Heritage Landing vs Windward Ranch
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-16.
| Metric | Heritage Landing | Windward Ranch |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $510K | $482K |
| Price per sq ft | $190 | $218 |
| Avg days on market | 64 days | 34 days |
| Months of supply | 3.6 mo | 0.7 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | -2% | -2% |
| Recent closings | 30 | 34 |
The verdict
Heritage Landing carries the higher median price — about 6% above Windward Ranch. Homes in Windward Ranch sell faster (34 days on market vs 64). Windward Ranch is the tighter market on inventory (0.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
Heritage Landing and Windward Ranch are about 6 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| Heritage Landing | Windward Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 31 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 14 mi, South Ponte Vedra Beach | 9 mi, Vilano Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 18 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 12 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 | Windward Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 2 |
| Under contract | 1 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $395K to $759K | $430K to $480K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Heritage Landing homes for sale · Windward Ranch homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Heritage Landing | Windward Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 152 | 258 |
| Built | 2004–2013 (median 2006) | 2015–2022 (median 2019) |
| Typical living area | 2,940 sq ft | 2,612 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 69% | 74% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Heritage Landing median | Windward Ranch median |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $230K (91 sales) | $320K (39 sales) |
| 2017 | $242K (67 sales) | $315K (28 sales) |
| 2018 | $254K (62 sales) | $309K (42 sales) |
| 2019 | $270K (63 sales) | $316K (42 sales) |
| 2020 | $279K (52 sales) | $327K (51 sales) |
| 2021 | $350K (66 sales) | $366K (68 sales) |
| 2022 | $460K (58 sales) | $460K (39 sales) |
| 2023 | $445K (36 sales) | $550K (47 sales) |
| 2024 | $440K (32 sales) | $480K (25 sales) |
| 2025 | $421K (54 sales) | $462K (20 sales) |
| 2026 | $438K (34 sales) | $500K (33 sales) |
Since 2016, Heritage Landing's median sale price is +90% and Windward Ranch's is +56% — Heritage Landing has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Heritage Landing | Windward Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.1% | 96.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,518 sq ft | 2,276 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 47 (normal) | 41 (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 | Windward Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Wards Creek | Mill Creek Academy |
| Middle | Pacetti Bay | Mill Creek Academy |
| High school | Tocoi Creek | St. Augustine |
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, Windward Ranch is the lower entry point (median $482K 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 Windward Ranch; Heritage Landing trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Windward Ranch (34 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 Windward Ranch?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Heritage Landing is $510,000 versus $482,000 in Windward Ranch, about 6% higher.
How far apart are Heritage Landing and Windward Ranch?
About 6 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 Windward Ranch?
Windward Ranch: its homes were built 2015–2022 with a median year of 2019, versus a median of 2006 in Heritage Landing (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Heritage Landing. The typical home there is 2,940 sq ft of living area, versus 2,612 sq ft in Windward Ranch.
Which has appreciated more, Heritage Landing or Windward Ranch?
From 2016 to 2026 the median sale price rose 90% in Heritage Landing and 56% in Windward Ranch (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Heritage Landing and Windward Ranch?
Listings in Heritage Landing most often report Tocoi Creek; listings in Windward Ranch report St. Augustine. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Heritage Landing homes, photos & schools · Windward Ranch homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.