Beacon Lake vs Bridgewater
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-20.
| Metric | Beacon Lake | Bridgewater |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $582K | $327K |
| Price per sq ft | $246 | $208 |
| Avg days on market | 79 days | 66 days |
| Months of supply | 9.0 mo | 2.2 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | -12% | False |
| Recent closings | 12 | 109 |
The verdict
Beacon Lake carries the higher median price — about 78% above Bridgewater. Homes in Bridgewater sell faster (66 days on market vs 79). Bridgewater is the tighter market on inventory (2.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Beacon Lake | Bridgewater | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Augustine | St. Augustine |
| ZIP | 32095 | 32082, 32092, 32095 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 19 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 32 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
| Beacon Lake | Bridgewater | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 20 |
| Under contract | 7 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $475K to $1.25M | $256K to $390K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Beacon Lake homes for sale · Bridgewater homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Beacon Lake | Bridgewater | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 395 | n/a |
| Built | 2018–2024 (median 2024) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 2,696 sq ft | n/a |
| Vacant lots | 29 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Beacon Lake median | Bridgewater median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $580K (105 sales) | $320K (198 sales) |
| 2024 | $611K (210 sales) | $318K (163 sales) |
| 2025 | $550K (143 sales) | $315K (180 sales) |
| 2026 | $542K (54 sales) | $317K (89 sales) |
Since 2023, Beacon Lake's median sale price is -6% and Bridgewater's is -1% — Bridgewater has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Beacon Lake | Bridgewater | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.0% | 96.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 11% | 83% |
| Typical sold home | 2,334 sq ft | 1,442 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
| Beacon Lake | Bridgewater | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Lakeside Academy | not reported |
| Middle | Lakeside Academy | not reported |
| High school | Beachside | not reported |
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 Beacon Lake and 0 in Bridgewater (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Beacon Lake · Bridgewater.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Bridgewater is the lower entry point (median $327K vs $582K). Sellers get a faster sale in Bridgewater (66 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 Bridgewater?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Beacon Lake is $582,000 versus $327,000 in Bridgewater, about 78% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Beacon Lake or Bridgewater?
From 2023 to 2026 the median sale price rose -6% in Beacon Lake and -1% in Bridgewater (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Go deeper on each: Beacon Lake homes, photos & schools · Bridgewater homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.