Turtleback Crossing Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach
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Turtleback Crossing Ponte Vedra
Homes for Sale in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Community in Ponte Vedra Beach · St. Johns County · ZIP 32082
Median sale $489K
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Live Market Pulse
33/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2013 → 2026 · 79 at the 2021 peak
0 is Turtleback Crossing Ponte Vedra's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 33. How it's scored
Built fromLive realMLS data25 years of closingsUpdated twice daily
Live · Turtleback Crossing Ponte Vedra Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$489K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 23.0% vs the prior 12 months
-23.0%
1-yr price change
n = 3 and 4 sales in the two windows
$315/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $416 in 2025
92.8%
Sale vs ask
+152%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $194K median in 2012
Tempo
39days
Median DOM · closed
9 days at the 2017 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
100%
Cash buyers · Turtleback Crossing Ponte Vedra
3 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending July 2025
Track record · 25 years of records
0
Failed listings · 2025
peaked at 8 in 2023
1,406sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Turtleback Crossing carries a median price of $489,000 and a median price per square foot of $315.28 — figures shaped less by square footage than by what surrounds the home: a gated, guard-staffed golf community with full-time on-site management, a pool, tennis courts, and a park. That amenity and security package is the primary value driver here, more than any single house's finish level.

The current data sample is thin — just 3 closed sales, 0 active listings, and a median of 39 days on market, producing a market heat score of 33. Prices are down 23.0% year over year, even though the community still sits 152.0% above its 2012 baseline. For a seller, that mix argues for pricing tightly to the most recent comparable sale rather than the longer-term trend line. For a buyer, near-zero active inventory means the right move is patience — when a home does list here, there is little competing supply to negotiate against.

Turtleback Crossing Ponte Vedra Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 14, 2026

Turtleback Crossing Ponte Vedra right now

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($489K) is down 23.0% from the prior 12 months ($635K) and up 152% since 2012. With about 3 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 July 14. Confidence: Low (3 and 4 sales in the two windows).

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

Updated July 14, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Turtleback Crossing Ponte Vedra market snapshot (as of July 14, 2026): the median sale price is about $489K ($315 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 39 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 23% from the prior 12 months and up 152% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).

Turtleback Crossing is a gated golf community in Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Johns County, built around guard-staffed access, full-time on-site management, and a shared amenity package that includes a pool, tennis courts, and a park.

Best for

  • A buyer prioritizing gated, guard-staffed access and full-time community management over move-in speed.
  • A buyer drawn to golf course and tennis court amenities alongside a shared pool and park.
  • A seller comfortable pricing tightly to the last comparable sale in a thin-data market.

Probably not for

  • A buyer who wants a wide selection of active listings to compare before deciding.
  • A buyer needing a fast, low-friction close without gate or HOA access steps.
  • A buyer set on a specific price expectation who can't get comfortable with a small, recent comp set.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 14 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($489K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($635K) IS the -23.0% one-year change.

Windows contain 0 to 7 sales each (3 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
$200K$400K$600K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 23.0% year over year; up 152% since 2012.
Every sale since 2001 · price vs size
$0$250K$500K$750K2k2k
83 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$200$300$40020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $127 in 2012 to a $416 peak in 2025; $315 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
2040608020122014201620182020202220242026
9 days at the 2017 low; 39 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
92.8% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
024620122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 7 a year; 3 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
02582004200820122016202020242025
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 8 quit in 2023; 0 so far in 2025. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20162018202020242026
79 at the 2021 peak, 33 in the troughs, 33 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

Turtleback Crossing Market Scorecard

No active listings

Turtleback Crossing is currently a no active listings. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

n/a
Months supply
n/a
Median list
$489,000
Median sold
n/a
Per sqft
n/a
Days on mkt
0/0/3
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32082 ZIP is $849,289, about 38.6% 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.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Turtleback Crossing Ponte Vedra

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

The takeaway

Everyday stops around Turtleback Crossing Ponte Vedra are close: the nearest dining is about 2 minutes away.

Approximate drive times via Mapbox Search + Directions, 2026-07-03. Verify for a specific address.

Schools

In short
  • 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 Turtleback Crossing Ponte Vedra address.

If we were buying in Turtleback Crossing Ponte Vedra 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 Turtleback Crossing Ponte Vedra.

Best Buy
Buyers and sellers focused on a gated, amenity-rich golf setting in Ponte Vedra Beach.
Biggest Risk
With 0 active listings and only 3 closed sales feeding current data, pricing signals are thin.
Sweet Spot
A buyer who values security and amenities over move-in timeline flexibility.
Avoid If
You need to compare multiple active listings before committing — there are currently none to compare.

A Gated Address With Vanishing Inventory

Turtleback Crossing's positioning is built on access control and shared infrastructure: a security gate staffed around the clock, full-time on-site management, plus recreational amenities — pool, tennis courts, golf course frontage, and a park — that place it among the more amenity-dense gated communities in Ponte Vedra Beach. Reported amenities come from this community's MLS listings, so it's worth confirming current access rules and offerings with the HOA before writing an offer.

The numbers describe a market that has cooled sharply year over year — down 23.0% — while still holding a substantial premium over where it stood in 2012, up 152.0%. With only 3 closed sales feeding the current window and 0 active listings, there simply isn't much data to lean on right now, and the median of 39 days on market should be read as a snapshot from a small sample rather than a stable trend.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
4.8C- · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation9.1/10
Recent Direction0.2/10
Pricing Power5.2/10

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 3 factors (4.8). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +152% since 2012; Recent Direction -23.0% year-over-year; Pricing Power 92.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

Gated, guard-staffed communities like Turtleback Crossing move differently than open-access subdivisions — access logistics, HOA verification, and amenity details (pool, tennis, golf, park) all need confirming before a showing or an offer even happens. With active listings currently at 0, Momentum's job here is as much about surfacing off-market and pre-list opportunity as it is about negotiating a posted listing, and about pricing correctly against a small, thin comp set rather than a broad one.

Turtleback Crossing Ponte Vedra in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers and sellers focused on a gated, amenity-rich golf setting in Ponte Vedra Beach.
Biggest advantageA full-time managed, guard-staffed community with pool, tennis, and golf course access.
Biggest riskWith 0 active listings and only 3 closed sales feeding current data, pricing signals are thin.
Sweet spotA buyer who values security and amenities over move-in timeline flexibility.
Avoid ifYou need to compare multiple active listings before committing — there are currently none to compare.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

Page states no CDD.

The takeaway

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Turtleback Crossing Ponte Vedra?
The median sale price in Turtleback Crossing Ponte Vedra was $489K over the 12 months ending July 14, 2026 (3 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Turtleback Crossing Ponte Vedra take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 14, 2026 took a median 39 days on market (3 sales, realMLS).
Do cash buyers compete in Turtleback Crossing Ponte Vedra?
Cash buyers took 100% of Turtleback Crossing Ponte Vedra sales in the 12 months ending July 2025 (3 of 3 closings, realMLS).
Have Turtleback Crossing Ponte Vedra home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 152% since 2012, from $194K to $489K (realMLS closed records).
What schools serve Turtleback Crossing Ponte Vedra?
Turtleback Crossing Ponte Vedra is served by St. Johns County Public Schools, typically Ocean Palms Elementary School, Alice B. Landrum Middle School and Ponte Vedra High School. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Turtleback Crossing Ponte Vedra?
The best agent for Turtleback Crossing Ponte Vedra is one who actively works Ponte Vedra Beach 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 Turtleback Crossing Ponte Vedra.
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A buyer prioritizing gated, guard-staffed access and full-time community management over move-in speed.Excellent fit
A buyer drawn to golf course and tennis court amenities alongside a shared pool and park.Excellent fit
A seller comfortable pricing tightly to the last comparable sale in a thin-data market.Excellent fit
A buyer who wants a wide selection of active listings to compare before deciding.Probably not
A buyer needing a fast, low-friction close without gate or HOA access steps.Probably not
A buyer set on a specific price expectation who can't get comfortable with a small, recent comp set.Probably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 14, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 14, 2026
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (83 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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