Ponte Vedra Beach

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION . . .

Strategically located less than 25 miles from downtown Jacksonville,  (home of the NFL Jaguars - one of the newest and best NFL franchise expansion teams), with historic St. Augustine, our nation's oldest city, only 25 miles to the south.

Approximately 25,000 residents call this seaside community home. Ponte Vedra has become a favored bedroom community for Jacksonville's corporate executives.

Golfer's paradise, with over 153 holes of championship golf and host to the ultimate golfing event every March, one of the most prestigious PGA Tour events.

An  average annual temperature of 70  degrees, means most outdoor activities can be enjoyed during the entire year.  This is a major reason many new residents move to Ponte Vedra.  The lure of being on vacation year-round, escaping from the chaotic pace and enjoying a higher standard of living has attracted many buyers.  Our unique location offers oceanfront swimming, sailing, wind surfing, world-class tennis, and horseback riding.  It is also a boater's paradise, with the Intracoastal Waterway, Atlantic Ocean and magnificent St. John's River, which flows north through the middle of Jacksonville. The only other river that flows north is the Nile. Outstanding fishing and sailing abound for year-round water enthusiasts.

Tax advantages.  Florida does not have state income tax.  The only two taxes in Florida are real estate and sales tax on all purchases except food and medicine.  A permanent resident is eligible for a $25,000 exemption from city, county and school board assessed values.  This is referred to as a "Homestead Exemption."  There is no requirement for this exemption except the applicant must occupy the home on January 1 of the tax year to qualify.

Superior Public Schools.  Ponte Vedra (St. Johns County) are nationally acclaimed with students scores high, low teacher/student ratios and educational opportunities equivalent to a  private school education.  Ponte Vedra's strong community involvement and business partnerships (The Ponte Vedra Educational Foundation) has ensured young citizens the greatest of privileges with resources and innovative techniques that cater to maximizing their academic success.

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• Better known as the "River City by the Sea."
• Named after the legendary Andrew Jackson and is home to well over a million residents
• Offers a diverse work force, low business costs, strong partnership between the public and private sectors and a quality of life that can maximize your living enjoyment. 

St. Augustine, Florida 

• Historic St. Augustine is our nation's oldest city and just thirty minutes to the south of Ponte Vedra.  Founded in 1565.
• Boasting excellent restaurants, old world charm, array of attractions, restored St. George Street with unique shops to browse and eclectic art.

Other Significant Destinations:

• World Golf Village International Golf Hall of Fame.  Located just 20 minutes from Ponte Vedra and home to the IMAX Theatre, specialty shops, restaurants and championship golf.
• Mayo Clinic is located within 5 miles, and offers a state-of-the-art medical facility that continues to expand its health care and research programs.
• ATP Tour (Associated Tennis Professionals) the international headquarters is located on 14 acres in Ponte Vedra, just south of Sawgrass Players Club.  It includes 18 courts and hosts many of the premier tennis events on Florida's First Coast.  Open membership.
• Ponte Vedra is the world class headquarters of the Professional Golfer's Association PGA Tour.  Home to The Players Championship every March.  The TPC at Sawgrass is one of the nation's finest golf facilities with two 18-hole courses, the Valley and Stadium Courses (host to The Players Championship).  Located in and around the Sawgrass Players Club residential community. The Stadium Course was ranked No. 1 by Florida Golf News and The Valley Course also ranked highly in the Florida Golf News, coming in as No. 7.  Each course was built to challenge the world's best players, and offers avid golfers the ultimate golf experience. 
• Jacksonville International Airport (JIA) is approximately 35 miles northwest of Ponte Vedra.
• Disney World, Cape Canaveral and Sea World are located about two hours south.