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When real estate articles refer to the median sale price of a single-family home in a city, county or regional market, the question is what does that median price buy?
Each month the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors releases sales data that includes the median price of homes for the Jacksonville market that includes Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam and St. Johns counties.
In June, the median price for the region was $410,000, up 3.8% from a year ago.
Within the market there is a $308,900 difference between the highest (St. Johns) and lowest (Putnam) median sales prices.
Listed are three examples of what the median sales price buys in Putnam and St. Johns County. The homes listed have a plus or minus of $10,000 of each county’s median sale price.
July sales numbers will be released by NEFAR on its website around August 10.
108 Pamela St., Interlachen, 32148
Size: 1,000 square feet
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 2
HOA fee: None
Built: 2024
This is a new build on 0.22 acre. This cottage has an open floor plan that connects the kitchen, dining and living areas. It has a four-seat breakfast bar.
Three sliding doors lead to the screened-in patio area.
The bathrooms are custom tile with glass shower doors.
It is near a boat ramp that allows access to Lake Ida. The homeowner could commute to Gainesville, St. Augustine and Jacksonville.
Chris Fields of Watson Realty is bullish on the Putnam County market.
New subdivisions are online as well as a Johnny Morris Bass Pro Shop.
“We are primed for growth right now,” Fields said.
“We’ve got a new program called Elevate Putnam where they’re getting investors involved to elevate investment in Putnam County.”
100 Mullins Road, Palatka, 32147
Size: 1,104 square feet
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
HOA fee: None
Built: 1967
Home is on 2.99 acres and is zoned agricultural. It includes a barn and a workshop. There is a wood-burning fireplace. It uses well water and it is on a septic tank.
201 Oak Ridge Drive, Welaka, 32193
Size: 1,811 square feet
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2
HOA fee: $11.25 per month/$135 due annually
Built: 2024
This is a new build in the River Hill Community. It has living, dining and kitchen spaces. There is a two-car garage. The primary bedroom has a full bath with twin vanities and a walk-in closet.
372 Brown Bear Run, Saint Johns, 32259
Size: 2,726 square feet
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3
HOA fee: $66 per month
Built: 2021
The home was built in 2021 on 0.25 acre in the Grand Creek neighborhood. It has a three-car garage and a home office space.
The primary bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with a double vanity, a soaking tub and a separate shower. The walk-in closet is furnished with drawers for additional storage.
The living area has a ceiling fan installed in the tray ceiling. There is a mount for a flatscreen television.
The kitchen has granite countertops, a gas range, stainless steel appliances and a tankless water heater. The island is spacious allowing plenty of prep room.
A screened lanai surrounds a brick paver entertainment deck. The yard is large enough to accommodate a pool in the future.
St. Johns County has been the market’s most expensive county for more than three years. The median price crossed the $500,000 plateau in March 2022 and has only dipped below $500,000 once in February 2024.
64 Dolphin Drive, St. Augustine, 32080
Size: 1,796 square feet
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2
HOA fee: None
Built: 1954
This house on a 0.17-acre lot was renovated in 2005. It is walking distance to the St. Augustine’s Historic District. The primary bedroom is large for a house this age. The bathroom has twin vanities, tub, shower and separate toilet room.
270 Cool Springs Ave. Ponte Vedra, 32081
Size: 2,433 square feet
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3
HOA fee: $215 per month
Built: 2023
The two-story house is on 0.10 acre in Nocatee. The kitchen has upgraded cabinets and appliances.
The community has a large water park with two slides, a children’s area and a lagoon feature.
What you get for the median price in Baker and Clay County, Click here
What you get for the median in Duval and Nassay County, Click here