The Preserve Homes for Sale in St. Augustine, FL

Established Anastasia Island condo market · St. Augustine · ZIP 32080

A gated condominium community on Anastasia Island in St. Augustine, built for buyers who want a lower-maintenance coastal-area resale close to St. Augustine Beach rather than a single-family home or new construction.

Established condoSt. Augustine, St. Johns County1 to 3 bedrooms

Live Market Pulse

50/100
Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

This is a settled condominium market, not a new-construction release. Inventory is limited and individual, so unit condition, floor, and building position drive value more than a single headline number. Verify specifics by address.

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Listings before the portals, true comps, and the renovation and carrying-cost math, before you tour.

Live · The Preserve Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)

Price

$264K ▼

Median sold · 12 mo

down 0.4% vs the prior 12 months

-0.4% ▼

1-yr price change

n = 4 and 7 sales in the two windows

$229/sf

Sold $/sqft · 12 mo

peak $256 in 2024

97.4%

Sale vs ask

St. Johns median: 95.8%

+130%

T12M median vs 2012

from a $115K median in 2012

Tempo

27days

Median DOM · closed

8 days at the 2022 low

Sold · last 12 mo

10-yr average: about 12 a year

Ownership and context

71%

Cash buyers · The Preserve

5 of 7 sales, 12 mo ending July 2025

Track record · 25 years of records

Failed listings · 2026

peaked at 18 in 2006

1,302sqft

Median sold home size

12-mo windows, closed sales

Built fromLive realMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily

Jon's Current Read

"The Preserve is a resale condo play on Anastasia Island, not a builder market. Local listing sources place the condo association's formation around 2004, so the first things to confirm on any specific unit are the current condo fee, what it covers, the building's reserve funding, and whether major systems have been addressed. Coastal Florida condo insurance, both the master policy and any individual unit coverage, is a real carrying cost here and should be quoted before you underwrite a purchase. The location thesis is proximity to St. Augustine Beach and the island's everyday services, which keeps the area convenient without a single-family price tag."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The Preserve Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 4, 2026

The Preserve right now

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($264K) is down 0.4% from the prior 12 months ($265K) and up 130% 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 August 4. Confidence: Low (4 and 7 sales in the two windows).

What's unique here: the median sale price is about 47% below the typical St. Johns County sale ($264K vs $500K, trailing 12 months, realMLS records).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

Updated August 4, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

The Preserve is a gated condominium community on Anastasia Island in St. Augustine, in St. Johns County. Local listing sources describe roughly 328 units across 1, 2, and 3 bedroom flats, with some floor plans including a loft, generally running about 723 to 1,532 square feet. Because this is a resale condo market rather than new construction, each unit trades on its own condition, floor, and building position.

The community is marketed with a swimming pool, clubhouse, fitness room, indoor basketball, and a playground, and access is gated. Some sources note a six-month minimum lease term for rentals. Condo fee amounts and what they cover were not independently confirmed in this fast pass; buyers should verify the current fee, the reserve study, and any special assessments directly with the association or management company before making an offer.

The bigger picture is location. The Preserve sits on Anastasia Island less than two miles from St. Augustine Beach, close to everyday shopping and the island's schools, with historic downtown St. Augustine a short drive across the bridge. That coastal-area convenience at a condo price point, rather than a single-family one, is the core of the value case here.

Quick Match

Who St. Augustine is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want a lower-maintenance condo resale near St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia Island
Buyers or renters who want a gated community with shared amenities close to the coast
Buyers comfortable verifying condo fees, reserves, and building condition directly with the association before committing

Probably not for

Buyers who need new construction with a builder warranty and modern systems
Buyers who want a single-family home with private yard space
Buyers unwilling to underwrite condo-specific costs like master insurance and special assessments

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 4 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($264K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($265K) IS the -0.4% one-year change.

Windows contain 3 to 24 sales each (4 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

Down 0.4% year over year; up 130% since 2012.

Every sale since 2001 · price vs size

214 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.

Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo

Up from $81 in 2012 to a $256 peak in 2024; $229 now.

Median days on market · closed sales

8 days at the 2022 low; 27 now.

Sale price vs original ask · median

97.4% now vs St. Johns 95.8%.

Homes sold per 12-mo window

3 to 24 a year; 4 in the current window.

Indexed since 2012 · The Preserve vs St. Johns

Same realMLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.

Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year

Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 18 quit in 2006; 4 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.

Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record

89 at the 2022 peak, 10 in the troughs, 52 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

How much local inventory is already under contract

19% of homes for sale in ZIP 32080 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 (2026-08-01).

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in The Preserve buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Interactive Map

St. Augustine on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

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.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

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

Drive times from St. Augustine. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

St. Augustine Beach access5 to 10 min · approximate

Anastasia State Park5 to 10 min · approximate

Historic downtown St. Augustine10 to 15 min · approximate

Flagler College10 to 15 min · approximate

Northeast Florida Regional Airport15 to 20 min · approximate

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)45 to 55 min · approximate

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

St. Augustine (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

St. Augustine 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.

High

St. Augustine High School (St. Johns County School District); verify by address

Middle

Sebastian Middle School; verify by address

Elementary

R. B. Hunt Elementary School; verify by address

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any St. Augustine address.

The takeaway

The story here is a settled Anastasia Island location near St. Augustine Beach rather than a headline event. The Preserve has operated as a gated condo community since the early 2000s, in an area anchored by the beach, Anastasia State Park, and historic downtown St. Augustine.

The Strategy

The St. Augustine buying strategy.

If we were buying in St. Augustine, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Get the condo association's current fee amount, reserve study, and any special assessment history in writing from the management company.

Pull the specific unit's record with the St. Johns County Property Appraiser to confirm year built, square footage, and floor or building position.

Get a bindable condo-unit insurance quote for the exact address, given coastal Florida insurance costs and the building's early-2000s origin.

Verify the zoned elementary, middle, and high schools by the home's address with the St. Johns County School District, since attendance zones change.

Ask the association whether the roof, plumbing, and major building systems have been addressed, and review recent meeting minutes for pending work.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A well-maintained or already-updated unit with clearly confirmed condo fees, reserves, and building condition.

Biggest Risk

Buying without confirming the condo fee, reserve funding, or a pending special assessment.

Best Lot

Prioritize a unit with documented updates and a clear building-condition record over guessing from the listing alone.

Smart Timing

Resale-driven. Inventory is thin and individual, so move when the right unit and confirmed condo standing line up.

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

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

The Homes

Type

Established gated condominium; 1, 2, and 3 bedroom flats, some with lofts; verify exact unit configuration by address

Era

Built in the early 2000s; condo association records show formation around 2004 (verify year built on the parcel)

Size range

Roughly 723 to 1,532 square feet per listings

Bedrooms

1 to 3

Costs & Fees

HOA

Yes, a condo association applies; confirm the current fee and what it covers with the association or management company

CDD

None identified; confirm on the parcel tax record

Property use

Primary residences and long-term rentals; a six-month minimum lease term is reported

Amenities

Marketed

Community pool, clubhouse, fitness room, indoor basketball, and a playground; gated entry

Status

Verify current amenity condition and any restrictions with the condo association

Location

Area

Anastasia Island, St. Augustine, St. Johns County, off A1A South near St. Augustine Beach

St. Augustine Beach

About 5 to 10 min (approximate)

Historic downtown St. Augustine

About 10 to 15 min (approximate)

St. Augustine Homes For Sale

What your money buys in St. Augustine.

The takeaway

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

Here are the broad resale bands in St. Augustine today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Entry

At the entry tier you are generally looking at the smaller, original-condition one-bedroom flats in the community, where the value is in the price point and any renovation upside. Confirm unit condition and condo standing before you offer.

Lowest entry

The Core

In the core of the market you find updated two-bedroom flats with refreshed kitchens, baths, and flooring, representing the typical move-in resale here. This is where most recent activity tends to cluster.

Most inventory

The Top

At the top are the larger three-bedroom or loft floor plans, and any with a preferred building position. Confirm the exact size and condition on the specific unit.

Strongest resale

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

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$900K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

The Entry

The Core

The Top

At the top are the larger three-bedroom or loft floor plans, and any with a preferred building position. Confirm the exact size and condition on the specific unit.

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

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in St. Augustine, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

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

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in St. Augustine is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

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.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well St. Augustine holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

Home conditionVaries by unit

Building systems ageVerify with association

Condo fee clarityConfirm before buying

Renovation upsideModerate

Location near St. Augustine BeachCoastal convenience

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

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 St. Augustine

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.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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The value here is not a builder price sheet, it is doing the homework: confirming the condo fee, the reserves, and what you are actually carrying.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

5.7C · Buy Score

Resale Strength5.5/10

Renovation Risk5.5/10

Location Efficiency7.0/10

Long-Term Defensibility5.2/10

Carrying Cost Advantage5.0/10

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.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on St. Augustine 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.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

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

Units vary by floor, building position, and whether they include a loft; verify on the specific listing.
Confirm the current condo fee, reserves, and any special assessment history.
Gated entry and shared amenities apply community-wide; unit-specific access may vary.
Check the FEMA flood zone and get a bindable coastal condo insurance quote.
Older building systems age varies; ask the association about roof and plumbing status.

In a built-out coastal condo community like this, the durable differences between units are floor, building position, and how well the association has funded reserves and maintenance. Ground-floor units near the pool trade differently than upper-floor units with a loft or better privacy. Because coastal Florida condo insurance and assessments can be significant, confirm the association's financial standing and get a bindable quote for the specific unit before you commit.

The 15-Second Verdict

St. Augustine in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a lower-maintenance condo resale near St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia Island.

Biggest advantageCoastal-area location near St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia State Park at a condo price point rather than a single-family one.

Biggest riskBuying before confirming the condo fee, reserve funding, and any pending special assessment.

Sweet spotA documented, well-maintained unit with confirmed condo standing and clear carrying costs.

Avoid ifYou need new construction, a single-family yard, or cannot budget for condo-specific insurance and assessments.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

Condo association applies; get the current fee amount in writing.
No CDD was identified, but confirm it on the parcel tax record.
Amenities include a shared pool, clubhouse, fitness room, indoor basketball, and playground, with gated entry.
Ask for the reserve study and any special assessment history before you buy.
Budget coastal Florida condo insurance as a real cost; get a bindable quote.

The Preserve is governed by a condominium association with formation records around 2004. A current fee amount was not independently confirmed in this fast pass; confirm the exact figure, the reserve study, and any special assessment history with the association or management company before you buy.

Confirm in writing, but condo fees at communities like this generally fund the shared pool, clubhouse, fitness room, indoor basketball, playground, and gated-entry upkeep.

No golf course or private country club was identified for this community; the clubhouse is a shared condo amenity, not a private club.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a St. Augustine buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxSt. Johns County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in St. Augustine.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

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.

Selling in St. Augustine

Thinking of selling a unit at The Preserve?

Selling an established Anastasia Island condo takes a real strategy, not an automated estimate. We will show you the honest math on how condition, floor, and condo standing position your unit against what is actually selling nearby.

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 St. Augustine, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Anastasia Condominiums, 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 St. Augustine home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in St. Augustine 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.

Median sale prices in The Preserve year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

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

Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · St. Johns County scorecard.

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.

Recent Developments in The Preserve

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting The Preserve, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.

July 2026
Infrastructure
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 Preserve.
Source: News4Jax
July 2026
Development
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 Preserve.
Source: Jacksonville Today
July 2026
Retail & 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 5 miles north of The Preserve, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Nocatee
June 2026
Infrastructure
First Coast Expressway advances as an economic-development corridor across Clay and St. Johns
The First Coast Expressway (State Road 23), a tolled beltway looping around the west and south of the Jacksonville metro, continued to open land for development along its corridor, with the final St. Johns County phase from Interstate 95 to east of County Road 2209 in progress. FDOT held a St. Johns County open house on the final phase in January 2026.
What it may mean for the marketNew limited-access highway capacity shortens commutes and opens adjacent land, changes that have historically shaped where new communities and demand concentrate. The site is about 19 miles west of The Preserve.
Source: Jax Daily Record
May 2026
Retail & 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 Preserve.
Source: Jax Daily Record
February 2026
Retail & 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 Preserve.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Preserve a new-construction community?

No. It is an established gated condominium community on Anastasia Island in St. Augustine, with condo association formation records around 2004. Units here are resales.

What kind of homes are in The Preserve?

Local listing sources describe roughly 328 units in 1, 2, and 3 bedroom flats, some with lofts, generally running about 723 to 1,532 square feet. Confirm the exact configuration by address.

Is there an HOA or condo fee?

Yes, a condominium association applies. A current fee amount was not independently confirmed in this fast pass; confirm the exact figure and what it covers with the association or management company before you buy.

Is there a CDD bond on the taxes?

No Community Development District was identified for this community. Confirm CDD status on the specific parcel's tax record with the St. Johns County Property Appraiser before you rely on it.

What amenities does the community have?

Listings describe a swimming pool, clubhouse, fitness room, indoor basketball, and a playground, with gated entry. Confirm current amenity condition and any restrictions with the condo association.

What should I check before buying an older condo here?

Ask the association for the reserve study, recent meeting minutes, and any special assessment history, and confirm roof and major building system status. Coastal condo insurance is a real cost to quote before you commit.

Is the area in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation is address-specific on Anastasia Island. Confirm the FEMA flood zone and get a bindable insurance quote for the exact unit before you commit.

What schools serve the community?

It is in the St. Johns County School District, with St. Augustine High School serving much of the area at the high-school level. The zoned elementary, middle, and high schools should be verified by the specific address, since attendance zones change.

How close is St. Augustine Beach?

The Preserve is roughly a 5 to 10 minute approximate drive from St. Augustine Beach, which makes it convenient for buyers who want coastal access without a beachfront price tag.

How far is historic downtown St. Augustine or the airport?

Historic downtown St. Augustine is roughly a 10 to 15 minute approximate drive, and Jacksonville International Airport is roughly 45 to 55 minutes. Both are longer than the local island commute but still manageable.

Is The Preserve gated or age-restricted?

The community is marketed as gated. There is no verified information that it is age-restricted or 55 plus.

What is the biggest risk of buying here?

Buying before confirming the condo fee, reserve funding, and any pending special assessment. All three are manageable with direct verification from the association.

Should I get my own agent to buy a condo here?

Yes. An experienced agent helps you review the condo association's financials and documents, confirm building condition, and compare genuinely comparable sales, and represents your interests in the negotiation.

How current is the market data on this page?

This page will fill in with live realMLS data as sales in the community accrue. Until then, treat market figures as thin, and always confirm price and condo standing against genuinely comparable units before you make an offer.

Is there a minimum lease term for renting a unit?

Some sources report a six-month minimum lease term. Confirm current leasing rules directly with the condo association, since they can change.

Who is the best real estate agent for The Preserve?

The best agent for The Preserve is one who actively works St. Augustine and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, 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 The Preserve.

How do I find a top St. Augustine real estate agent who knows The Preserve?

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 The Preserve and the wider St. Augustine area.

Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for The Preserve?

Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your The Preserve purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

The Verdict

Should you buy in St. Augustine?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want a lower-maintenance condo resale near St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia Island.Excellent fit

You want a gated community with shared amenities close to the coast.Excellent fit

You are willing to directly verify condo fees, reserves, and building condition before you buy.Excellent fit

You can budget for coastal Florida condo insurance and possible special assessments.Excellent fit

You need new construction with a builder warranty and modern systems.Probably not

You want a single-family home with private yard space.Probably not

You are not willing to review the condo association's financials and reserve study.Probably not

You cannot budget for coastal condo insurance costs or a potential special assessment.Probably not

Get the inside read on St. Augustine

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your St. Augustine home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

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Median sale price in The Preserve, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.

Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. Source: Data provided by realMLS.

Community market stats	realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 4, 2026
Under-contract shares	realMLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Schools	2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depth	Closed-sale records back to 2001 (214 transactions analyzed)

The Preserve Homes for Sale in St. Augustine, FL

The Preserve right now

The 60-Second Overview

Who St. Augustine is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

St. Augustine on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

St. Augustine High School (St. Johns County School District); verify by address

Sebastian Middle School; verify by address

R. B. Hunt Elementary School; verify by address

The St. Augustine buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

The Homes

Costs & Fees

Amenities

Location

What your money buys in St. Augustine.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well St. Augustine holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in St. Augustine

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on St. Augustine is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

St. Augustine in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a St. Augustine buy.

Thinking of selling a unit at The Preserve?

In St. Augustine, condition and view decide your number

What is your St. Augustine home worth?

The real cost & risk here

Recent Developments in The Preserve

CR 210 widening westbound lanes set to reopen in St. Johns County

Six agricultural enclave projects seek to develop 6,500-plus acres in St. Johns County

Publix opens and more retailers coming to Marketplace at Nocatee

First Coast Expressway advances as an economic-development corridor across Clay and St. Johns

Grocery-anchored retail center proposed in Durbin Park

Durbin Park Walmart plans an expansion

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in St. Augustine?

Get the inside read on St. Augustine

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Data sources & freshness

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