Beacon Lake vs Coral Ridge at Seabrook
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-07.
| Metric | Beacon Lake | Coral Ridge at Seabrook |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $568K | $1.69M |
| Price per sq ft | $258 | $397 |
| Avg days on market | 71 days | 172 days |
| Months of supply | 2.0 mo | 0.8 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -12% | +19% |
| Recent closings | 55 | 32 |
The verdict
Coral Ridge at Seabrook carries the higher median price — about 197% above Beacon Lake. Homes in Beacon Lake sell faster (71 days on market vs 172). Coral Ridge at Seabrook is the tighter market on inventory (0.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Beacon Lake | Coral Ridge at Seabrook | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Augustine | Ponte Vedra |
| ZIP | 32095 | 32081, 32281 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 16 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 20 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 | Coral Ridge at Seabrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 2 |
| Under contract | 4 | 8 |
| Asking prices today | $475K to $1.25M | $1.8M to $1.83M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Beacon Lake homes for sale · Coral Ridge at Seabrook homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Beacon Lake | Coral Ridge at Seabrook | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Coral Ridge at Seabrook median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $610K (225 sales) | $1.33M (47 sales) |
| 2025 | $550K (126 sales) | $1.51M (26 sales) |
| 2026 | $533K (56 sales) | $1.67M (26 sales) |
Since 2024, Beacon Lake's median sale price is -13% and Coral Ridge at Seabrook's is +26% — Coral Ridge at Seabrook has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Beacon Lake | Coral Ridge at Seabrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.6% | 96.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 9% | 42% |
| Typical sold home | 2,324 sq ft | 4,086 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 | Coral Ridge at Seabrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Lakeside Academy | Sabal Crest Academy |
| Middle | Lakeside Academy | Sabal Crest Academy |
| High school | Beachside | Allen D. Nease |
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 Coral Ridge at Seabrook (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Beacon Lake · Coral Ridge at Seabrook.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Beacon Lake is the lower entry point (median $568K vs $1.69M). Sellers get a faster sale in Beacon Lake (71 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 Coral Ridge at Seabrook more expensive than Beacon Lake?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Coral Ridge at Seabrook is $1,689,000 versus $568,000 in Beacon Lake, about 197% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Beacon Lake or Coral Ridge at Seabrook?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -13% in Beacon Lake and 26% in Coral Ridge at Seabrook (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Beacon Lake and Coral Ridge at Seabrook?
Listings in Beacon Lake most often report Beachside; listings in Coral Ridge at Seabrook report Allen D. Nease. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Beacon Lake homes, photos & schools · Coral Ridge at Seabrook homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.