Aberdeen vs Stillwater
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Aberdeen | Stillwater |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $422K | $456K |
| Price per sq ft | $221 | $230 |
| Avg days on market | 55 days | 104 days |
| Months of supply | 13.0 mo | 6.3 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | -10% | -11% |
| Recent closings | 12 | 44 |
The verdict
Stillwater carries the higher median price — about 8% above Aberdeen. Homes in Aberdeen sell faster (55 days on market vs 104). Stillwater is the tighter market on inventory (6.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Aberdeen | Stillwater | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Johns | St. Johns |
| ZIP | 32259 | 32259 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 27 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 | Stillwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 13 | 23 |
| Under contract | 6 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $183K to $615K | $351K to $723K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 9 |
| 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 · Stillwater homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Aberdeen | Stillwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 579 | n/a |
| Built | 2007–2021 (median 2017) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 2,198 sq ft | n/a |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Aberdeen median | Stillwater median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $470K (117 sales) | $495K (3 sales) |
| 2023 | $450K (80 sales) | $517K (38 sales) |
| 2024 | $455K (82 sales) | $436K (53 sales) |
| 2025 | $465K (91 sales) | $400K (36 sales) |
| 2026 | $440K (87 sales) | $372K (46 sales) |
Since 2022, Aberdeen's median sale price is -6% and Stillwater's is -25% — Aberdeen has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Aberdeen | Stillwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.7% | 98.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 70% |
| Typical sold home | 2,008 sq ft | 1,664 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 | Stillwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Freedom Crossing Academy | Timberlin Creek |
| Middle | Freedom Crossing Academy | Switzerland Point |
| High school | Bartram Trail | Beachside |
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 $422K vs $456K). Sellers get a faster sale in Aberdeen (55 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 Stillwater more expensive than Aberdeen?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Stillwater is $456,000 versus $422,000 in Aberdeen, about 8% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Aberdeen or Stillwater?
From 2022 to 2026 the median sale price rose -6% in Aberdeen and -25% in Stillwater (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Stillwater — sellers there received 98.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.7% in Aberdeen.
What high schools serve Aberdeen and Stillwater?
Listings in Aberdeen most often report Bartram Trail; listings in Stillwater report Beachside. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Aberdeen homes, photos & schools · Stillwater homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.
