St Johns County, Florida

It's one of Northeast Florida's most sought-after counties, combining historic St Augustine, Atlantic beaches, and newer suburban communities around St Johns. You can choose a walkable coastal lifestyle or quieter inland acreage, and the current 233 active listings span both ends comfortably.

It sits at a comfortable mid-market level, with a median list price of $439,900 and an average of $302 per square foot. There's real range, though — from $144,900 entry points up to $6,990,000 estates, so you can browse by price to match your budget.

The median list price is $439,900 on a median home size of 1,619 square feet, working out to about $302 per square foot. The inventory leans toward single-family homes with 140 active, plus 44 condos and 40 townhouses for lower-maintenance buyers.

It's steady, with homes selling at a median of 33 days on market across 233 active listings. New construction is a big piece of the picture — 58 of those listings are new builds — and you can keep an eye on just reduced homes for negotiating room.

The median HOA fee is $147 per month, which is reasonable for the amenity level in many communities, including the 41 active gated communities. Median property taxes run about $5,311 per year, so factor both into your monthly carrying costs.