Bridgewater vs St. Johns Forest
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-06-13.
| Metric | Bridgewater | St. Johns Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $327K | $688K |
| Price per sq ft | $208 | $241 |
| Avg days on market | 66 days | 110 days |
| Months of supply | 2.2 mo | 2.9 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | -2% |
| Recent closings | 109 | 25 |
The verdict
St. Johns Forest carries the higher median price — about 110% above Bridgewater. Homes in Bridgewater sell faster (66 days on market vs 110). Bridgewater is the tighter market on inventory (2.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Bridgewater | St. Johns Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Augustine | St. Johns |
| ZIP | 32082, 32092, 32095 | 32259 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 32 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 71% of 17 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
| Bridgewater | St. Johns Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 20 | 6 |
| Under contract | 1 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $256K to $390K | $450K to $1.07M |
| Property types listed | Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bridgewater homes for sale · St. Johns Forest homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bridgewater | St. Johns Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 259 |
| Built | n/a | 2004–2017 (median 2010) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 3,761 sq ft |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Bridgewater median | St. Johns Forest median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $320K (198 sales) | $632K (20 sales) |
| 2024 | $318K (163 sales) | $670K (14 sales) |
| 2025 | $315K (180 sales) | $730K (17 sales) |
| 2026 | $317K (89 sales) | $662K (26 sales) |
Since 2023, Bridgewater's median sale price is -1% and St. Johns Forest's is +5% — St. Johns Forest has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bridgewater | St. Johns Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.3% | 96.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 83% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,442 sq ft | 3,071 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 | St. Johns Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Liberty Pines Academy |
| Middle | not reported | Liberty Pines Academy |
| High school | not reported | Beachside |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Momentum Realty agents have closed 0 homes in Bridgewater and 1 in St. Johns Forest (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Bridgewater · St. Johns Forest.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Bridgewater is the lower entry point (median $327K vs $688K). 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 St. Johns Forest more expensive than Bridgewater?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in St. Johns Forest is $688,000 versus $327,000 in Bridgewater, about 110% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Bridgewater or St. Johns Forest?
From 2023 to 2026 the median sale price rose -1% in Bridgewater and 5% in St. Johns Forest (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Go deeper on each: Bridgewater homes, photos & schools · St. Johns Forest homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.