Diane Grady-Klinge

Activity is picking up in St. Augustine, especially near the beach. St. Augustine Realtor Diane Grady-Klinge says more cash buyers are emerging, and prices are stabilizing. The story in nearby Flagler County is bleaker. Homes in this retiree-heavy part of the state are selling for at least 50% less than they were five years ago. Realtor Carmen Bongiovanni calls it a “lost decade” for real estate. But prices have gotten so low that Bongiovanni is seeing more buyers emerge.

What will $200,000, $500,000 and $1,000,000 buy in St. Augustine and the Palm Coast?

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$200,000	$500,000	$1,000,000
Palm Coast Square Feet: 2,517 Bedrooms/Baths: 4/3 Age: 7 Selling Price: $204,250 The home, a short sale, was originally listed at $225,000. It has an updated kitchen and is a 10-minute drive to the beach.	St. Augustine Beach Square Feet: 2,486 Bedrooms/Baths: 4/3 Age: 22 Selling Price: $500,000 It is biking distance to the beach and has a heated pool and hot tub. It was originally listed for $649,000.	Ponte Vedra Beach Square Feet: 3,017 Bedrooms/Baths: 4/3½ Age: 7 Selling Price: $1,025,000 The home is on Ponte Vedra Beach.