Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf vs TrailMark
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf | TrailMark |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $346K | $480K |
| Price per sq ft | $180 | $207 |
| Avg days on market | 92 days | 180 days |
| Months of supply | 2.7 mo | 1.7 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -8% | +2% |
| Recent closings | 49 | 150 |
The verdict
TrailMark carries the higher median price — about 39% above Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf. Homes in Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf sell faster (92 days on market vs 180). TrailMark is the tighter market on inventory (1.7 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf | TrailMark | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 11 | 21 |
| Under contract | 11 | 17 |
| Asking prices today | $320K to $384K | $379K to $1.05M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 10 | 10 |
| Property types listed | Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf homes for sale · TrailMark homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf | TrailMark | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 145 | n/a |
| Built | 2023–2024 (median 2024) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 2,277 sq ft | n/a |
| Vacant lots | 141 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf median | TrailMark median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $379K (47 sales) | $436K (50 sales) |
| 2025 | $356K (60 sales) | $418K (35 sales) |
| 2026 | $344K (49 sales) | $430K (48 sales) |
Since 2024, Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf's median sale price is -9% and TrailMark's is -1% — TrailMark has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf | TrailMark | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.8% | 97.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,913 sq ft | 2,190 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 | TrailMark | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Magnolia Oaks Academy | Picolata Crossing |
| 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 $480K). Sellers get a faster sale in Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf (92 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 TrailMark more expensive than Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in TrailMark is $480,000 versus $346,000 in Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf, about 39% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf or TrailMark?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -9% in Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf and -1% in TrailMark (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
TrailMark — sellers there received 97.9% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.8% in Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf.
What high schools serve Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf and TrailMark?
Listings in Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf most often report Tocoi Creek; listings in TrailMark 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 · TrailMark homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.