The Plantation Homes for Sale
Smaller, older, deeper roots. The Plantation at Ponte Vedra is the original 1980s gated country club community. Mature live oak canopy, established country club, and an architectural era that pre-dates the larger gated developments around it. Price points generally run $850K to $4M+.
The Plantation lifestyle.
The Plantation buyer profile.
The Plantation attracts buyers who want established luxury in a smaller, more intimate gated community. The buyer profile skews older and more established than the newer Ponte Vedra alternatives.
Established Ponte Vedra residents downsizing in place. Long-time Ponte Vedra owners who want to stay in the area but in a smaller home with country club access. Most active $900K to $1.5M.
Snowbirds preferring established communities. Second-home buyers from the Northeast who want mature trees, gated security, and walkability to the country club. Often in the $1.2M to $2.5M range.
Buyers who specifically don't want a newer community. Plantation buyers consistently say they looked at TPC Sawgrass or Marsh Landing and chose Plantation for the smaller scale, older architecture, and tighter community. Activity $1M to $2.5M.
What schools serve The Plantation.
The Plantation is in St. Johns County, with the same top-three statewide school district that pulls families to Ponte Vedra in general.
Public elementary: Ponte Vedra-Palm Valley Elementary. Public middle: Alice B. Landrum Middle School. Public high: Ponte Vedra High School. Private: The Bolles School (Bartram campus), Episcopal School of Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach Christian Academy are common.
Buyers who don't have school-age children still place a premium on the St. Johns school district because of the resale impact.
Where The Plantation lives.
The Plantation is smaller and more uniform than the bigger gated communities nearby. Internal pockets are organized around the country club and the golf course.
Getting around from The Plantation.
The Plantation sits north of TPC Sawgrass on A1A, with one main gated entry. The location is convenient to the beach and central Ponte Vedra.
Ponte Vedra Beach (oceanfront): 5 to 8 minutes. TPC Sawgrass / PLAYERS Stadium: 7 to 10 minutes. Mayo Clinic Jacksonville: 20 to 25 minutes via JTB. JTB office corridor (Town Center): 15 to 22 minutes. Downtown Jacksonville: 35 to 45 minutes. JAX International Airport: 38 to 48 minutes. St. Augustine: 28 to 32 minutes south.
A1A through Ponte Vedra slows during PLAYERS Championship week each spring. Otherwise the area is consistently quick to navigate.
The Plantation vs. the alternatives.
The Plantation vs. TPC Sawgrass: TPC Sawgrass is bigger, more golf-focused (two championship courses including the Stadium Course), with stronger national brand recognition. The Plantation is smaller, older, more established, and quieter. Pricing comparable on the middle tier, TPC higher on the top.
The Plantation vs. Marsh Landing: Marsh Landing is 1990s-2000s built, with more contemporary architecture, marsh and intracoastal access, and a larger footprint. The Plantation is the older, more established alternative. Both gated, both country club.
The Plantation vs. Sawgrass Country Club: Sawgrass Country Club is a much larger umbrella community with multiple pockets and price points. The Plantation is one focused gated address.
Questions, answered.
What is the median home price in The Plantation at Ponte Vedra?
Median sale price sits around $1.15M with price per square foot around $310. Estate homes on the golf course range $1.4M to $4M+. Smaller original homes start around $850K.
Is The Plantation gated?
Yes. The Plantation is a 24-hour gated community with one main entrance off A1A. Security is a meaningful draw for second-home buyers and snowbirds.
Is country club membership required?
No. The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Country Club membership is separate from HOA dues. Most residents join for golf, tennis, fitness, and dining, but membership is optional. Ask about current initiation and dues.
What schools serve The Plantation?
The Plantation is in the St. Johns County School District. Public elementary is typically Ponte Vedra-Palm Valley. Public middle is Alice B. Landrum. Public high is Ponte Vedra High School.
How old are the homes in The Plantation?
The Plantation is the original 1980s Ponte Vedra gated luxury community. Many homes are early-to-mid 1980s construction with subsequent renovations. Newer pockets like Hampton Park have 2000s-era construction.
How far is The Plantation from the beach?
5 to 8 minutes east on the access road to the Ponte Vedra Beach oceanfront. The community does not have direct beach access; residents drive to public access points or beach club options.
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