Aberdeen vs Mill Creek Forest
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-09.
| Metric | Aberdeen | Mill Creek Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $434K | $630K |
| Price per sq ft | $217 | $237 |
| Avg days on market | 59 days | 86 days |
| Months of supply | 2.0 mo | 2.1 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -10% | -5% |
| Recent closings | 88 | 35 |
The verdict
Mill Creek Forest carries the higher median price — about 45% above Aberdeen. Homes in Aberdeen sell faster (59 days on market vs 86). Aberdeen is the tighter market on inventory (2.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
Aberdeen and Mill Creek Forest are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| Aberdeen | Mill Creek Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 19 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 15 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) | 16 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 23 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 | Mill Creek Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 15 | 6 |
| Under contract | 5 | 7 |
| Asking prices today | $180K to $615K | $500K to $895K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 2 |
| 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 · Mill Creek Forest homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Aberdeen | Mill Creek Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 579 | 97 |
| Built | 2007–2021 (median 2017) | 2021–2024 (median 2023) |
| Typical living area | 2,198 sq ft | 2,871 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 66% | 33% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 78 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Aberdeen median | Mill Creek Forest median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $450K (79 sales) | $609K (27 sales) |
| 2024 | $455K (84 sales) | $670K (17 sales) |
| 2025 | $465K (89 sales) | $604K (28 sales) |
| 2026 | $440K (89 sales) | $644K (36 sales) |
Since 2023, Aberdeen's median sale price is -2% and Mill Creek Forest's is +6% — Mill Creek Forest has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Aberdeen | Mill Creek Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.7% | 94.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 78% |
| Typical sold home | 2,033 sq ft | 2,679 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 | Mill Creek Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Freedom Crossing Academy | Cunningham Creek |
| Middle | Freedom Crossing Academy | Switzerland Point |
| High school | Bartram Trail | Bartram Trail |
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 $434K vs $630K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Mill Creek Forest; Aberdeen trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Aberdeen (59 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 Mill Creek Forest more expensive than Aberdeen?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Mill Creek Forest is $630,000 versus $434,000 in Aberdeen, about 45% higher.
How far apart are Aberdeen and Mill Creek Forest?
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 Mill Creek Forest?
Mill Creek Forest: its homes were built 2021–2024 with a median year of 2023, versus a median of 2017 in Aberdeen (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Mill Creek Forest. The typical home there is 2,871 sq ft of living area, versus 2,198 sq ft in Aberdeen.
Which has appreciated more, Aberdeen or Mill Creek Forest?
From 2023 to 2026 the median sale price rose -2% in Aberdeen and 6% in Mill Creek Forest (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 94.1% in Mill Creek Forest.
What high schools serve Aberdeen and Mill Creek Forest?
Listings in Aberdeen most often report Bartram Trail; listings in Mill Creek Forest report Bartram Trail. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Aberdeen homes, photos & schools · Mill Creek Forest homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.