The information provided here is furnished by Stefanie Bernstein, Broker Associate of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services of St. Augustine, Florida. Stefanie has been assisting home owners and buyers with homes for sale in St. Augustine for over a decade. If you have any questions about the Nation’s oldest city or specifically real estate, Contact Stefanie Bernstein today.
The Nation’s Oldest City
St. Augustine is the Nation’s oldest city and has received many accolades recently, including Top 10 Places to Live, Top 10 Places to Retire and Top 10 Places to View Holiday Lighting. Tourists ascend upon St. Augustine every day and fall in love with what residents have already discovered; St. Augustine is Paradise on Earth! Enjoy wandering the winding streets of the Historic District and dining at one of the many famous restaurants or spending a relaxing day on one of the many beaches.
St. Augustine is located in St. Johns County, Florida, 37 miles south of Jacksonville and 50 miles north of Daytona. According to the United States Census Bureau, St. Johns County has a total area of 821.43 square miles, of which 600.66 square miles is island and 212.42 square miles is water.
What Is The Climate Like?
The low latitude and coastal location gives St. Augustine a mostly subtropical climate, averaging 2900 hours of sunny days per year. The coolest months are from December through February where the average daytime highs range from 65 to 70ºF and the nighttime lows average between 46 to 49ºF.
The warmer season boasts average daily highs in the upper to mid 80's. Homes for sale in St. Augustine benefit from this unique location and experience beautiful weather all year long.
The Best Performing School District in Florida
The public school system is run by the St. Johns County School District, which is the top performing school district in the entire state. The school district has grown considerably in recent years with new developments in the northern part of the county and was recently awarded the Energy Star Top Performer and Leader from the EPA.
The school district is comprised of (18) Elementary Schools, (7) Middle Schools, (7) High Schools and (6) Charter Schools. The highly recognized school district is one of the major reasons that home buyers seek homes for sale in St. Augustine. Click here to learn more about the #1 School District in the State of Florida.
Hospitals & Medical Centers Located In or Nearby St. Augustine, Florida
Flagler Hospital- (904) 819-4426
400 Health Parks Boulevard, Saint Augustine, FL 32086
Located in St. Augustine, Florida
Mayo Clinic - (904) 953-2000
4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Located 26.75 miles North of St. Augustine, Florida
Baptist Medical Center South - (904) 202-2000
14550 Old Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32258
Located 22.58 miles North of St. Augustine, Florida
St. Vincent's Medical Center - (904) 308-7300
1 Shircliff Way, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Located 36.43 miles North of St. Augustine, Florida
Shands Jacksonville Medical Center - (904) 244-0411
655 West 8th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209
Located 37.87 miles North of St. Augustine, Florida
Memorial Hospital - (877) 524-9145
3625 University Boulevard South, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Located 32.28 miles North of St. Augustine, Florida
Baptist Medical Center - (904) 202-2000
800 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Located 35.94 miles North of St. Augustine, Florida
Transportation and Highways
St. Augustine has a local bus service facilitated by the Sunshine Bus Company and a public airport, located 5 miles north of town. The airport features five runways, two of which are water runways for sea planes. Looking for a bird's eye view of the Nation's oldest city or homes for sale in St. Augustine? The airport also has helicopter tours available for the general public.
Interstate 95 runs North-South
U.S. Route 1 runs North-South
Florida State Road A1A runs North-South
Florida State Road 16 runs East-West
Florida State Road 207 runs Northeast-Southwest
Florida State Road 312 runs East-West
What Is The Real Estate Market Like?
One of the first things you will notice when looking for homes for sale in St. Augustine is the diversity. From single family homes in established neighborhoods to condominiums along the Atlantic coastline, homes for sale in St. Augustine are some of the most sought after homes in the entire country.
If you love Golf...Welcome to Paradise! St. Johns County has some of the most beautiful homes for sale in St. Augustine that are located on golf courses. Search for St. Augustine Golf Course Homes here.
If you love water you are in luck! Over 212 square miles of St. Augustine is water. Residents enjoy all types of water views, from ocean and intracoastal views to river, marsh and lake views. Search homes for sale in St. Augustine Waterfront Homes here.
If you are searching for homes for sale in St. Augustine, please feel free to utilize Stefanie Bernstein's FREE MLS SEARCH to find available homes on the market. Information is updated on a daily basis and you can search for your perfect home without all of the hassles. Of course, Stefanie will be glad to create a personalized search for you and notify you via email the minute your perfect home hits the market. Please contact Stefanie Bernstein at (904) 669-5134 if you need assistance.
Homes for Sale in St. Augustine Market Activity Report (November 2013)
Average Days on Market – The average days on market for homes for sale in St. Augustine is 135 days. However, Stefanie Bernstein is averaging 106 days on market, meaning she gets your home sold faster!
Selling Price Average – The average selling price for homes for sale in St. Augustine is $215,245.00. Stefanie Bernstein's average is 62% higher than that at $347,656.00, meaning she gets you more money for your home.
List to Sell Variance – Stefanie Bernstein's list to sell ratio is 96% while the average for homes for sale in St. Augustine is 95%. Stefanie Bernstein gets home owners more money and at a faster pace.
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