Mill Creek Forest vs South Hampton
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 | Mill Creek Forest | South Hampton |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $642K | $647K |
| Price per sq ft | $237 | $210 |
| Avg days on market | 74 days | 73 days |
| Months of supply | 1.9 mo | 2.4 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -5% | -4% |
| Recent closings | 37 | 40 |
The verdict
South Hampton carries the higher median price — about 1% above Mill Creek Forest. Homes in South Hampton sell faster (73 days on market vs 74). Mill Creek Forest is the tighter market on inventory (1.9 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Mill Creek Forest | South Hampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 8 |
| Under contract | 7 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $500K to $895K | $499K to $1.3M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 3 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Mill Creek Forest homes for sale · South Hampton homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Mill Creek Forest | South Hampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 97 | 428 |
| Built | 2021–2024 (median 2023) | 2000–2009 (median 2004.0) |
| Typical living area | 2,871 sq ft | 3,364 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 33% | 83% |
| Vacant lots | 78 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Mill Creek Forest median | South Hampton median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $616K (26 sales) | $530K (32 sales) |
| 2024 | $669K (18 sales) | $550K (19 sales) |
| 2025 | $605K (25 sales) | $612K (23 sales) |
| 2026 | $640K (38 sales) | $625K (45 sales) |
Since 2023, Mill Creek Forest's median sale price is +4% and South Hampton's is +18% — South Hampton has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Mill Creek Forest | South Hampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.4% | 96.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 79% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,679 sq ft | 2,896 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
| Mill Creek Forest | South Hampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Cunningham Creek | Timberlin Creek |
| Middle | Switzerland Point | Switzerland Point |
| High school | Bartram Trail | 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, Mill Creek Forest is the lower entry point (median $642K vs $647K). 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; South Hampton trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in South Hampton (73 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 South Hampton more expensive than Mill Creek Forest?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in South Hampton is $647,000 versus $642,000 in Mill Creek Forest, about 1% higher.
Which has newer homes, Mill Creek Forest or South Hampton?
Mill Creek Forest: its homes were built 2021–2024 with a median year of 2023, versus a median of 2004.0 in South Hampton (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
South Hampton. The typical home there is 3,364 sq ft of living area, versus 2,871 sq ft in Mill Creek Forest.
Which has appreciated more, Mill Creek Forest or South Hampton?
From 2023 to 2026 the median sale price rose 4% in Mill Creek Forest and 18% in South Hampton (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
South Hampton — sellers there received 96.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.4% in Mill Creek Forest.
What high schools serve Mill Creek Forest and South Hampton?
Listings in Mill Creek Forest most often report Bartram Trail; listings in South Hampton report Bartram Trail. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Mill Creek Forest homes, photos & schools · South Hampton homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.