Flagler Estates 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 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Flagler Estates | St. Augustine Shores |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $285K | $382K |
| Price per sq ft | $177 | $224 |
| Avg days on market | 79 days | 38 days |
| Months of supply | 2.6 mo | 4.2 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | -2% | -5% |
| Recent closings | 94 | 52 |
The verdict
St. Augustine Shores carries the higher median price — about 34% above Flagler Estates. Homes in St. Augustine Shores sell faster (38 days on market vs 79). Flagler Estates is the tighter market on inventory (2.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
Flagler Estates and St. Augustine Shores are about 14 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| Flagler Estates | St. Augustine Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | Hastings | St. Augustine |
| ZIP | 32145 | 32086 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 49 mi | 41 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 14 mi, Crescent Beach | 3 mi, St. Augustine Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 35 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 18 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
| Flagler Estates | St. Augustine Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 20 | 18 |
| Under contract | 9 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $210K to $375K | $199K to $869K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 10 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Manufactured Home, Mobile Home, Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Flagler Estates homes for sale · St. Augustine Shores homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Flagler Estates | St. Augustine Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 422 | 484 |
| Built | 1970–2024 (median 2004) | 1971–2021 (median 1977) |
| Typical living area | 1,528 sq ft | 1,532 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 37% | 69% |
| Vacant lots | 404 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Flagler Estates median | St. Augustine Shores median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $41K (35 sales) | $116K (23 sales) |
| 2013 | $52K (26 sales) | $108K (37 sales) |
| 2014 | $65K (36 sales) | $150K (57 sales) |
| 2015 | $67K (24 sales) | $158K (55 sales) |
| 2016 | $66K (28 sales) | $166K (51 sales) |
| 2017 | $85K (24 sales) | $190K (75 sales) |
| 2018 | $117K (24 sales) | $203K (59 sales) |
| 2019 | $129K (30 sales) | $214K (69 sales) |
| 2020 | $170K (26 sales) | $219K (68 sales) |
| 2021 | $215K (51 sales) | $250K (87 sales) |
| 2022 | $240K (53 sales) | $309K (85 sales) |
| 2023 | $260K (106 sales) | $335K (85 sales) |
| 2024 | $284K (76 sales) | $330K (82 sales) |
| 2025 | $268K (60 sales) | $319K (74 sales) |
| 2026 | $295K (96 sales) | $330K (57 sales) |
Since 2012, Flagler Estates's median sale price is +620% and St. Augustine Shores's is +183% — Flagler Estates has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Flagler Estates | St. Augustine Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.6% | 96.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 51% | 2% |
| Typical sold home | 1,572 sq ft | 1,439 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 34 (cold) | 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
| Flagler Estates | St. Augustine Shores | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | South Woods | W. D. Hartley |
| Middle | Gamble Rogers | Gamble Rogers |
| High school | Pedro Menendez | 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, Flagler Estates is the lower entry point (median $285K vs $382K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Flagler Estates; St. Augustine Shores trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in St. Augustine Shores (38 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. Augustine Shores more expensive than Flagler Estates?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in St. Augustine Shores is $382,000 versus $285,000 in Flagler Estates, about 34% higher.
How far apart are Flagler Estates and St. Augustine Shores?
About 14 miles straight-line, center to center, both in St. Johns County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Flagler Estates or St. Augustine Shores?
Flagler Estates: its homes were built 1970–2024 with a median year of 2004, versus a median of 1977 in St. Augustine Shores (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Flagler Estates or St. Augustine Shores?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 620% in Flagler Estates and 183% in St. Augustine Shores (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Flagler Estates and St. Augustine Shores?
Listings in Flagler Estates most often report Pedro Menendez; listings in St. Augustine Shores report Pedro Menendez. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Flagler Estates homes, photos & schools · St. Augustine Shores homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.