2026 start
St. Johns County is advancing a FEMA-backed shoreline project that will pump dredged offshore sand to rebuild dunes and berm along South Ponte Vedra Beach between roughly 2539 and 3175 South Ponte Vedra Boulevard. The county has secured state emergency grant funding and the required state and federal permits, with construction now tentatively scheduled to begin in fall 2026. The design calls for a 15-foot-wide dune crest and a widened protective berm.
What it may mean for the marketRenewed beach and dune protection along the Ponte Vedra coastline could, over time, support the appeal and storm resilience of nearby properties, though access may be affected during construction.
Source: St. Johns County - December 2025Retail & Dining
Drive-thru Smoothie King permitted at the Palm Valley and A1A split
St. Johns County issued a building permit in late December for a drive-thru-only Smoothie King at 854 Florida A1A North in Ponte Vedra Beach. The roughly 704 square foot store will occupy a former Chase Bank space between Walgreens and The Fresh Market near the split of Palm Valley Road and A1A. It would be the chain's third location in the county.
What it may mean for the marketContinued small-scale retail infill along the A1A corridor near Sawmill Lakes may add convenience options within a short drive for area residents.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record - October 2025Retail & Dining
Jersey Mike's cleared for first Ponte Vedra Beach store in Tournament Plaza
St. Johns County issued a build-out permit in October for a roughly 1,097 square foot Jersey Mike's Subs in the Tournament Plaza shopping center at 832 A1A North, in the former D and D Cleaners space. Le Petit Paris Cafe is also planned for the same center. Other tenants there include Baptist Primary Care, the UPS Store and Ponte Vedra Fitness.
What it may mean for the marketFilling vacant retail bays in established A1A plazas may help keep nearby shopping centers active for residents in the immediate corridor.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record - March 2025Development
Ponte Vedra Inn and Club permitted for $44 million surf club rebuild
St. Johns County issued a $44 million building permit in March for a new 94,343 square foot surf club at the oceanfront Ponte Vedra Inn and Club, part of a long-range renovation and expansion plan. The club also received approval for a separate $65 million sports club and parking garage across Ponte Vedra Boulevard. The phased plan allows the resort to grow to as many as 349 rooms over time.
What it may mean for the marketMajor reinvestment in a longstanding Ponte Vedra Beach resort could reinforce the area's profile as an amenity-rich coastal destination over the long term.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record - March 2025Development
Second Daily's gas station and convenience store explored in Nocatee
A utility service availability letter issued in late February indicates First Coast Energy is studying a second Daily's gas station and convenience store along Valley Ridge Boulevard south of Nocatee Parkway, on land straddling the Duval and St. Johns county line. The proposed 6,361 square foot store would include a small quick-service restaurant but no car wash. No permit applications had yet been filed with either county at the time of reporting.
What it may mean for the marketEarly-stage commercial interest along the Nocatee Parkway corridor may signal continued fuel and convenience growth near the Ponte Vedra area, though such projects can change before permitting.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record - January 2025Retail & Dining
The Fresh Market adds a wine, beer and tasting lounge in Ponte Vedra Beach
St. Johns County approved a build-out for The Fresh Market to add an 8,029 square foot liquor store with an attached 450 square foot tasting lounge at 840 A1A North, Suite 210. The space offers wine, beer and mixed drinks on site plus coffee, snacks, cheeses and charcuterie. Hours match the supermarket from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
What it may mean for the marketA new specialty retail and tasting concept along A1A may add to the mix of nearby shopping options for residents in the Sawmill Lakes corridor.
Source: St. Johns Citizen
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 Sawmill Lakes Ponte Vedra buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sawmill Lakes 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.
Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.
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 Sawmill Lakes Ponte Vedra.
A market defined by almost no inventory
The trailing closings window shows 23 sales, a median of six days on market, and 0.5 months of supply -- figures that put Sawmill Lakes firmly in seller-leaning territory, backed by a market heat score of 58. That is a market where a correctly priced, presentable home does not sit.
Longer term, prices here are up 112% since 2012, but the most recent year-over-year read is a 4.3% decline. Read together, that is a community that has appreciated substantially over the long run while the most recent stretch reflects the mix of homes that happened to close, not a change in underlying direction. With one listing active at any given time, a single sale can move the numbers.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sawmill Lakes Ponte Vedra. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Sawmill Lakes Ponte Vedra buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
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 (7.8). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +111% since 2012; Recent Direction -4.7% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 1.1 months of supply; Pricing Power 100.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
A market with one active listing and a six-day median days-on-market does not give you room to react after the fact. We track Sawmill Lakes closings as they happen so a buyer has a pricing baseline before a listing appears, and so a seller enters at $860K-market pricing with 0.5 months of supply already factored into the strategy, rather than guessing.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- No CDD
- Mandatory HOA. Confirm current dues
- 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.
Mandatory HOA governing 371 single-family homes in Ponte Vedra Beach (Palm Valley area); HOA operates an Architectural Review Committee, Landscape Committee, Covenant Enforcement Committee, and Board of Directors with published meeting schedules. Dues amounts are not published on the public site.
Page states no CDD.
Tools for a Sawmill Lakes Ponte Vedra buy.
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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale prices in Sawmill Lakes Ponte Vedra 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: August 23, 2026) |
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 23, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-08-18 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (559 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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