The Reef in St. Johns

The Reef
Homes for Sale in St. Johns, FL

All 366 homes for sale in St. Johns, FL · median $563,312 · 327 homes for sale in 32259 · St. Johns County homes for sale

Community in St. Johns · St. Johns County · ZIP 32259
236 homesBuilt 2018–2023
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 67 closed sales in The Reef in St. Johns, FL since 2018, the most recent in August 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $470,000 to $530,000 (median $484,000), on homes of 1,943 to 2,297 sq ft. Across St. Johns as a whole, 1,455 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $549,000, 42 median days on market, with 329 homes for sale today. At that median and St. Johns County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,520 ($6,000 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · The Reef Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 7 a year
Ownership and context
54%
Owner-occupied · The Reef
128 of 236 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
46%
Non-owner-occupied · The Reef
incl. 9% trust or LLC-held · 10% out-of-state
236
Homes in the community
236 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 8 years of records
24
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $480K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
2018–2023
Years homes were built
median 2021 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
0.8%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 236 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 12, 2026

The Reef sits in St. Johns County, and with only a single closing in the current window, there isn't enough recent transaction volume to draw hard conclusions about pricing trends. What that means in practice: the last sale is a data point, not a pattern. Condition, lot, and finish level are doing most of the work in setting value here, and a buyer or seller should treat any single comp as a starting question rather than a settled answer.

For a seller, thin recent activity cuts both ways — a well-presented home can stand out, but you won't have a deep stack of comparable closings to anchor an aggressive number. For a buyer, the same thinness means you're negotiating more on the merits of the specific house than on a clear market rate. Patience and a close read of each listing matter more than usual.

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 Reef 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.

55 OLD FORT Trail
$410K · 0.1 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,710 sqft
55 OLD FORT Trail
Listed by COLDWELL BANKER ANABASIS REALTY
139 OLD FORT Trail
$438K · 0.1 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,945 sqft
139 OLD FORT Trail
Listed by COLDWELL BANKER ANABASIS REALTY
126 OLD FORT Trail
$490K · 0.1 mi away
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,265 sqft
126 OLD FORT Trail
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS ST JOHNS
150 OLD FORT Trail
$390K · 0.1 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,710 sqft
150 OLD FORT Trail
Listed by COMPASS FLORIDA LLC
322 CLIFTON BAY Loop
$362K · 0.2 mi away
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,895 sqft
322 CLIFTON BAY Loop
Listed by EXP REALTY LLC
182 KILLARNEY Avenue
$345K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,710 sqft
182 KILLARNEY Avenue
Listed by REID REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

The Reef is a St. Johns County community where recent closing activity has been light, so pricing is currently driven more by individual home condition than by a busy market cadence.

realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 53 homes in The Reef that have changed hands since 2018, built between 2018 and 2022 (median 2019), with a median living area of about 2,088 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 98% are single-family homes. Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida) closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

County records show 24 qualified sales in The Reef across 2024–2025 (12 in 2024, 12 in 2025), median $480,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

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.

Best for

  • Buyers who want to negotiate on a home's specific condition and merits rather than a rigid market price
  • Sellers prepared to invest in presentation so their home stands out in a low-activity window
  • Buyers with patience who are comfortable doing a careful property-by-property analysis

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a deep set of recent comparable sales to feel confident on price
  • Sellers expecting a fast, high-volume market to push an aggressive number
  • Anyone wanting a clearly established, predictable price band before making an offer

The market around The Reef

The Reef is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32259, 582 homes are on the market and 41% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of St. Johns.

Across St. Johns County, 1,909 homes are active and 863 pending (31% under contract).

In ZIP 32259 (St. Johns), 1,918 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $505K ($225/sq ft), down 1.8% year over year, with a median 42 days on market. Right now 408 active and 276 pending listings put supply at about 2.6 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32259 housing market and the St. Johns County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not The Reef specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

If we were buying in The Reef today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Reef.

Best Buy
Buyers and sellers willing to negotiate on the specific home rather than a settled market rate.
Biggest Risk
Thin closing volume means fewer comps to anchor pricing on either side.
Sweet Spot
A condition-driven deal where the house, not the trend, sets the value.
Avoid If
You need a deep comp set and a fast, clearly-priced market to feel confident.

Reading a thin market

With just one closing in the window we're working from, the honest position is that The Reef doesn't yet give us a statistically confident price story. Rather than manufacture a trend, treat each home on its own terms: layout, updates, lot position, and how it shows against whatever is actively listed at the time you're looking.

This is a place where doing the work pays off. Because there isn't a wall of recent comps to lean on, the right move is a disciplined, property-by-property analysis — what the specific home offers, what condition it's in, and how motivated each side is. That analysis is where a real advantage gets built here.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in The Reef. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a low-volume community like The Reef, generic pricing shortcuts don't work. We build the number from the individual home and the live St. Johns County context, not from a thin stack of stale comps — and we'll tell you plainly when the data simply isn't there to support a given price.

The Reef in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers and sellers willing to negotiate on the specific home rather than a settled market rate.
Biggest advantageA well-presented listing can stand out when recent activity is light.
Biggest riskThin closing volume means fewer comps to anchor pricing on either side.
Sweet spotA condition-driven deal where the house, not the trend, sets the value.
Avoid ifYou need a deep comp set and a fast, clearly-priced market to feel confident.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed The Reef sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in The Reef

Homes in The Reef that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 2 on record.

Housing distress & ownership in The Reef, St. Johns

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
3.85%
1 of 26 listings · short sale 1
Distress share trend — 3.85% now (2026-09-04 → 2026-11-12)

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.

Streets in this community

Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.

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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in The Reef Homes for Sale in St year by year since 2018, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in The Reef?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 236 homes in The Reef (public records).
What share of The Reef is owner-occupied?
54% of The Reef parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in The Reef built?
Homes in The Reef were built between 2018 and 2023, with a median year built of 2021.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for The Reef?
The best agent for The Reef is one who actively works St. Johns and knows the community's pricing, fees, 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 Reef.
How do I find a top St. Johns real estate agent who knows The Reef?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows The Reef and the wider St. Johns area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for The Reef?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your The Reef purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is The Reef, and what county is it in?
The Reef is in St. Johns, St. Johns County, FL, ZIP 32259. The community's center is about 3 miles southeast of the center of St. Johns (straight-line).
How far is The Reef from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 20 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 10 miles from the Atlantic beach at Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra), both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Buyers who want to negotiate on a home's specific condition and merits rather than a rigid market priceExcellent fit
Sellers prepared to invest in presentation so their home stands out in a low-activity windowExcellent fit
Buyers with patience who are comfortable doing a careful property-by-property analysisExcellent fit
Buyers who need a deep set of recent comparable sales to feel confident on priceProbably not
Sellers expecting a fast, high-volume market to push an aggressive numberProbably not
Anyone wanting a clearly established, predictable price band before making an offerProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 12, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32259))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-11-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2018 (67 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 Reef. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32259; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.

Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).

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