Dolphin Cove Homes For Sale, Ponte Vedra Beach
Boat-friendly enclave off Palm Valley Road
1 home · 12 sold in 12 mo at median $528,750 · updated 2 minutes ago
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Market Snapshot
As of October 28, 2026, recent MLS-recorded sales in Dolphin Cove show a median sold price of $528,750 across 12 MLS-recorded sales; 1 home is currently for sale ($505,000 - $505,000).
- Median Sold (12 mo, MLS)
- $528,750
- ▲ 5.8% vs prior 6 mo
- Avg. Days to Sell
- 53 days
- Homes Sold (12 mo)
- 12
- For Sale Now
- 1
Market stats are based on similar homes in Dolphin Cove, including 12 recent recorded sales — they may not include listings or sales that aren't comparable to this market. Sourced from the MLS; refreshed regularly.
Dolphin Cove Home Values
The MLS-recorded sales above are what homes in Dolphin Cove actually sell for — and the comp set your future buyer will see. Own a home here? This page updates with every new listing, price change, and recorded sale, so following it is the simplest way to watch your equity. There’s no automated estimate on this site — when you want a real number, Krista prepares it personally against these sales. See every Dolphin Cove sale from the last 12 months, with prices.
Closed sales
What homes in Dolphin Cove actually sold for
Median closed price by year from the MLS, 2024 to 2026: down 17% since 2025. 10 sales closed in 2026 at a median $375 per square foot.
| Year | Sales | Median sold | $/sq ft | Of asking | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 † | $530K | $389 | 101.7% | 11 |
| 2025 | 11 | $645K | $372 | 96.5% | 68 |
| 2026 | 10 | $533K | $375 | 96.3% | 53 |
Closed sales from the realMLS IDX feed; years with fewer than three sales are omitted. Medians, not estimates of any one home. "Of asking" is the median sold price as a share of the final list price. † A partial year in the feed: it carries only some of that year’s sales, so the median rests on fewer homes and the percent change above starts at the first full year.
Every Dolphin Cove sale in the last 12 months, with prices →
Your beach from Dolphin Cove
The closest public beach accesses with parking from Dolphin Cove, by drive time where we have it, from the county and city beach-access maps.
Closest with parking
16th Ave SJacksonville Beach · about 10 min drive
About 28 parking spaces
LifeguardADA access
Directions →- 7th Ave S
Jacksonville Beach · about 13 min drive
About 27 parking spaces
ShowersLifeguard
Directions → Drive on the sand
Huguenot Memorial ParkHuguenot & the Talbot Islands · about 12 mi away
Parking at the access. $5 per vehicle
Restrooms
Beach driving on most of the shore, 5 mph, street-legal vehicles only; 4WD recommended; shorebird areas close seasonally
Directions →
Every public beach access and its parking, on one map →
Sea turtles nest on these beaches May 1 to October 31: the season’s rules. Looking for shark teeth? What you can keep, beach by beach. Dolphins and right whales: when and where to see them.
Public accesses only, from St. Johns County, City of Jacksonville Beach, City of Fernandina Beach and Florida DEP data. Parking counts are approximate, and fees, passes and seasonal rules change; check the posted signs.
Nature near Dolphin Cove
The closest public trail systems and preserves (places with at least a mile of mapped trail or 500 acres), by drive time, from the state, water-district, county and National Park Service maps.
Closest trail system or preserve
Nocatee PreservePreserve · about 22 min drive
2,378 acres
Trailhead parking for cars and horse trailers, restrooms, open 7 a.m. to dark (county).
Directions →- GTM Research Reserve, Guana trails
Research reserve · about 29 min drive
9.3 mi of mapped trails
HikingBirding trail siteBeach
Directions → - Julington-Durbin Preserve
Conservation area · about 29 min drive
6.4 mi of mapped trails. Free
HikingBikingHorsebackPaddling
Directions → Nearest birding trail site
Castaway Island PreservePreserve · about 14 min drive
0.4 mi of mapped trails
HikingBirding trail site
Directions →
On the water
Closest public boat ramp
Palm Valley Public LandingTolomato River · about 7 mi away
1 lane · 12 trailer spaces · Free · Restrooms
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Cradle Creek Preserve Kayak Launch (Long Portage!)Cradle Creek - San Pablo Creek · about 3 mi away
2 parking spaces · Free
Fishing the First Coast →Every boat ramp →Every paddle launch →
Sports fields and leagues
- Fountain View Park (formerly Huguenot Park) / Jacksonville Beach Tennis Club
8 min drive · Tennis
Jacksonville Beach Tennis Center
- St. Paul's School Gym
12 min drive · Basketball
Beaches Basketball League
- Gonzales Park
13 min drive · Soccer
Coastal Kicks Soccer; Jacksonville FC
Every state and national park within two hours →The springs, by drive time →
Public lands only; ramps and launches from FWC’s inventory, straight-line distance. Trail miles are what the managing agency maps; hours, fees, hunting seasons and closures change, so check the agency’s page before you go.
Groceries near Dolphin Cove
The closest store of each big chain, by drive time, from the middle of Dolphin Cove.
- Winn-Dixie290 Solana Road, Ponte Vedra Beach4 min
- Target490 Marsh Landing Pkwy, Jacksonville Beach6 min
- Publix670 Marsh Landing Pkwy, Jacksonville Beach6 min
- Trader Joe's4180 S 3rd St, Jacksonville Beach7 min
- Whole Foods Market2050 3rd ST S, Jacksonville Beach8 min
- The Fresh Market840 A1a N., Ponte Vedra8 min
- Costco4901 Gate Pkwy, Jacksonville16 min
- Walmart Supercenter13490 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville17 min
- Walmart Neighborhood Market1650 San Pablo Road South, Jacksonville18 min
- Aldi1209 Atlantic Boulevard, Neptune Beach19 min
- Sprouts Farmers Market12675 Beach Blvd,, Jacksonville19 min
- Sam's Club10690 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville21 min
Every big-chain grocery store in St. Johns, Duval and Nassau →
Stores holding a state retail food permit, located from each chain’s own store list. Drive times are typical, without traffic.
The Neighborhood
About Dolphin Cove, Ponte Vedra Beach
- Property Type:Single Family Homes
- Amenities:Playground
Living Here
What It's Like to Live in Dolphin Cove
Day-to-day living in Dolphin Cove is about as convenient as coastal Ponte Vedra gets — a Winn-Dixie is barely a half-mile away, and Publix at South Beach Parkway is about a mile and a half down the road. When it's time to eat out, 1810 Tacos y Tequila and Palm Valley Fish Camp are both within roughly two miles and consistently draw locals. Bird Island Park and DeLeon Shores Park are each under a mile away for a quick walk or afternoon outside, and Sawgrass Village — with Foxtail Coffee and Nona Blue Modern Tavern — is about two miles away for a more leisurely outing. The St. Johns County School District boundary lines put this neighborhood in one of Florida's most respected public school systems, which adds a layer of context worth noting for anyone researching the area before a move.
The Homes
Dolphin Cove Homes & Architecture
Homes in Dolphin Cove are predominantly single-family ranch-style brick homes built in the mid-1970s — think solid construction, modest footprints, and that understated coastal Florida character that's increasingly hard to find at this price point. Typical homes run about 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with living areas generally between roughly 1,400 and 1,700 square feet. Prices in recent listings have ranged from the mid-$500s to the mid-$700s. Inside, you'll often find entrance foyers, open family room and kitchen layouts overlooking fenced backyards, walk-in closets, and pantries — and some homes include bonus rooms not counted in the listed square footage. A portion of homes have private pools. Notably, the neighborhood carries no HOA or CDD fees, which is uncommon for Ponte Vedra Beach and meaningfully affects the monthly cost of ownership.
Location
Dolphin Cove Location & Commute
Dolphin Cove sits in the heart of Ponte Vedra Beach, putting residents about a mile from the Atlantic and roughly 2 miles from Sawgrass Village and TPC Sawgrass. The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is less than a mile away, and Baptist Medical Center Beaches is about 3 miles north — with the Mayo Clinic campus roughly 4 miles away. Jacksonville International Airport is about 25 miles northwest, a drive that typically runs 35 to 40 minutes outside of peak traffic.
Schools
Schools Near Dolphin Cove
Dolphin Cove listings report Ponte Vedra–Palm Valley/Rawlings Elementary, Alice B. Landrum Middle School and Ponte Vedra High School, all in the St. Johns County School District. School assignments are address-specific and change; confirm the zoning for any specific home with the district before you buy.
Local facts on this page reviewed October 2026 — businesses, amenities, and development status are re-verified on a rolling cycle. Market data updates live from the MLS.

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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about Dolphin Cove
Does Dolphin Cove have an HOA or CDD fees?
Based on recent listings in Dolphin Cove, the neighborhood carries an association fee of approximately $90 — which is relatively low compared to many Ponte Vedra Beach communities. That distinction directly affects the total monthly cost of ownership and is worth factoring into any budget comparison against nearby communities that have higher assessments.
How close is Dolphin Cove to the beach?
Dolphin Cove sits about a mile from Ponte Vedra Beach, making it genuinely walkable or bikeable to the shoreline. Jacksonville Beach is roughly 4 miles away, and Mickler's Landing Beach — a popular public beach access point — is about 4 miles south.
What are the homes like in Dolphin Cove?
The housing stock is primarily single-family ranch-style brick homes built in the mid-1970s, typically with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and living areas in the range of 1,400 to 1,700 square feet. Some homes include private pools and bonus rooms beyond the listed square footage. Prices for recent homes in the neighborhood have run from the mid-$500s into the mid-$700s.
How much is my home in Dolphin Cove worth?
More than a formula will tell you. What an estimate misses in Dolphin Cove is exactly what sets the price: the view, the finishes, the street, and how the most recent sales closed against their asking prices. Every Dolphin Cove listing and recorded sale posts to this page as it happens, so the picture stays current without you checking three portals. When you want the number for your own home, I prepare it against those sales, no obligation attached.
How long does it take to sell a home in Dolphin Cove?
Faster than the county average when the price matches the comps, slower when it does not, and Dolphin Cove is no exception. The live snapshot on this page shows the current pace; the homes for sale below are the competition. I read both the week we launch and set the price and the timeline from them.
What does it cost to sell a home in Dolphin Cove?
Fewer lines than most sellers expect, and worth knowing exactly. In Dolphin Cove, plan on the commission you and I agree on, Florida's documentary stamp tax on the deed (70 cents per $100 of price), title and closing charges that follow local custom, the association's estoppel letter, and, where the home carries one, the community development district line, prorated at closing and disclosed to your buyer; handled correctly it is paperwork, handled late it stalls a contract. I run the net sheet against Dolphin Cove's actual cost structure before you commit to a number, so the proceeds figure is real.
Neighborhoods nearby: Old Ponte Vedra Beach Condos (0.6 mi) · Ocean Links (0.6 mi, ~2 for sale) · Marsh Cove (0.9 mi) · Cranes Lake (1.0 mi, ~4 for sale) · Belleza (1.2 mi, ~4 for sale) · Valencia Condos (1.4 mi, ~3 for sale)
Charter schools near Dolphin Cove
Charter schools are tuition-free public schools you apply to. There are no attendance zones, so these are the closest to Dolphin Cove, by straight-line distance.
K–8 · Jacksonville
STEM
K–8 · Jacksonville
Busing: no, families drive
How to apply: 2027–28 open enrollment Nov 3 – Dec 4, 2026; a random lottery by grade if a grade fills
K–8 · Jacksonville
Arts integration; music, theater, dance and visual arts
- 9.5 mi
K–8, plus an early learning center for ages 3–5 · Atlantic Beach
Waldorf-inspired, arts-integrated
Every charter school in the area, with grades and how to apply: Jacksonville charter schools. Checked against each school’s own site October 19, 2026; within 15 miles.
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