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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.

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.

$530K24$645K25$533K26$0$645K
YearSalesMedian sold$/sq ftOf askingDays on market
20244 †$530K$389101.7%11
202511$645K$37296.5%68
202610$533K$37596.3%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 S

    Jacksonville 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 Park

    Huguenot & 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.

On the water

Fishing the First Coast →Every boat ramp →Every paddle launch →

Sports fields and leagues

Every youth league in St. Johns and Duval, by sport →

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.

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.

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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