Durbin Crossing vs Julington Lakes
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Durbin Crossing | Julington Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $439K | $1.01M |
| Price per sq ft | $207 | $276 |
| Avg days on market | 77 days | 54 days |
| Months of supply | 2.8 mo | 3.9 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | -3% | -5% |
| Recent closings | 94 | 31 |
The verdict
Julington Lakes carries the higher median price — about 129% above Durbin Crossing. Homes in Julington Lakes sell faster (54 days on market vs 77). Durbin Crossing is the tighter market on inventory (2.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
Durbin Crossing and Julington Lakes are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| Durbin Crossing | 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 | 18 mi | 17 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 12 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) | 14 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 91% of 35 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 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
| Durbin Crossing | Julington Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 22 | 10 |
| Under contract | 8 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $265K to $930K | $719K to $1.45M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Durbin Crossing homes for sale · Julington Lakes homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Durbin Crossing | Julington Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 759 | 301 |
| Built | 2007–2019 (median 2017) | 2016–2023 (median 2020) |
| Typical living area | 2,145 sq ft | 3,861 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 61% | 80% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Durbin Crossing median | Julington Lakes median |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $302K (238 sales) | $460K (8 sales) |
| 2017 | $313K (196 sales) | $533K (53 sales) |
| 2018 | $223K (298 sales) | $521K (52 sales) |
| 2019 | $299K (223 sales) | $580K (47 sales) |
| 2020 | $349K (166 sales) | $573K (65 sales) |
| 2021 | $400K (218 sales) | $665K (58 sales) |
| 2022 | $550K (149 sales) | $749K (46 sales) |
| 2023 | $575K (99 sales) | $818K (61 sales) |
| 2024 | $594K (78 sales) | $900K (13 sales) |
| 2025 | $475K (83 sales) | $935K (16 sales) |
| 2026 | $472K (96 sales) | $912K (32 sales) |
Since 2016, Durbin Crossing's median sale price is +56% and Julington Lakes's is +98% — Julington Lakes has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Durbin Crossing | Julington Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.6% | 96.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,487 sq ft | 3,502 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 47 (normal) | 12 (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
| Durbin Crossing | Julington Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Patriot Oaks Academy | Freedom Crossing Academy |
| Middle | Fruit Cove | Freedom Crossing Academy |
| High school | Creekside | 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 Durbin Crossing and 1 in Julington Lakes (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Durbin Crossing · Julington Lakes.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Durbin Crossing is the lower entry point (median $439K vs $1.01M). 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; Durbin Crossing trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Julington Lakes (54 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 Durbin Crossing?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Julington Lakes is $1,007,000 versus $439,000 in Durbin Crossing, about 129% higher.
How far apart are Durbin Crossing and Julington Lakes?
About 2 miles straight-line, center to center, both in St. Johns County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Durbin Crossing or Julington Lakes?
Julington Lakes: its homes were built 2016–2023 with a median year of 2020, versus a median of 2017 in Durbin Crossing (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Julington Lakes. The typical home there is 3,861 sq ft of living area, versus 2,145 sq ft in Durbin Crossing.
Which has appreciated more, Durbin Crossing or Julington Lakes?
From 2016 to 2026 the median sale price rose 56% in Durbin Crossing and 98% in Julington Lakes (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Durbin Crossing — sellers there received 97.6% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.5% in Julington Lakes.
What high schools serve Durbin Crossing and Julington Lakes?
Listings in Durbin Crossing most often report Creekside; listings in Julington Lakes report Creekside. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Durbin Crossing homes, photos & schools · Julington Lakes homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.