Brook Forest at SilverLeaf vs Cimarrone
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Brook Forest at SilverLeaf | Cimarrone |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $450K | $576K |
| Price per sq ft | $200 | $258 |
| Avg days on market | 54 days | 49 days |
| Months of supply | 1.9 mo | 0.4 mo |
| Market | Strong Seller's Market | Seller's Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | -1% | -6% |
| Recent closings | 136 | 33 |
The verdict
Cimarrone carries the higher median price — about 28% above Brook Forest at SilverLeaf. Homes in Cimarrone sell faster (49 days on market vs 54). Cimarrone is the tighter market on inventory (0.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
Brook Forest at SilverLeaf and Cimarrone are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center), in Duval and St. Johns counties.
| Brook Forest at SilverLeaf | Cimarrone | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | St. Johns |
| ZIP | 32225, 32092 | 32259 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 23 mi | 20 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 14 mi, South Ponte Vedra Beach | 13 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 25 sampled homes outside a flood zone | not enough parcels sampled |
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
| Brook Forest at SilverLeaf | Cimarrone | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 22 | 1 |
| Under contract | 22 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $340K to $570K | $495K to $495K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 22 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Brook Forest at SilverLeaf homes for sale · Cimarrone homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Brook Forest at SilverLeaf | Cimarrone | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 253 |
| Built | n/a | 1999–2018 (median 2003) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,667 sq ft |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Brook Forest at SilverLeaf | Cimarrone | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.2% | 97.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,887 sq ft | 2,201 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
| Brook Forest at SilverLeaf | Cimarrone | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Trout Creek Academy | Timberlin Creek |
| Middle | Trout Creek Academy | Switzerland Point |
| High school | Tocoi Creek | Beachside |
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, Brook Forest at SilverLeaf is the lower entry point (median $450K vs $576K). Sellers get a faster sale in Cimarrone (49 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 Cimarrone more expensive than Brook Forest at SilverLeaf?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Cimarrone is $576,000 versus $450,000 in Brook Forest at SilverLeaf, about 28% higher.
Are Brook Forest at SilverLeaf and Cimarrone in the same county?
No. Brook Forest at SilverLeaf is in Duval County and Cimarrone is in St. Johns County; property-tax rates, school districts and permitting differ between the two.
What high schools serve Brook Forest at SilverLeaf and Cimarrone?
Listings in Brook Forest at SilverLeaf most often report Tocoi Creek; listings in Cimarrone report Beachside. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Brook Forest at SilverLeaf homes, photos & schools · Cimarrone homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.