Marsh Landing vs Sawgrass Players Club
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-20.
| Metric | Marsh Landing | Sawgrass Players Club |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1.83M | $962K |
| Price per sq ft | $484 | $502 |
| Avg days on market | 88 days | 93 days |
| Months of supply | 3.6 mo | 3.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -4% | -3% |
| Recent closings | 47 | 12 |
The verdict
Marsh Landing carries the higher median price — about 91% above Sawgrass Players Club. Homes in Marsh Landing sell faster (88 days on market vs 93). Sawgrass Players Club is the tighter market on inventory (3.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
Marsh Landing and Sawgrass Players Club are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| Marsh Landing | Sawgrass Players Club | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | Ponte Vedra Beach | Ponte Vedra Beach |
| ZIP | 32082, 32250 | 32082 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 16 mi | 18 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 2 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach | 1 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 29% of 24 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 62% of 16 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
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
| Marsh Landing | Sawgrass Players Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 14 | 3 |
| Under contract | 2 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $1.77M to $10.96M | $850K to $1.48M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Marsh Landing homes for sale · Sawgrass Players Club homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Marsh Landing | Sawgrass Players Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 315 | 198 |
| Built | 1975–2023 (median 1995) | 1982–1996 (median 1988) |
| Typical living area | 4,665 sq ft | 2,263 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 78% | 71% |
| Vacant lots | 5 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Marsh Landing median | Sawgrass Players Club median |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $803K (64 sales) | $419K (3 sales) |
| 2014 | $865K (63 sales) | $548K (6 sales) |
| 2015 | $778K (54 sales) | $365K (10 sales) |
| 2016 | $890K (47 sales) | $843K (3 sales) |
| 2017 | $830K (65 sales) | $362K (6 sales) |
| 2018 | $855K (69 sales) | $444K (10 sales) |
| 2019 | $989K (74 sales) | $668K (16 sales) |
| 2020 | $955K (81 sales) | $580K (26 sales) |
| 2021 | $1.21M (107 sales) | $734K (32 sales) |
| 2022 | $1.7M (56 sales) | $755K (38 sales) |
| 2023 | $1.7M (55 sales) | $850K (21 sales) |
| 2024 | $1.81M (48 sales) | $1.06M (32 sales) |
| 2025 | $1.69M (63 sales) | $1M (29 sales) |
| 2026 | $1.9M (50 sales) | $1M (43 sales) |
Since 2013, Marsh Landing's median sale price is +137% and Sawgrass Players Club's is +139% — Sawgrass Players Club has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Marsh Landing | Sawgrass Players Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 91.5% | 96.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 4,113 sq ft | 2,476 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 50 (normal) | 58 (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
| Marsh Landing | Sawgrass Players Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Ponte Vedra Rawlings | Ponte Vedra Rawlings |
| Middle | Alice B. Landrum | Alice B. Landrum |
| High school | Ponte Vedra | Ponte Vedra |
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, Sawgrass Players Club is the lower entry point (median $962K vs $1.83M). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Marsh Landing; Sawgrass Players Club trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Marsh Landing (88 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 Marsh Landing more expensive than Sawgrass Players Club?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Marsh Landing is $1,835,000 versus $962,000 in Sawgrass Players Club, about 91% higher.
How far apart are Marsh Landing and Sawgrass Players Club?
About 2 miles straight-line, center to center, both in St. Johns County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Marsh Landing or Sawgrass Players Club?
Marsh Landing: its homes were built 1975–2023 with a median year of 1995, versus a median of 1988 in Sawgrass Players Club (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Marsh Landing. The typical home there is 4,665 sq ft of living area, versus 2,263 sq ft in Sawgrass Players Club.
Which has appreciated more, Marsh Landing or Sawgrass Players Club?
From 2013 to 2026 the median sale price rose 137% in Marsh Landing and 139% in Sawgrass Players Club (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Sawgrass Players Club — sellers there received 96.6% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 91.5% in Marsh Landing.
What high schools serve Marsh Landing and Sawgrass Players Club?
Listings in Marsh Landing most often report Ponte Vedra; listings in Sawgrass Players Club report Ponte Vedra. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Marsh Landing homes, photos & schools · Sawgrass Players Club homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.