Cordera Townhomes vs Samara Lakes
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-03.
| Metric | Cordera Townhomes | Samara Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $252K | $372K |
| Price per sq ft | $206 | $206 |
| Avg days on market | 54 days | 45 days |
| Months of supply | 2.4 mo | 1.6 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | +0% | -3% |
| Recent closings | 66 | 37 |
The verdict
Samara Lakes carries the higher median price — about 48% above Cordera Townhomes. Homes in Samara Lakes sell faster (45 days on market vs 54). Samara Lakes is the tighter market on inventory (1.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
Cordera Townhomes and Samara Lakes are about 10 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| Cordera Townhomes | Samara Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Augustine | St. Augustine |
| ZIP | 32084 | 32092 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 38 mi | 29 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 6 mi, St. Augustine Beach | 12 mi, Vilano Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 11 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 17 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
| Cordera Townhomes | Samara Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 13 | 5 |
| Under contract | 8 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $238K to $290K | $290K to $445K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 13 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Cordera Townhomes homes for sale · Samara Lakes homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Cordera Townhomes | Samara Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 52 | 265 |
| Built | 2006–2024 (median 2024) | 2005–2018 (median 2007) |
| Typical living area | 1,426 sq ft | 2,159 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 9% | 66% |
| Vacant lots | 144 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Cordera Townhomes median | Samara Lakes median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $245K (6 sales) | $390K (28 sales) |
| 2025 | $253K (74 sales) | $370K (31 sales) |
| 2026 | $250K (66 sales) | $367K (38 sales) |
Since 2024, Cordera Townhomes's median sale price is +2% and Samara Lakes's is -6% — Cordera Townhomes has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Cordera Townhomes | Samara Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.7% | 97.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,109 sq ft | 1,732 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
| Cordera Townhomes | Samara Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Webster | Picolata Crossing |
| Middle | Murray | Pacetti Bay |
| High school | St. Augustine | 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, Cordera Townhomes is the lower entry point (median $252K vs $372K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Cordera Townhomes; Samara Lakes trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Samara Lakes (45 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 Samara Lakes more expensive than Cordera Townhomes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Samara Lakes is $372,000 versus $252,000 in Cordera Townhomes, about 48% higher.
How far apart are Cordera Townhomes and Samara Lakes?
About 10 miles straight-line, center to center, both in St. Johns County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Cordera Townhomes or Samara Lakes?
Cordera Townhomes: its homes were built 2006–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2007 in Samara Lakes (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Samara Lakes. The typical home there is 2,159 sq ft of living area, versus 1,426 sq ft in Cordera Townhomes.
Which has appreciated more, Cordera Townhomes or Samara Lakes?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose 2% in Cordera Townhomes and -6% in Samara Lakes (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Samara Lakes — sellers there received 97.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.7% in Cordera Townhomes.
What high schools serve Cordera Townhomes and Samara Lakes?
Listings in Cordera Townhomes most often report St. Augustine; listings in Samara Lakes report Tocoi Creek. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Cordera Townhomes homes, photos & schools · Samara Lakes homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.