By Kim Devlin, Realtor | Your Key to St Augustine Living
Thinking about buying or selling a home in St. Augustine or St. Johns County? Here’s what’s actually happening in our local housing market right now — no fluff, just the facts that matter.
📊 The Big Picture
The St. Johns County market is cooling as we head into winter.
- Median home price: $480,000 (down 4 % YoY)
- Days on market: 117 days (up ≈ 30 days from 2024)
- Sale-to-list ratio: 96.7 % (most sellers negotiate ≈ 3 % off asking)
→ Translation: Buyers are regaining leverage, and sellers must price with precision.
🔎 What’s Happening by Neighborhood
1. SilverLeaf / World Golf Village (32092)
Median price: $459,000 (↓ 7.4 % YoY) • Avg DOM: ≈ 99 days
New-construction inventory remains high; many builders are offering year-end incentives.
📍 Best move: Buyers can find strong value before Q1 demand returns.
2. St. Augustine Beach / Anastasia Island (32080)
Median price: $565,000 (↓ 3.4 %) • Avg DOM: 135 days
Second-home and coastal properties are moving slower as tourism dips.
📍 Best move: Investors and relocation buyers should watch this segment for winter deals.
3. Historic City District & Davis Shores
Median price: ≈ $438,000 • Avg DOM: 134 days
The charm of downtown still holds, but high carrying costs keep turnover low.
📍 Best move: Focus on updated homes in flood-mitigated zones for long-term value.
4. Palm Coast (Flagler County Spillover)
Median price: $363,400 (+ 3.8 % YoY) • DOM: ≈ 104 days
With lower prices and proximity to St. Johns amenities, Palm Coast remains a relocation favorite.
📈 Inventory & Negotiation Trends
- Countywide resale inventory is up ~100 % YoY — meaning more choices for buyers.
- Most homes sell at ~97 % of list, and only 8 % sell above asking.
- Inland areas (32092, 32084) are seeing the steepest corrections — perfect for value-seekers.
🌊 Flood & Insurance Awareness
Coastal ZIP 32080 remains high-risk: ≈ 98 % of homes are flagged for potential flooding
- Rising insurance premiums and flood-zone shifts make resilience a core talking point.
📍 Tip: Ask about elevation certificates and FEMA’s CRS Class 4 discount coming 2026.
🌇 Relocation Demand Stays Strong
Roughly 30 % of recent buyers in St. Augustine Beach came from outside Northeast Florida.
- Northeast and Midwest movers still dominate, drawn by Florida’s tax advantage and lifestyle.
📍 Takeaway: Even with price dips, lifestyle demand keeps long-term fundamentals strong.
🗓 Seasonal Opportunities — December 2025
✅ Rising Inventory = Buyer Leverage
Inventory up ≈ 100 % YoY means plenty of listings and motivated sellers.
Publish this week: “Buyer’s Market Alert: Where to Find Deals in St. Augustine Right Now.”
✅ Price Drops in 32080 & 32092
Both coastal and inland pockets show rare softness — a double-win for buyers.
Best timing: Late November – December when sellers prefer to close before year-end.
✅ Relocation Momentum
End-of-year is when many out-of-state buyers plan their Q1 move.
Feature content: “Why Relocating to St. Augustine in 2026 Could Save You Thousands.”
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💬 Kim’s Takeaway
“This season favors informed buyers and strategic sellers. Inventory’s up, pricing’s flexible, and there’s real opportunity if you know where to look.”
If you’re planning to buy, sell, or relocate to St. Augustine or Palm Coast, let’s talk strategy.
📧 [email protected] 📞 904-747-0183
Your Key to St Augustine Living | FIV Realty
“Kim is a Conscientious realtor With abundance of knowledge to help you take the stress out of relocating throughout the buying process. Plus after she gets it done she continues to assist you with any questions or concerns you have. We got lucky when we met Kim Devlin. Hopefully other buyers or sellers we be as lucky!!”
-Nick and Joyce M.
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