Murabella vs Samara Lakes
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-10.
| Metric | Murabella | Samara Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $524K | $372K |
| Price per sq ft | $216 | $206 |
| Avg days on market | 42 days | 45 days |
| Months of supply | 3.4 mo | 1.9 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -1% | -3% |
| Recent closings | 35 | 37 |
The verdict
Murabella carries the higher median price — about 41% above Samara Lakes. Homes in Murabella sell faster (42 days on market vs 45). Samara Lakes is the tighter market on inventory (1.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Murabella | Samara Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St Augustine | St. Augustine |
| ZIP | 32092 | 32092 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 19 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 18 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
| Murabella | Samara Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 10 | 6 |
| Under contract | 1 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $399K to $690K | $290K to $445K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Murabella homes for sale · Samara Lakes homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Murabella | Samara Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 265 |
| Built | n/a | 2005–2018 (median 2007) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,159 sq ft |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Murabella | Samara Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Mill Creek Academy | Picolata Crossing |
| Middle | Mill Creek Academy | Pacetti Bay |
| High school | Tocoi Creek | Tocoi Creek |
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, Samara Lakes is the lower entry point (median $372K vs $524K). Sellers get a faster sale in Murabella (42 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 Murabella more expensive than Samara Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Murabella is $524,000 versus $372,000 in Samara Lakes, about 41% higher.
What high schools serve Murabella and Samara Lakes?
Listings in Murabella most often report Tocoi Creek; listings in Samara Lakes report Tocoi Creek. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Murabella homes, photos & schools · Samara Lakes homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.