Palencia
Options range from small condos to multimillion-dollar estate homes
Palencia is made up of 10 neighborhoods featuring an eclectic mix of housing options covering a vast range of styles and price points. Multi-family options include condos and townhouses, and six builders designed an array of single-family homes incorporating Craftsman, contemporary, Spanish Mediterranean and modern architecture. “You can pretty much find anything for any budget,” Bolter says. Condos range from the low $200,000s to the high $700,000s, and townhouse from the high $500,000s to more than $1 million. Monthly HOA fees are typically in the $400-$500 range, but can be as high $800-plus for the largest townhouses. A variety of single-story and multi-level homes range from the mid-$400,000s to $2 million-plus. Small to mid-sized homes line walkable, tree-filled streets. The largest homes sit on oversized lots. Monthly HOA fees are minimal, but homeowners are subject to CDD fees, which are typically folded into mortgage payments. Despite being close to the coast, the community faces a low risk of flooding. However, wind damage is a significant risk during hurricane season, and insurance rates are likely to reflect that.Palencia Club known for its golf course and tennis activities
The Palencia Club’s golf course, which is open to residents and non-residents, winds its way for more than 7,000 yards among towering oak trees and lakes on the edge of natural preserves and marshlands. It has been recognized as an Audubon Sanctuary. Practice facilities include a driving range and dedicated areas for putting and chipping. Additional resort-style amenities include 10 lighted clay tennis courts, which host an annual tournament, four swimming pools and a fitness center with spa services. “It’s a very active community,” Bolter says. “They have swim classes for kids, summer camps for kids and lots of things to do for every age. They have an activities director who puts all those things together.” The community also offers several pocket parks, bike trails and 8 miles of nature trails that converge at the Tolomato River Boardwalk Preserve. The boardwalk leads to a fishing pier and picnic areas along the river.Village Center offers shopping, dining and events
Residents can dine at the community’s 33,000-square-foot clubhouse, which anchors the centrally located Village Center. Dining options range from a formal, members-only setting to a 19th hole-style bar and grill to a casual café with outdoor seating. The community also hosts culinary events such as Food Truck Fridays. Nearby Market Street is a multi-use district that features boutique shops, offices, banks and other commercial services. It also hosts the annual Palencia Spring Festival. Shopping centers and restaurants are concentrated closer to the main entrance. Publix anchors the Shoppes at Palencia Commons, and Starbucks anchors the adjacent Mercado Walk. Dining destinations include Donovan’s Irish Pub, Jersey Slice and Salsas Cocina. A charming collections of stores, eateries and bars can be found in nearby Saint Augustine, the country’s oldest city.Students can attend a trio of A-rated St. Johns County schools
Students can attend a trio of top-rated St. Johns County public schools, include one in the community. Palencia Elementary, Pacetti Bay Middle and Allen D. Nease Senior High are all A-rated schools by Niche. The high school offers the prestigious International Baccalaureate diploma and offers career academies in communications, engineering, hospitality and tourism and JROTC.Conveniently located near U.S. Highway 1, Interstate 95
The community is situated just off U.S. Highway 1, which provides a direct route to the heart of St. Augustine about 10 miles away. U.S. Health Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine is the closest full-service medical center. “The location is a lot better than it used to be,” Bolter says. “Eight years ago, Palencia was sort of in the middle of nowhere, but a lot more has been built in this area since then, and location is no longer a problem. You’re very close to everything.” International Golf Parkway connects residents to nearby Interstate 95. Downtown Jacksonville is a little more than 30 miles away via I-95. Jacksonville International Airport, north of downtown, is about an hour’s drive from the community. The guard-gated community’s CAP Index score of 2-outo-of-10 signifies a safe area with lower-than-average crime rate.
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Matt Pallister
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Teresa Mercurio
Teresa Mercurio
Team 100 Realty
(904) 560-6833
163 Total Sales
1 in Palencia
$125,000 Price
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Rich O'Brien
Rich O'Brien
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Premier Properties
(904) 780-5944
64 Total Sales
1 in Palencia
$930,000 Price
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Alise Sheppard
Alise Sheppard
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway Homeservices Florida Network Realty-Murabella
(904) 447-8773
29 Total Sales
1 in Palencia
$130,000 Price
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Diane McWilliams
Diane McWilliams
Responds QuicklySt Augustine Coastal Real Estate
(904) 454-8338
87 Total Sales
7 in Palencia
$160K - $290K Price Range
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Anthony Bosco
Anthony Bosco
WATSON REALTY CORP
(904) 664-6125
27 Total Sales
1 in Palencia
$564,000 Price
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Kim Martin
Kim Martin
WATSON REALTY CORP
(904) 822-5195
165 Total Sales
2 in Palencia
$995,000 Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 9th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Oak Common Park
North Loop Playground
Palencia Park
Ensenada Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Palencia | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Palencia Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Palencia, Saint Augustine sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Palencia, Saint Augustine over the last 12 months is $371,140, up 106% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$369,140
Median Sale Price
$371,140
Median Single Family Sale Price
$371,140
Median Change From 1st List Price
8%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
106%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$164
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,290
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
2006
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,190
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,687
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,402
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,113
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,761
Open Houses
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Thursday, Jul 314 - 6pm
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Saturday, Aug 212:30 - 2:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,800 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,275 Sq Ft
- 145 Calle El Jardin
- Unit 203
- Saint Augustine, FL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,648
Median Age
47
Population under 18
23.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$77,741
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$136,088
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.5%
College Graduates
69%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.2%
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®
31
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2
/ 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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