Brook Forest at SilverLeaf vs Shearwater
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Brook Forest at SilverLeaf | Shearwater |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $450K | $482K |
| Price per sq ft | $213 | $227 |
| Avg days on market | 36 days | 39 days |
| Months of supply | 2.3 mo | 3.1 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | -1% | -8% |
| Recent closings | 134 | 149 |
The verdict
Shearwater carries the higher median price — about 7% above Brook Forest at SilverLeaf. Homes in Brook Forest at SilverLeaf sell faster (36 days on market vs 39). Brook Forest at SilverLeaf is the tighter market on inventory (2.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Brook Forest at SilverLeaf | Shearwater | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | St. Augustine |
| ZIP | 32092, 32225 | 32092, 32095, 32259 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 20 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 70 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
| Brook Forest at SilverLeaf | Shearwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 26 | 38 |
| Under contract | 16 | 22 |
| Asking prices today | $340K to $799K | $310K to $1.1M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 25 | 9 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Brook Forest at SilverLeaf homes for sale · Shearwater homes for sale.
How each one trades
| Brook Forest at SilverLeaf | Shearwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.2% | 97.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 40% |
| Typical sold home | 1,887 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.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Brook Forest at SilverLeaf | Shearwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Trout Creek Academy | not reported |
| Middle | Trout Creek Academy | not reported |
| High school | Tocoi Creek | not reported |
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 $482K). Sellers get a faster sale in Brook Forest at SilverLeaf (36 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 Brook Forest at SilverLeaf?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Shearwater is $482,000 versus $450,000 in Brook Forest at SilverLeaf, about 7% higher.
Are Brook Forest at SilverLeaf and Shearwater in the same county?
No. Brook Forest at SilverLeaf is in Duval County and Shearwater is in St. Johns County; property-tax rates, school districts and permitting differ between the two.
Go deeper on each: Brook Forest at SilverLeaf homes, photos & schools · Shearwater homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.