The Area
About Terra Pines South
Terra Pines South is a St. Johns County community in St. Augustine where the current market runs from about $545k to $568k, with homes built 2023–2024. 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: Terra Pines South 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 Terra Pines South
Daily life from Terra Pines South puts you close to a surprising range of destinations. St. Augustine Premium Outlets is roughly a mile and a half away — an easy errand run for 75-plus designer brands. For a proper evening out, Cap's on the Water in St. Augustine draws locals for waterfront seafood on the Intracoastal about 9 miles out, and Restaurant Medure on A1A in Ponte Vedra Beach is roughly 20 miles north for a more refined meal. Outdoor time is well covered too: Anastasia State Park — 1,600 acres of beach, dunes, and kayak launches — is about 9 miles away, and the Guana Tolomato Matanzas Research Reserve adds another 76,000 acres of coastal wilderness roughly 13 miles out. For school and district information, the St. Johns County School District maintains an official school locator where you can verify assignments by address.
The Homes
Terra Pines South Homes & Architecture
Homes in Terra Pines South are all single-family construction from 2023 and 2024, running roughly 2,550 to 2,750 square feet with four bedrooms and three to three-and-a-half baths. Contemporary and traditional styles define the streetscape, and lots here tend to be notably large — with several backing directly to wooded natural preserves. Inside, you'll typically find open floorplans anchored by kitchen islands, entrance foyers, split bedroom layouts, walk-in and his-and-hers closets, and smart thermostats. Outdoor fire pits show up as well. Carrying costs vary lot to lot in communities like this, so I verify the current association and district numbers per home rather than quote a page figure.
Amenities
Terra Pines South Amenities & Community Features
Terra Pines South is a neighborhood-scale community with sidewalks, curbs, a playground, and racquetball — amenities that are intentionally modest, which is a direct reason HOA fees stay low. Grounds maintenance is included in the association dues. What buyers often find surprising touring here is the combination of preserve views and lot size alongside that lean monthly overhead — it's a trade-off worth understanding before comparing to communities where higher fees fund larger amenity complexes.
Location
Terra Pines South Location & Commute
Terra Pines South sits on the north side of St. Augustine, positioned conveniently near Interstate 95. The St. Augustine Historic District — cobblestone streets, Castillo de San Marcos, and St. George Street — is about 7 miles south, a quick drive for restaurants and weekend wandering. Vilano Beach is roughly 8 miles away, and St. Augustine Beach is about 10 miles. Flagler Health+ Village at St. Augustine is approximately 6 miles away for everyday medical needs, while Mayo Clinic Florida is about 25 miles north and Jacksonville International Airport is roughly 45 miles up I-95. The Pavilion at Durbin Park — with Walmart, Home Depot, and a growing roster of national retailers — is about 12 miles away along the I-95 and Race Track Road interchange.
Schools
Schools Near Terra Pines South
Terra Pines South is zoned for Mill Creek Academy for both elementary and middle grades, and St. Augustine High School for high school, all within the St. Johns County School District. School assignments are address-specific — confirm your particular address through the district's official school locator before making decisions based on zoning.

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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about Terra Pines South
Does Terra Pines South have a CDD fee?
HOA fees here are paid quarterly and run on the lower end for the area, so the all-in carrying cost tends to be lighter than in communities with more extensive shared amenities. Carrying costs vary lot to lot in communities like this, so I verify the current association and district numbers per home rather than quote a page figure.
How close is Terra Pines South to the beach?
Vilano Beach is the nearest option at about 8 miles, offering a quieter and less-developed stretch just north of downtown St. Augustine. St. Augustine Beach is roughly 10 miles away if you prefer a drive-on beach with a pier. Mickler's Landing in Ponte Vedra is about 19 miles north for a more classic Ponte Vedra experience, and Ponte Vedra Beach proper is roughly 23 miles up the coast.
What are the lots like in Terra Pines South compared to typical new construction?
Lot sizes here stand out relative to much of the new construction in the St. Johns County corridor — several homes sit on roughly a third to a half acre, with a number of them backing directly to wooded natural preserves. That combination of space and privacy is harder to find in the denser master-planned communities. Buyers who want a newer home without feeling tightly packed tend to ask me about this neighborhood specifically for that reason.




