$881,708Average Value$164Average Price per Sq Ft0Homes For Sale
Master-planned community of Palencia is a "perfect little world."
Palencia is a master-planned community that offers a special blend of luxury and convenience in a serene coastal setting between St. Augustine and Jacksonville. With the prestigious Palencia Club as the centerpiece, residents enjoy an array of resort-style amenities as well as natural attractions that include a 30-acre park system along the Tolomato River. “Palencia is a great community with an absolutely gorgeous golf course,” says Ola Bolter of Watson Realty Corporation. “It has a European flair. There are mature trees, and it’s very green. There are nature trails that run all the way out into the marshlands. I sell a lot of homes in Palencia, and everyone falls in love with it.” The community also features plenty of shopping and dining options and an elementary school, making it a premier destination for all ages. “It offers something for everyone,” Bolter says. “It’s a perfect little world.”
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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Parks in this Area
Oak Common Park
North Loop Playground
Palencia Park
Ensenada Park
Transit
Airport
Jacksonville International
60 min drive
Bus
Palencia Publix
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.
Custom pool home in Palencia features private preserve lot and plenty of upgrades. This Mediterranean two story is spacious with nearly 4,000 SF, with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The outdoor space is perfectly planned, beginning with a large circular driveway with extra parking, leading to an oversized 3-car garage. Floors recently coated in epoxy. The private backyard is an oasis with
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Experience luxury living in this stunning two-story home with soaring 9-ft ceilings, 8-ft doors, and an open-concept design. The chef's kitchen boasts designer quartz countertops, upgraded cabinetry, a stylish backsplash, premium KitchenAid appliances, and a wet island—perfect for entertaining. The spacious living and dining areas flow effortlessly, while the screened lanai offers a serene
Discover luxury living with this stunning 5 bedroom 3.5 bath masterpiece nestled along the pristine fairways of Palencia's premier golf course. Spacious, 4200+ square feet, open concept design with gourmet kitchen with eat in area, formal dining room, and expansive primary suite on the first floor! 4 bedrooms and a spacious bonus room upstairs! 3 car garage. Enjoy the screened lanai and outside
This impressive three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence is situated on a partially fenced lot overlooking a serene preserve in the highly desirable Palencia community. The home showcases beautifully custom-tiled main areas and bathrooms. The kitchen is elegantly appointed with white wooden cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops throughout. The expansive primary bedroom
For Rent or For Sale, 2 Bed/2 Bath 2nd floor condo. Screened Balcony, Stainless applianced, Walk-in Closet, Storage area on Balcony, Tile living area, Carpeted Bedrooms, Granite Countertops, Covered Parking, Pools, Elementary School in neighborhood, Publix next door, Golf Course, Tennis/Pickle Ball Courts, No Pets. No Smoking. $1800/month, $1800/1st, $1800/last, $1800 Security, $150 move
Great Palencia townhome with many features including 10-foot ceilings, 1st floor master suite, gourmet kitchen with granite breakfast bar that overlooks formal dining room and living room. Laundry room with cabinets, sink and pocket door. Upstairs features large recreation room, 2 bedrooms and full bath. Master bedroom has french doors that open to a large fenced paver courtyard with putting
Upscale Palencia Community Condo available for lease on September 1, 2025This 3/2 condo has 1752 square feet, screened in back patio with a preserve view, elevators in the building, 2 car garage that in enclosed, Avila condo has their own pool and hot tub and is gated, the tenant will have access to ALL Palencia amenities and the ability to join the golf club. All tile with granite
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
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
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