Mill Creek Forest vs WaterSong at RiverTown
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-11.
| Metric | Mill Creek Forest | WaterSong at RiverTown |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $642K | $474K |
| Price per sq ft | $237 | $267 |
| Avg days on market | 168 days | 40 days |
| Months of supply | 2.1 mo | 2.4 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -5% | -7% |
| Recent closings | 34 | 110 |
The verdict
Mill Creek Forest carries the higher median price — about 35% above WaterSong at RiverTown. Homes in WaterSong at RiverTown sell faster (40 days on market vs 168). Mill Creek Forest is the tighter market on inventory (2.1 months of supply).
Where each one is
Mill Creek Forest and WaterSong at RiverTown are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| Mill Creek Forest | WaterSong at RiverTown | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Johns | St. Johns |
| ZIP | 32259 | 32259 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 19 mi | 21 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 16 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) | 18 mi, South Ponte Vedra Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 21 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 35 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
| Mill Creek Forest | WaterSong at RiverTown | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 22 |
| Under contract | 5 | 19 |
| Asking prices today | $500K to $894K | $404K to $685K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 20 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Mill Creek Forest homes for sale · WaterSong at RiverTown homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Mill Creek Forest | WaterSong at RiverTown | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 97 | 237 |
| Built | 2021–2024 (median 2023) | 2020–2024 (median 2023) |
| Typical living area | 2,871 sq ft | 2,194 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 33% | 47% |
| Vacant lots | 78 | 165 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Mill Creek Forest median | WaterSong at RiverTown median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $622K (5 sales) | $468K (42 sales) |
| 2023 | $621K (26 sales) | $507K (52 sales) |
| 2024 | $660K (17 sales) | $505K (67 sales) |
| 2025 | $612K (30 sales) | $468K (97 sales) |
| 2026 | $644K (36 sales) | $482K (112 sales) |
Since 2022, Mill Creek Forest's median sale price is +3% and WaterSong at RiverTown's is +3% — the same pace.
How each one trades
| Mill Creek Forest | WaterSong at RiverTown | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.3% | 93.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 78% | 63% |
| Typical sold home | 2,678 sq ft | 1,896 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 | WaterSong at RiverTown | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Cunningham Creek | Hallowes Cove Academy |
| Middle | Switzerland Point | Hallowes Cove Academy |
| 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, WaterSong at RiverTown is the lower entry point (median $474K vs $642K). Sellers get a faster sale in WaterSong at RiverTown (40 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 Mill Creek Forest more expensive than WaterSong at RiverTown?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Mill Creek Forest is $642,000 versus $474,000 in WaterSong at RiverTown, about 35% higher.
How far apart are Mill Creek Forest and WaterSong at RiverTown?
About 3 miles straight-line, center to center, both in St. Johns County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has bigger homes?
Mill Creek Forest. The typical home there is 2,871 sq ft of living area, versus 2,194 sq ft in WaterSong at RiverTown.
Which has appreciated more, Mill Creek Forest or WaterSong at RiverTown?
From 2022 to 2026 the median sale price rose 3% in Mill Creek Forest and 3% in WaterSong at RiverTown (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Mill Creek Forest — sellers there received 94.3% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.4% in WaterSong at RiverTown.
What high schools serve Mill Creek Forest and WaterSong at RiverTown?
Listings in Mill Creek Forest most often report Bartram Trail; listings in WaterSong at RiverTown 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 · WaterSong at RiverTown homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.