Cordova Palms vs St. Augustine Lakes
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-16.
| Metric | Cordova Palms | St. Augustine Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $420K | $398K |
| Price per sq ft | $191 | $190 |
| Avg days on market | 62 days | 55 days |
| Months of supply | 19.0 mo | 1.3 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | +1% | -4% |
| Recent closings | 12 | 36 |
The verdict
Cordova Palms carries the higher median price — about 6% above St. Augustine Lakes. Homes in St. Augustine Lakes sell faster (55 days on market vs 62). St. Augustine Lakes is the tighter market on inventory (1.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
Cordova Palms and St. Augustine Lakes are about 7 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| Cordova Palms | St. Augustine Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Augustine | St. Augustine |
| ZIP | 32095 | 32084 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 29 mi | 35 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 5 mi, South Ponte Vedra Beach | 5 mi, Vilano Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 10 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 14 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
| Cordova Palms | St. Augustine Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 19 | 4 |
| Under contract | 12 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $400K to $500K | $379K to $450K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 15 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Cordova Palms homes for sale · St. Augustine Lakes homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Cordova Palms | St. Augustine Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 48 | 187 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 2023–2024 (median 2023) |
| Typical living area | 2,463 sq ft | 2,306 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 56% | 61% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 11 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Cordova Palms median | St. Augustine Lakes median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $455K (49 sales) | $389K (5 sales) |
| 2024 | $425K (132 sales) | $388K (59 sales) |
| 2025 | $425K (100 sales) | $380K (76 sales) |
| 2026 | $420K (91 sales) | $395K (37 sales) |
Since 2023, Cordova Palms's median sale price is -8% and St. Augustine Lakes's is +1% — St. Augustine Lakes has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Cordova Palms | St. Augustine Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.0% | 97.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 91% | 68% |
| Typical sold home | 2,201 sq ft | 2,088 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
| Cordova Palms | St. Augustine Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Crookshank | Webster |
| Middle | Sebastian | Murray |
| High school | St. Augustine | St. Augustine |
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, St. Augustine Lakes is the lower entry point (median $398K vs $420K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Cordova Palms; St. Augustine Lakes trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in St. Augustine Lakes (55 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 Cordova Palms more expensive than St. Augustine Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Cordova Palms is $420,000 versus $398,000 in St. Augustine Lakes, about 6% higher.
How far apart are Cordova Palms and St. Augustine Lakes?
About 7 miles straight-line, center to center, both in St. Johns County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Cordova Palms or St. Augustine Lakes?
Cordova Palms: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2023 in St. Augustine Lakes (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Cordova Palms. The typical home there is 2,463 sq ft of living area, versus 2,306 sq ft in St. Augustine Lakes.
Which has appreciated more, Cordova Palms or St. Augustine Lakes?
From 2023 to 2026 the median sale price rose -8% in Cordova Palms and 1% in St. Augustine Lakes (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
St. Augustine Lakes — sellers there received 97.8% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.0% in Cordova Palms.
What high schools serve Cordova Palms and St. Augustine Lakes?
Listings in Cordova Palms most often report St. Augustine; listings in St. Augustine Lakes report St. Augustine. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Cordova Palms homes, photos & schools · St. Augustine Lakes homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.