Homes for Sale in Saint Augustine FL and Area Information

Saint Augustine

Saint Augustine FL is the oldest city in the United States, it is also known as the "Ancient City", located just south of Jacksonville in North East Florida. St Augustine is just a short drive from the Orlando and the Daytona Beach airports. This area boasts a year-round mild climate, perfect for strolling the St Augustine historic district with its quaint cobblestone streets, cafes, bars, shops or lovely bed and breakfast inns.

Saint Augustine was discovered by Ponce De Leon in 1513 when he discovered the Fountain of Youth and claimed the area for Spain. You can also find Castillo De San Marco a fort built by the Spanish in the heart of Saint Augustine. Visit this beautiful fort and see how people lived back when the fort was built.

Castillo de San Marcos

Castillo de San Marcos, symbolizes the clash of cultures throughout the history of this land. Erected as a symbol of the largest empire ever created, the Castillo protected and defended Spain’s interests in the New World and its battle-scarred walls testify to over 300 years of cultural conflict. Today, the Castillo remains a vital connection to the past through a wide array of programs which include museum exhibits and demonstrations, living history re-enactments, Ranger presentations and other special events. To get more information about this amazing structure that has watched over the Saint Augustine harbor for more than 300 years. Click  here to get more information.

One can walk the cobblestoned shopping district of St George Street and explore Saint Augustine’s many historic site such as the Lightner Museum, the Spanish Quarter Museum, and the Oldest Town Museum Complex.

Spanish Quarter

The Spanish Quarter area of Saint Augustine is a living history museum where costumed interpreters relive a time when Saint. Augustine was a distant outpost of the Spanish Empire. The Spanish Quarter brings to life the Spanish soldiers and their families in 1740. Watch tradesmen go about their business in blacksmithing, carpentry, leatherworking, candle making and much more. Experience how families lived, from how they cultivated their crops, cooked their food and tended their livestock.

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Lightner Museum

The Lightner Museum is located in the former Alcazar Hotel. The museum is home to one of the best collections of 19^th century art.

The museum features cut glass, Victorian art glass, costumes, furnishings and mechanical musical instruments from the Gilded Age. Get a glimpse into 19th century daily life as you explore the beauty and history of these artifacts. To learn more about the museum and to schedule a tour click here.

Oldest House Museum Complex

This is a major tourist stop on the Saint. Augustine tours. The featured attraction of the complex is the Gonzalez-Alvarez House, the oldest surviving Spanish Colonial dwelling in Florida. Occupied since the 1600s and featuring a dwelling that dates to the early 1700s, visitors see marks that Spanish, British and Americans have left behind. Get more information about this centuries old complex by visiting this  website.

Saint Augustine Real Estate

Saint Augustine has been a great tourist attraction for many years, today many people see Saint Augustine as a great location to call home. People move to Saint Augustine for the great weather, the beaches, and the various activities that are available year around. If you are considering a move to the Saint Augustine Florida area click here  to view all the homes for sale in this area. Real Estate is a great investment, make that investment in a wonderful area with great history and the best outdoor activities.

The real estate market in the Saint Augustine FL area is very complex. To get the best real estate experience make sure you work with a professional, to find one that is best for your needs click  here.

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Saint Augustine FL Demographics

Saint Augustine is located in Florida. Saint Augustine, Florida has a population of 129,418. Saint Augustine is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 27.5% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 29%.

The median household income in Saint Augustine, Florida is $74,994. The median household income for the surrounding county is $87,320 compared to the national median of $66,222. The median age of people living in Saint Augustine is 42.3 years.

Saint Augustine FL Weather

The average high temperature in July is 89.09 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 45.7 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 48.04 inches per year, with inches of snow per year.