The Area
About Hammock Beach
Hammock Beach is a Flagler County community in Palm Coast where the current market runs from about $500k to $1.3M, with homes built 2003–2005. Every listing below is live from the MLS — the same data, tax truth, and flood detail as everywhere else on this site, updated continuously. A note on how I work this area: Hammock Beach sits beyond the St. Johns County and Beaches corridor I serve street-by-street every day. The data here is real and current, and when you are ready to tour or list, I will introduce you to the colleague at my Christie's International Real Estate office who knows this market best — and stay involved as your advocate from first call to closing.
Living Here
What It's Like to Live in Hammock Beach
Life in Hammock Beach revolves around the Florida coast and its surrounding natural landmarks. Fort Matanzas National Monument — a 1740s Spanish watchtower accessible by free ferry — is about 8 miles away and offers a genuinely different kind of afternoon than most Florida communities can claim. For waterfront dining, Cap's on the Water in St. Augustine is roughly 19 miles up the coast, serving oysters and seafood on an expansive deck over the Intracoastal Waterway. Anastasia State Park, about 18 miles away, brings 1,600 acres of beach, dune trails, and kayak launches into easy reach for a weekend outing. When buyers ask me what sets this stretch of coast apart, the answer usually comes down to the combination of natural history and uncrowded shoreline you simply don't find closer to Jacksonville.
The Homes
Hammock Beach Homes & Architecture
Homes in Hammock Beach are spacious single-family residences — recent listings have shown five-bedroom, multi-story layouts with living areas around 3,600 square feet and total footprints considerably larger. Interior features that show up consistently include open floorplans, vaulted ceilings, kitchen islands, walk-in closets, in-law suites, and wet bars — details that reflect the resort-influenced character of the community. Private pools are a common feature, and waterfront positioning is part of the appeal at this price point. Prices have run from the $500s into the $1.3Ms, with homes built primarily in 2003–2005. HOA and any district assessment numbers here change year to year, so I confirm the current figures on any home you're considering instead of quoting a stale number.
Amenities
Hammock Beach Amenities & Community Features
Hammock Beach is a gated community, meaning access is controlled at entry — a defining feature of its private, resort-adjacent character. The gated entry puts it in a distinct category along this stretch of the Palm Coast shoreline, and paired with the waterfront and pool features common to homes here, the neighborhood carries a self-contained coastal resort feel.
Location
Hammock Beach Location & Commute
Hammock Beach sits along the Atlantic-facing coastline of Palm Coast in Flagler County, roughly 19 miles south of St. Augustine's historic district and well south of the St. Johns County border. St. Augustine Beach — a drive-on public beach with a pier — is about 17 miles north, and Vilano Beach is about 22 miles away for a quieter alternative. For medical care, Flagler Health+ Village at St. Augustine is approximately 21 miles up the coast. The St. Augustine Amphitheatre, Flagler College, and the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum are all within about 20–21 miles, making the region's cultural calendar genuinely accessible from Hammock Beach.
Schools
Schools Near Hammock Beach
School zoning for Hammock Beach falls within Flagler County. Because assignments are address-specific, I'd recommend verifying any particular home against the district's official school locator before relying on a general zone.

Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about Hammock Beach
What are HOA fees like in Hammock Beach?
HOA and any district assessment numbers here change year to year, so I confirm the current figures on any home you're considering instead of quoting a stale number. That's a meaningful line item to factor into monthly costs alongside a mortgage, so it's worth confirming the exact current fee for any specific home you're considering, as these can adjust over time.
How far is Hammock Beach from St. Augustine?
St. Augustine's historic downtown is roughly 21 miles from Hammock Beach, and St. Augustine Beach is about 17 miles away. The drive to the city's restaurants, landmarks like Flagler College and the St. Augustine Lighthouse, and the Amphitheatre is generally under 30 minutes in typical traffic, making St. Augustine a very accessible part of life here.
Is Hammock Beach a gated community?
Yes — Hammock Beach has a gated entry, which is one of its defining characteristics along this section of the Palm Coast shoreline. That controlled access contributes to the private, resort-influenced atmosphere that tends to draw buyers to this area.


