Sawgrass Players Club vs Summer House
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Sawgrass Players Club | Summer House |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $912K | $182K |
| Price per sq ft | $501 | $273 |
| Avg days on market | 100 days | 79 days |
| Months of supply | 0.9 mo | 2.9 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | -12% | +8% |
| Recent closings | 40 | 29 |
The verdict
Sawgrass Players Club carries the higher median price — about 401% above Summer House. Homes in Summer House sell faster (79 days on market vs 100). Sawgrass Players Club is the tighter market on inventory (0.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
Sawgrass Players Club and Summer House are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| Sawgrass Players Club | Summer House | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | Ponte Vedra Beach | Ponte Vedra Beach |
| ZIP | 32082 | 32034, 32082 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 18 mi | 18 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 1 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach | on the coast at Ponte Vedra Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 71% of 17 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 16 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
| Sawgrass Players Club | Summer House | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 7 |
| Under contract | 3 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $699K to $1.19M | $185K to $295K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Condominium |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Sawgrass Players Club homes for sale · Summer House homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Sawgrass Players Club | Summer House | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 198 | 82 |
| Built | 1982–1996 (median 1988) | 1985–1985 (median 1985) |
| Typical living area | 2,263 sq ft | 890 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 71% | 32% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Sawgrass Players Club median | Summer House median |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $545K (7 sales) | $97K (19 sales) |
| 2015 | $365K (10 sales) | $109K (28 sales) |
| 2016 | $843K (3 sales) | $120K (25 sales) |
| 2017 | $362K (6 sales) | $140K (30 sales) |
| 2018 | $444K (10 sales) | $140K (46 sales) |
| 2019 | $655K (15 sales) | $148K (32 sales) |
| 2020 | $620K (26 sales) | $153K (35 sales) |
| 2021 | $734K (33 sales) | $170K (47 sales) |
| 2022 | $750K (31 sales) | $245K (39 sales) |
| 2023 | $775K (25 sales) | $252K (25 sales) |
| 2024 | $1.1M (35 sales) | $230K (21 sales) |
| 2025 | $1.02M (28 sales) | $255K (18 sales) |
| 2026 | $985K (40 sales) | $206K (30 sales) |
Since 2014, Sawgrass Players Club's median sale price is +81% and Summer House's is +112% — Summer House has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Sawgrass Players Club | Summer House | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.5% | 91.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,340 sq ft | 890 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 58 (normal) | 21 (cold) |
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
| Sawgrass Players Club | Summer House | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Ponte Vedra Rawlings | Ponte Vedra Rawlings |
| Middle | Alice B. Landrum | Alice B. Landrum |
| High school | Ponte Vedra | Ponte Vedra |
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, Summer House is the lower entry point (median $182K vs $912K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Sawgrass Players Club; Summer House trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Summer House (79 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 Sawgrass Players Club more expensive than Summer House?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Sawgrass Players Club is $912,000 versus $182,000 in Summer House, about 401% higher.
How far apart are Sawgrass Players Club and Summer House?
About a mile straight-line, center to center, both in St. Johns County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Sawgrass Players Club or Summer House?
Sawgrass Players Club: its homes were built 1982–1996 with a median year of 1988, versus a median of 1985 in Summer House (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Sawgrass Players Club. The typical home there is 2,263 sq ft of living area, versus 890 sq ft in Summer House.
Which has appreciated more, Sawgrass Players Club or Summer House?
From 2014 to 2026 the median sale price rose 81% in Sawgrass Players Club and 112% in Summer House (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Sawgrass Players Club — sellers there received 96.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 91.8% in Summer House.
What high schools serve Sawgrass Players Club and Summer House?
Listings in Sawgrass Players Club most often report Ponte Vedra; listings in Summer House report Ponte Vedra. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Sawgrass Players Club homes, photos & schools · Summer House homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.