St. Augustine
The nation's oldest city, and its beaches.
Founded in 1565, St. Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied European-founded city in the continental United States. Today the St. Augustine area includes the historic city, St. Augustine Beach on Anastasia Island, and fast-growing master-planned communities west of I-95.
Updated November 2026
Quick facts
- County
- St. Johns
- ZIP codes
- 32080, 32084, 32086, 32092 and 32095
- County median sale price
- $568,750 (St. Johns County, September 2026, NEFAR)
- Tax rate, City of St. Augustine
- 19.541 mills (2026), before exemptions
- Tax rate, St. Augustine Beach
- 16.011 mills (2026), before exemptions
- Tax rate, unincorporated
- 13.4559 mills (2026), plus any CDD
Where people live
Inside the city, homes range from historic houses and cottages near downtown to waterfront homes along the Matanzas and San Sebastian rivers. Across the Bridge of Lions, Anastasia Island and St. Augustine Beach offer beach living. West and north of the city, master-planned communities such as SilverLeaf, Shearwater and the World Golf Village area add new construction.
Everyday life
The historic district draws visitors year-round, so locals learn the back roads. Beaches, the Intracoastal and the rivers are close from almost anywhere.
- Historic downtown and the Castillo de San Marcos
- St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia State Park
- New master-planned communities west of I-95
- St. Johns County public schools
What to know before you buy
Tax rates differ a lot between the city, the beach and unincorporated areas, and many new communities add a CDD. Historic homes may fall under city preservation rules, and coastal homes need flood and insurance review.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is St. Augustine called the oldest city?
It was founded by the Spanish in 1565 and is the oldest continuously occupied European-founded city in the continental United States.
Are property taxes higher inside the City of St. Augustine?
Yes. The 2026 city rate is 19.541 mills, compared with 16.011 mills in St. Augustine Beach and 13.4559 mills in unincorporated St. Johns County. Many new communities also add a CDD.
Where are new homes near St. Augustine?
Mostly west and north of the city, in communities like SilverLeaf and Shearwater, plus Toll Brothers neighborhoods such as Estuary at Madeira and Iron Branch.
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