The Area
About Fruit Cove
Fruit Cove is a waterfront community in St. Johns, St. Johns County, featuring custom single-family homes priced from roughly $3.3 million to about $3.9 million, built between 2001 and 2019. It is zoned for the St. Johns County School District and known for estate-scale riverfront properties along the St. Johns River. Homes here are spacious, private, and built to a custom standard that is rare anywhere along the First Coast.
- Community Type:WaterfrontLuxury / Estate
- Property Type:Single Family Homes
Living Here
What It's Like to Live in Fruit Cove
Day-to-day life in Fruit Cove means you are within about 10 miles of The Avenues Mall and The Pavilion at Durbin Park for everyday retail and dining needs. When the occasion calls for something special, fine dining destinations such as Matthew's Restaurant in San Marco and Cowford Chophouse overlooking the St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville are roughly 14 to 15 miles away. For outdoor escapes, the Guana Tolomato Matanzas Research Reserve — 76,000 acres of protected coastal wilderness — is about 18 miles away, and Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park in Atlantic Beach offers ocean swimming and mountain bike trails about 23 miles out.
The Homes
Fruit Cove Homes & Architecture
Homes in Fruit Cove run from roughly 4,600 to about 5,100 square feet of living area, typically offering five bedrooms and between three-and-a-half and seven bathrooms. Architectural styles range from traditional brick construction to contemporary and multi-generational designs, and every home in this segment sits on the water with a private pool. Interior appointments tend toward the exceptional — think butler pantries, vaulted ceilings, kitchen islands with breakfast bars, guest suites, walk-in closets, and private docks. Lots are generous, often running close to two acres, and estate features such as guest houses, oversized garages, and whole-home generators appear throughout.
Location
Fruit Cove Location & Commute
Fruit Cove sits in central St. Johns County, positioned between the southside of Jacksonville and the St. Augustine corridor along the St. Johns River. Baptist Medical Center South is about 8 miles away, and Mayo Clinic Florida — one of the region's most significant medical employers — is roughly 13 miles north. St. Johns Town Center, the area's primary open-air retail anchor, is about 13 miles away, and Jacksonville International Airport is roughly 27 miles to the north. Ponte Vedra Beach and Mickler's Landing are about 18 miles to the east, putting Atlantic coastline within a reasonable drive for residents.
Schools
Schools Near Fruit Cove
Fruit Cove is served by the St. Johns County School District. The area is zoned for Julington Creek Elementary and Creekside High School; no middle school assignment appears on record for this area, and families should verify any address directly with the district's school locator before relying on zoning information.
School pages on this site
- Beachside High SchoolHigh
- Creekside High SchoolHigh
- Bartram Trail High SchoolHigh
- Fruit Cove Middle SchoolMiddle
- Switzerland Point Middle SchoolMiddle
- Lakeside AcademyK–8
- Patriot Oaks AcademyK–8
- Freedom Crossing AcademyK–8
- Liberty Pines AcademyK–8
- Durbin Creek ElementaryElementary
- Julington Creek ElementaryElementary
- Hickory Creek ElementaryElementary
- Cunningham Creek ElementaryElementary
- Timberlin Creek ElementaryElementary
Explore
Fruit Cove Neighborhoods
Explore 9 neighborhoods within Fruit Cove, each with its own listings, prices and amenities.
Julington CreekEstablished master-planned
~20 active listings
Stillwater55+ golf community · St. Johns
~27 active listings
Julington LakesNewer lakefront community
~9 active listings
Middlebourne
~8 active listings
Mill Creek Forest
~7 active listings
Reserve At Greenbriar
~3 active listings
Worthington Park
~2 active listings
Lakes At Mill Creek
~2 active listings
Plantation Grove
~1 active listing
All Fruit Cove neighborhoods (36)
Landings at Greenbriar (~8) · Del Webb Saint Johns (~5) · Brookside Preserve (~4) · Creekside Estates (~4) · Grand Creek North (~3) · Barden Estates (~2) · Greenstone (~2) · Mandarin Meadows (~2) · Parkes Of Julington (~2) · Preserve At St Johns (~2) · River Oaks Plantation (~2) · Southern Creek Townhomes (~2) · Bridgestone (~1) · Cunningham Hideaway (~1) · Grand Creek South (~1) · Greenridge (~1) · Kendall Creek (~1) · Lakes At Mill Creek Plantation (~1) · The Colony At Greenbriar (~1) · The Cove (~1) · Crossings At Cypress Trace Condo · Durbin Creek Estates · Esplanade at Pinewalk · Laurelwood at Esplanade · Pinewalk · Plantation Estates · Plantation Estates West
All 246 Fruit Cove homes for sale
Most recent activity first: new listings, price cuts and status changes.
Market Snapshot
As of November 10, 2026, the median list price in Fruit Cove is $599,900 across 246 active listings, averaging $254/sqft; recent MLS-recorded sales show a median sold price of $542,500 across 873 closings.
- Median List Price
- $599,900
- Avg. Price / Sq Ft
- $254/sqft
- Median Sold (12 mo, MLS)
- $542,500
- ▲ 2.8% vs prior 6 mo
- Active Listings
- 246
- HOA Dues
- ~$153/mo typical
- 234 of 246 listings carry dues
Market stats are based on similar homes in Fruit Cove, including 873 recent recorded sales — they may not include listings or sales that aren't comparable to this market. Sourced from the MLS; refreshed regularly.
Fruit Cove Home Values
The MLS-recorded sales above are what homes in Fruit 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 sale in Fruit Cove from the last 12 months, with prices.
Closed sales
What homes in Fruit Cove actually sold for
Median closed price by year from the MLS, 2019 to 2026: up 4% since 2025. 761 sales closed in 2026 at a median $228 per square foot.
| Year | Sales | Median sold | $/sq ft | Of asking | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 65 † | $350K | $146 | 98.8% | 38 |
| 2020 | 85 † | $353K | $155 | 99.1% | 31 |
| 2021 | 65 † | $511K | $189 | 100% | 21 |
| 2022 | 88 † | $580K | $237 | 100% | 23 |
| 2023 | 58 † | $515K | $232 | 98.7% | 31 |
| 2024 | 237 † | $527K | $235 | 98.5% | 39 |
| 2025 | 822 | $530K | $226 | 98% | 47 |
| 2026 | 761 | $550K | $228 | 98.5% | 28 |
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 sale in Fruit Cove in the last 12 months, with prices →
12 lots for sale in Fruit Cove
Homesites and land listed in the MLS, kept apart from the homes above.
Your beach from Fruit Cove
The closest public beach accesses with parking from Fruit Cove, by drive time where we have it, from the county and city beach-access maps.
Closest with parking
Mickler's Landing Beachfront ParkPonte Vedra Beach · about 39 min drive
About 202 parking spaces
RestroomsShowersLifeguardADA access
Lifeguards Memorial Day to Labor Day
Directions →- 16th Ave S
Jacksonville Beach · about 39 min drive
About 28 parking spaces
LifeguardADA access
Directions → - 7th Ave S
Jacksonville Beach · about 41 min drive
About 27 parking spaces
ShowersLifeguard
Directions → Drive on the sand
Vilano Beach oceanfrontVilano Beach · about 25 mi away
About 37 parking spaces. Beach driving pass March 1 to Sept. 30; 4WD only
RestroomsShowersLifeguardADA access
Directions →
Beach access near Julington Creek, mapped →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 Fruit 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
Alpine Groves ParkPark · about 9 min drive
1 mi of mapped trails
HikingBirding trail sitePaved path
Directions →- Gourd Island Conservation Area
Conservation area · about 22 min drive
3.3 mi of mapped trails. Free
HikingBikingHorseback
Directions → - Julington-Durbin Preserve
Conservation area · about 23 min drive
6.4 mi of mapped trails. Free
HikingBikingHorsebackPaddling
Directions →
On the water
Closest public boat ramp
Mandarin Park Boat RampSt. Johns River - Julington Creek · about 2 mi away
2 lanes · 43 trailer spaces · Free · Restrooms
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Alpine Groves Park Canoe and Kayak LaunchSt. Johns River · about 2 mi away
Fishing the First Coast →Every boat ramp →Every paddle launch →
Sports fields and leagues
- Mills Field
10 min drive · Baseball, Football, Lacrosse, Softball, Track
Creeks Athletic Association; Julington Creek Baseball
- Julington Creek Plantation Park
13 min drive · Baseball, Football, Lacrosse, Softball, Track
Creeks Athletic Association; Creeks Football League; Creeks Flag Football; +2 more
- Rogers Park
14 min drive · Soccer
Sporting Jax Soccer Academy
Youth sports near Julington Creek, mapped →Every youth league in St. Johns and Duval, by sport →
Parks, trails and boat ramps near Julington Creek, mapped →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 Fruit Cove
The closest store of each big chain, by drive time, from the middle of Fruit Cove.
- Publix450 State Road 13 N, Saint Johns7 min
- Walmart Neighborhood Market445 State Road 13, Fruit Cove7 min
- The Fresh Market12795 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville10 min
- Winn-Dixie11700 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville13 min
- Trader Joe's11112 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville16 min
- Aldi10950 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville17 min
- Walmart Supercenter10991 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville17 min
- Whole Foods Market10601 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville19 min
- Target10490 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville19 min
- Sprouts Farmers Market120 Shops Blvd., Saint Johns22 min
- Sam's Club6373 Youngerman Cir, Jacksonville28 min
- Costco8000 Parramore Rd, Jacksonville29 min
Grocery stores near Julington Creek, mapped →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.
Charter schools near Fruit Cove
Charter schools are tuition-free public schools you apply to. There are no attendance zones, so these are the closest to Fruit Cove, by straight-line distance.
K–8 · Jacksonville
STEM
- 5.4 mi
K–8, plus an early learning center for ages 3–5 · Jacksonville
Waldorf-inspired, arts-integrated
K–9 · Jacksonville
Experiential learning; Cambridge program
How to apply: 2027–28 open enrollment Nov 3 – Dec 4, 2026; a random lottery by grade if a grade fills
- 7.1 mi
6–12 · Jacksonville
College and career preparation
Busing: no, families drive
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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Fruit Cove FAQ
What is the typical size and style of homes in Fruit Cove?
Homes in Fruit Cove tend to be large custom estates — generally around 4,600 to 5,100 square feet — with five bedrooms being the most common configuration. Styles range from traditional brick construction to contemporary designs, and multi-generational floor plans also appear in this segment. Private pools and private docks are consistent features in the homes currently represented in this market.
How far is Fruit Cove from major medical facilities?
Baptist Medical Center South is the closest major hospital, about 8 miles away. Mayo Clinic Florida is approximately 13 miles north, and Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville — home to Wolfson Children's Hospital and a Level I trauma center — is about 14 miles away. This part of St. Johns County is reasonably well-positioned relative to the region's largest health systems.
Is there beach access near Fruit Cove?
The Atlantic coast is accessible, though not immediate — Mickler's Landing in Ponte Vedra Beach is about 18 miles away, and Jacksonville Beach is roughly 20 miles. For residents who prioritize river living over ocean proximity, the tradeoff is a quieter, more private setting directly on the St. Johns River. The Guana Tolomato Matanzas Research Reserve, about 18 miles south, offers an additional coastal and natural experience.