Heritage Landing vs Samara Lakes
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-09.
| Metric | Heritage Landing | Samara Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $510K | $372K |
| Price per sq ft | $190 | $206 |
| Avg days on market | 59 days | 44 days |
| Months of supply | 2.8 mo | 1.9 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -2% | -3% |
| Recent closings | 34 | 37 |
The verdict
Heritage Landing carries the higher median price — about 37% above Samara Lakes. Homes in Samara Lakes sell faster (44 days on market vs 59). Samara Lakes is the tighter market on inventory (1.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
Heritage Landing and Samara Lakes are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| Heritage Landing | Samara Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Augustine | St. Augustine |
| ZIP | 32092 | 32092 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 27 mi | 29 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 14 mi, South Ponte Vedra Beach | 12 mi, Vilano Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 17 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
| Heritage Landing | Samara Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 6 |
| Under contract | 1 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $395K to $759K | $290K to $445K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Heritage Landing homes for sale · Samara Lakes homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Heritage Landing | Samara Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 129 | 265 |
| Built | 2005–2013 (median 2006) | 2005–2018 (median 2007) |
| Typical living area | 3,220 sq ft | 2,159 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 73% | 66% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Heritage Landing median | Samara Lakes median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $160K (81 sales) | $154K (37 sales) |
| 2013 | $193K (101 sales) | $176K (41 sales) |
| 2014 | $200K (89 sales) | $189K (58 sales) |
| 2015 | $216K (102 sales) | $230K (108 sales) |
| 2016 | $231K (88 sales) | $235K (104 sales) |
| 2017 | $240K (69 sales) | $233K (110 sales) |
| 2018 | $255K (64 sales) | $255K (89 sales) |
| 2019 | $270K (63 sales) | $237K (66 sales) |
| 2020 | $278K (51 sales) | $248K (65 sales) |
| 2021 | $348K (66 sales) | $328K (70 sales) |
| 2022 | $460K (59 sales) | $400K (49 sales) |
| 2023 | $440K (35 sales) | $398K (40 sales) |
| 2024 | $440K (33 sales) | $390K (29 sales) |
| 2025 | $421K (52 sales) | $375K (31 sales) |
| 2026 | $438K (36 sales) | $364K (37 sales) |
Since 2012, Heritage Landing's median sale price is +173% and Samara Lakes's is +136% — Heritage Landing has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Heritage Landing | Samara Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.1% | 97.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,518 sq ft | 1,719 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 51 (normal) | 53 (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
| Heritage Landing | Samara Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Wards Creek | Picolata Crossing |
| Middle | Pacetti Bay | Pacetti Bay |
| High school | Tocoi Creek | Tocoi Creek |
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, Samara Lakes is the lower entry point (median $372K vs $510K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Samara Lakes; Heritage Landing trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Samara Lakes (44 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 Heritage Landing more expensive than Samara Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Heritage Landing is $510,000 versus $372,000 in Samara Lakes, about 37% higher.
How far apart are Heritage Landing and Samara Lakes?
About 3 miles straight-line, center to center, both in St. Johns County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Heritage Landing or Samara Lakes?
Samara Lakes: its homes were built 2005–2018 with a median year of 2007, versus a median of 2006 in Heritage Landing (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Heritage Landing. The typical home there is 3,220 sq ft of living area, versus 2,159 sq ft in Samara Lakes.
Which has appreciated more, Heritage Landing or Samara Lakes?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 173% in Heritage Landing and 136% in Samara Lakes (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Samara Lakes — sellers there received 97.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.1% in Heritage Landing.
What high schools serve Heritage Landing and Samara Lakes?
Listings in Heritage Landing most often report Tocoi Creek; listings in Samara Lakes report Tocoi Creek. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Heritage Landing homes, photos & schools · Samara Lakes homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.