Ponte Vedra Homes & Real Estate

Ponte Vedra Beach, located in St. John’s County, offers upscale living in Northeast Florida. Lush golf courses, pro-tennis courts, and a top-notch school system make homes in Ponte Vedra Beach among the most valuable real estate in the North East Florida. Many people relocating to our area start out looking for Jacksonville Real Estate but just fall in love with the neighborhoods of Ponte Vedra Beach.

Great Education Draws Homebuyers to Ponte Vedra

Ponte Vedra boasts a strong and growing economy, with a per capita income that ranks second in the state. Oceanfront and gated-community homes for sale in Ponte Vedra Beach have been appreciating in value, as home buyers are drawn to the quiet and beautiful white, sandy beaches. And while home values are rising, taxes remain low. The excellent public school system attracts families to look for Ponte Vedra Beach homes for sale, as they are consistently ranked among the best in the state. Under the Florida grading system, every school in Ponte Vedra received an “A” this year, as students scored well-above both state and county averages on the FCAT. Ponte Vedra is also home to a Bolles Elementary Campus. The Bolles Schools are a private school system that is very well known for its academics and athletic programs.

Unrivaled Recreation Makes Homes Attractive

Residents are drawn to look at Ponte Vedra Beach real estate in part due to the community’s love of golf. The ATP Tour, PGA Tour, and The Player’s Championship are all played at the Tournament Players Club at Sawgrass Village. Three neighborhoods famous for golf in Ponte Vedra are Sawgrass, Marsh Landing, and The Plantation. The exclusive Ponte Vedra Inn and Club also offers tennis, golf, and sailing, just to name a few, for outdoor enthusiasts. Of course everyone wants too look at oceanfront homes in Ponte Vedra Beach, but with lots and teardown homes starting at $5,000,000 on the boulevard, many buyers look at the booming Jacksonville Beach Condo market. There are lots of modern, recently built condos on the ocean in Jacksonville beach.

Not only can residents enjoy the pristine, quiet beaches, near their Ponte Vedra Beach Homes, but they can also enjoy the natural beauty of Guana River State Park, a barrier island located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Tolomato River. With over 2,400 acres of beaches, sand dunes, tidal creeks, and salt marshes, the park provides a serene afternoon escape. Many homes for sale in Ponte Vedra Beach have the added bonus of sitting atop these sand dunes, allowing for absolutely breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean’s gorgeous sunrises.

Oceanfront Homes and Estate Homes in Ponte Vedra Beach

The homes on the beach along Ponte Vedra Boulevard are some of highest priced homes in North East Florida. The scarcity of oceanfront lots in the area has driven up home prices to the $10,000,000 mark. Buyers trying to build an estate home on the Boulevard can have a hard time finding 200 foot wide lots these days. That has led to buyers finding older homes they can tear down to rebuild with new modern beach homes. The effort is worth it for a home on some of the most private, peaceful beaches in Florida.

Another marquee place buyers are building estate homes is in Harbour Island at Marsh Landing. This gated neighborhood is located on the intracoastal waterway and has boat slips that accommodate some very large yachts. The Harbor Island area of Marsh Landing is secluded and developed to blend in with natural marsh and waterways around it. There are homes in this area worth more then $6,000,000

Real Estate Investment Opportunities in Ponte Vedra

If you are considering purchasing a vacation condo or an investment condominium, Ponte Vedra Beach Condos are an excellent opportunity. These condos make really great 1031 exchanges. There are also plenty of Jacksonville Condos and Jacksonville Townhouses available just five to ten minutes away from Ponte Vedra Beach.

Close to Jacksonville

The community’s close proximity to neighboring Jacksonville allows residents to retreat to a small, upscale community after a short commute from work. And with The Mayo Clinic and Shands Hospital just a short distance, people looking for Ponte Vedra Beach homes for sale find everything they need within the community. Professional golf and tennis, untouched beaches, and a superior public school system make Ponte Vedra Beach the perfect place to live, with the added bonus of a beach resort feel.

Ponte Vedra Homes & Real Estate

Along the southern section of Florida's First Coast lies Ponte Vedra Beach, a slice of paradise with long sprawling white sand beaches, swaying palm trees, and lush landscaped vistas. Florida's coast is known as one of the most sought after vacation spots in the world, attracting visitors from all over North America and Europe. Ponte Vedra Beach is one area which showcases everything that Florida has come to be known for.

Amazing scenery is only one of the many desirable elements of Ponte Vedra real estate. If you are a lover of the outdoors, the lifestyle and great weather here will suit you perfectly. Golf is one of the activities taking the lead, with fantastic courses setting a lush background for this area, including The Marriott at Sawgrass Resort, and Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. This community also happens to be the PGA Tour Headquaters.

Ponte Vedra Beach possesses an air of relaxation that is uncommon in a world of high energy and high stress. Buying a home here can be your first step towards a life of ease and leisure.  You have a wide selection of gated golf communities from Marsh Landing, Sawgrass Players Club, Sawgrass Country Club to The Plantation at Ponte Vedra.  Or you can live on the ocean along the beautiful Ponte Vedra Blvd.  If community living is not your style then you can check out our beautiful Intracoastal Waterway homes on the northside of Roscoe Blvd or the horse properties on the southside of Roscoe Blvd.  If you want a community with amenties then you need to check out Plantation Oaks, Sawmill Lakes and Odom's Mill.

To set up a home showing anywhere in Ponte Vedra Beach, contact a top local Ponte Vedra Beach Realtor today.

It's a great life in Ponte Vedra!

Ponte Vedra, or Ponte Vedra Beach, received its name after the founding fathers of Mineral City FL decided that a name change was in order.  The beaches around the current town of Ponte Vedra Beach are full of rich minerals, but the name just wasn't adequate in an era that was becoming increasingly tourist-oriented. One of the founders of Mineral Beach read a news article that said Christopher Columbus had been born in Pontevedra, Spain. The story was not correct, but the name was attractive, and it stuck. Ponte Vedra Beach it became.

But What are the Schools Like?

Ponte Vedra Beach Schools feed into the St. John's County School District. Achievement scores on the FCAT are universally high in this district of 28,000 students, ranging from pre-k to grade 12. 

The district recently added a desirable high tech innovation to their system by initiating a virtual school. Now, students in public and private schools can attend this marvelous on-line educational advantage.  If you prefer to home school your child, the virtual academy is available to your family too! With high tech emphasis on career development and continuing education, this school district offers your children a challenging educational environment.

Within a few minutes of Ponte Vedra Beach, you'll find a number of colleges, including St. John's River Community College, the University of North Florida, Jacksonville Marine Institute, and the Legal Studies Institute. If you want to continue your education, this is the area to be!

An extensive library system compliments the formal education system that Ponte Vedra Beach properties can offer. 

Education is highly valued in this area. 83% of the population has graduated from high school, and over 20% of the population has a BA or a higher degree. 

Tempting Statistics

Temperatures in Ponte Vedra Beach range between 45 and 90, making this a wonderfully mild place to call home. The average yearly precipitation is 51 inches, giving a lush feel to the entire area. 

The crime risk for both person and property is very low, making Ponte Verda a great place for families and children. Within 15 miles, there are 10 colleges and 4 junior colleges, as well as 7 libraries.

Fill your leisure time with trips to one of the over 1,000 restaurants found within 15 miles of your new home. 53 bars, 27 golf courses and 2 museums mean that there is truly something for everyone.

A sales tax of only 6% and no personal income tax make Ponte Vedra properties look better than ever. A median house price of $350,000 puts home ownership within the reach of most.
Is Ponte Verda Your Home?

Contact your local Ponte Vedra Beach Realtor! 

The decision to buy a home is an excellent one, but you'll need the assistance of a good Ponte Vedra Beach Realtor to help you find the perfect house in a price range that is perfect for your budget. Your realtor can help you decide on the size of the house, the type of property, and the price range and can help you acquire financing. The perfect home is waiting for you to make the first move, so call your agent and let's get started!