The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 32080 sells for about $524,000, or $341 per square foot.
Prices are down 4.3% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,788 a month.
ZIP 32080 — St. Augustine
The 32080 housing market is experiencing a cooling phase with a year-over-year price decline of 4.3% and a median sale price of $524,000. High inventory levels relative to sales and increased negotiation power for buyers are driving this shift, reflecting broader market adjustments in the St. Augustine area.
This ZIP is ideal for retirees, second-home buyers, and affluent families seeking a coastal lifestyle, though the high cost of insurance and property values may challenge budget-conscious buyers.
Median prices moved down 4.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 0.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
7% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 93% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.6% · poverty 7.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 32080, St. Johns County FL
Crime rates in the St. Augustine Beach area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern in this coastal tourist-heavy region.
Schools serving the 32080 area are part of the St. Johns County School District, which is consistently ranked among the highest-performing districts in Florida.
The area faces significant exposure to hurricane-related wind and storm surge risks, leading to high property insurance premiums and strict building code requirements for coastal properties.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism, hospitality, and a growing professional services sector, with ongoing infrastructure improvements along the A1A corridor.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Florida) — Statewide Uniform Property Tax Lien Priority & Tax Deed Sale Enforcement: Unpaid real ad valorem and non-ad valorem taxes become a first-priority sovereign lien on January 1 of the tax year, superior to all mortgages and private liens. If unpaid by April 1 following the tax year, tax certificates are sold via competitive bidding under § 197.432. State (Florida) — Community Development District (CDD) Special Assessment & Financing Lien Mandate: Binds the parcel to non-ad valorem assessments levied directly by the CDD board to fund infrastructure bonds (capital assessments) and operations/maintenance (O&M assessments). State (Florida) — Florida Constitutional Homestead Exemption & Save Our Homes (SOH) Assessment Cap: Reduces taxable value by up to $50,000: base $25,000 exemption applies to all taxing authorities (including school districts); second $25,000 exemption applies to assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000 for non-school millage. State (Florida) — Florida Ad Valorem Real Property Assessment & Tax Mechanics: Parcels are assessed annually at 100% just value (market value) as of January 1 by county property appraisers. Tax formula: Tax Bill = (Taxable Value / 1,000) * Total Levied Millage Rate. Assessed Value = Just Value - Assessment Limitations.
Commuting from 32080 primarily involves travel via A1A or US-1 toward downtown St. Augustine or north toward Jacksonville, with traffic congestion common during peak tourist seasons.
The area features extensive access to Atlantic beaches, Anastasia State Park, and numerous golf courses, alongside a variety of local shopping and dining options in St. Augustine Beach.
The rental market is heavily influenced by seasonal demand and short-term vacation rentals, resulting in high turnover and premium pricing for coastal properties.
The economy is anchored by tourism, the St. Johns County School District, and healthcare services, with a strong reliance on the hospitality industry.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with limited public transit options and heavy reliance on the A1A and US-1 highway corridors.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and commercial upgrades along the beachside business districts.
The St. Johns County Property Appraiser manages assessments, focusing on market-value adjustments for coastal properties.
Parcels are subject to St. Johns County general taxes, school district levies, and potential special assessments for beach nourishment or utility infrastructure.
Property insurance is a critical factor due to high wind and flood risk, with many properties requiring separate flood insurance policies.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Protected coastal dunes and beach access.
Primary public beach destination for the area.
Major regional zoological park.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.