Cordova Palms vs St. Augustine Shores
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-01.
| Metric | Cordova Palms | St. Augustine Shores |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $422K | $363K |
| Price per sq ft | $191 | $224 |
| Avg days on market | 73 days | 51 days |
| Months of supply | 2.0 mo | 3.9 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | +1% | -5% |
| Recent closings | 90 | 52 |
The verdict
Cordova Palms carries the higher median price — about 16% above St. Augustine Shores. Homes in St. Augustine Shores sell faster (51 days on market vs 73). Cordova Palms is the tighter market on inventory (2.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
Cordova Palms and St. Augustine Shores are about 13 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| Cordova Palms | St. Augustine Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Augustine | St. Augustine |
| ZIP | 32095 | 32086 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 29 mi | 41 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 5 mi, South Ponte Vedra Beach | 3 mi, St. Augustine Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 20 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 Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 15 | 17 |
| Under contract | 9 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $335K to $500K | $200K to $849K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 10 | 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 Shores homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Cordova Palms | St. Augustine Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 20 | 563 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 1971–2022 (median 1976) |
| Typical living area | 2,747 sq ft | 1,483 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 55% | 64% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 3 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Cordova Palms | St. Augustine Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.7% | 93.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 90% | 9% |
| Typical sold home | 2,246 sq ft | 1,490 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 Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Crookshank | W. D. Hartley |
| Middle | Sebastian | Gamble Rogers |
| High school | St. Augustine | Pedro Menendez |
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 Shores is the lower entry point (median $363K vs $422K). 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 Shores trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in St. Augustine Shores (51 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 Shores?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Cordova Palms is $422,000 versus $363,000 in St. Augustine Shores, about 16% higher.
How far apart are Cordova Palms and St. Augustine Shores?
About 13 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 Shores?
Cordova Palms: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 1976 in St. Augustine Shores (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Cordova Palms. The typical home there is 2,747 sq ft of living area, versus 1,483 sq ft in St. Augustine Shores.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Cordova Palms — sellers there received 97.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.8% in St. Augustine Shores.
What high schools serve Cordova Palms and St. Augustine Shores?
Listings in Cordova Palms most often report St. Augustine; listings in St. Augustine Shores report Pedro Menendez. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Cordova Palms homes, photos & schools · St. Augustine Shores homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.