Bridgewater vs Shearwater
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 | Shearwater |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $260K | $540K |
| Price per sq ft | $209 | $241 |
| Avg days on market | 74 days | 72 days |
| Months of supply | 1.1 mo | 37.0 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 56 | 12 |
The verdict
Shearwater carries the higher median price — about 108% above Bridgewater. Homes in Shearwater sell faster (72 days on market vs 74). Bridgewater is the tighter market on inventory (1.1 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Bridgewater | Shearwater | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Augustine | St. Augustine |
| ZIP | 32082, 32092, 32095 | 32092, 32095, 32259 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 15 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 52 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 | Shearwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 37 |
| Under contract | 2 | 14 |
| Asking prices today | $264K to $380K | $319K to $890K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 10 |
| Property types listed | Townhouse | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bridgewater homes for sale · Shearwater homes for sale.
Price history, year by year
| Year | Bridgewater median | Shearwater median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $320K (198 sales) | $572K (154 sales) |
| 2024 | $318K (163 sales) | $537K (208 sales) |
| 2025 | $315K (180 sales) | $520K (203 sales) |
| 2026 | $317K (89 sales) | $498K (158 sales) |
Since 2023, Bridgewater's median sale price is -1% and Shearwater's is -13% — Bridgewater has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bridgewater | Shearwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.3% | 97.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 83% | 40% |
| Typical sold home | 1,442 sq ft | 2,257 sq ft |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Bridgewater is the lower entry point (median $260K vs $540K). Sellers get a faster sale in Shearwater (72 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 Shearwater more expensive than Bridgewater?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Shearwater is $540,000 versus $260,000 in Bridgewater, about 108% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Bridgewater or Shearwater?
From 2023 to 2026 the median sale price rose -1% in Bridgewater and -13% in Shearwater (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Shearwater — sellers there received 97.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.3% in Bridgewater.
Go deeper on each: Bridgewater homes, photos & schools · Shearwater homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.