Villa Sovana
Homes for Sale in St. Johns, FL
All 397 homes for sale in St. Johns, FL · median $575,000 · 348 homes for sale in 32259 · St. Johns County homes for sale
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-10-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $875,000, $269 per square foot, a median 38 days on market, sellers accepting 93% of original asking. At the median price and St. Johns County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.47 mills, annual property tax runs about $11,790 ($11,270 with the full homestead exemption).
Villa Sovana is a small, defined community in St. Johns, and with a closings window of just two, the recorded data here is thin. That means condition and specific finish level drive price far more than any neighborhood-wide average — one updated home and one dated one can look worlds apart on paper, and a single sale can swing the numbers.
For a buyer, that thinness is a reason to lean on comparables from beyond the community line and to underwrite each home on its own merits rather than a headline figure. For a seller, it argues for pricing to condition and being patient: with so few closings to anchor expectations, presentation and a defensible list price do the heavy lifting.
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 Villa Sovana 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
Villa Sovana market snapshot (as of October 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $875K ($269 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 38 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 32259 (St. Johns), 2,154 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $505K ($224/sq ft), down 1.0% year over year, with a median 43 days on market. Right now 446 active and 261 pending listings put supply at about 13.7 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32259 housing market and the St. Johns County market.
Villa Sovana is a community of 12 homes in St. Johns, St. Johns County, built between 2009 and 2022 (median 2014.5), with a median living area of about 4,166 square feet. 92% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Villa Sovana is a compact community in St. Johns County where the small number of recent closings means individual home condition, not a broad market trend, tells most of the story.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Villa Sovana is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a particular St. Johns County location who can evaluate a home on its own condition and finishes
- Buyers comfortable relying on broader comparables when in-community sales are scarce
- Sellers willing to price to condition and stay patient in a low-volume market
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a wide selection of active listings to compare within one community
- Buyers who need a clear, data-backed price range before making a move
- Sellers expecting a fast sale driven by heavy recent transaction volume
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending October 20 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($875K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 3 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.
36% of homes for sale in ZIP 32259 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 (2026-10-20).
Villa Sovana Market Scorecard
Villa Sovana is currently a balanced market..
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Life at Villa Sovana
- Security Gate · reported on 1 of 1 listings
Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
The Villa Sovana buying strategy.
If we were buying in Villa Sovana 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 Villa Sovana.
Reading a thin market
With only two closings in the current window, Villa Sovana does not give us enough repeat sales to describe a reliable price band, and we will not pretend otherwise. What we can say is that in a community this size, the spread between a turnkey home and one needing work tends to be wide, and buyers should expect to value each listing on its finishes, layout, and lot rather than on a community average.
Location does more of the talking here than volume ever could. St. Johns County sits within reach of the St. Johns commercial corridors and the wider Northeast Florida road network, and that regional access is a steadier anchor for value than any single quarter's closing count.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Villa Sovana. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a low-volume community like Villa Sovana, the local data alone will not tell you what a home is worth. We build a valuation from comparables that reach beyond the community line, weigh condition and finish level directly, and tell you plainly when a list price is not defensible — whether you are buying or selling.
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Recently off market in Villa Sovana
Homes in Villa Sovana 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.
- 106 Villa Sovana Court · off market
- 129 Villa Sovana Court · off market
| Location | St. Johns, St. Johns County, FL · ZIP 32259 |
|---|---|
| Amenities listed by sellers | Security Gate |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $875,000 median across 3 closed sales · $269 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 38 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
Data as of October 20, 2026. Data provided by realMLS. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Villa Sovana key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/villa-sovana-st-johns, data as of October 20, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Villa Sovana, St. Johns
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.
Recently sold in Villa Sovana St Johns
- 129 Villa Sovana Court · sold $875,000
- 129 Villa Sovana Court · sold $820,000
Closed sales from the MLS; each page shows the sold price, taxes and value history.
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Recent Developments in Villa Sovana
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Villa Sovana, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- September 2026Infrastructure
County Road 220 widening and Little Black Creek bridge replacement open to traffic in Clay County
The project finished ahead of schedule, with a new four-lane bridge over Little Black Creek replacing a 1947 structure. Phase 1 began in December 2024 with intersection improvements at Rideout Ferry Road, and Phase 2 began in January 2025. Officials say it should ease traffic along the corridor.
What it may mean for the marketA four-lane CR 220 corridor improves commute capacity for Fleming Island and Middleburg area drivers. The site is about 8 miles west of Villa Sovana.
Source: News4JAX - 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 east of Villa Sovana.
Source: Jacksonville Today - August 2026Schools
St. Johns County school board moves ahead with design of SilverLeaf-area high school costing about $100 million
The board approved moving forward with design and architecture for a high school on Parcel 38, with cost estimated at roughly $100 million and possibly up to $120 million as design progresses. Construction is expected to take about three years. A board workshop on full project scope is being prepared.
What it may mean for the marketA new high school in the SilverLeaf area would add school capacity for the fast-growing northwest part of the county. The project is about 5 miles east of Villa Sovana, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: News4JAX - June 2026Infrastructure
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 6 miles southwest of Villa Sovana.
Source: Jax Daily Record - 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 east of Villa Sovana.
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 east of Villa Sovana.
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
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 20, 2026) |
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending October 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32259)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2010 (16 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 Villa Sovana. 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.
- Bartram Trail High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 24 nearby communities)
- Switzerland Point Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 19 nearby communities)
- Fruit Cove Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 18 nearby communities)
- Creekside High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 16 nearby communities)
- Julington Creek Elementary School · PreK-5 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 9 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).