Aberdeen vs Julington Creek Plantation
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-29.
| Metric | Aberdeen | Julington Creek Plantation |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $440K | $495K |
| Price per sq ft | $225 | $246 |
| Avg days on market | 64 days | 76 days |
| Months of supply | 1.9 mo | 1.0 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -8% | -4% |
| Recent closings | 84 | 185 |
The verdict
Julington Creek Plantation carries the higher median price — about 12% above Aberdeen. Homes in Aberdeen sell faster (64 days on market vs 76). Julington Creek Plantation is the tighter market on inventory (1.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
Aberdeen and Julington Creek Plantation are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| Aberdeen | Julington Creek Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Johns | St. Johns |
| ZIP | 32259 | 32259 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 18 mi | 16 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 15 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) | 14 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 30 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Aberdeen | Julington Creek Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 13 | 15 |
| Under contract | 6 | 13 |
| Asking prices today | $175K to $780K | $199K to $2.95M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Aberdeen homes for sale · Julington Creek Plantation homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Aberdeen | Julington Creek Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 388 | 132 |
| Built | 2007–2021 (median 2018) | 1994–1999 (median 1996) |
| Typical living area | 2,300 sq ft | 2,027 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 66% | 65% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Aberdeen | Julington Creek Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.8% | 96.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,923 sq ft | 2,200 sq ft |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Aberdeen | Julington Creek Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Freedom Crossing Academy | Julington Creek |
| Middle | Freedom Crossing Academy | Fruit Cove |
| High school | Bartram Trail | Creekside |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Aberdeen is the lower entry point (median $440K vs $495K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Aberdeen; Julington Creek Plantation trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Aberdeen (64 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Julington Creek Plantation more expensive than Aberdeen?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Julington Creek Plantation is $495,000 versus $440,000 in Aberdeen, about 12% higher.
How far apart are Aberdeen and Julington Creek Plantation?
About 2 miles straight-line, center to center, both in St. Johns County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Aberdeen or Julington Creek Plantation?
Aberdeen: its homes were built 2007–2021 with a median year of 2018, versus a median of 1996 in Julington Creek Plantation (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Aberdeen. The typical home there is 2,300 sq ft of living area, versus 2,027 sq ft in Julington Creek Plantation.
What high schools serve Aberdeen and Julington Creek Plantation?
Listings in Aberdeen most often report Bartram Trail; listings in Julington Creek Plantation report Creekside. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Aberdeen homes, photos & schools · Julington Creek Plantation homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.