ST. JOHN'S COUNTY
Real Estate
|
2007 |
2008 |
4/2009 |
| Median Price* Single Family Home |
$196,500 |
$180,600 |
$151,900 |
| Median Price* Condominium |
$172,300 |
$147,200 |
$107,500 |
* Median Price of 101 homes sold would be that price which is lower than 50 of the prices and also higher
than 50 of the prices. In other words, there are homes and condominiums available in every price range in
St. John’s County. Median prices shown above are for the Jacksonville MSA. The statistics are meant to give
you a feel for the area as compared to others you may be considering and to show the direction of the market.
Taxes
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Weather
Average High/Low in January 71/48, in July 92/72
St. Johns County has been home to smart, sustainable development for hundreds of years. At the heart is St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city, founded in 1565. Situated just off the Atlantic Ocean, the city’s beautiful Spanish architecture, unique attractions, and old-world charm draw 6.5 million visitors annually.
The county’s coastal communities of St. Augustine Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach are natural playgrounds for residents and are among the most pristine in Florida. Luxurious Ponte Vedra Beach is home to the worldwide headquarters for golf and for men’s tennis – the PGA Tour and the ATP Tour.
To the west is St. Johns County’s thriving agricultural community of Hastings.
The county’s northwest section is hosting tremendous growth including many world-class neighborhoods near the St. Johns River and the prestigious communities at the World Golf Village.
St. Johns County is also known as "America's First Romantic Destination." Many people start out visiting here; making memories as they stroll along the bay front, or unwind at a first-class resort. Several folks find themselves drawn back here to call this place home, capturing our timeless beauty and easy charm forever... finding it all in St. Johns County.
Events
Residents enjoy scores of celebrations and events all year long. From the Great St. Johns County Fair in the spring, to the acclaimed holiday season Nights of Lights, St. John’s County offers something for everyone.
Enjoy an exciting evening out by combining delicious outdoor dining with live music. Choose from full service restaurants to quaint little cafes in the historic district, there are many venues that offer live music as you dine. You can also hear live music in the various clubs and nightspots located on the Intracoastal Waterway.
Whatever your taste, the St Augustine live music scene has it to offer to you. The City of St. Augustine annually presents its summer Concerts in the Park Series. These are held in the Plaza downtown on Thursday evenings and plays host to local bands, as well as the odd out of town band or two.
Here’s a sampling:
Arts & Culture
The St. Augustine art scene is always bustling. The city hosts tons of live music and is home to theater and film organizations, as well as dozens of art galleries and the first Friday Art Walk. Flagler College frequently hosts gallery openings, welcoming the public in to see work exhibited by the fine art students. The area has a very wide and varied music scene. Many kinds of music can be heard live here. From country and western to rhythm and blues to jazz, rock, folk, bluegrass, classical, you name it, it's here. Live bands can be heard at numerous venues dotted around downtown St. Augustine and Anastasia Island.
First Friday Art Walks are held on the first Friday of every month. All galleries open their doors, offering free drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Live music dots the walk, as well. Fine art is always available in St. Augustine. Fine art galleries all over town will always welcome the browser and the buyer.
For more information visit the St. John’s Cultural Council at http://stjohnsculture.com/about.aspx
And, visit the following websites:
Parks & Recreation
St. John’s County Parks & Recreation offers over 100 locations and 4500 acres of parkland along with the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, St. Johns County Fairgrounds, St. Augustine Beach Pier, and St. Johns Golf Club. You’ll find a host of events and activities that can provide memorable moments in your lives.
At Anastasia State Park you can enjoy camping, nature trails, beach time, water sports, and an archaeological site where coquina rock was mined to create the nearby fortress, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. Anastasia State Park, located just south of historic St. Augustine on Anastasia Island, has 4 miles of pristine beach, a tidal salt marsh, and maritime and upland hammock.
Camping, beachcombing, swimming, fishing, picnicking, windsurfing, hiking, wildlife-viewing, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities. Nature trails meander through the ancient dunes shaded by hammock forest. The full-facility campground is located in a wooded area within easy bicycling or walking distance of the beach. You can rent bicycles, beach chairs, ocean toys and umbrellas, canoes, sailboards, paddleboats, and kayaks.
Visit Your Florida Lifestyle for more information on fishing and our Guide to Establishing Florida Residency for Florida fishing license information.
Beaches
With over 42 miles of scenic coastline, St. Johns County beaches offer some of the best recreational and wildlife viewing opportunities in the beautiful State of Florida. Just minutes from the historic district of downtown St. Augustine residents can park off-beach and walk, sunbathe, fish or enjoy wildlife viewing along endless miles of pristine coastline or park directly on the sand and enjoy a dip in the surf near one of the several staffed lifeguard towers.
For comprehensive information on all Florida beaches and gift certificates from the best Florida restaurants on or near them, check out The Florida Beach Book!
Golf
There are over a dozen public, semi-private and private courses in St. Johns County, some of which are world-acclaimed, luring golfers of every ability. The multi-faceted resort community of the World Golf Village, with its centerpiece World Golf Hall of Fame, calls the county home. The PGA TOUR is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach and draws world wide attention with the annual Tournament Players Championship (TPC) at Sawgrass. The annual Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf Tournament is also played in St. Johns County. Whatever level of skill, you will find inspiration by the professional golfers who have played the courses here and continue to do so with every passing year.
St. Johns Golf Club, a county course, has 27 championship holes for players of all ages and skills. The course is set among towering pines with numerous
ponds to integrate the natural beauty into your golf experience. The course was given a 4 star rating in Golf Digest’s “Places to Play.”
Visit Your Florida Lifestyle for additional golf information.
Hospitals
Flagler Hospital www.flaglerhospital.org
Visit Florida Medical Resources for comprehensive information including Florida hospital ratings.
Colleges
For information on Lifelong Learning, visit Your Florida Lifestyle.
Airports
St. Augustine Airport www.staugustineairport.com
Shopping
St Augustine Shopping could not be easier, whether on foot, by car, or online. If you have an absolute passion for antiques, hand crafted gifts, blown glass, arts and crafts, fine arts, or handmade chocolates, Saint Augustine is for you!
Stroll along the historic downtown streets and shop from the eclectic stores located there or take a short drive to the Outlet Malls, 2 of them, and shop to your heart's content at the brand name stores located there.
New to St. Augustine is the Cobblestone Village located on S.R. 312. With its wide array of restaurants and specialty shops, it is a shopping experience not to be missed.
Antiquing couldn’t be better than in St. Augustine, the oldest city in America. Antique shops small and large are prevalent in the historic district, particularly uptown on San Marco Avenue and just over the Bridge of Lions, on Anastasia Island. Additionally, the phenomenal Antique Warehouse on North US 1 is just one of many antique super centers between Jacksonville and St. Augustine.
St. John’s County, Florida, Cities & Towns
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Additional Resources
St. John’s County Government http://www.co.st-johns.fl.us/
St. John’s County Chamber of Commerce http://www.stjohnscountychamber.com/
Featured Towns/Cities
Saint Augustine
St. Augustine's rich history and cultural diversity have helped shaped a dynamic city for both residents and visitors alike. It’s unique mix of both the Old and the New is what beckons visitors to come explore and is what has brought them back to make St. Augustine their home.
Some of St. Augustine's most popular landmarks include the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, a living history museum which interprets life in colonial, St. Augustine circa 1740; the Fountain of Youth Discovery Park, where it is said Ponce de Leon sought everlasting youth and the Mission of Nombre de Dios, where Pedro Menendez de Aviles first set foot on Florida’s shore in 1565. Still other landmarks include the Ponce de Leon and Alcazar Hotels built by Standard Oil magnate, Henry Flagler in the late 19th Century. Today those grand Victorian structures house Flagler College, St. Augustine City Hall and Lightner Museum. The original 1888 Casa Monica Hotel has been restored into a luxury hotel and provides world-class accommodations in downtown St. Augustine. The city has more than 50 attractions, historic sites and points of interest.
Dozens of unique restaurants are sprinkled throughout St. Augustine, ranging from quaint cafes to four-star rated dining establishments, with many restaurants serving as attractions themselves.
Strolling through the back roads of downtown St. Augustine offers a glimpse of what life must have been like so many years ago. Many homes are registered on the National Register of Historic Places, while many other modern homes adopt the Old Florida style of their neighbors. A centuries old home, a waterfront condo on the Atlantic, a lakefront or riverfront single family home or condo, or a golf course community home, they are all available to you in St. John’s County, St. Augustine and the beachfront communities.
If you would like to get a feel for home prices in St. Augustine or St. John’s County, visit www.zillow.com and search for recent homes sold.
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