Aberdeen vs Julington Lakes
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-24.
| Metric | Aberdeen | Julington Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $440K | $992K |
| Price per sq ft | $221 | $276 |
| Avg days on market | 71 days | 83 days |
| Months of supply | 14.0 mo | 8.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | -8% | -5% |
| Recent closings | 12 | 12 |
The verdict
Julington Lakes carries the higher median price — about 125% above Aberdeen. Homes in Aberdeen sell faster (71 days on market vs 83). Julington Lakes is the tighter market on inventory (8.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
Aberdeen and Julington Lakes are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| Aberdeen | Julington Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Johns | St. Johns |
| ZIP | 32259 | 32259 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 17 mi | 17 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 20 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 Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 14 | 8 |
| Under contract | 5 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $175K to $780K | $719K to $1.41M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Aberdeen homes for sale · Julington Lakes homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Aberdeen | Julington Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 388 | 215 |
| Built | 2007–2021 (median 2018) | 2016–2023 (median 2019) |
| Typical living area | 2,300 sq ft | 3,727 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 66% | 78% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Aberdeen median | Julington Lakes median |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $245K (143 sales) | $461K (11 sales) |
| 2017 | $269K (216 sales) | $527K (59 sales) |
| 2018 | $310K (190 sales) | $545K (49 sales) |
| 2019 | $285K (281 sales) | $575K (48 sales) |
| 2020 | $316K (337 sales) | $578K (68 sales) |
| 2021 | $340K (265 sales) | $691K (49 sales) |
| 2022 | $475K (115 sales) | $742K (53 sales) |
| 2023 | $445K (77 sales) | $833K (54 sales) |
| 2024 | $455K (82 sales) | $910K (13 sales) |
| 2025 | $475K (90 sales) | $910K (16 sales) |
| 2026 | $440K (88 sales) | $912K (32 sales) |
Since 2016, Aberdeen's median sale price is +80% and Julington Lakes's is +98% — Julington Lakes has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Aberdeen | Julington Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.7% | 96.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,020 sq ft | 3,502 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 34 (cold) | 12 (cold) |
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 Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Freedom Crossing Academy | Freedom Crossing Academy |
| Middle | Freedom Crossing Academy | Freedom Crossing Academy |
| High school | Bartram Trail | Creekside |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Momentum Realty agents have closed 0 homes in Aberdeen and 1 in Julington Lakes (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Aberdeen · Julington Lakes.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Aberdeen is the lower entry point (median $440K vs $992K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Julington Lakes; Aberdeen trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Aberdeen (71 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 Lakes more expensive than Aberdeen?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Julington Lakes is $992,000 versus $440,000 in Aberdeen, about 125% higher.
How far apart are Aberdeen and Julington Lakes?
About a mile 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 Lakes?
Julington Lakes: its homes were built 2016–2023 with a median year of 2019, versus a median of 2018 in Aberdeen (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Julington Lakes. The typical home there is 3,727 sq ft of living area, versus 2,300 sq ft in Aberdeen.
Which has appreciated more, Aberdeen or Julington Lakes?
From 2016 to 2026 the median sale price rose 80% in Aberdeen and 98% in Julington Lakes (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Aberdeen — sellers there received 96.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.1% in Julington Lakes.
What high schools serve Aberdeen and Julington Lakes?
Listings in Aberdeen most often report Bartram Trail; listings in Julington Lakes report Creekside. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Aberdeen homes, photos & schools · Julington Lakes homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.