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 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Beachwalk | Beacon Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $514K | $552K |
| Price per sq ft | $217 | $240 |
| Avg days on market | 130 days | 76 days |
| Months of supply | 9.7 mo | 2.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -13% | -12% |
| Recent closings | 46 | 55 |
The verdict
Beacon Lake carries the higher median price — about 7% above Beachwalk. Homes in Beacon Lake sell faster (76 days on market vs 130). Beacon Lake is the tighter market on inventory (2.0 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Beachwalk | Beacon Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 37 | 9 |
| Under contract | 2 | 8 |
| Asking prices today | $285K to $1.15M | $475K to $989K |
| 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) | 745 | 457 |
| Built | 2018–2024 (median 2022.0) | 2018–2024 (median 2021) |
| Typical living area | 2,812 sq ft | 2,421 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 51% | 68% |
| 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 | $345K (6 sales) | $337K (11 sales) |
| 2019 | $592K (14 sales) | $382K (82 sales) |
| 2020 | $590K (19 sales) | $375K (48 sales) |
| 2021 | $581K (30 sales) | $427K (82 sales) |
| 2022 | $745K (54 sales) | $560K (96 sales) |
| 2023 | $722K (64 sales) | $593K (93 sales) |
| 2024 | $580K (37 sales) | $620K (205 sales) |
| 2025 | $512K (50 sales) | $545K (161 sales) |
| 2026 | $528K (47 sales) | $545K (55 sales) |
Since 2018, Beachwalk's median sale price is +53% and Beacon Lake's is +62% — Beacon Lake has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Beachwalk | Beacon Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.1% | 96.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 16% |
| Typical sold home | 2,503 sq ft | 2,341 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 36 (cold) | 21 (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 $552K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Beachwalk; Beacon Lake 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 $552,000 versus $514,000 in Beachwalk, about 7% higher.
Which has newer homes, Beachwalk or Beacon Lake?
Beachwalk: its homes were built 2018–2024 with a median year of 2022.0, versus a median of 2021 in Beacon Lake (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Beachwalk. The typical home there is 2,812 sq ft of living area, versus 2,421 sq ft in Beacon Lake.
Which has appreciated more, Beachwalk or Beacon Lake?
From 2018 to 2026 the median sale price rose 53% in Beachwalk and 62% 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 94.1% 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.