Brook Forest at SilverLeaf vs Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-11.
| Metric | Brook Forest at SilverLeaf | Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $450K | $343K |
| Price per sq ft | $200 | $196 |
| Avg days on market | 53 days | 139 days |
| Months of supply | 1.9 mo | 1.5 mo |
| Market | Strong Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -1% | -8% |
| Recent closings | 136 | 56 |
The verdict
Brook Forest at SilverLeaf carries the higher median price — about 31% above Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes. Homes in Brook Forest at SilverLeaf sell faster (53 days on market vs 139). Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes is the tighter market on inventory (1.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
Brook Forest at SilverLeaf and Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center), in Duval and St. Johns counties.
| Brook Forest at SilverLeaf | Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | St. Augustine |
| ZIP | 32225, 32092 | 32092 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 23 mi | 22 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 14 mi, South Ponte Vedra Beach | 16 mi, South Ponte Vedra Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 25 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 25 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 Townhomes by Ryan Homes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 22 | 7 |
| Under contract | 22 | 13 |
| Asking prices today | $340K to $570K | $287K to $355K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 22 | 3 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Brook Forest at SilverLeaf homes for sale · Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Brook Forest at SilverLeaf | Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 91 |
| Built | n/a | 2023–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,197 sq ft |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 174 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Brook Forest at SilverLeaf | Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.2% | 97.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 88% |
| Typical sold home | 1,887 sq ft | 1,799 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 Townhomes by Ryan Homes | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Trout Creek Academy | Timberlin Creek |
| Middle | Trout Creek Academy | Trout Creek Academy |
| 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, Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes is the lower entry point (median $343K vs $450K). Sellers get a faster sale in Brook Forest at SilverLeaf (53 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 Brook Forest at SilverLeaf more expensive than Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Brook Forest at SilverLeaf is $450,000 versus $343,000 in Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes, about 31% higher.
Are Brook Forest at SilverLeaf and Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes in the same county?
No. Brook Forest at SilverLeaf is in Duval County and Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes is in St. Johns County; property-tax rates, school districts and permitting differ between the two.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes — sellers there received 97.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 97.2% in Brook Forest at SilverLeaf.
What high schools serve Brook Forest at SilverLeaf and Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes?
Listings in Brook Forest at SilverLeaf most often report Tocoi Creek; listings in Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes 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 · Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.