Julington Lakes vs Mill Creek Forest
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-13.
| Metric | Julington Lakes | Mill Creek Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $907K | $642K |
| Price per sq ft | $285 | $237 |
| Avg days on market | 90 days | 170 days |
| Months of supply | 5.0 mo | 2.1 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | -5% | -5% |
| Recent closings | 12 | 34 |
The verdict
Julington Lakes carries the higher median price — about 41% above Mill Creek Forest. Homes in Julington Lakes sell faster (90 days on market vs 170). Mill Creek Forest is the tighter market on inventory (2.1 months of supply).
Where each one is
Julington Lakes and Mill Creek Forest are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| Julington Lakes | Mill Creek Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Johns | St. Johns |
| ZIP | 32259 | 32259 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 17 mi | 19 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 14 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) | 16 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 16 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 21 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
| Julington Lakes | Mill Creek Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 6 |
| Under contract | 2 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $699K to $1.41M | $500K to $894K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Julington Lakes homes for sale · Mill Creek Forest homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Julington Lakes | Mill Creek Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 215 | 97 |
| Built | 2016–2023 (median 2019) | 2021–2024 (median 2023) |
| Typical living area | 3,727 sq ft | 2,871 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 78% | 33% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 78 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Julington Lakes median | Mill Creek Forest median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $747K (53 sales) | $622K (5 sales) |
| 2023 | $837K (48 sales) | $621K (26 sales) |
| 2024 | $910K (13 sales) | $660K (17 sales) |
| 2025 | $910K (16 sales) | $612K (30 sales) |
| 2026 | $900K (34 sales) | $644K (36 sales) |
Since 2022, Julington Lakes's median sale price is +20% and Mill Creek Forest's is +3% — Julington Lakes has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Julington Lakes | Mill Creek Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.1% | 94.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 78% |
| Typical sold home | 3,397 sq ft | 2,678 sq ft |
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
| Julington Lakes | Mill Creek Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Freedom Crossing Academy | Cunningham Creek |
| Middle | Freedom Crossing Academy | Switzerland Point |
| High school | Creekside | Bartram Trail |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Momentum Realty agents have closed 1 home in Julington Lakes and 0 in Mill Creek Forest (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Julington Lakes · Mill Creek Forest.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Mill Creek Forest is the lower entry point (median $642K vs $907K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Mill Creek Forest; Julington Lakes trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Julington Lakes (90 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 Mill Creek Forest?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Julington Lakes is $907,000 versus $642,000 in Mill Creek Forest, about 41% higher.
How far apart are Julington Lakes and Mill Creek Forest?
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, Julington Lakes or Mill Creek Forest?
Mill Creek Forest: its homes were built 2021–2024 with a median year of 2023, versus a median of 2019 in Julington Lakes (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Julington Lakes. The typical home there is 3,727 sq ft of living area, versus 2,871 sq ft in Mill Creek Forest.
Which has appreciated more, Julington Lakes or Mill Creek Forest?
From 2022 to 2026 the median sale price rose 20% in Julington Lakes and 3% in Mill Creek Forest (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Julington Lakes — sellers there received 96.1% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.3% in Mill Creek Forest.
What high schools serve Julington Lakes and Mill Creek Forest?
Listings in Julington Lakes most often report Creekside; listings in Mill Creek Forest report Bartram Trail. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Julington Lakes homes, photos & schools · Mill Creek Forest homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.