Beacon Lake vs Sawgrass Country Club
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 | Beacon Lake | Sawgrass Country Club |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $582K | $914K |
| Price per sq ft | $248 | $409 |
| Avg days on market | 76 days | 85 days |
| Months of supply | 2.0 mo | 4.5 mo |
| Market | Strong Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | -12% | +12% |
| Recent closings | 53 | 37 |
The verdict
Sawgrass Country Club carries the higher median price — about 57% above Beacon Lake. Homes in Beacon Lake sell faster (76 days on market vs 85). Beacon Lake is the tighter market on inventory (2.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
Beacon Lake and Sawgrass Country Club are about 10 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| Beacon Lake | Sawgrass Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Augustine | Ponte Vedra Beach |
| ZIP | 32095 | 32082 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 21 mi | 20 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 8 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) | on the coast at Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 22 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 94% of 18 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
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 | Sawgrass Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 14 |
| Under contract | 10 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $505K to $1.25M | $540K to $2.65M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Beacon Lake homes for sale · Sawgrass Country Club homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Beacon Lake | Sawgrass Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 438 | 531 |
| Built | 2018–2024 (median 2023) | 1974–2024 (median 1981) |
| Typical living area | 2,647 sq ft | 1,911 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 67% | 52% |
| 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 | Sawgrass Country Club median |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $337K (13 sales) | $864K (21 sales) |
| 2019 | $380K (82 sales) | $672K (27 sales) |
| 2020 | $376K (50 sales) | $478K (53 sales) |
| 2021 | $430K (82 sales) | $842K (48 sales) |
| 2022 | $563K (96 sales) | $780K (46 sales) |
| 2023 | $580K (101 sales) | $1.15M (47 sales) |
| 2024 | $617K (210 sales) | $900K (41 sales) |
| 2025 | $550K (147 sales) | $1.33M (35 sales) |
| 2026 | $542K (54 sales) | $849K (37 sales) |
Since 2018, Beacon Lake's median sale price is +61% and Sawgrass Country Club's is -2% — Beacon Lake has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Beacon Lake | Sawgrass Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.0% | 91.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 11% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,334 sq ft | 2,165 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 17 (cold) | 30 (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
| Beacon Lake | Sawgrass Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Lakeside Academy | Ponte Vedra Rawlings |
| Middle | Lakeside Academy | Alice B. Landrum |
| High school | Beachside | Ponte Vedra |
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 Sawgrass Country Club (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Beacon Lake · Sawgrass Country Club.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Beacon Lake is the lower entry point (median $582K vs $914K). 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; Sawgrass Country Club 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 Sawgrass Country Club more expensive than Beacon Lake?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Sawgrass Country Club is $914,000 versus $582,000 in Beacon Lake, about 57% higher.
How far apart are Beacon Lake and Sawgrass Country Club?
About 10 miles straight-line, center to center, both in St. Johns County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Beacon Lake or Sawgrass Country Club?
Beacon Lake: its homes were built 2018–2024 with a median year of 2023, versus a median of 1981 in Sawgrass Country Club (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Beacon Lake. The typical home there is 2,647 sq ft of living area, versus 1,911 sq ft in Sawgrass Country Club.
Which has appreciated more, Beacon Lake or Sawgrass Country Club?
From 2018 to 2026 the median sale price rose 61% in Beacon Lake and -2% in Sawgrass Country Club (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 91.2% in Sawgrass Country Club.
What high schools serve Beacon Lake and Sawgrass Country Club?
Listings in Beacon Lake most often report Beachside; listings in Sawgrass Country Club report Ponte Vedra. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Beacon Lake homes, photos & schools · Sawgrass Country Club homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.