St. Johns County Property Search, PA Records, Parcel Map & GIS Help
The official St. Johns County Property Appraiser search is the starting point for owner records, parcel numbers, property addresses, values, exemptions, sales information, property record cards and map-based research.
The Property Appraiser also maintains the county’s cadastral mapping and ownership records. The mapping system includes parcel information, aerial photography and other GIS data used for appraisal and research.
This 2026 guide explains how to search PA records, use the qPublic map, read values correctly, estimate future taxes, check homestead and portability, find deeds, and prepare for a TRIM or VAB issue.
Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, Clerk or VAB?
St. Johns County property research often touches several agencies. The fastest workflow is to identify which office controls the specific record or decision you need.
| Your Task | Correct Office | Use This Resource |
|---|---|---|
| Search owner, address or parcel | St. Johns County Property Appraiser | Official qPublic Property Search |
| Check just, assessed or taxable value | Property Appraiser | Open the parcel’s Property Record Card. |
| Search parcel map or GIS | Property Appraiser GIS | Official Mapping Tool |
| Apply for homestead or portability | Property Appraiser | Online Exemption Application |
| Pay property taxes | St. Johns County Tax Collector | Real Estate Taxes |
| Find deeds, mortgages or liens | St. Johns County Clerk | Official Records Search |
| File a formal assessment petition | Value Adjustment Board | VAB Information |
Official St. Johns County Property Search, Map, Tax & Record Links
Property Records Search
The county links directly to qPublic for real-property lookup.
Open Official PA SearchAfter opening this link
- Choose owner, location, parcel or legal-information search.
- Enter the best information you have.
- Open the matching property.
- Verify the parcel number and property address.
Official Parcel Map
Use the Property Appraiser’s linked qPublic map for parcel and aerial research.
Open Map & GISAfter opening this link
- Search for the property or zoom to the location.
- Select the correct parcel.
- Review available parcel and aerial information.
- Use a survey for legal boundary decisions.
Homestead & Portability
The Property Appraiser accepts homestead, portability and other exemption applications through its secure process.
Open Exemption ApplicationAfter opening this link
- Confirm that the ownership record already shows you as owner.
- Review homestead eligibility.
- Prepare the required residency documents.
- Print or save the filing receipt after submitting.
Property Tax Estimator
The official estimator is designed for buyers and owners who need a more realistic future-tax estimate.
Open Tax Estimator GuideAfter opening this link
- Search the property first.
- Open the Property Record Card.
- Select Tax Estimator.
- Replace current value with expected purchase value when appropriate.
Value Adjustment Board
The Clerk administers VAB petitions and the 2026 filing schedule.
Open St. Johns VABAfter opening this link
- Check the current petition deadline.
- Identify your petition type.
- Review the filing fee.
- File through the Clerk’s current VAB process.
Official Records
Use the Clerk for recorded deeds, mortgages, liens and document history.
Search Official RecordsAfter opening this link
- Accept the search-system terms.
- Choose name, document, parcel ID, instrument or another search option.
- Verify the document and recording date.
- Use Clerk services if you need a certified copy.
How to Search St. Johns County Property Records by Owner, Address or Parcel
The Property Appraiser’s search can locate a property by owner name, location address, parcel number or legal information. Use the most specific identifier available.
Open the county-linked property search
Start with the qPublic system linked by the St. Johns County Property Appraiser.
Start Property SearchChoose the best search method
A parcel number is usually the cleanest identifier. Address is convenient for buyers and homeowners. Owner search is useful when you do not know the exact property location.
Verify the property before using its data
Check the owner, location, parcel identifier and legal information before relying on the values or exemptions.
Open the Property Record Card
Review value history, land information, building details, exemptions and available sales information.
Keep the parcel number for the next step
The parcel identifier makes it easier to move between PA records, GIS, TRIM, tax, deed and VAB resources without mixing up properties.
| Search Method | Best Use | Practical Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Owner name | Finding property connected to a person, trust or business | Verify the site address because one owner may have multiple parcels. |
| Location address | Homeowners, buyers and property-specific research | Try street number and street name if the full address does not match. |
| Parcel number | Precise parcel lookup | Use the exact parcel identifier from an official record when available. |
| Legal information | Subdivision, lot and legal-description research | Useful when street-address information is incomplete. |
St. Johns County GIS, Aerial Photography & Property Ownership Maps
The Property Appraiser’s Mapping and Ownership Department maintains cadastral information that includes parcel numbers, dimensions, acreage, subdivisions, aerial photography and ownership mapping.
St. Johns County’s mapping system is especially useful because the county contains historic St. Augustine property, dense coastal communities, master-planned developments and large rural parcels. One generic search method does not answer every land question.
Useful GIS Research
- Parcel location and shape
- Nearby ownership patterns
- Subdivision context
- Acreage review
- Aerial imagery
- Street-level imagery
Do Not Treat GIS as Final Proof Of
- Surveyed boundary location
- Legal easement rights
- Buildability
- Permit eligibility
- Clear legal title
- Final flood determinations
The office also notes that its property records can trace back to Spanish Land Grants, reflecting St. Augustine’s unusually long recorded property history.
Free county appraisal data
The Property Appraiser makes CAMA data, historical CAMA data, tangible personal property data, GIS geodatabases and GIS shapefiles available through its Data & Forms resources.
Open Data & FormsAfter opening this link
- Look for the data-download section.
- Choose CAMA, historical CAMA or GIS data.
- Download only the dataset needed for your research.
- Use parcel IDs to connect GIS data with appraisal records.
St. Johns County 2026 Preliminary Property Tax Roll
The 2026 preliminary tax roll provides useful countywide context. Individual property values still need to be checked on the parcel’s own Property Record Card.
The Property Appraiser reports that total 2026 just value increased approximately 2.83% from the prior year, while total taxable value increased approximately 6.60%.
The preliminary roll includes 98,009 homesteaded parcels, including 8,287 newly approved homestead applications for 2026.
Just / Market Value
The value of the property as of January 1 under Florida appraisal standards before applicable assessment limitations and exemptions.
Assessed Value
The value after applicable assessment caps, classifications or other statutory limitations have been considered.
Taxable Value
The assessed value remaining after exemptions applicable to a particular taxing authority are deducted.
After opening this link
- Review market, assessed and taxable value totals.
- Check the parcel and exemption counts.
- Remember that countywide totals are background information.
- Use the property search for your individual parcel.
St. Johns County Homestead Exemption, Save Our Homes & Portability
The 2026 full homestead exemption benefit in St. Johns County is up to $51,411 for qualifying property. The first $25,000 applies to all property taxes, while the inflation-adjusted second portion is up to $26,411 and does not apply to school taxes.
Basic homestead filing requirements
- The property must be your permanent Florida residence.
- You must meet the applicable ownership requirement.
- Your Florida driver’s license or ID should reflect the homestead address.
- Social Security information is required for online filing.
- Permanent-resident documentation is required when applicable.
- Trust documentation may be required when beneficial title must be established.
After opening this link
- Confirm that your ownership has been updated.
- Read the eligibility checklist.
- Prepare Florida residency documents.
- Add portability information if applicable.
- Print or save the receipt after submission.
Save Our Homes and portability
Qualifying homesteaded property receives the Save Our Homes assessment limitation. The annual assessed-value increase is generally limited to the lower of 3% or the applicable CPI change.
Portability allows a qualifying owner to transfer up to $500,000 of accumulated Save Our Homes assessment difference to another qualifying Florida homestead within the applicable three-tax-year window.
St. Johns County Tangible Personal Property Search & Filing
Tangible Personal Property includes business assets such as machinery, equipment, furniture, fixtures, tools, computers, signage and certain leasehold improvements used in a business or income-producing activity.
$25,000 TPP Exemption
Qualifying business accounts can receive a $25,000 exemption after the required initial filing.
April 1 Filing Deadline
The normal statutory deadline for filing a TPP return without an extension is April 1.
The office requires assets to be reported at 100% of their unadjusted original cost. The initial DR-405 filing also acts as the application for the $25,000 exemption.
Open TPP InformationAfter opening this link
- Determine whether your business has reportable assets.
- Locate or create the business account.
- Prepare the DR-405 and asset list.
- File before the applicable April 1 deadline.
St. Johns County Property Taxes, Payments & Buyer Estimates
The Property Appraiser establishes value and exemptions. The St. Johns County Tax Collector mails tax bills and collects the resulting taxes.
| Payment Month | Regular Early-Payment Discount |
|---|---|
| November | 4% |
| December | 3% |
| January | 2% |
| February | 1% |
| March | Gross amount due by March 31 |
| April 1 | Unpaid taxes become delinquent |
How to estimate taxes before or after buying
The Property Appraiser recommends starting with the specific parcel and using the Tax Estimator button from the Property Record Card.
For a purchase estimate, replace the currently appraised market value with the expected purchase or sale price when appropriate. Select only exemptions and portability benefits that you reasonably expect to qualify for.
Review Official Tax Estimator StepsAfter opening this link
- Search for the specific property.
- Open its Property Record Card.
- Select Tax Estimator.
- Use the expected purchase price when estimating a post-sale assessment.
- Add only exemptions or portability that may apply to you.
After opening this link
- Review the real-estate tax information.
- Open the online tax-payment route.
- Locate the correct property account.
- Verify the balance and payment status before paying.
2026 St. Johns County TRIM Notice & VAB Petition Deadline
The St. Johns County Property Appraiser mailed and posted 2026 TRIM notices on August 17, 2026. The 25-day deadline for 2026 value-related petitions is September 11, 2026.
Before filing a VAB petition
Check the record for factual errors
Review land, building, ownership, classification and exemption information first.
Identify the actual dispute
Separate a market-value issue from an exemption, portability or classification issue.
Contact the Property Appraiser
The office encourages owners to discuss values and exemptions before filing when possible.
Prepare evidence
Useful evidence depends on the issue and may include comparable sales, photos, factual corrections, appraisal material or exemption documents.
File by the applicable deadline
The Clerk began accepting 2026 online petitions on August 17 and lists September 11 as the 2026 petition filing deadline.
2026 VAB petition fees
| Petition Type | Current 2026 Fee |
|---|---|
| Single parcel | $50 |
| Joint / multi-parcel | $50 plus $5 per additional parcel where applicable |
| Portability issue | $15 |
| Denial of timely filed homestead exemption | Waived under the listed VAB rule |
After opening this link
- Confirm the current filing deadline.
- Review the correct petition type.
- Check the applicable fee.
- File online within the current filing window.
- Keep the petition confirmation and hearing information.
Where to Search St. Johns County Deeds, Mortgages & Liens
The owner shown on a Property Appraiser record is useful for appraisal and tax-roll research, but legal ownership history should be checked through the Clerk’s Official Records.
Property Appraiser Record
- Tax-roll owner
- Parcel number
- Location address
- Values
- Exemptions
- Land and building details
Clerk Official Records
- Deeds
- Mortgages
- Liens
- Recorded releases
- Plats and maps
- Other recorded instruments
The Clerk’s online Official Records search supports multiple search methods, including name, document, parcel ID, record-date range, instrument number, book/page and legal information.
Search St. Johns Official RecordsAfter opening this link
- Accept the Clerk’s search disclaimer.
- Select the search method that best matches your information.
- Search possible name variations when researching ownership history.
- Verify document type and recording date before relying on the record.
St. Johns County Property Research Varies by Location
St. Augustine
Historic property can require more than a parcel card. Recorded plats, historic development patterns, legal descriptions and GIS context can be especially important.
St. Augustine Beach
Confirm the municipality and tax district before comparing taxes with nearby unincorporated coastal property.
Ponte Vedra Beach
Subdivision, condominium and higher-value residential research often benefits from combining PA records, recorded documents and map context.
Nocatee & Newer Development
New construction and ownership changes can make the seller’s existing taxable value a poor forecast of the buyer’s future tax bill.
Hastings & Agricultural Areas
Rural property research may require agricultural-classification, acreage, land-use and access review beyond the normal residential property card.
County-Line Property
A mailing city alone does not always identify the correct appraisal office. Confirm the county before relying on a parcel search result.
St. Johns County Property Appraiser Address, Phone, GIS Contact & Hours
| Department | Best For | Official Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Main Office | General property and appraisal questions | 4030 Lewis Speedway, Suite 203, St. Augustine, FL 32084 904-827-5500 |
| Customer Service | Homestead, portability and other exemptions | 904-827-5500 customerservice@sjcpa.gov |
| Residential Valuation | Residential property values | 904-827-5502 residential@sjcpa.gov |
| Commercial Valuation | Commercial property values | 904-827-5506 commercial@sjcpa.gov |
| GIS / Mapping | Mapping and property ownership | 904-827-5503 GIS@sjcpa.gov |
| Tangible Personal Property | Business property returns and TPP exemption | 904-827-5508 TPP@sjcpa.gov |
After opening this link
- Choose the department that matches your question.
- Use the listed phone number or email.
- Keep your parcel number and property address ready.
- Check the office schedule before visiting.
St. Johns County Property Appraiser Office Map
St. Johns County Property Appraiser
4030 Lewis Speedway, Suite 203
St. Augustine, FL 32084
St. Johns County Property Appraiser Search FAQs
1. How do I search St. Johns County property records?
Use the qPublic property search linked by the St. Johns County Property Appraiser. You can search by owner name, property location, parcel number or legal information, then verify the complete Property Record Card.
2. Who is the St. Johns County Property Appraiser in 2026?
Eddie Creamer, CFA is the St. Johns County Property Appraiser.
3. Can I search St. Johns County property by owner name?
Yes. Owner-name search is available through the official qPublic property search. Confirm the property location and parcel number because an owner can be associated with more than one parcel.
4. Does St. Johns County have an official parcel map and GIS system?
Yes. The Property Appraiser links to an online mapping tool that provides parcel and geographic context, including aerial imagery and ownership information. GIS should not be treated as a legal survey.
5. What is the 2026 full homestead exemption amount in St. Johns County?
The Property Appraiser lists the 2026 full homestead exemption benefit at up to $51,411 for qualifying property. The first $25,000 applies to all property taxes, while the second inflation-adjusted portion does not apply to school taxes.
6. What was the 2026 St. Johns County homestead filing deadline?
The regular 2026 deadline was March 2, 2026 because March 1 fell on a weekend. The normal statutory deadline is March 1, moving to the next business day when applicable.
7. When were the 2026 St. Johns County TRIM notices mailed?
The St. Johns County Property Appraiser mailed and posted 2026 TRIM notices on August 17, 2026.
8. What is the 2026 St. Johns County VAB deadline?
The Clerk lists September 11, 2026 as the 2026 petition filing deadline. Different rules can apply to certain exemption or classification petitions, so verify the deadline for your specific issue.
9. Where do I pay St. Johns County property taxes?
Use the St. Johns County Tax Collector for tax bills and payments. The Property Appraiser determines property values and exemptions but does not collect the final tax bill.
10. Where is the St. Johns County Property Appraiser office?
The main office is at 4030 Lewis Speedway, Suite 203, St. Augustine, FL 32084. The main phone number is 904-827-5500, and regular hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Official Sources Used for This 2026 St. Johns County Guide
This article was researched using current primary government resources, including:
- St. Johns County Property Appraiser
- Official qPublic Property Search
- Official Property Map
- Mapping and Ownership Department
- 2026 Preliminary Tax Roll Fact Sheet
- Homestead Exemption and Portability
- 2026 TRIM Information
- St. Johns County Tax Collector Real Estate Taxes
- St. Johns County Value Adjustment Board
- St. Johns County Clerk Recording Division
Last factual review: September 11, 2026. Property values, filing status, exemption amounts, tax rates, fees, deadlines, portal links and office schedules can change. Verify important property-specific information with the responsible government office before acting.