Samara Lakes vs St. Johns Golf & Country Club
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Samara Lakes | St. Johns Golf & Country Club |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $385K | $739K |
| Price per sq ft | $194 | $232 |
| Avg days on market | 92 days | 51 days |
| Months of supply | 0.7 mo | 3.0 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market (limited data) | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | -3% | +1% |
| Recent closings | 36 | 12 |
The verdict
St. Johns Golf & Country Club carries the higher median price — about 92% above Samara Lakes. Homes in St. Johns Golf & Country Club sell faster (51 days on market vs 92). Samara Lakes is the tighter market on inventory (0.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Samara Lakes | St. Johns Golf & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Augustine | St. Augustine |
| ZIP | 32092 | 32082, 32092, 32258 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 16 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 13 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
| Samara Lakes | St. Johns Golf & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 2 | 3 |
| Under contract | 3 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $375K to $445K | $575K to $969K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Samara Lakes homes for sale · St. Johns Golf & Country Club homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Samara Lakes | St. Johns Golf & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 211 | n/a |
| Built | 2005–2018 (median 2007) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 2,370 sq ft | n/a |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Samara Lakes median | St. Johns Golf & Country Club median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $148K (36 sales) | $308K (47 sales) |
| 2013 | $175K (45 sales) | $345K (72 sales) |
| 2014 | $192K (58 sales) | $365K (53 sales) |
| 2015 | $231K (112 sales) | $349K (53 sales) |
| 2016 | $232K (96 sales) | $360K (59 sales) |
| 2017 | $234K (121 sales) | $365K (60 sales) |
| 2018 | $256K (80 sales) | $385K (61 sales) |
| 2019 | $240K (66 sales) | $387K (53 sales) |
| 2020 | $253K (65 sales) | $415K (45 sales) |
| 2021 | $332K (71 sales) | $503K (68 sales) |
| 2022 | $400K (46 sales) | $635K (41 sales) |
| 2023 | $396K (42 sales) | $620K (20 sales) |
| 2024 | $387K (31 sales) | $765K (17 sales) |
| 2025 | $373K (28 sales) | $724K (26 sales) |
| 2026 | $367K (36 sales) | $745K (31 sales) |
Since 2012, Samara Lakes's median sale price is +148% and St. Johns Golf & Country Club's is +141% — Samara Lakes has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Samara Lakes | St. Johns Golf & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.6% | 97.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,732 sq ft | 3,249 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 53 (normal) | 56 (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
| Samara Lakes | St. Johns Golf & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Picolata Crossing | Liberty Pines Academy |
| Middle | Pacetti Bay | Liberty Pines Academy |
| High school | Tocoi Creek | Beachside |
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 $385K vs $739K). Sellers get a faster sale in St. Johns Golf & Country Club (51 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 St. Johns Golf & Country Club more expensive than Samara Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in St. Johns Golf & Country Club is $739,000 versus $385,000 in Samara Lakes, about 92% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Samara Lakes or St. Johns Golf & Country Club?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 148% in Samara Lakes and 141% in St. Johns Golf & Country Club (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Samara Lakes and St. Johns Golf & Country Club?
Listings in Samara Lakes most often report Tocoi Creek; listings in St. Johns Golf & Country Club report Beachside. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Samara Lakes homes, photos & schools · St. Johns Golf & Country Club homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.