Villages of Vilano Homes for Sale in Vilano Beach (St. Augustine), FL
Gated island condominium community · Vilano Beach, St. Augustine · ZIP 32084
Gated, low-maintenance near-water condo living on Vilano Beach, minutes from the beach and St. Augustine.
Gated, lock-and-leaveNear the IntracoastalTop-rated St. Johns schools
Live Market Pulse
51/100 Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
A coastal condo market where the building, the view, reserves, and insurance set value as much as the unit; near-water island living is the draw.
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Built fromLive realMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulserealMLS
$435K
Median Price
6.5mo
Supply
64days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$284/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon's Current Read
"Villages of Vilano is a gated, near-water condo play on the Vilano barrier island, so the read starts with the building, the view, the reserves, and the insurance, not just the unit. Beach and water proximity drive demand for primary, second-home, and rental buyers. Confirm the association's health and coverage, then weigh building, floor, and view."
Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026
The 60-Second Overview
Villages of Vilano market snapshot (as of June 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $435K ($284 per sq ft), with homes averaging 64 days on market and 6.5 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. Values are down 6% over the past year and up 130% since 2013, based on 11 recent closings in live realMLS data.
Villages of Vilano is a gated condominium community on the Vilano Beach barrier island in St. Augustine, St. Johns County, set near the Intracoastal Waterway and the Tolomato River, minutes from the Atlantic. Built largely in the 2000s, it offers condos in low-rise buildings used as primary residences, second homes, and rentals, with a gated, near-water island setting.
The community pairs a pool, clubhouse, and common areas with the lock-and-leave convenience of a condo, minutes from the Vilano Beach Town Center, the fishing pier, and the beaches, with historic St. Augustine a short drive across the inlet, inside the top-rated St. Johns district.
Because this is a condo community, the honest read is the building, the floor, the view, and the association's reserves and structural milestone as much as the unit. Proximity to the water and coastal insurance drive value.
A Look Inside Villages of Vilano
The course, the club, the gates.
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Villages of Vilano
Villages of Vilano
Villages of Vilano
Quick Match
Who Villages of Vilano is best for.
Best for
Buyers who want gated, low-maintenance island living
Second-home, lock-and-leave, and rental buyers
Those who value near-water and beach proximity
Top-rated-schools, St. Augustine-close buyers
Probably not for
Buyers who want a yard and full cost control
Those who need maximum space per dollar
Anyone wary of condo reserves and coastal insurance
Buyers who dislike shared walls and rules
Market Pulse
How Villages of Vilano is performing right now
51/100 momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
6.5Months of supplytight
43Median days on marketdays
3 : 6Under contract vs for salestrong demand
11Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+130%Median price since 2013appreciation
+9%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate
Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.
Live from realMLS, as of June 13, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Villages of Vilano listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.
8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score
Our proprietary read on how a home in Villages of Vilano buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Villages of Vilano
Live MLS inventory for Villages of Vilano. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.
Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Villages of Vilano (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
Villages of Vilano 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.
What is shaping value at Villages of Vilano: St. Johns County's rapid growth, the strength of the St. Augustine coastal market, set against coastal insurance and condo reserve rules. Each item is sourced and linked.
Recent Developments in Villages of Vilano
Development Intelligence
Our read on what is being built around Villages of Vilano, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.
Net OutlookBullishCounty growth and fixed island supply point up; the watch item is coastal insurance and condo reserves.
St. Johns County's rapid growth
Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: County
St. Johns added more than 69,000 residents over five years, deepening demand for coastal St. Augustine addresses.
Fixed barrier-island supply
Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community
Gated, near-water condos on a built-out barrier island cannot be added to, supporting values.
Historic St. Augustine and Town Center proximity
Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Regional
Minutes from the old city, the beaches, and the Vilano Town Center, the community draws primary and second-home demand.
Florida condo reserve and milestone rules
Ongoing
NeutralMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community
Stricter reserve and inspection requirements can raise dues or trigger assessments; well-funded buildings are advantaged.
Coastal insurance scrutiny
Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community
Master and flood insurance on the island are real carrying costs and a financing factor.
Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Villages of Vilano, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.
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September 2025
Growth
St. Johns County addresses growth and rezoning
County leaders weighed school rezoning amid tens of thousands of new residents over five years. Why it matters: Sustained county growth supports values for scarce island condo communities like Villages of Vilano. Source
June 2025
Market
St. Augustine remains a strong St. Johns coastal market
St. Johns County's St. Augustine-area coast continued to draw primary, second-home, and rental demand as the county grew. Why it matters: Beach and historic-city proximity is a durable demand driver for island condos like Villages of Vilano. Source
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.
The Strategy
The Villages of Vilano buying strategy.
If we were buying in Villages of Vilano, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.
1
Read the budget, reserves, SIRS, and any assessments first.
2
Confirm what the dues cover and compute the all-in monthly.
3
Get wind and flood insurance quotes and confirm the master coverage.
4
Weigh the building, floor, and view of the specific unit.
5
Move on well-run, well-priced near-water units, which are scarce.
The Quick Decision
Best Buy
A turnkey water-view unit in a well-funded building
Biggest Risk
An underfunded island association facing reserve assessments
Best Lot
A higher floor or near-water building with a good view
Smart Timing
Buy once reserves and insurance check out
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
Condominiums in a gated island community
Built
Largely 2000s
Size
About 900 to 1,600 sq ft
Status
Established condo resale market
Costs & Fees
HOA
Monthly condo association dues
CDD
None typical
Taxes
St. Johns County millage; confirm per unit
Amenities
Water
Near the Intracoastal and the Tolomato River
Community
Gated entry, pool, and clubhouse
Setting
Vilano Beach barrier island, minutes from the beach
Schools
Top-rated St. Johns County public schools
Location
Area
Vilano Beach barrier island, St. Augustine, St. Johns County
Access
A1A and the Usina Bridge to the historic city
St. Augustine
About 5 to 10 minutes
Beaches
About 5 minutes to the Vilano beaches
The Homes & Style
Villages of Vilano is a gated condominium community on the Vilano Beach barrier island in St. Augustine, set near the Intracoastal Waterway and the Tolomato River, minutes from the Atlantic. The units are condominiums in low-rise buildings, largely built in the 2000s, ranging from one and two-bedroom plans to larger layouts, used as primary residences, second homes, and rentals. The draw is a gated, low-maintenance island setting near the water and the beach, in the top-rated St. Johns school district.
Because this is a condo community, the practical question is the building, the floor, and the view as much as the unit. For any unit, the association's reserves and the structural milestone matter as much as the finishes, and proximity to the water, any marsh or river view, and the amenities drive value.
Living Here
Life at Villages of Vilano is gated, low-maintenance island living. The community offers a pool, clubhouse, and common areas behind a gate on Vilano Beach, minutes from the Vilano Beach Town Center, the fishing pier, and the beaches, with historic St. Augustine a short drive across the inlet.
The setting pairs a barrier-island, near-water lifestyle with the lock-and-leave convenience of a condo. It is a community for buyers who want the island and the water without the upkeep of a single-family home.
Before You Offer
Read the condo association's finances first: the budget, reserves, the latest SIRS or structural reserve study, and any special assessments. Florida's post-2021 condo rules can raise dues or trigger one-time charges, and a coastal island building deserves extra scrutiny.
Confirm what the dues cover and compute the all-in monthly. Condo dues here are typically higher and cover more, including exteriors and master insurance.
Get wind and flood insurance quotes and confirm the building's master and flood coverage, since the barrier-island location carries real storm and surge exposure.
Check the unit's building, floor, and view, verify lender acceptance of the association, and confirm any short-term-rental rules if you plan to rent.
Villages of Vilano vs. Comparable Vilano and St. Augustine Options
Villages of Vilano competes with the other condo and beach communities of Vilano Beach and St. Augustine. Against single-family Vilano Beach homes, it offers a gated, low-maintenance, near-water product at a more accessible price, while houses offer a yard and full control.
Against inland St. Augustine condos, Villages of Vilano trades a mainland location for a barrier-island, near-water setting minutes from the beach and the old city. The honest shorthand: pick Villages of Vilano for gated, low-maintenance island living near the water; pick a house for land or a mainland condo for lower coastal carrying costs.
Who Villages of Vilano Fits Best
Villages of Vilano fits buyers who want gated, low-maintenance, near-water island living on Vilano Beach minutes from the beach and historic St. Augustine, second-home and lock-and-leave buyers who value rental potential and the top-rated schools, and right-sizers comfortable with condo living.
Villages of Vilano is a weaker fit for buyers who want a yard and full control of their costs, those who need the most space for the money, or anyone uncomfortable with condo reserves and coastal insurance.
Villages of Vilano Homes For Sale
What your money buys in Villages of Vilano.
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 Villages of Vilano 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 Unit
$95K to $415K
Smaller and interior units, the lowest-cost entry into gated island condo living.
Lowest entry
The Core Unit
$415K to $480K
Updated two-bedroom units in well-funded buildings, the heart of the market.
Most inventory
The Water-View Top
$480K to $585K
Best-position units with water or marsh views in the strongest-reserved buildings.
Strongest resale
Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.
Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.
$95K to $415K
The Entry Unit
Smaller and interior units, the lowest-cost entry into gated island condo living.
$415K to $480K
The Core Unit
Updated two-bedroom units in well-funded buildings, the heart of the market.
$480K to $585K
The Water-View Top
Best-position units with water or marsh views in the strongest-reserved buildings.
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 Villages of Vilano, 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.
Updated homes ask about 5% more per square foot than original-condition homes, and they tend to sell faster. In an all-resale market, condition is the single biggest swing in value, which is why reading the renovation math is the whole game.
Asking price per square foot
Renovated$322
Original$308
Median days on market
Renovated52
Original58
From current Villages of Vilano listings (renovated 2, original 7); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.
Operator Note
The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.
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 Villages of Vilano holds value.
Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.
Gated, near-water island locationStrong
Beach and St. Augustine proximityPositive
Top St. Johns schoolsPositive
Association reserves and insuranceVerify it
Coastal insurance scrutinyBudget it
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 Villages of Vilano
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.
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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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On the island you buy the building and its insurance as much as the unit. Reserves, coverage, and the view decide the number.
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.
7.7B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.7/10
Renovation Risk7.4/10
Location Efficiency8.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.6/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.2/10
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 Villages of Vilano 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 Zestimate, 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 at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.
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
Near-water proximity drives value most
The building's reserves matter as much as the unit
Higher floors and water views carry a premium
The unit's finishes can change; the building cannot
Read reserves and insurance before the finishes
In an island condo your money buys a share of the building, so the association's reserves, the structural milestone, and the master and flood insurance are the durable part of the value. Within that, near-water proximity, the floor, and any water or marsh view drive day-to-day living and resale. Read the reserves and the insurance first, then weigh the unit.
The 15-Second Verdict
Villages of Vilano in 15 seconds.
Best forbuyers who want gated, near-water island condo living on Vilano.
Biggest advantageGated, lock-and-leave near the water minutes from the beach and St. Augustine.
Biggest riskCoastal insurance and condo reserves under Florida's newer rules.
Sweet spotA turnkey water-view unit in a well-funded building.
Avoid ifyou want a yard and full control of your costs.
HOA, CDD & Fees
15-Second Take
Monthly condo dues fund exteriors and amenities
Review reserves and the structural study
Confirm master and flood insurance
Dues often include water and master insurance
Budget coastal insurance into the carrying cost
Villages of Vilano carries monthly condominium association dues funding the gate, pool, clubhouse, grounds, building exteriors, and master insurance. Under Florida's newer condo laws, review the budget, reserves, the structural study, and any assessments, and add coastal insurance to the carrying cost.
Dues typically cover exterior and roof maintenance, grounds, the gate, the pool and clubhouse, master insurance, and often water, leaving the owner responsible for the interior and contents.
Community amenities run through the association: a gated entry, a pool, and a clubhouse for residents, rather than a private country club.
Run Your Numbers
Tools for a Villages of Vilano buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.
Selling in Villages of Vilano
Price it to the building's health, the water proximity, and the view, not square footage alone.
If you are thinking about selling in Villages of Vilano, the right list price comes from recent comparable unit sales in this community, matched to your building, floor, water proximity, and the association's standing, not an automated estimate.
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 Villages of Vilano, condition and view decide your number
Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Vilano Beach, 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 Villages of Vilano home worth?
Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Villages of Vilano 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.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale prices in Villages of Vilano 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.
How much local inventory is already under contract
28% of homes for sale in ZIP 32084 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 (2026-06-23).
Villages of Vilano Market Scorecard
Balanced
Villages of Vilano is currently a balanced. About 5.5 months of supply, a median asking price of $479,000, and homes go under contract in about 62 days.
5.5
Months supply
$479,000
Median list
$435,000
Median sold
$308
Per sqft
62
Days on mkt
5/3/11
Active/Pend/Sold
Typical home value in the 32084 ZIP is $350,120, about 3.4% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rentals and investment use
Rental rules vary by association within the community, and they have real teeth: some buildings and products lean long-term (six- to twelve-month leases are common in the rental pool), while policies on shorter rentals differ by association and change by vote. There is on-site and local rental management serving the community. If income potential is part of your math, we verify the current written rental policy, minimums, and any approval process for the specific association before you offer, never from a listing remark.
Insurance, flood, and wind
This is a barrier-island community between the ocean and the Intracoastal, so wind exposure is real and flood zones vary parcel by parcel and building by building. In the condos, the association's master policy covers the structure, which is why fee trends matter so much, while owners carry interior (HO-6) and possibly flood contents coverage; single-family owners here carry the full stack themselves. Pull the FEMA zone for the exact address and price real quotes during diligence, not after closing.
Milestone inspections and reserves
The three-story condo buildings here date to the late 1980s, which makes Florida's milestone-inspection and SIRS requirements applicable to the condominium associations. Statewide, buildings of this era are completing inspections and funding reserves, and the findings and funding posture vary association by association. We obtain and read the milestone report, SIRS, reserve schedule, budget, and meeting minutes for the specific building before our buyers commit; ask us for the current status rather than relying on a listing's silence.
The gate, pets, and day-to-day rules
The gate is staffed 24/7, one of the few true around-the-clock manned gates at this price point in St. Johns County, and it meaningfully changes the feel of the community (and package and guest logistics). Pet, parking, and grilling rules differ between the master association and the condo associations; some rental units prohibit pets even where owners may keep them. We pull the current rules and estoppel for the specific address as part of diligence.
Where is Villages of Vilano located?
Villages of Vilano is on Vilano Beach in unincorporated St. Johns County, Florida (ZIP 32084), on the barrier strip just north of the St. Augustine Inlet. The community runs from the Atlantic Ocean across Coastal Highway (A1A) to the Intracoastal Waterway, about a mile north of Vilano Town Center and roughly five minutes over the Usina Bridge from historic downtown St. Augustine.
What makes Villages of Vilano unique?
It is the only community on this stretch of coast whose single gated footprint spans ocean to Intracoastal: a private beach walkover and oceanfront gazebo on the east side, and a protected marina with roughly 34 slips, a private boat ramp, and RV/boat storage on the west, all behind one 24/7 staffed gate.
Is Villages of Vilano a gated community?
Yes, and unusually for this price point, the gate is staffed around the clock rather than operated by keypad. The entire community, condos and homes on both sides of its footprint, sits behind the single guarded entrance.
How many units are in Villages of Vilano and when was it built?
There are 88 single-level condo flats, split between the ocean-side Beach Homes buildings (completed 1989, 61 units) and the Intracoastal-side Marina Homes, plus townhomes and single-family homes inside the gate. The community built out from the late 1980s through the 1990s.
What do the condos look like inside?
The flats are single-level residences of roughly 973 to 1,705 square feet, with two or three bedrooms, two to two-and-a-half baths, and in-unit laundry, in three-story buildings. The single-family homes and townhomes run larger, up to roughly 2,900+ square feet.
What are the HOA and condo fees at Villages of Vilano?
Fees layer here: a master association plus separate condo associations (Beach Homes and Marina Homes), and listed monthly fees across the community have run roughly $290 to over $1,000 depending on the product and association. The condo fees typically carry building insurance, exteriors, and the full amenity package. Verify the current amount and inclusions for the specific address; we confirm it in writing before our buyers offer.
What amenities do residents get?
A private beach walkover with an oceanfront gazebo, a marina with about 34 protected slips and a private boat ramp, an RV/boat storage lot, a clubhouse with an indoor heated pool, spa, and sauna, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and lighted tennis and pickleball courts, plus the 24/7 staffed gate.
How does the marina work? Do boat slips convey with units?
The marina holds roughly 34 protected slips on the Intracoastal plus a private boat ramp, minutes from the St. Augustine Inlet. Slip assignment, licensing, costs, and any waitlist are governed by the association rather than automatically conveying with a unit, and listings are not always precise about it, so verify the current slip terms in writing before you price a boat into the purchase.
What is the price range at Villages of Vilano?
Recent third-party data put the median sale around $447,000 to $460,000 at roughly $300 to $320 per square foot. The practical spread runs from the high $200s for interior flats, through the $400s-$600s for ocean-side and larger units, to the $900s for the community's single-family homes and premium ocean-tier residences. It is a thin market, so position-true comps matter far more than the average.
Does Villages of Vilano allow rentals?
Rental rules vary by association within the community and can change by vote; long-term leases of six to twelve months are common in the local rental pool, and policies on shorter rentals differ by association. If rental flexibility or income matters, we verify the current written policy and minimums for the specific association before you offer.
What about milestone inspections and SIRS for these buildings?
The three-story condo buildings date to the late 1980s, which makes Florida's milestone structural inspection and Structural Integrity Reserve Study requirements applicable to the condominium associations. Status, findings, and reserve funding vary by association, so we obtain and read the milestone report, SIRS, reserve schedule, and minutes for the specific building as part of every purchase here.
What about beach erosion at Vilano Beach?
Honestly: this corridor has a real erosion history, with hurricanes Matthew, Irma, Ian, and Nicole all damaging the shoreline. The U.S. Army Corps completed a roughly $20 million renourishment of about three miles of Vilano and South Ponte Vedra beach in early 2024, placing over a million cubic yards of sand, and the corridor is now inside a long-term federal renourishment program. The community sits behind the dune rather than on it, but the dune, walkover, and insurance picture belong in your diligence.
Can you drive on Vilano Beach?
Beach driving has historically been allowed on designated Vilano stretches for appropriate vehicles, with seasonal hours, but access has been restricted around the renourishment work and changes with sand conditions. Check St. Johns County's current beach-access status rather than assuming; residents here use the private walkover for daily beach access either way.
What schools serve Villages of Vilano?
The St. Johns County School District, Florida's top-rated district, though this pocket zones to the in-town St. Augustine schools, typically Ketterlinus Elementary (7/10), Sebastian Middle (6/10), and St. Augustine High (6/10), rather than the famous 9-10 rated northern St. Johns schools. Assignment is by address and changes, so confirm zoning for the specific home with the district.
How does Villages of Vilano compare to Camachee Island or Serenata Beach?
Camachee Island, just across the Vilano bridge, is the deeper pure-marina play at Camachee Cove but has no ocean frontage; Serenata Beach, up the same A1A corridor, offers far larger oceanfront flats at $1M-$2.5M but no marina. Villages of Vilano is the only one of the three that bundles the beach, a marina, a boat ramp, and a 24/7 staffed gate in a single community at a sub-$500K median.
Do I need my own agent to buy in Villages of Vilano?
Yes. The listing agent works for the seller. In a thin, layered community like this, your own agent verifies the full fee stack across associations, the marina slip terms, the milestone and reserve documents, the insurance and erosion picture, and pulls position-true closed comps before you offer. Momentum Realty will connect you with a Vilano Beach specialist; call (904) 351-6461 or use the form on this page.
The Verdict
Should you buy in Villages of Vilano?
An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.
You want gated, near-water island condo livingExcellent fit
You value beach and St. Augustine proximityExcellent fit
You want a second-home, lock-and-leave, or rentalExcellent fit
You will budget coastal insurance and reservesExcellent fit
You want a yard and full cost controlProbably not
You need maximum space per dollarProbably not
You are wary of condo reserves and coastal insuranceProbably not
You dislike shared walls and rulesProbably not
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