The Area
About Rowands
Rowands is a St. Johns County community in St. Augustine where the current market runs from about $689k to $950k, with homes built 1973–1998. 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: Rowands 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 Rowands
Daily life in Rowands puts you within about 15 miles of some of St. Augustine's most distinctive destinations — Cap's on the Water, the iconic Intracoastal seafood spot known for oysters and an open-air deck, is roughly that drive south. Anastasia State Park, with its wide Atlantic beach, dune trails, and kayak launch, is about 16 miles away, and both Vilano Beach and St. Augustine Beach are reachable in a similar timeframe. The St. Augustine Premium Outlets, with more than 75 designer brands, sit about 9 miles away for everyday shopping, and the full cultural depth of the St. Augustine Historic District — cobblestone streets, Flagler College, St. George Street — is roughly 14 miles south. What surprises people when they start exploring this area is how much quiet, rural character Rowands holds while staying within reach of all of it.
The Homes
Rowands Homes & Architecture
Homes in Rowands are single-family properties built between 1973 and 1998, typically running about 1,200 to 2,200 square feet with two to three bedrooms. Prices have generally ranged from the upper $600s to around $950k, with the market sitting near the $800k range at mid-point. Architectural styles lean toward cottage and historic characters, and the area also includes multigenerational configurations on larger acreage — one of the more distinctive aspects of this pocket of St. Johns County. Interior features commonly include open floorplans, walk-in closets, breakfast nooks, and pantries, while waterfront properties often add boat lifts, boat slips, and private docks. Fire pits and outdoor living spaces reflect the Old Florida sensibility that defines the neighborhood.
Location
Rowands Location & Commute
Rowands sits in a quieter, more rural stretch of St. Johns County near St. Augustine, positioned well west of the coastal barrier islands and south of the denser suburban development that defines the northern county corridor. Flagler Health+ Village at St. Augustine — the area's primary regional hospital with full emergency and specialty services — is roughly 13 miles away. Jacksonville International Airport is about 46 miles north, and Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is around 33 miles. Buyers coming from the Ponte Vedra Beach and northern St. Johns County corridor should plan for a meaningful drive; this part of the county trades convenience for space, water access, and an older, more land-rich character.
Schools
Schools Near Rowands
Rowands falls within the St. Johns County School District. Specific school assignments depend on your address — verify zoning through the St. Johns County School District locator before relying on any particular school assignment.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about Rowands
What are homes in Rowands typically like — size, style, and age?
Rowands is made up of single-family homes built between 1973 and 1998, generally ranging from about 1,200 to 2,200 square feet with two to three bedrooms. The architectural character leans toward cottage and historic styles, with some multigenerational configurations on larger lots. Several properties sit directly on the water with private docks, boat lifts, and boat slips — a defining feature of this particular pocket of St. Johns County.
How far is Rowands from the beach and downtown St. Augustine?
Both Vilano Beach and St. Augustine Beach are roughly 16 to 17 miles from Rowands — about a 20- to 25-minute drive depending on traffic. The St. Augustine Historic District, including St. George Street and Flagler College, is about 14 miles south. Anastasia State Park, one of the area's most popular outdoor destinations, is in that same general range at about 16 miles.
Is there an HOA in Rowands?
Based on what I have available for this community, HOA details aren't something I can confirm on hand — I'd recommend verifying that directly when you're ready to look at a specific property. Given the older build dates (1973–1998) and the more rural character of the area, the community doesn't appear to carry the structured amenity packages you'd see in newer master-planned developments, but confirming any dues or covenants on a per-property basis is always the right call.