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Palencia

Palencia

$880,580 Average Value
$272 Average Price per Sq Ft
38 Homes 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.”

Palencia is split into smaller sub divisions.
Palencia is split into smaller sub divisions.
Palencia has four community pools to take out that summer heat.
Palencia has four community pools to take out that summer heat.
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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.

Market Street offers apartments over retail in Palencia.
Market Street offers apartments over retail in Palencia.
Palencia promotes tight knit communities just north of Saint Augustine.
Palencia promotes tight knit communities just north of Saint Augustine.
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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.

After 18 holes, stop in the Palencia Clubhouse for a meal.
After 18 holes, stop in the Palencia Clubhouse for a meal.
Become a seasoned player at the tennis courts in Palencia.
Become a seasoned player at the tennis courts in Palencia.
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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.

Publix has you covered for groceries in Palencia.
Publix has you covered for groceries in Palencia.
Sit down for a family dinner at Donovan's in Palencia.
Sit down for a family dinner at Donovan's in Palencia.
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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

Transit

Airport

Jacksonville International

60 min drive

Bus

Palencia Publix

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Palencia US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Palencia Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$722,500
Median Sale Price
$720,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$900,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$809,450
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$249,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
86
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$272

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,292
Number of Homes for Sale
38
Median Year Built
2006
Months of Supply
5.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,188
Significantly above the national average
1,929
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,718
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,399
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,113
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,761

Open Houses

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    554 Market St, Saint Augustine, FL 32095

    $859,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 5 Baths
    • 3,916 Sq Ft
    • 554 Market St
    • New 27 days ago

    Upscale townhome completely updated in 2021 with new hvac, floors, fixtures, etc. Resort like amenities (tennis, gym, classes, pools, sauna, steam room, etc) and located in the European Village Center by Private Golf Club. Enjoy events and sunsets from your two balconies. Experiential living in Florida at it's best. Great home to live in while you rent the office and apartment to offset your

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Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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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
On par with the national average
$79,601
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

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