Durbin Crossing vs St. Johns Forest
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-10.
| Metric | Durbin Crossing | St. Johns Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $439K | $688K |
| Price per sq ft | $204 | $241 |
| Avg days on market | 62 days | 93 days |
| Months of supply | 2.5 mo | 3.2 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | -21% | -2% |
| Recent closings | 95 | 26 |
The verdict
St. Johns Forest carries the higher median price — about 57% above Durbin Crossing. Homes in Durbin Crossing sell faster (62 days on market vs 93). Durbin Crossing is the tighter market on inventory (2.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
Durbin Crossing and St. Johns Forest are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| Durbin Crossing | St. Johns Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 20 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 12 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) | 11 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 89% of 28 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 71% of 17 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
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 | St. Johns Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 20 | 7 |
| Under contract | 7 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $257K to $910K | $450K to $1.08M |
| 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 · St. Johns Forest homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Durbin Crossing | St. Johns Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 759 | 259 |
| Built | 2007–2019 (median 2017) | 2004–2017 (median 2010) |
| Typical living area | 2,145 sq ft | 3,761 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 61% | 84% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Durbin Crossing median | St. Johns Forest median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $292K (127 sales) | $290K (41 sales) |
| 2013 | $309K (200 sales) | $327K (58 sales) |
| 2014 | $325K (243 sales) | $362K (39 sales) |
| 2015 | $320K (260 sales) | $343K (75 sales) |
| 2016 | $302K (233 sales) | $346K (44 sales) |
| 2017 | $307K (206 sales) | $375K (39 sales) |
| 2018 | $222K (294 sales) | $405K (44 sales) |
| 2019 | $300K (217 sales) | $366K (30 sales) |
| 2020 | $350K (168 sales) | $421K (40 sales) |
| 2021 | $395K (209 sales) | $471K (41 sales) |
| 2022 | $570K (155 sales) | $640K (21 sales) |
| 2023 | $556K (92 sales) | $647K (20 sales) |
| 2024 | $582K (76 sales) | $634K (15 sales) |
| 2025 | $488K (86 sales) | $730K (17 sales) |
| 2026 | $470K (96 sales) | $662K (26 sales) |
Since 2012, Durbin Crossing's median sale price is +61% and St. Johns Forest's is +129% — St. Johns Forest has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Durbin Crossing | St. Johns Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.7% | 96.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,460 sq ft | 3,071 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 45 (normal) | 55 (normal) |
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 | St. Johns Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Patriot Oaks Academy | Liberty Pines Academy |
| Middle | Fruit Cove | Liberty Pines Academy |
| High school | Creekside | Beachside |
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 St. Johns Forest (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Durbin Crossing · St. Johns Forest.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Durbin Crossing is the lower entry point (median $439K vs $688K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Durbin Crossing; St. Johns Forest trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Durbin Crossing (62 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 St. Johns Forest more expensive than Durbin Crossing?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in St. Johns Forest is $688,000 versus $439,000 in Durbin Crossing, about 57% higher.
How far apart are Durbin Crossing and St. Johns Forest?
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 St. Johns Forest?
Durbin Crossing: its homes were built 2007–2019 with a median year of 2017, versus a median of 2010 in St. Johns Forest (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
St. Johns Forest. The typical home there is 3,761 sq ft of living area, versus 2,145 sq ft in Durbin Crossing.
Which has appreciated more, Durbin Crossing or St. Johns Forest?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 61% in Durbin Crossing and 129% in St. Johns Forest (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Durbin Crossing — sellers there received 97.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.7% in St. Johns Forest.
What high schools serve Durbin Crossing and St. Johns Forest?
Listings in Durbin Crossing most often report Creekside; listings in St. Johns Forest report Beachside. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Durbin Crossing homes, photos & schools · St. Johns Forest homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.