Madeira vs St. Augustine Lakes
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Madeira | St. Augustine Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $704K | $399K |
| Price per sq ft | $288 | $190 |
| Avg days on market | 119 days | 58 days |
| Months of supply | 10.0 mo | 0.6 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | +11% | -4% |
| Recent closings | 36 | 40 |
The verdict
Madeira carries the higher median price — about 76% above St. Augustine Lakes. Homes in St. Augustine Lakes sell faster (58 days on market vs 119). St. Augustine Lakes is the tighter market on inventory (0.6 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Madeira | St. Augustine Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 30 | 2 |
| Under contract | 8 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $525K to $1.93M | $400K to $430K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 20 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Madeira homes for sale · St. Augustine Lakes homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Madeira | St. Augustine Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 216 |
| Built | n/a | 2023–2024 (median 2023.0) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,306 sq ft |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 11 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Madeira | St. Augustine Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Ketterlinus | Webster |
| Middle | Sebastian | Murray |
| High school | St. Augustine | 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, St. Augustine Lakes is the lower entry point (median $399K vs $704K). Sellers get a faster sale in St. Augustine Lakes (58 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 Madeira more expensive than St. Augustine Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Madeira is $704,000 versus $399,000 in St. Augustine Lakes, about 76% higher.
What high schools serve Madeira and St. Augustine Lakes?
Listings in Madeira most often report St. Augustine; listings in St. Augustine Lakes report St. Augustine. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Madeira homes, photos & schools · St. Augustine Lakes homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.