Sell a Waterfront Home in St. Augustine, FL
for $99 — Full MLS Exposure
Florida waterfront homes command the state's highest prices — and the highest commissions. On a $900,000 waterfront property, a traditional 3% listing agent earns $27,000. Our flat fee MLS listing is $99 with the same MLS and Zillow reach. Keep the difference.
Waterfront Home Market in St. Augustine, FL
St. Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the continental United States — a living historic city whose real estate market is defined by heritage tourism, the Anastasia Island beachside, and its position as the southern gateway to St. Johns County's premier school district. Historic district properties range from $400,000 to $1.5M+ for restored colonial-era homes. St. Augustine Beach on Anastasia Island commands $500,000–$900,000 for near-beach and oceanfront properties. Flat fee sellers on NEFAR MLS reach the full Jacksonville metro and national buyer pool drawn by the city's historic brand.
Key Considerations for Selling a Waterfront Home in St. Augustine
Flood Zone & Insurance Disclosure
Disclose the FEMA flood zone designation and current flood insurance costs. Post-Hurricane Ian, buyers are acutely sensitive to flood risk and insurance premiums — high insurance costs can affect financing qualification.
Dock & Boat Lift Permits
Disclose the permit status of any dock, davit, boat lift, or seawall. Unpermitted structures delay or kill sales. Obtain copies of all dock permits and include them in your disclosure package.
Seawall Condition
Seawall replacement costs $500–$1,500+ per linear foot. Have your seawall inspected and disclose its age and condition. Buyers' inspection contingency will almost certainly include a seawall inspection.
Water Access Type
Specify: ocean frontage, direct Gulf access, navigable canal with or without fixed bridges, freshwater lake, river, or bay. Water access type fundamentally determines price and buyer pool.
Photography Matters Most Here
Waterfront homes sell on lifestyle — invest in professional aerial/drone photography and twilight shots. Aerial photos of the water, dock, and surrounding area convert Zillow scrollers into showing requests.
Insurance Premium Impact
Florida waterfront insurance has skyrocketed since 2022. Provide your current premium and carrier name — buyers need to budget for this, and some lenders require insurance commitments before issuing loan approval.
What You Keep Selling a Waterfront Home in St. Augustine
Based on an estimated $752,500 waterfront home in St. Augustine.