King & Bear vs Murabella
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-24.
| Metric | King & Bear | Murabella |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $713K | $524K |
| Price per sq ft | $248 | $216 |
| Avg days on market | 84 days | 49 days |
| Months of supply | 3.4 mo | 3.4 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | +4% | -1% |
| Recent closings | 25 | 32 |
The verdict
King & Bear carries the higher median price — about 36% above Murabella. Homes in Murabella sell faster (49 days on market vs 84).
Where each one is
| King & Bear | Murabella | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Augustine | St Augustine |
| ZIP | 32092 | 32092 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 87% of 15 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 19 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
| King & Bear | Murabella | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 9 |
| Under contract | 0 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $445K to $1.65M | $450K to $690K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: King & Bear homes for sale · Murabella homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| King & Bear | Murabella | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 267 | n/a |
| Built | 2000–2024 (median 2005) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 3,496 sq ft | n/a |
| Vacant lots | 3 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| King & Bear | Murabella | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Wards Creek | Mill Creek Academy |
| Middle | Pacetti Bay | Mill Creek Academy |
| 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, Murabella is the lower entry point (median $524K vs $713K). Sellers get a faster sale in Murabella (49 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 King & Bear more expensive than Murabella?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in King & Bear is $713,000 versus $524,000 in Murabella, about 36% higher.
What high schools serve King & Bear and Murabella?
Listings in King & Bear most often report Tocoi Creek; listings in Murabella report Tocoi Creek. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: King & Bear homes, photos & schools · Murabella homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.