Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf vs King & Bear
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-29.
| Metric | Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf | King & Bear |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $346K | $713K |
| Price per sq ft | $180 | $248 |
| Avg days on market | 129 days | 89 days |
| Months of supply | 2.0 mo | 3.4 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | -8% | +4% |
| Recent closings | 49 | 25 |
The verdict
King & Bear carries the higher median price — about 106% above Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf. Homes in King & Bear sell faster (89 days on market vs 129). Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf is the tighter market on inventory (2.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf and King & Bear are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf | King & Bear | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Augustine | St. Augustine |
| ZIP | 32092 | 32092 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 26 mi | 27 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 12 mi, South Ponte Vedra Beach | 13 mi, Vilano Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 24 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 87% of 15 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
| Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf | King & Bear | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 7 |
| Under contract | 9 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $320K to $384K | $445K to $1.65M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 7 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf homes for sale · King & Bear homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf | King & Bear | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 145 | 267 |
| Built | 2023–2024 (median 2024) | 2000–2024 (median 2005) |
| Typical living area | 2,277 sq ft | 3,496 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 16% | 80% |
| Vacant lots | 141 | 3 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf | King & Bear | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.1% | 93.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,927 sq ft | 2,795 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
| Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf | King & Bear | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Magnolia Oaks Academy | Wards Creek |
| Middle | Magnolia Oaks Academy | Pacetti Bay |
| 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, Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf is the lower entry point (median $346K vs $713K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf; King & Bear trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in King & Bear (89 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 King & Bear more expensive than Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in King & Bear is $713,000 versus $346,000 in Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf, about 106% higher.
How far apart are Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf and King & Bear?
About 2 miles straight-line, center to center, both in St. Johns County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf or King & Bear?
Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf: its homes were built 2023–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2005 in King & Bear (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
King & Bear. The typical home there is 3,496 sq ft of living area, versus 2,277 sq ft in Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf — sellers there received 96.1% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.1% in King & Bear.
What high schools serve Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf and King & Bear?
Listings in Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf most often report Tocoi Creek; listings in King & Bear report Tocoi Creek. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf homes, photos & schools · King & Bear homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.