Bridgewater vs Coastal Oaks at Nocatee
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-13.
| Metric | Bridgewater | Coastal Oaks at Nocatee |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $260K | $1M |
| Price per sq ft | $209 | $319 |
| Avg days on market | 74 days | 94 days |
| Months of supply | 1.1 mo | 2.6 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | -8% |
| Recent closings | 56 | 46 |
The verdict
Coastal Oaks at Nocatee carries the higher median price — about 285% above Bridgewater. Homes in Bridgewater sell faster (74 days on market vs 94). Bridgewater is the tighter market on inventory (1.1 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Bridgewater | Coastal Oaks at Nocatee | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Augustine | Ponte Vedra |
| ZIP | 32082, 32092, 32095 | 32081 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 15 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 21 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
| Bridgewater | Coastal Oaks at Nocatee | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 10 |
| Under contract | 2 | 6 |
| Asking prices today | $264K to $380K | $650K to $1.55M |
| Property types listed | Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bridgewater homes for sale · Coastal Oaks at Nocatee homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bridgewater | Coastal Oaks at Nocatee | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 325 |
| Built | n/a | 2007–2021 (median 2016) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 3,442 sq ft |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Bridgewater median | Coastal Oaks at Nocatee median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $320K (198 sales) | $950K (37 sales) |
| 2024 | $318K (163 sales) | $1.14M (41 sales) |
| 2025 | $315K (180 sales) | $975K (32 sales) |
| 2026 | $317K (89 sales) | $1.07M (49 sales) |
Since 2023, Bridgewater's median sale price is -1% and Coastal Oaks at Nocatee's is +13% — Coastal Oaks at Nocatee has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bridgewater | Coastal Oaks at Nocatee | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.3% | 95.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 83% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,442 sq ft | 3,223 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
| Bridgewater | Coastal Oaks at Nocatee | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Pine Island Academy |
| Middle | not reported | Pine Island Academy |
| High school | not reported | Allen D. Nease |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Bridgewater is the lower entry point (median $260K vs $1M). Sellers get a faster sale in Bridgewater (74 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 Coastal Oaks at Nocatee more expensive than Bridgewater?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Coastal Oaks at Nocatee is $1,000,000 versus $260,000 in Bridgewater, about 285% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Bridgewater or Coastal Oaks at Nocatee?
From 2023 to 2026 the median sale price rose -1% in Bridgewater and 13% in Coastal Oaks at Nocatee (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Bridgewater — sellers there received 96.3% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.7% in Coastal Oaks at Nocatee.
Go deeper on each: Bridgewater homes, photos & schools · Coastal Oaks at Nocatee homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.