Cimarrone vs Shearwater
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-04.
| Metric | Cimarrone | Shearwater |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $582K | $482K |
| Price per sq ft | $258 | $227 |
| Avg days on market | 41 days | 39 days |
| Months of supply | 0.4 mo | 3.1 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market (limited data) | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | -6% | False |
| Recent closings | 33 | 149 |
The verdict
Cimarrone carries the higher median price — about 21% above Shearwater. Homes in Shearwater sell faster (39 days on market vs 41). Cimarrone is the tighter market on inventory (0.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Cimarrone | Shearwater | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Johns | St. Augustine |
| ZIP | 32259 | 32092, 32095, 32259 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 70 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 | Shearwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 1 | 38 |
| Under contract | 3 | 22 |
| Asking prices today | $495K to $495K | $310K to $1.1M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 9 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Cimarrone homes for sale · Shearwater homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Cimarrone | Shearwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 374 | n/a |
| Built | 1991–2018 (median 2003) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 2,810 sq ft | n/a |
| 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 | Shearwater median |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $325K (55 sales) | $304K (22 sales) |
| 2017 | $330K (31 sales) | $325K (89 sales) |
| 2018 | $371K (45 sales) | $336K (105 sales) |
| 2019 | $370K (41 sales) | $356K (149 sales) |
| 2020 | $380K (29 sales) | $341K (209 sales) |
| 2021 | $505K (41 sales) | $384K (253 sales) |
| 2022 | $615K (39 sales) | $513K (218 sales) |
| 2023 | $604K (22 sales) | $572K (154 sales) |
| 2024 | $647K (20 sales) | $537K (208 sales) |
| 2025 | $690K (19 sales) | $520K (203 sales) |
| 2026 | $579K (33 sales) | $498K (158 sales) |
Since 2016, Cimarrone's median sale price is +78% and Shearwater's is +64% — Cimarrone has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Cimarrone | Shearwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.7% | 97.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 40% |
| Typical sold home | 2,183 sq ft | 2,257 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 55 (normal) | 21 (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 | Shearwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Timberlin Creek | not reported |
| Middle | Switzerland Point | not reported |
| High school | Beachside | not reported |
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, Shearwater is the lower entry point (median $482K vs $582K). Sellers get a faster sale in Shearwater (39 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 Shearwater?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Cimarrone is $582,000 versus $482,000 in Shearwater, about 21% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Cimarrone or Shearwater?
From 2016 to 2026 the median sale price rose 78% in Cimarrone and 64% in Shearwater (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Cimarrone — sellers there received 97.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 97.0% in Shearwater.
Go deeper on each: Cimarrone homes, photos & schools · Shearwater homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.