Solano Woods Homes For Sale, Ponte Vedra Beach
Wooded Ponte Vedra neighborhood — Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
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Your beach from Solano Woods
The closest public beach accesses with parking from Solano Woods, by drive time where we have it, from the county and city beach-access maps.
Closest with parking
16th Ave SJacksonville Beach · about 11 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 →
Beach access near Ponte Vedra Beach, 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 Solano Woods
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 28 min drive
9.3 mi of mapped trails
HikingBirding trail siteBeach
Directions → - Julington-Durbin Preserve
Conservation area · about 30 min drive
6.4 mi of mapped trails. Free
HikingBikingHorsebackPaddling
Directions → Nearest birding trail site
Castaway Island PreservePreserve · about 15 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
10 min drive · Tennis
Jacksonville Beach Tennis Center
- St. Paul's School Gym
13 min drive · Basketball
Beaches Basketball League
- Gonzales Park
14 min drive · Soccer
Coastal Kicks Soccer; Jacksonville FC
Youth sports near Ponte Vedra Beach, mapped →Every youth league in St. Johns and Duval, by sport →
Parks, trails and boat ramps near Ponte Vedra Beach, 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 Solano Woods
The closest store of each big chain, by drive time, from the middle of Solano Woods.
- Winn-Dixie290 Solana Road, Ponte Vedra Beach2 min
- Publix220 Front Street, Ponte Vedra Beach7 min
- Target490 Marsh Landing Pkwy, Jacksonville Beach7 min
- The Fresh Market840 A1a N., Ponte Vedra8 min
- Trader Joe's4180 S 3rd St, Jacksonville Beach8 min
- Whole Foods Market2050 3rd ST S, Jacksonville Beach9 min
- Costco4901 Gate Pkwy, Jacksonville17 min
- Walmart Supercenter13490 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville18 min
- Walmart Neighborhood Market1650 San Pablo Road South, Jacksonville20 min
- Sprouts Farmers Market12675 Beach Blvd,, Jacksonville20 min
- Aldi1209 Atlantic Boulevard, Neptune Beach21 min
- Sam's Club10690 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville22 min
Grocery stores near Ponte Vedra Beach, 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.
The Neighborhood
About Solano Woods, Ponte Vedra Beach
A lushly wooded neighborhood in Ponte Vedra Beach offering large lots and a private, natural setting.
- Property Type:Single Family Homes
Living Here
What It's Like to Live in Solano Woods
Day-to-day life in Solano Woods is remarkably convenient for such a tucked-away setting. A Winn-Dixie is less than half a mile away, and two Publix locations — one at South Beach Parkway and one at Sawgrass Village — are both about 2 miles out. When you want to sit down for a meal, Nona Blue Modern Tavern, 1810 Tacos y Tequila, and Palm Valley Fish Camp are all within about 2 miles, and Foxtail Coffee Co. at Sawgrass Village is the kind of stop that becomes a weekend routine. Bird Island Park is just down the road — roughly a 5-minute walk — and Ponte Vedra Beach itself is under a mile away, making an evening walk to the shore a genuine daily possibility rather than a planned excursion.
The Homes
Solano Woods Homes & Architecture
Homes in Solano Woods are single-family properties built in the Ranch and Traditional styles, reflecting the neighborhood's roots in the late 1980s. Recent homes for sale here have come in around 1,400–1,500 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, sitting on the large wooded lots that define the neighborhood's character. Prices have centered around the $600s, which in this location represents solid Ponte Vedra Beach value given the proximity to the beach and the St. Johns County school zone. Inside, homes commonly feature open floorplans, vaulted ceilings, kitchen islands, split bedroom layouts, and walk-in closets — practical touches that hold up well in everyday living.
Location
Solano Woods Location & Commute
Solano Woods sits in the heart of Ponte Vedra Beach, with Ponte Vedra Beach itself about a mile to the east and Mickler's Landing Beach roughly 4 miles north. Sawgrass Village — the area's main shopping and dining hub — is about 2 miles away, and TPC Sawgrass is within about 2–3 miles, placing residents close to one of golf's most recognized venues. Mayo Clinic is about 4 miles away, and Baptist Medical Center Beaches is roughly 3 miles out, giving the neighborhood solid access to major healthcare. Jacksonville International Airport is about 25 miles north — typically a 35–40 minute drive depending on traffic — and the St. Augustine Historic District is about 25 miles south for a weekend afternoon.
Schools
Schools Near Solano Woods
Solano Woods 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.

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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about Solano Woods
What are the HOA fees in Solano Woods?
Solano Woods has a relatively modest HOA fee — recent listings have reflected an annual fee around $350, which is low compared to many master-planned communities in the Ponte Vedra Beach area. There does not appear to be a CDD assessment associated with this neighborhood, which can meaningfully lower the ongoing cost of ownership. Buyers should confirm the exact fee and any current assessments with the HOA at the time of purchase, as these figures can change.
How close is Solano Woods to the beach?
Ponte Vedra Beach is less than a mile from the neighborhood, making it one of the closer residential areas to the water in this part of St. Johns County. Mickler's Landing Beach and Jacksonville Beach are both within about 4 miles for those who prefer a public access point with parking. The proximity to the coast is one of the things that sets Solano Woods apart from neighborhoods that are technically 'Ponte Vedra Beach' in name but sit several miles inland.
What is the commute like from Solano Woods to Jacksonville?
Solano Woods is situated in Ponte Vedra Beach, roughly in the southern portion of the Jacksonville Beaches corridor. The drive to Jacksonville's Southside business district typically runs about 20–30 minutes in normal traffic, and downtown Jacksonville is generally a 30–40 minute drive. Jacksonville International Airport is about 25 miles away — plan on roughly 35–45 minutes depending on time of day. Beach Boulevard and J. Turner Butler Boulevard are the primary routes connecting the area to the rest of the metro.
How much is my home in Solano Woods worth?
No instant estimate here, by design. Automated values average a ZIP code, and a Solano Woods home's value turns on what an average cannot see: condition, position on the street, and what the last few Solano Woods sales actually closed for. Every new listing and recorded sale in Solano Woods appears on this page as it happens, so following it is the simplest way to watch your comp set move. When you want a real number, I prepare it against Solano Woods's own sales, with no obligation.
How long does it take to sell a home in Solano Woods?
Faster than the county average when the price matches the comps, slower when it does not, and Solano Woods 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 Solano Woods?
Fewer lines than most sellers expect, and worth knowing exactly. In Solano Woods, 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 Solano Woods's actual cost structure before you commit to a number, so the proceeds figure is real.
Neighborhoods nearby: Old Ponte Vedra Beach Condos (0.2 mi) · Ocean Links (0.5 mi, ~2 for sale) · Carlyle (1.1 mi, ~1 for sale) · Cranes Lake (1.3 mi, ~4 for sale) · Marsh Cove (1.3 mi) · Villas Del Mar (1.3 mi)
Charter schools near Solano Woods
Charter schools are tuition-free public schools you apply to. There are no attendance zones, so these are the closest to Solano Woods, 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
- 9.7 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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