Bannon Lakes vs Samara Lakes
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 | Bannon Lakes | Samara Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $444K | $372K |
| Price per sq ft | $224 | $206 |
| Avg days on market | 61 days | 44 days |
| Months of supply | 2.7 mo | 1.6 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -8% | -3% |
| Recent closings | 67 | 37 |
The verdict
Bannon Lakes carries the higher median price — about 19% above Samara Lakes. Homes in Samara Lakes sell faster (44 days on market vs 61). Samara Lakes is the tighter market on inventory (1.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
Bannon Lakes and Samara Lakes are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| Bannon Lakes | Samara Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Augustine | St. Augustine |
| ZIP | 32095 | 32092 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 26 mi | 29 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 9 mi, South Ponte Vedra Beach | 12 mi, Vilano Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 34 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 17 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
| Bannon Lakes | Samara Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 15 | 5 |
| Under contract | 10 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $360K to $899K | $290K to $445K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 5 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bannon Lakes homes for sale · Samara Lakes homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bannon Lakes | Samara Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 337 | 265 |
| Built | 2017–2024 (median 2021) | 2005–2018 (median 2007) |
| Typical living area | 2,269 sq ft | 2,159 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 48% | 66% |
| Vacant lots | 173 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Bannon Lakes median | Samara Lakes median |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $269K (5 sales) | $232K (109 sales) |
| 2018 | $265K (30 sales) | $255K (88 sales) |
| 2019 | $310K (57 sales) | $240K (66 sales) |
| 2020 | $323K (69 sales) | $248K (65 sales) |
| 2021 | $315K (55 sales) | $320K (68 sales) |
| 2022 | $474K (44 sales) | $400K (53 sales) |
| 2023 | $477K (60 sales) | $398K (40 sales) |
| 2024 | $506K (54 sales) | $390K (28 sales) |
| 2025 | $474K (52 sales) | $370K (31 sales) |
| 2026 | $452K (66 sales) | $367K (38 sales) |
Since 2017, Bannon Lakes's median sale price is +68% and Samara Lakes's is +58% — Bannon Lakes has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bannon Lakes | Samara Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.4% | 97.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 56% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,101 sq ft | 1,732 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 28 (cold) | 58 (normal) |
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
| Bannon Lakes | Samara Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Mill Creek Academy | Picolata Crossing |
| Middle | Mill Creek Academy | Pacetti Bay |
| High school | Tocoi Creek | Tocoi Creek |
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, Samara Lakes is the lower entry point (median $372K vs $444K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Bannon Lakes; Samara Lakes trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Samara Lakes (44 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 Bannon Lakes more expensive than Samara Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Bannon Lakes is $444,000 versus $372,000 in Samara Lakes, about 19% higher.
How far apart are Bannon Lakes and Samara Lakes?
About 4 miles straight-line, center to center, both in St. Johns County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Bannon Lakes or Samara Lakes?
Bannon Lakes: its homes were built 2017–2024 with a median year of 2021, versus a median of 2007 in Samara Lakes (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Bannon Lakes or Samara Lakes?
From 2017 to 2026 the median sale price rose 68% in Bannon Lakes and 58% in Samara Lakes (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Bannon Lakes and Samara Lakes?
Listings in Bannon Lakes most often report Tocoi Creek; listings in Samara Lakes report Tocoi Creek. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Bannon Lakes homes, photos & schools · Samara Lakes homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.