The Lakes
Homes for Sale in St. Augustine, FL
All 1,277 homes for sale in St. Augustine, FL · median $481,997 · 279 homes for sale in 32084 · St. Johns County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 9 closed sales in The Lakes in St. Augustine, FL since 2014, the most recent in May 2026. Across St. Augustine as a whole, 2,493 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $430,000, 48 median days on market, with 1,282 homes for sale today. At that median and St. Johns County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,790 ($5,270 with the full homestead exemption).
Momentum Realty in The Lakes: our agents closed 1 home here for buyers and sellers in the last 12 months (brokerage closed records through October 2026). Find the right Momentum agent in St. Augustine →
The Lakes sits in St. Augustine, inside St. Johns County. With the data we have as of mid-2026, this is a community where individual home condition and setting drive price more than any single published number — so treat any list price as a starting point for scrutiny, not a verdict.
For buyers, that means the work is in the walk-through: what has been updated, how the lot sits, what a home backs to. For sellers, it means presentation and condition do the heavy lifting; a well-prepared home and a realistic ask tend to move on their own merits rather than riding a market tide.
Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside The Lakes 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
The Lakes market snapshot (as of October 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $185K ($113 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 52 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 32084 (St. Augustine), 841 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $360K ($209/sq ft), up 0.2% year over year, with a median 53 days on market. Right now 168 active and 48 pending listings put supply at about 4.7 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32084 housing market and the St. Johns County market.
County records show 3 qualified sales in The Lakes across 2024–2024, median $125,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
The Lakes is a community of 42 homes in St. Augustine, St. Johns County, built between 1945 and 2020 (median 1986), with a median living area of about 1,298 square feet. 56% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The Lakes is a St. Augustine community in St. Johns County where the meaningful differences between homes are found in condition, layout, and lot rather than in a headline figure.
Who The Lakes is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want a St. Johns County location and will do the diligence on a specific home
- Buyers willing to reward or discount a home based on its updates and systems
- Sellers ready to invest in condition and presentation to realize their price
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a fixed price band handed to them with no comp work
- Buyers unwilling to weigh inspection findings before committing
- Sellers expecting the community name to carry an underprepared home
Sold History: Closed Sales in The Lakes by Year
Closed sales in The Lakes by trailing-12-month window ending October 20 of each year, from realMLS (Northeast Florida MLS) closing records. 7 homes closed in the current window at a median of $185,000. Aggregates only; individual closed sales are not shown.
| Window | Closings | Median sold | $ / sq ft | Median DOM | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | $185,000 | $113 | 52 days | 1,522 sq ft |
Source: realMLS closed listings, aggregated by Momentum Research. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The Lakes by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the The Lakes subdivision: 8 homes on record; built 1945–2026; typical size about 1,227 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | $40,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | $197,500 |
| 2022 | 1 | $270,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | $78,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | $244,900 |
| 2026 | 1 | $362,500 |
Newest recorded sale: $362,500 on 2026-05-22.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
The The Lakes buying strategy.
If we were buying in The Lakes 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 The Lakes.
What actually moves price in The Lakes
Because the honest signal here is condition and setting, comparisons matter more than averages. Two homes with the same footprint can price very differently based on updates, systems, and where they sit within the community — so lean on side-by-side comps rather than a single reference point.
The St. Augustine, St. Johns County location is part of the value equation: proximity to the broader area's amenities and routes is a location fact worth weighing against the specifics of any given home. We'd rather qualify a property on its own terms than assume the community carries it.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in The Lakes. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
We cover St. Johns County closely and we will tell you plainly when a home in The Lakes is priced ahead of its condition, or when it is the quiet buy on the street. Our job is to translate a walk-through and a comp set into a decision you can stand behind, not to sell you the neighborhood.
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Housing distress & ownership in The Lakes, St. Augustine
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.
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Recent Developments in The Lakes
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting The Lakes, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- 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 10 miles north of The Lakes.
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 northwest of The Lakes.
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 site is about 5 miles northwest of The Lakes.
Source: News4Jax - 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 site is about 4 miles north of The Lakes.
Source: Jacksonville Today - 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 8 miles northwest of The Lakes.
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 8 miles northwest of The Lakes.
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending October 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32084)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (9 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 The Lakes. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32084; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- St. Augustine High School · High · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 30 nearby communities)
- Sebastian Middle School · Middle · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 15 nearby communities)
- R.J. Murray Middle School · 6-8 (assigned to 10 nearby communities)
- Ketterlinus Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 8 nearby communities)
- James A. Webster Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).