Samara Lakes vs TrailMark
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-07.
| Metric | Samara Lakes | TrailMark |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $385K | $497K |
| Price per sq ft | $194 | $216 |
| Avg days on market | 86 days | 142 days |
| Months of supply | 0.7 mo | 34.0 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market (limited data) | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | -3% | +2% |
| Recent closings | 36 | 12 |
The verdict
TrailMark carries the higher median price — about 29% above Samara Lakes. Homes in Samara Lakes sell faster (86 days on market vs 142). Samara Lakes is the tighter market on inventory (0.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Samara Lakes | TrailMark | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Augustine | St Augustine |
| ZIP | 32092 | 32092 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 16 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 97% of 35 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
| Samara Lakes | TrailMark | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 2 | 34 |
| Under contract | 3 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $375K to $445K | $370K to $1.16M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 13 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Samara Lakes homes for sale · TrailMark homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Samara Lakes | TrailMark | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | TrailMark median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $386K (32 sales) | $436K (50 sales) |
| 2025 | $373K (28 sales) | $418K (35 sales) |
| 2026 | $370K (37 sales) | $430K (48 sales) |
Since 2024, Samara Lakes's median sale price is -4% and TrailMark's is -1% — TrailMark has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Samara Lakes | TrailMark | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.5% | 97.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,745 sq ft | 2,190 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
| Samara Lakes | TrailMark | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Picolata Crossing | Picolata Crossing |
| Middle | Pacetti Bay | 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 $385K vs $497K). Sellers get a faster sale in Samara Lakes (86 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 TrailMark more expensive than Samara Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in TrailMark is $497,000 versus $385,000 in Samara Lakes, about 29% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Samara Lakes or TrailMark?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -4% in Samara Lakes and -1% in TrailMark (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Samara Lakes and TrailMark?
Listings in Samara Lakes most often report Tocoi Creek; listings in TrailMark report Tocoi Creek. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Samara Lakes homes, photos & schools · TrailMark homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.