Sawmill Lakes Homes for Sale
Every home in Sawmill Lakes backs to either a wooded preserve or one of the community's 13 freshwater ponds, so no interior lot looks out at a neighbor's fence line. Arvida, the St. Joe Company division behind several other well-known Northeast Florida communities, developed Sawmill Lakes starting in the late 1990s and finished it out in the early 2000s, landing on 371 total homes. There's no gate here, and the location does most of the selling on its own: Sawmill Lakes sits at the southern end of Palm Valley Road, wedged between the Guana Tolomato Matanzas preserve on one side and the Intracoastal Waterway on the other, about two miles from the public beach access at Mickler's Landing.
Homes range from roughly 1,400 to over 4,000 square feet, a mix of single-story and two-story plans built across more than a decade, so the streetscape has more variety than most single-builder communities in the area.
Location: Southern end of Palm Valley Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Zip Code: 32082
Gated: No
Number of Homes: 371
Square Footage: Roughly 1,400 to over 4,000 square feet
Built: Late 1990s through the early 2000s
Developer: Arvida (a division of the St. Joe Company)
Ponds: 13 freshwater ponds throughout
CDD Fees: None
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Sawmill Lakes Market Snapshot
Sawmill Lakes housing market statistics: As of September 9, 2026 there are currently 5 properties for sale in Sawmill Lakes, with an average asking price of $865,400. The highest-priced property is $1,299,000 and the lowest-priced property can be purchased for $625,000. Sawmill Lakes listings have an average price of $340 per square feet, based on listings with 4 beds, 3 baths, and 2,529 square feet of living space.
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Sawmill Lakes Neighborhood Info
Sawmill Lakes turns over steadily for a community of its size. Listings that are priced and presented well tend to move quickly, especially the pond-front and preserve-backed lots that don't come up often. Because the community was built out over more than a decade, buyers have real choice in age, floor plan, and lot type within the same neighborhood, which keeps demand broad rather than concentrated on one product type.
Amenities & Location
Sawmill Lakes' amenity center includes a large community pool, a separate kids' pool, a clubhouse with a covered BBQ and grilling area, a playground, an open sports field, and a basketball court. The HOA maintains the ponds, common areas, and entrance landscaping, and there are no CDD fees layered on top of the standard association dues.
Sawmill Lakes' position at the southern end of Palm Valley Road is one of its biggest draws. The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve sits just across the road, and the Intracoastal Waterway runs along the community's other edge, with a public boat ramp nearby. It's about two miles to the public beach access at Mickler's Landing, making Sawmill Lakes one of the more nature-adjacent options in Ponte Vedra Beach without giving up easy beach access.
Schools
Sawmill Lakes is zoned for Ocean Palms Elementary, Landrum Middle School, and Ponte Vedra High School, all part of St. Johns County's highly rated public school system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sawmill Lakes a gated community?
No. Sawmill Lakes is not gated, though it has an active HOA that maintains the common areas, ponds, and amenity center.
Who developed Sawmill Lakes and when was it built?
Arvida, a division of the St. Joe Company, developed Sawmill Lakes starting in the late 1990s, with construction continuing into the early 2000s. The community includes 371 homes.
What amenities does Sawmill Lakes offer?
Residents have access to a community pool, a separate kids' pool, a clubhouse with a covered BBQ area, a playground, a sports field, and a basketball court.
What schools serve Sawmill Lakes?
Sawmill Lakes is zoned for Ocean Palms Elementary, Landrum Middle School, and Ponte Vedra High School.
Buying or Selling in Sawmill Lakes?
If you're thinking about selling in Sawmill Lakes, I can walk you through current buyer demand, how to position a pond-front or preserve-backed lot, and what to expect from list to close. Learn more about my listing approach, or browse other Ponte Vedra Beach communities.
I focus on waterfront and fine properties across Ponte Vedra Beach and St. Johns County, and I know Sawmill Lakes' pond lots and preserve lots well. Contact me to talk through your options, whether you're buying or selling.