Homes for sale inHastings, Florida
Small-town acreage living in rural St Johns County
20
Homes for sale
$327,745
Median list price
$192
Avg price / sqft
34
Median days on market
Hastings sits in the agricultural southwest corner of St Johns County, a historically farming community where potato fields and open land still define the landscape. It suits buyers who want space, a slower pace, and a long drive from the coastal congestion rather than a subdivision cul-de-sac. Many lots here are generous, and you'll find a mix of single-family homes and manufactured homes on land across communities like Flagler Estates. It's part of St Johns County, which gives you the county's school system and services without the beach-town price tags.
The market is small and moves at a measured pace: 20 active listings with a median list price of $327,745, and homes typically sitting about a month before going under contract. There's a meaningful slice of new construction right now — 10 of the active listings — alongside existing homes and affordable options you can browse by price. With sellers getting 98% of asking over the past year, pricing is realistic but not frantic, which gives patient buyers room to negotiate.
Hastings is in St Johns County, Florida.
Quick facts
$169,500 – $427K price range
1,605 sqft median home
Balanced right now
Living in Hastings
Hastings is a rural community in the southwest corner of St Johns County, with roots in Florida's agricultural history — the surrounding land has long been farmland, and that open, working-countryside feel still defines the area. This is not a beach town or a master-planned suburb; it's a place where lots tend to be larger, neighbors are spread out, and the pace is deliberately slow. Buyers come here for space and quiet rather than walkable streets and shopping.
The community suits people who value privacy and room to spread out — those who want to keep animals, garden, work on vehicles, or simply avoid the density of coastal St Johns County. It's a practical choice for buyers priced out of the county's eastern towns who still want a St Johns address and the county's services.
The trade-off is distance. You'll drive for groceries, restaurants, and most amenities, and the social fabric is small-town rather than cosmopolitan. For the right buyer, that's exactly the appeal: an affordable, unhurried rural life inside one of Florida's most desirable counties.
Neighborhoods and communities in Hastings
Two communities stand out in the Hastings area: Flagler Estates and Pritchett Place. Flagler Estates is a large, sprawling area of rural residential lots where you'll find a mix of single-family homes, manufactured homes, and vacant land — it's a common landing spot for buyers who want acreage at an accessible price. Pritchett Place rounds out the local options with its own set of homes.
Because Hastings is rural, 'neighborhoods' here often mean clusters of homes on larger parcels rather than tight subdivisions. Many properties sit on their own land with no HOA, while others carry modest fees — the median HOA where it applies is around $113 a month. If you want to build rather than buy, there's standing inventory of land & lots to consider.
The housing you'll encounter is a blend: 15 of the current active listings are single-family homes and 5 are manufactured homes. That mix reflects the area's affordability and flexibility, and it's worth touring a few community types — and attending any open houses this week — to understand how lot size, construction type, and fees differ from one pocket to the next.
Homes for sale in Hastings: prices and housing
The Hastings market is small and moves steadily. There are 20 active listings with a median list price of $327,745, ranging from $169,500 up to $427,400, and homes average about $192 per square foot against a median size of 1,605 sqft. The typical listing spends around 33.5 days on market before going under contract.
Over the past 12 months, 48 homes sold with a median sold price of $266,995, and sellers received roughly 98% of their asking price on average — a sign that well-priced homes trade close to list without heavy discounting. The gap between the median sold price and the current median list price suggests sellers are testing somewhat higher numbers, so reviewing the just reduced listings can reveal negotiating room.
New construction is a notable part of this market: 10 of the 20 active listings are brand-new, which is unusual for a rural area and gives buyers a genuine choice between new and resale. The inventory is dominated by single-family homes with a handful of manufactured homes, and there's one pool home currently available. Carrying costs are low — the median property tax is about $1,418 per year — and there are no $1M-plus, gated, golf, or 55+ listings on the market right now.
Schools in Hastings
Hastings is part of the St Johns County school district, which is one of the reasons buyers are drawn to the area despite its rural location. The most commonly assigned school for homes here is South Woods Elementary School.
School attendance zones in St Johns County are tied to your specific address, and middle and high school assignments can differ from the elementary zone. Zones are also subject to change as the district adjusts boundaries over time.
Before you commit to a home, confirm the current assignments for that exact address directly with the St Johns County School District. If schools are a priority, make zoning verification part of your due diligence rather than assuming a listing's stated school is final.
Getting around Hastings
Hastings is a driving community — there's no practical substitute for a car here, and errands, work, and dining typically involve a trip out of the immediate area. The rural road network connects Hastings to the larger towns of St Johns County and beyond, but specific commute times vary considerably depending on where you're headed.
Because the area is spread out, plan your routine around longer drives than you'd expect in a coastal suburb. Buyers who work in or near St Augustine or the county's eastern corridor should test the drive at their actual commute times before buying, since rural-to-coastal trips can take real time.
If being far from congestion is part of the appeal, Hastings delivers; if you need quick access to shopping, jobs, and services, weigh the distance carefully and drive the routes yourself before deciding.
Is Hastings a good place to live?
Hastings is a good fit for a specific buyer: someone who wants affordable space on larger lots, values rural quiet, and is comfortable trading proximity for privacy. With a median list price of $327,745 and entry-level listings starting at $169,500, it's one of the more reachable corners of St Johns County, and low property taxes around $1,418 a year keep carrying costs manageable.
The upsides are real — room to spread out, a meaningful amount of new construction, a St Johns County address, and a market that prices realistically with sellers getting about 98% of asking. For buyers who want land or a brand-new home without coastal prices, few places in the county compete.
The honest trade-offs are distance and limited amenities: you'll drive for most things, the market is small with just 20 active listings, and this is a working rural area rather than a walkable town. If that lifestyle appeals to you, Hastings offers genuine value; if you need convenience and density, you'll likely prefer another part of the county.
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Hastings
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$145,000
4435 OLGA STREET, HASTINGS
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,356 sqft
$372,400
147 MARY ALICE DRIVE, HASTINGS
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,774 sqft
$362,400
139 MARY ALICE DRIVE, HASTINGS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,618 sqft
$169,500
10300 ALLISON AVENUE, HASTINGS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,608 sqft
$389,000$399,000
4335 PALATKA BOULEVARD, HASTINGS
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,845 sqft
$325,990$329,990
9610 NIKOLICH AVENUE, HASTINGS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,552 sqft
$344,990
10410 BAYLOR AVENUE, HASTINGS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,552 sqft
$359,990$364,990
4775 INEZ STREET, HASTINGS
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,134 sqft
$366,990
10510 EBERT AVENUE, HASTINGS
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,134 sqft
$359,990$364,990
10680 TURPIN AVENUE, HASTINGS
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,134 sqft
$169,900$174,900
4705 ROBERTA STREET, HASTINGS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sqft
$307,400$347,400
117 MARY ALICE DRIVE, HASTINGS
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,489 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Hastings market
Balanced
5.0 months of inventory
Supply and demand are roughly even — negotiation cuts both ways.
47
Sold, last 12 months
$267,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
92 days
Median time to sell
Hastings vs St Johns County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 6.8% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▲ 13.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Hastings, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
For the school run
School zones with homes for sale
Homes matched to official attendance boundaries — always verify zoning with the district.
Beyond the listings
Living in Hastings
Rural acreage, not subdivisions
Hastings offers space and privacy on larger lots, a contrast to the dense master-planned communities elsewhere in the county.
Strong new-construction share
Half of the current active listings are new construction, giving buyers a rare rural chance to buy brand-new.
St Johns County address
You get the county's school system and services while paying well below the coastal towns' prices.
Entry prices still reachable
With listings starting at $169,500, Hastings is one of the more affordable corners of the county.
Low carrying costs
The median property tax runs about $1,418 a year and HOA fees, where they exist, sit around $113 a month.
Population
608
Median age
55.6
Median home value
$205,300
What people here are into
Lifestyles
Top 2% in the U.S.Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 16% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Food & Drink
Top 20% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 22% in the U.S.Handcrafted
The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 23% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Food & Drink
Top 23% in the U.S.Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Hastings home
≈ $2,168/mo
$327,745 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
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In a FEMA flood zone
Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones
Straight answers
Hastings real estate FAQs
Is Hastings a good place to live?+
Hastings works well if you want rural space, a quiet pace, and room for a larger lot within St Johns County. It's an agricultural community rather than a walkable town center, so it suits buyers who are comfortable driving for shopping and dining. The trade-off is privacy and affordability in exchange for distance from the coast.
Is Hastings expensive?+
Compared to the rest of St Johns County, Hastings is one of the more affordable options, with a median list price of $327,745 and active listings ranging from $169,500 to $427,400. The median sold price over the past year was $266,995. There are no $1M-plus listings on the market right now.
What do homes cost in Hastings?+
The median list price is $327,745, and homes run about $192 per square foot against a median size of 1,605 sqft. The lowest active listing is $169,500, so you can browse by price to find the more affordable end. Over the last 12 months the median sold price was $266,995.
How is the Hastings housing market right now?+
It's a small, steady market: 20 active listings with a median of 33.5 days on market, and 48 homes sold over the past year. Sellers are getting about 98% of asking on average, which signals realistic pricing. Checking the just reduced listings can surface the best negotiating opportunities.
What are HOA fees and property taxes like?+
Carrying costs are modest here — the median property tax is about $1,418 per year and the median HOA fee is around $113 per month. Many rural lots have no HOA at all, so fees vary widely by community. Always confirm the specific HOA and tax figures on any home before you make an offer.
What schools serve Hastings?+
The most commonly assigned school in the area is South Woods Elementary School, within the St Johns County school district. School zones can change and middle and high school assignments depend on your exact address, so verify the current zoning with the district before buying.
Is there new construction in Hastings?+
Yes — 10 of the 20 active listings are new construction, a notably high share for a rural market. That gives buyers a real chance to buy a brand-new home on land rather than only resale properties. Floor plans and lot sizes vary, so compare several before deciding.
What kind of homes are available in Hastings?+
The active inventory is mostly single-family residences — 15 of the 20 listings — plus 5 manufactured homes, along with land & lots for those who want to build. There's one home with a pool on the market currently and no gated, golf, or 55+ communities. The mix reflects the rural, acreage-oriented character of the area.
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