Real Estate Investing in Saint Johns County, Florida

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10 ZIP codes • Population: 296,428

Should you buy in Saint Johns County, FL? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (52/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 15.5% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.2% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $495,509
Avg Monthly Rent $2,026
ZIP Codes 10

Investing in Saint Johns County Real Estate

Across Saint Johns County's 10 ZIPs, the picture is sluggish β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Saint Johns is the kind of county where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. unambiguously out-of-state capital should be especially careful with carry-in assumptions.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Saint Johns β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

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Property managers serving Saint Johns County

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Sovereign & Jacobs provides property management services in St. Augustine and Jacksonville, including accounting, rentals, and condo & homeowners association management. summary from their website

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Alsop Property Management
Saint Augustine, FL

Alsop Property Management, a division of Alsop Companies, offers luxury rental properties and realty services for communities. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$495,509
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,026
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (FL)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Jacksonville, FL metro

4/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
67%
Days Pending
2/2
81 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Saint Johns County

2 Colleges 2,810 Students 251 Off-Campus Renters
C+
First Coast Technical College
Vocational Public Β· 369 students
πŸ“ ~251 students rent off-campus
C
Flagler College
4-Year Private Β· 2,441 students

Cities in Saint Johns County

ZIP Codes in Saint Johns County, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint Johns County

How do experienced investors play, FL?

In, FL the substantial play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $496K prices and $2,026/mo rents suits that approach.

How strong is, FL for real estate investors?

Yes -, FL a 3.0/5 investability score. With $496K home prices against $2,026/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

Are homes affordable in, FL?

Homes in, FL typically sell near $496K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which even-keeled long-term demand.

What are vacancy rates like in, FL?

Expect elevated vacancy in, FL. Rents at $2,026/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

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