Cimarrone vs Julington Lakes
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-05.
| Metric | Cimarrone | Julington Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $548K | $992K |
| Price per sq ft | $248 | $276 |
| Avg days on market | 99 days | 68 days |
| Months of supply | 0.8 mo | 3.9 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | -6% | -5% |
| Recent closings | 32 | 31 |
The verdict
Julington Lakes carries the higher median price — about 81% above Cimarrone. Homes in Julington Lakes sell faster (68 days on market vs 99). Cimarrone is the tighter market on inventory (0.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
Cimarrone and Julington Lakes are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| Cimarrone | Julington Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 17 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 13 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) | 14 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 60% of 10 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 19 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
| Cimarrone | Julington Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 2 | 10 |
| Under contract | 4 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $500K to $734K | $719K to $1.45M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Cimarrone homes for sale · Julington Lakes homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Cimarrone | Julington Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 335 | 208 |
| Built | 1991–2018 (median 2002) | 2016–2023 (median 2019) |
| Typical living area | 2,633 sq ft | 3,687 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 83% | 77% |
| 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 | Julington Lakes median |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $322K (52 sales) | $460K (10 sales) |
| 2017 | $326K (36 sales) | $532K (57 sales) |
| 2018 | $372K (42 sales) | $524K (47 sales) |
| 2019 | $370K (43 sales) | $580K (51 sales) |
| 2020 | $341K (24 sales) | $574K (66 sales) |
| 2021 | $468K (48 sales) | $674K (52 sales) |
| 2022 | $615K (37 sales) | $747K (47 sales) |
| 2023 | $616K (22 sales) | $824K (60 sales) |
| 2024 | $604K (22 sales) | $900K (13 sales) |
| 2025 | $724K (16 sales) | $935K (16 sales) |
| 2026 | $580K (32 sales) | $900K (33 sales) |
Since 2016, Cimarrone's median sale price is +80% and Julington Lakes's is +96% — Julington Lakes has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Cimarrone | Julington Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.7% | 96.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,216 sq ft | 3,422 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 47 (normal) | 9 (cold) |
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 | Julington Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Timberlin Creek | Freedom Crossing Academy |
| Middle | Switzerland Point | Freedom Crossing Academy |
| High school | Beachside | Creekside |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Momentum Realty agents have closed 0 homes in Cimarrone and 1 in Julington Lakes (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Cimarrone · Julington Lakes.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Cimarrone is the lower entry point (median $548K vs $992K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Julington Lakes; Cimarrone trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Julington Lakes (68 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 Julington Lakes more expensive than Cimarrone?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Julington Lakes is $992,000 versus $548,000 in Cimarrone, about 81% higher.
How far apart are Cimarrone and Julington Lakes?
About 3 miles 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 Julington Lakes?
Julington Lakes: its homes were built 2016–2023 with a median year of 2019, versus a median of 2002 in Cimarrone (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Julington Lakes. The typical home there is 3,687 sq ft of living area, versus 2,633 sq ft in Cimarrone.
Which has appreciated more, Cimarrone or Julington Lakes?
From 2016 to 2026 the median sale price rose 80% in Cimarrone and 96% in Julington Lakes (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Cimarrone and Julington Lakes?
Listings in Cimarrone most often report Beachside; listings in Julington Lakes report Creekside. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Cimarrone homes, photos & schools · Julington Lakes homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.