Walden Chase
Homes for Sale in Ponte Vedra, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Homes For Sale Right Now in Walden Chase
Live MLS inventory for Walden Chase. 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.
Active · 31 daysTop listing
Active · 33 days
Active · 39 days
Active · 13 days
Active · 142 days
Active · 4 daysActive and pending Walden Chase listings as of 2026-10-22, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Walden Chase's median sale price sits at $522,450, with price per square foot at $242 - a sign that condition and finish level are doing most of the work on value here, more than location scarcity alone. The market has held a balanced posture, with a market heat score of 53, meaning neither buyers nor sellers currently hold outsized leverage.
Inventory is thin: just 3 active listings against 3.3 months of supply, and the typical home has taken about 34 days to go under contract in the trailing window. For a seller, that argues for realistic, condition-based pricing rather than testing the market; for a buyer, it means acting decisively when a well-priced listing appears, since there is little competing inventory to fall back on.
Figures in this note are as of July 14, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Walden Chase right now
🟡 Balanced market. 6.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records, as of October 23, 2026. Confidence: High (6 active and pending listings, 16 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($538K) is up 7.1% from the prior 12 months ($502K) and up 169% since 2012. With about 25 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 October 23. Confidence: Medium (16 and 14 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 23, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Walden Chase market snapshot (as of October 23, 2026): the median sale price is about $538K ($228 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 28 days on market for closed sales, and 6.0 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is up 7% from the prior 12 months and up 169% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (16 closings in the current window).
Walden Chase is a community of 99 homes in Ponte Vedra, St. Johns County, built between 2000 and 2005 (median 2003), with a median living area of about 2,725 square feet. 78% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Walden Chase in Ponte Vedra, St. Johns County, has appreciated 3.5% over the past year and roughly 170% since 2012, tracking the broader run-up in the corridor rather than moving on its own separate curve.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Walden Chase is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable waiting for the right listing rather than choosing from a large pool
- Sellers whose home is priced to reflect its actual condition, not an aspirational number
- Buyers or sellers who prefer a measured, roughly 34-day pace over a rushed transaction
Probably not for
- Buyers who want to compare many active listings side by side before deciding
- Sellers hoping for a bidding-war-style sale in a market that is currently balanced, not seller-tilted
- Buyers on a tight timeline who cannot wait out a market with only 3 active listings
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending October 23 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($538K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($502K) IS the +7.1% one-year change.
Windows contain 14 to 39 sales each (16 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.
33% of homes for sale in ZIP 32081 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).
Walden Chase Market Scorecard
Walden Chase is currently a balanced market. About 6.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $545,000, and homes go under contract in about 33 days.
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in Walden Chase, Ponte Vedra
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.
Walden Chase on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Life at Walden Chase
- Community pool · Walden Chase has its own community swimming pool; the community is separate from the Nocatee amenity system and Walden Chase homeowners are not permitted to use Nocatee's amenities.
- Tennis courts · The community's recreational facilities include tennis courts.
- Clubhouse · The community includes a clubhouse as part of its shared facilities.
- Playground · The community includes a playground.
- Athletic fields · Community facilities include athletic fields in addition to the pool and playground.
Sources: Brad Officer Real Estate; Frankel Realty Group. Amenity access and membership terms vary and can change; verify current details with the community.
How far is everything?
Everyday stops around Walden Chase are close: the nearest parks is about 1 minutes away.
- AQUAFIN Swim School - Ponte Vedra · Parks1 min
- KOI SUSHI&THAI&BAR · Dining4 min
- The Shoppes of St. Johns · Shopping4 min
- Baptist Heart Specialists · Health5 min
- Publix Super Market at Marketplace at Nocatee · Groceries6 min
- Panera Bread · Coffee6 min
Approximate drive times via Mapbox Search + Directions, 2026-07-03. Verify for a specific address.
Schools
- St. Johns County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Palm Valley AcademyFLDOE grade A · K-8
- Pine Island AcademyFLDOE grade A · K-8
- Allen D. Nease High School · 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 Walden Chase address.
Recent Developments in Walden Chase
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Walden Chase, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- 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 4 miles northwest of Walden Chase.
Source: Jacksonville Today - July 2026Infrastructure
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 less than a mile east of Walden Chase.
Source: News4Jax - July 2026Development
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 3 miles east of Walden Chase.
Source: Jacksonville Today - July 2026Retail & 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 site is about 3 miles northeast of Walden Chase.
Source: Nocatee - 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 4 miles west of Walden Chase.
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 4 miles west of Walden Chase.
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.
The Walden Chase buying strategy.
If we were buying in Walden Chase 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 Walden Chase.
A Thin, Balanced Market
The numbers here describe a market in balance rather than one tilted hard toward buyers or sellers: a market heat score of 53 sits near the midpoint of that scale, and months of supply at 3.3 is neither deep buyer's-market territory nor a seller's-market squeeze. With only 3 active listings at any given time, though, balanced does not mean plentiful - it means the trade is happening at a measured pace on both sides.
Median days on market of 34 is a workable pace, not a fire-sale one. Combined with a median price per square foot of $242, it suggests buyers are willing to move on properties priced to reflect their actual condition, and sellers who price accordingly are not waiting long. The 3.5% year-over-year gain and the roughly 170% appreciation since 2012 both point to steady, incremental value growth rather than a spike that would raise concerns about a near-term pullback.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Walden Chase. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Walden Chase buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
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 5 factors (7.4). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +169% since 2012; Recent Direction +7.1% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 6.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 78% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 96.5% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
With only 3 active listings at a time, Walden Chase is a community where missing a listing by a few days can mean missing the cycle entirely. Momentum tracks this market closely enough to flag a new listing the day it hits, and to prepare a hand-prepared valuation - not an automated estimate - before you make an offer or set an asking price.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- No CDD
- HOA reported ~$906/year
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Walden Chase is governed by an HOA and, unlike neighboring Nocatee, has no Community Development District (CDD) fee.
Page states no CDD.
Flood & Insurance Context
Of 15 sampled listing addresses in this community: 100% outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X/B/C).
Address-sampled; individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. Check any address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, and see average home-insurance costs by Florida county.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, address-level lookups (n=15) · as of 2026-10
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 22, 2026) |
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending October 23, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32081/32082/32095/32257/32259)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (729 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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