King & Bear vs Silver Falls at SilverLeaf
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-29.
| Metric | King & Bear | Silver Falls at SilverLeaf |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $713K | $383K |
| Price per sq ft | $248 | $203 |
| Avg days on market | 89 days | 61 days |
| Months of supply | 3.4 mo | 1.9 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | +4% | False |
| Recent closings | 25 | 117 |
The verdict
King & Bear carries the higher median price — about 86% above Silver Falls at SilverLeaf. Homes in Silver Falls at SilverLeaf sell faster (61 days on market vs 89). Silver Falls at SilverLeaf is the tighter market on inventory (1.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
King & Bear and Silver Falls at SilverLeaf are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| King & Bear | Silver Falls at SilverLeaf | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 24 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 13 mi, Vilano Beach | 13 mi, South Ponte Vedra Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 87% of 15 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 39 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 | Silver Falls at SilverLeaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 19 |
| Under contract | 0 | 19 |
| Asking prices today | $445K to $1.65M | $308K to $657K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 16 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: King & Bear homes for sale · Silver Falls at SilverLeaf homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| King & Bear | Silver Falls at SilverLeaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 267 | 13 |
| Built | 2000–2024 (median 2005) | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 3,496 sq ft | 2,358 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 80% | 2% |
| Vacant lots | 3 | 357 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| King & Bear | Silver Falls at SilverLeaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.1% | 100.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 60% |
| Typical sold home | 2,795 sq ft | 1,875 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
| King & Bear | Silver Falls at SilverLeaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Wards Creek | Timberlin Creek |
| Middle | Pacetti Bay | Switzerland Point |
| High school | Tocoi Creek | Bartram Trail |
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, Silver Falls at SilverLeaf is the lower entry point (median $383K vs $713K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Silver Falls at SilverLeaf; King & Bear trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Silver Falls at SilverLeaf (61 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 Silver Falls at SilverLeaf?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in King & Bear is $713,000 versus $383,000 in Silver Falls at SilverLeaf, about 86% higher.
How far apart are King & Bear and Silver Falls at SilverLeaf?
About 4 miles straight-line, center to center, both in St. Johns County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, King & Bear or Silver Falls at SilverLeaf?
Silver Falls at SilverLeaf: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2005 in King & Bear (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
King & Bear. The typical home there is 3,496 sq ft of living area, versus 2,358 sq ft in Silver Falls at SilverLeaf.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Silver Falls at SilverLeaf — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.1% in King & Bear.
What high schools serve King & Bear and Silver Falls at SilverLeaf?
Listings in King & Bear most often report Tocoi Creek; listings in Silver Falls at SilverLeaf report Bartram Trail. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: King & Bear homes, photos & schools · Silver Falls at SilverLeaf homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.