Cimarrone vs Durbin Crossing
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-20.
| Metric | Cimarrone | Durbin Crossing |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $612K | $444K |
| Price per sq ft | $258 | $197 |
| Avg days on market | 14 days | 64 days |
| Months of supply | 2.0 mo | 1.9 mo |
| Market | Strong Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -6% | -21% |
| Recent closings | 12 | 93 |
The verdict
Cimarrone carries the higher median price — about 38% above Durbin Crossing. Homes in Cimarrone sell faster (14 days on market vs 64). Durbin Crossing is the tighter market on inventory (1.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
Cimarrone and Durbin Crossing are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| Cimarrone | Durbin Crossing | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Johns | St. Johns |
| ZIP | 32259 | 32259 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 20 mi | 18 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 13 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) | 12 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | 88% of 26 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
| Cimarrone | Durbin Crossing | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 2 | 15 |
| Under contract | 4 | 10 |
| Asking prices today | $495K to $665K | $257K to $899K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Cimarrone homes for sale · Durbin Crossing homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Cimarrone | Durbin Crossing | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 374 | 759 |
| Built | 1991–2018 (median 2003) | 2007–2019 (median 2017) |
| Typical living area | 2,810 sq ft | 2,145 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 84% | 61% |
| Vacant lots | 1 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Cimarrone median | Durbin Crossing median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $256K (36 sales) | $292K (126 sales) |
| 2013 | $290K (42 sales) | $309K (202 sales) |
| 2014 | $317K (38 sales) | $329K (245 sales) |
| 2015 | $285K (49 sales) | $315K (261 sales) |
| 2016 | $325K (54 sales) | $304K (229 sales) |
| 2017 | $329K (32 sales) | $305K (212 sales) |
| 2018 | $371K (43 sales) | $222K (293 sales) |
| 2019 | $366K (42 sales) | $300K (214 sales) |
| 2020 | $386K (28 sales) | $350K (172 sales) |
| 2021 | $499K (43 sales) | $400K (209 sales) |
| 2022 | $620K (38 sales) | $575K (146 sales) |
| 2023 | $605K (23 sales) | $556K (92 sales) |
| 2024 | $647K (20 sales) | $594K (79 sales) |
| 2025 | $710K (17 sales) | $488K (84 sales) |
| 2026 | $580K (33 sales) | $470K (95 sales) |
Since 2012, Cimarrone's median sale price is +126% and Durbin Crossing's is +61% — Cimarrone has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Cimarrone | Durbin Crossing | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.3% | 97.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,219 sq ft | 2,452 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 51 (normal) | 47 (normal) |
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
| Cimarrone | Durbin Crossing | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Timberlin Creek | Patriot Oaks Academy |
| Middle | Switzerland Point | Fruit Cove |
| High school | Beachside | Creekside |
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, Durbin Crossing is the lower entry point (median $444K vs $612K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Durbin Crossing; Cimarrone trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Cimarrone (14 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 Cimarrone more expensive than Durbin Crossing?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Cimarrone is $612,000 versus $444,000 in Durbin Crossing, about 38% higher.
How far apart are Cimarrone and Durbin Crossing?
About a mile straight-line, center to center, both in St. Johns County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Cimarrone or Durbin Crossing?
Durbin Crossing: its homes were built 2007–2019 with a median year of 2017, versus a median of 2003 in Cimarrone (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Cimarrone. The typical home there is 2,810 sq ft of living area, versus 2,145 sq ft in Durbin Crossing.
Which has appreciated more, Cimarrone or Durbin Crossing?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 126% in Cimarrone and 61% in Durbin Crossing (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Cimarrone and Durbin Crossing?
Listings in Cimarrone most often report Beachside; listings in Durbin Crossing report Creekside. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Cimarrone homes, photos & schools · Durbin Crossing homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.