Beachwalk vs Beacon Lake
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-07.
| Metric | Beachwalk | Beacon Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $514K | $582K |
| Price per sq ft | $217 | $248 |
| Avg days on market | 136 days | 76 days |
| Months of supply | 36.0 mo | 2.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -13% | -12% |
| Recent closings | 12 | 53 |
The verdict
Beacon Lake carries the higher median price — about 13% above Beachwalk. Homes in Beacon Lake sell faster (76 days on market vs 136). Beacon Lake is the tighter market on inventory (2.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
Beachwalk and Beacon Lake are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| Beachwalk | Beacon Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Johns | St. Augustine |
| ZIP | 32259 | 32095 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 20 mi | 21 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 9 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) | 8 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 46 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 22 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
| Beachwalk | Beacon Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 36 | 9 |
| Under contract | 2 | 10 |
| Asking prices today | $285K to $1.15M | $505K to $1.25M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Beachwalk homes for sale · Beacon Lake homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Beachwalk | Beacon Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 772 | 438 |
| Built | 2018–2024 (median 2022) | 2018–2024 (median 2023) |
| Typical living area | 2,812 sq ft | 2,647 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 50% | 67% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 29 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Beachwalk median | Beacon Lake median |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $360K (7 sales) | $337K (13 sales) |
| 2019 | $553K (13 sales) | $380K (82 sales) |
| 2020 | $586K (20 sales) | $376K (50 sales) |
| 2021 | $586K (33 sales) | $430K (82 sales) |
| 2022 | $745K (56 sales) | $563K (96 sales) |
| 2023 | $729K (61 sales) | $580K (101 sales) |
| 2024 | $587K (37 sales) | $617K (210 sales) |
| 2025 | $500K (48 sales) | $550K (147 sales) |
| 2026 | $539K (46 sales) | $542K (54 sales) |
Since 2018, Beachwalk's median sale price is +50% and Beacon Lake's is +61% — Beacon Lake has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Beachwalk | Beacon Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.0% | 96.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 11% |
| Typical sold home | 2,503 sq ft | 2,334 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 36 (cold) | 17 (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
| Beachwalk | Beacon Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Lakeside Academy | Lakeside Academy |
| Middle | Lakeside Academy | Lakeside Academy |
| High school | Beachside | Beachside |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Momentum Realty agents have closed 1 home in Beachwalk and 1 in Beacon Lake (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Beachwalk · Beacon Lake.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Beachwalk is the lower entry point (median $514K vs $582K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Beacon Lake; Beachwalk trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Beacon Lake (76 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 Beacon Lake more expensive than Beachwalk?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Beacon Lake is $582,000 versus $514,000 in Beachwalk, about 13% higher.
How far apart are Beachwalk and Beacon Lake?
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, Beachwalk or Beacon Lake?
Beacon Lake: its homes were built 2018–2024 with a median year of 2023, versus a median of 2022 in Beachwalk (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Beachwalk. The typical home there is 2,812 sq ft of living area, versus 2,647 sq ft in Beacon Lake.
Which has appreciated more, Beachwalk or Beacon Lake?
From 2018 to 2026 the median sale price rose 50% in Beachwalk and 61% in Beacon Lake (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Beacon Lake — sellers there received 96.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.0% in Beachwalk.
What high schools serve Beachwalk and Beacon Lake?
Listings in Beachwalk most often report Beachside; listings in Beacon Lake report Beachside. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Beachwalk homes, photos & schools · Beacon Lake homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.