Davis Shores

Cross the Bridge of Lions from downtown St. Augustine and you land in Davis Shores — the first neighborhood on Anastasia Island and one of the most sought-after addresses in the city. Minutes from the historic district by bike, car, or even on foot, Davis Shores pairs old-Florida island character with a location no new construction community can match.

Life in Davis Shores

Davis Shores is the kind of neighborhood where people actually use their front yards. Streets are flat, shaded, and walkable, and you are never far from the water — the Matanzas River and Salt Run wrap the neighborhood, and a network of canals threads through it. Residents kayak from their backyards, watch boat traffic from the seawall, and make the five-minute hop downtown for dinner or the farmers market. The St. Augustine Lighthouse, Anastasia State Park, and St. Augustine Beach are all a short drive down the island.

Homes in Davis Shores

Originally platted in the 1920s land boom and largely built out in the decades after, Davis Shores offers a genuine mix: vintage cottages, mid-century concrete-block ranches, renovated canal-front homes with docks, and new elevated construction. That variety keeps the neighborhood attainable at multiple price points — from original-condition ranches and project homes to fully renovated waterfront properties commanding well over $1M. Many canal homes include private docks with quick access to the Intracoastal.

Because much of the neighborhood sits low on filled marshland, flood zone and elevation matter here. Our team helps buyers review elevation certificates, insurance costs, and which streets and lots hold up best — the single most important piece of local knowledge in a Davis Shores purchase.

Location and Getting Around

Davis Shores occupies the north tip of Anastasia Island, directly across the Bridge of Lions from the Plaza de la Constitucion. Downtown St. Augustine is under a mile away, St. Augustine Beach is about ten minutes, and Anastasia Boulevard's restaurants, shops, and the Alligator Farm sit right at the neighborhood's edge.

Who Davis Shores Fits Best

Buyers who want walkable, boatable, character-rich living near downtown — without an HOA and without a cookie-cutter streetscape — tend to fall in love with Davis Shores. It suits boaters, downsizers, second-home buyers, and anyone who values location over square footage.

Davis Shores FAQs

How close is Davis Shores to downtown St. Augustine? Directly across the Bridge of Lions — about a mile from the Plaza, an easy walk or bike ride.

Do homes in Davis Shores have boat access? Many canal-front homes have private docks with access to Salt Run, the Matanzas River, and the Intracoastal Waterway.

What should buyers know about flood zones in Davis Shores? Much of the neighborhood is in a mapped flood zone, so elevation certificates and insurance quotes should be part of any offer. Our agents walk every buyer through this before writing a contract.

Thinking about buying or selling in Davis Shores? Contact The Newcomer Group — the #1 team in St. Augustine — at (904) 201-9393 for current listings, home valuations, and street-by-street guidance.