Brook Forest at SilverLeaf vs Silver Meadows at SilverLeaf
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-01.
| Metric | Brook Forest at SilverLeaf | Silver Meadows at SilverLeaf |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $450K | $491K |
| Price per sq ft | $200 | $235 |
| Avg days on market | 48 days | 27 days |
| Months of supply | 1.7 mo | 3.2 mo |
| Market | Strong Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | -1% | -6% |
| Recent closings | 138 | 78 |
The verdict
Silver Meadows at SilverLeaf carries the higher median price — about 9% above Brook Forest at SilverLeaf. Homes in Silver Meadows at SilverLeaf sell faster (27 days on market vs 48). Brook Forest at SilverLeaf is the tighter market on inventory (1.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
Brook Forest at SilverLeaf and Silver Meadows at SilverLeaf are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center), in Duval and St. Johns counties.
| Brook Forest at SilverLeaf | Silver Meadows at SilverLeaf | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | St. Augustine |
| ZIP | 32225, 32092 | 32092 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 23 mi | 24 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 14 mi, South Ponte Vedra Beach | 13 mi, South Ponte Vedra Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 23 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 29 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 | Silver Meadows at SilverLeaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 20 | 21 |
| Under contract | 21 | 8 |
| Asking prices today | $340K to $570K | $390K to $626K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 20 | 19 |
| 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 · Silver Meadows at SilverLeaf homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Brook Forest at SilverLeaf | Silver Meadows at SilverLeaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 37 |
| Built | n/a | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,612 sq ft |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 175 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Brook Forest at SilverLeaf | Silver Meadows at SilverLeaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.9% | 100.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,944 sq ft | 2,145 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 | Silver Meadows at SilverLeaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Trout Creek Academy | Magnolia Oaks Academy |
| Middle | Trout Creek Academy | Magnolia Oaks Academy |
| High school | Tocoi Creek | Tocoi Creek |
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 $491K). Sellers get a faster sale in Silver Meadows at SilverLeaf (27 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 Silver Meadows at SilverLeaf more expensive than Brook Forest at SilverLeaf?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Silver Meadows at SilverLeaf is $491,000 versus $450,000 in Brook Forest at SilverLeaf, about 9% higher.
Are Brook Forest at SilverLeaf and Silver Meadows at SilverLeaf in the same county?
No. Brook Forest at SilverLeaf is in Duval County and Silver Meadows at SilverLeaf is in St. Johns County; property-tax rates, school districts and permitting differ between the two.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Silver Meadows at SilverLeaf — sellers there received 100.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.9% in Brook Forest at SilverLeaf.
What high schools serve Brook Forest at SilverLeaf and Silver Meadows at SilverLeaf?
Listings in Brook Forest at SilverLeaf most often report Tocoi Creek; listings in Silver Meadows at SilverLeaf report Tocoi Creek. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Brook Forest at SilverLeaf homes, photos & schools · Silver Meadows at SilverLeaf homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.