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Vilano Beach

Vilano Beach

$923,389 Average Value
$357 Average Price per Sq Ft
8 Homes For Sale

Art Deco beach town a few miles from downtown St. Augustine

The faded pastels and stylized motifs of Vilano Beach’s signature buildings are right out of Old Miami. The beach community’s iconic Art Deco details adorn local icons like the Magic Beach Hotel, set of the 1999 TV show Safe Harbor. "It's very community-oriented with a retro vibe," says local Realtor Katherine Shearer of Endless Summer Realty. She was born and raised in St. Augustine. "You have these older motels that still look like they're from the 1960s." Commercial hotels and stores, like the local Publix and Hyatt, have Art Deco facades, blending in with the town’s retro flair. “It’s an eclectic beach town with a small, old-timey feel,” says Luke Newcomer, local Realtor and owner of The Newcomer Group. Newcomer has sold homes in the area for nearly a decade. “But you still get great views of Historic Downtown right nearby.” Vilano Beach is about 5 miles from the heart of St. Augustine, on an island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Tolomato River. Its location along the water promotes frequent fishing tournaments, and its strong current is great for surfing and skimboarding.
Stop in the local stores for beach themed gifts in Villano Beach, FL.
Stop in the local stores for beach themed gifts in Villano Beach, FL.
A Typical Two-Story Home Cwith two car garage is close to the Beach in Vilano Beach, FL.
A Typical Two-Story Home Cwith two car garage is close to the Beach in Vilano Beach, FL.
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The Bluebird of Happiness

The beach is the community’s beating heart. It has a steep drop-off and strong current, so it’s a good spot for surfing and skimboarding. The Surfside walkover is located just north of the town center and features a large parking lot with space for equestrian trailers. Horseback riding on the beach is allowed with a permit. The beach’s main access point on Anahma Drive features changing rooms, the Vilano Beach pavilion and a small playground for the kids. Nease Beachfront Park offers more parking and a small pier stretching into the marshes west of the Coastal Highway. The Bluebird of Happiness, a vintage local landmark, greets anglers on the Vilano Beach Pier, where they can cast their lines into the Tolomato River. Folks also gather here to catch great views of the sun rising and setting over St. Augustine. The pier has a small boat dock and pier area and is a popular spot for local fishing tournaments.
Meet your sponsors at the FL Skiimboard Pro/Am.
Meet your sponsors at the FL Skiimboard Pro/Am.
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Say "Hello" to the Bluebird of Happiness in Vilano Beach.
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Modern coastal homes on the beach

Residential streets in Vilano Beach are narrow and lined with shaggy palm trees and mature oaks. “The most common home style in Vilano Beach is the modern coastal,” Newcomer says. “A majority of these were constructed in the 1990s and early 2000s on 100 feet by 100 feet lots.” Inland homes measuring at least 1,500 square feet with three bedrooms list between $500,000 and $850,000. Houses closer to the water typically feature private docks that lead to the beach or the Tolomato River. These sell anywhere between $900,000 and $3 million. “Vilano Beach is a really great second home market,” says Newcomer. “You’ll have homebuyers live here six months of the year and rent it the other six months to offset the cost.”
An Art-Deco Single Family Home in Vilano Beach neighborhood in St. Augustine, FL.
An Art-Deco Single Family Home in Vilano Beach neighborhood in St. Augustine, FL.
More modern builds are a new favorite for those looking in Vilano Beach.
More modern builds are a new favorite for those looking in Vilano Beach.
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Monthly artisan market and skimboarding tournaments

The Vilano Beach Artisan Market welcomes over 20 local vendors on the third Saturday of every month. Booths line Vilano Road, known to locals as Main Street, with décor, artwork, plants and clothing. There’s typically a cash bar with select wines and beer, and a local musician plays as folks walk around. "A friend of mine sells jewelry at the market and she says it gets pretty busy," Shearer says. Vilano Beach also hosts the Florida Skimboarding Pro/Am Tournament every year in August, inviting professional and amateur skim-boarders from across the globe. Competitors range in age, with kids under eight years old to adults over 40 competing.
Bring your best friend to the Vilano Beach Artisan Market.
Bring your best friend to the Vilano Beach Artisan Market.
Enjoy the salty air and sunset at the Vilano Beach Artisan Market.
Enjoy the salty air and sunset at the Vilano Beach Artisan Market.
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Seafood restaurants on the water

Cap’s on the Water, a popular seafood spot overlooking the Tolomato River, features patio seating with string lights. “It’s really big, but it’s built around all these beautiful trees, so it’s also very private,” Newcomer says. “Their vanilla grouper is really popular with diners.” The menu also includes crab cake dinners, jambalaya and sesame-seared tuna. The Reef is on the oceanside of Vilano Beach. It offers white-tablecloth dining with cocktails and fish options, including grouper and Atlantic salmon. Other restaurant options include 180 Vilano Grill and Pizza, which has tacos, pizza, burgers and pasta. Pesca offers a full bar with rooftop views. “It has great views of the ocean, homes and lighthouse,” Newcomer says. Metalartz sells ornate glass jellyfish and hand-crafted earrings, and next door is Publix.
Locals enjoy Aunt Kates restaurant in Villano Beach, FL.
Locals enjoy Aunt Kates restaurant in Villano Beach, FL.
Beaches offers riverside views for those looking for a family meal in Vilano Beach.
Beaches offers riverside views for those looking for a family meal in Vilano Beach.
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St. Augustine High features an Academy of Aviation and Aerospace

The St. Johns County School District scores an overall A on Niche and serves over 51,000 students. Niche ranks the school district as the best overall in the Greater Jacksonville Area. Ketterlinus Elementary School scores an overall A on Niche, and Sebastian Middle School has an A-minus. St. Augustine High School features several career academies. The high school’s Academy of Aviation and Aerospace partners with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and offers courses like aviation management and aerospace studies. The high school scores an overall B-plus on Niche.
Ketterlinus Elementary School boasts a Niche A-rated school
Ketterlinus Elementary School boasts a Niche A-rated school
St. Augustine High School can be found at 3205 Varella Ave, St Augustine Beach.
St. Augustine High School can be found at 3205 Varella Ave, St Augustine Beach.
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Hopping on the Coastal Highway

The A1A Jimmy Buffet Memorial Highway, known colloquially as the Coastal Highway, runs through Vilano Beach. It leads to Historic Downtown St. Augustine, about 5 miles south. The Coastal Highway is the only road that leads on and off Vilano Beach. Interstate 95 is accessible about 9 miles west of Vilano Beach. Water travel is also popular along the Tolomato River, and many locals bike up and down the community. UF Health Flagler Hospital is 7 miles away, and the Northeast Florida Regional Airport is 6 miles away. The Jacksonville International Airport is 53 miles north.
Find some time for peace and quite at the Vilano Beach Fishing Pier.
Find some time for peace and quite at the Vilano Beach Fishing Pier.
Enjoy many sports in the water in Vilano Beach, FL.
Enjoy many sports in the water in Vilano Beach, FL.
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Flood Zones and Crime

Homes directly on Vilano Beach or the Tolomato River are in a VE Flood Zone with a base flood elevation of 11 feet. Homes in a VE Flood Zone have a high flood hazard, and flood insurance is required. Homes not directly on the water are in an AE Flood Zone with a base flood elevation of seven feet. These homes also have high flood hazards, and flood insurance is required. Vilano Beach is in evacuation Zone A.

Vilano Beach has a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, which is lower than the American average of four.
Beach front homes are a favorite in Vilano Beach.
Beach front homes are a favorite in Vilano Beach.
Fish from the rocks on Vilano Beach.
Fish from the rocks on Vilano Beach.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Vilano Beach US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 1 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 1 4
Crime Score 1 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Vilano Beach Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$420,000
Median Sale Price
$288,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$288,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$700,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$520,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
52
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-46%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$357

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
967
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1989
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,330
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,719
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,309
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Aug 2
    11am - 2pm

    193 Lawn Ave, Saint Augustine, FL 32084

    $1,149,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,396 Sq Ft
    • 193 Lawn Ave
    • New 5 days ago

    Located in the heart of Vilano Beach, this custom-designed modern coastal home offers nearly 2,400 square feet of luxurious living space, along with over 300 square feet of climate-controlled bonus space on the ground level—ideal for a workshop, hobby room, or additional living area.A private elevator ensures effortless access to the home's main living areas on the second and third

    KEITH COMBS ENGEL & VOLKERS FIRST COAST

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  • Saturday, Aug 2
    10am - 12pm

    150 Morgan Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084

    $1,650,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 3,242 Sq Ft
    • 150 Morgan Ave

    Welcome to 150 Morgan Avenue, a brand new 2025 custom-built modern home located in the desirable Surfside neighborhood of Vilano Beach. This thoughtfully designed residence offers over 3,200 square feet of refined coastal living with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a spacious two-car garage. Situated on a quiet dead-end street with no HOA, the property offers privacy, serenity, and marsh views.

    Luke Newcomer The Newcomer Group

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  • Tuesday, Jul 29
    3 - 6pm

    603 Twenty Second St, St. Augustine, FL 32084

    $995,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 1,800 Sq Ft
    • 603 Twenty Second St

    New construction Vilano Beach pool home! Featuring 1,800 sqft of living space, 4 beds, 3.5 baths, one-car garage, saltwater pool, LVP flooring throughout, and impact resistant windows. Perfectly designed for vacation rentals or your own beachside retreat. Located walking distance to the beach and minutes from historic St. Augustine's top attractions, dining, and entertainment. Whether you're

    Richard Mottola LINWARD REALTY, LLC

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
3,369
Median Age
61
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
10.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
39.4%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$115,650
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$133,103

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
48.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19%
% Population in Labor Force
59.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
48°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

1 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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