There is a special area of the First Coast that is rich in history, known for its 17th century Spanish fort, the Fountain of Youth and as the nation’s oldest city. This month, St. Augustine marked its 450th anniversary with a four-day celebration that included processions, fireworks, music, a commemorative mass and a really big cake.

With an astounding array of historic sites and attractions, magnificent beaches, championship golf courses and numerous cultural, recreational and entertainment offerings, St. Augustine is a trendy destination for tourists. Add in excellent schools and a wonderful array of home choices, and the area has become one of the most fashionable places to live in Northeast Florida. Ask any local and they will tell you St. Augustine is a gem.

“We welcome many visitors to the St. Augustine area who quickly learn this is a wonderful place to live,” said Ann King, broker/manager of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty’s St. Augustine office. “After they experience all that our distinctive coastal community has to offer, they want to return as residents.”

The community’s popularity and growth is commanding national attention. Most recently, St. Augustine was named No. 4 on the Top 100 Best Small Towns list. The city also has ranked in the Top 10 on lists published by U.S. News and World Report, Forbes magazine and Coastal Living.

“This area is a cultural mecca, offering wonderful art galleries, Flagler College, live music and theater, and fabulous restaurants ranging from fine dining to sidewalk cafes,” said Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty Broker/Executive Vice President Christy Budnick. “St. Augustine’s beaches and waterways provide some of the most stunning displays of natural beauty. It’s easy to understand why so many families, college students, empty nesters, restauranteurs, artists and historians call this area home.”

Homebuyers are noticing all the St. Augustine area has to offer. As reported by the Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service (MLS), closed sales in the St. Augustine area east of U.S. 1 skyrocketed 77 percent in July 2015 compared to the same time period in 2014 and new listings in the northeast quadrant of St. Johns County increased 52 percent over the same time period.

“St. Johns County is not only one of the fastest growing areas of Northeast Florida, but one of the fastest growing areas in Florida,” said Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty Founder, President and CEO Linda Sherrer. “Residents enjoy some of Florida’s highest-rated schools, the majority of which have been built in the last 10 years. Close proximity to excellent schools is a big draw.”

St. Augustine offers a wide range of home choices and settings in every price range including waterfront, historic neighborhoods and master-planned communities with numerous amenities. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty operates a full service branch office in the SeaGrove Town Center on Florida A1A. The company is the market leader and home to the area’s most successful and community-minded agents who work hard to deliver an exceptional client experience and the most positive real estate results. Connect with the best by visiting www.FloridaNetworkRealty.com.

1 Bonita Bay Drive St. Augustine – Realtor Stefanie Bernstein
(904) 669-5134

Downtown St. Augustine waterfront luxury! Wake up every morning with direct Intracoastal views and take in the sights of historic landmarks from the Lighthouse, the Bridge of Lions, the Fort, and the skyline of historic downtown. Offering views from every room in this luxurious home, you have the feeling you are on a floating on water from its fantastic tip lot location. Priced at $2 Million.