Sawmill Lakes vs Twenty Mile at Nocatee
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Sawmill Lakes | Twenty Mile at Nocatee |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $992K | $942K |
| Price per sq ft | $319 | $330 |
| Avg days on market | 24 days | 46 days |
| Months of supply | 2.3 mo | 1.3 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | +0% | +1% |
| Recent closings | 21 | 64 |
The verdict
Sawmill Lakes carries the higher median price — about 5% above Twenty Mile at Nocatee. Homes in Sawmill Lakes sell faster (24 days on market vs 46). Twenty Mile at Nocatee is the tighter market on inventory (1.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
Sawmill Lakes and Twenty Mile at Nocatee are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| Sawmill Lakes | Twenty Mile at Nocatee | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | Ponte Vedra Beach | Ponte Vedra |
| ZIP | 32082 | 32081 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 21 mi | 20 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 2 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) | 4 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 86% of 14 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 22 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
| Sawmill Lakes | Twenty Mile at Nocatee | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 7 |
| Under contract | 2 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $625K to $969K | $650K to $1.1M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Sawmill Lakes homes for sale · Twenty Mile at Nocatee homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Sawmill Lakes | Twenty Mile at Nocatee | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 214 | 382 |
| Built | 1997–2001 (median 1998) | 2015–2021 (median 2017) |
| Typical living area | 3,257 sq ft | 3,129 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 84% | 86% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Sawmill Lakes median | Twenty Mile at Nocatee median |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $430K (21 sales) | $577K (57 sales) |
| 2017 | $474K (26 sales) | $543K (50 sales) |
| 2018 | $505K (31 sales) | $562K (67 sales) |
| 2019 | $497K (30 sales) | $560K (121 sales) |
| 2020 | $565K (16 sales) | $524K (148 sales) |
| 2021 | $700K (23 sales) | $595K (108 sales) |
| 2022 | $750K (9 sales) | $885K (53 sales) |
| 2023 | $907K (15 sales) | $928K (40 sales) |
| 2024 | $975K (13 sales) | $994K (46 sales) |
| 2025 | $925K (17 sales) | $1M (56 sales) |
| 2026 | $860K (21 sales) | $938K (66 sales) |
Since 2016, Sawmill Lakes's median sale price is +100% and Twenty Mile at Nocatee's is +63% — Sawmill Lakes has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Sawmill Lakes | Twenty Mile at Nocatee | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 100.0% | 96.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,731 sq ft | 2,912 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 60 (hot) | 29 (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
| Sawmill Lakes | Twenty Mile at Nocatee | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Ocean Palms | Palm Valley Academy |
| Middle | Alice B. Landrum | Palm Valley Academy |
| High school | Ponte Vedra | Allen D. Nease |
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, Twenty Mile at Nocatee is the lower entry point (median $942K vs $992K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Twenty Mile at Nocatee; Sawmill Lakes trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Sawmill Lakes (24 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 Sawmill Lakes more expensive than Twenty Mile at Nocatee?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Sawmill Lakes is $992,000 versus $942,000 in Twenty Mile at Nocatee, about 5% higher.
How far apart are Sawmill Lakes and Twenty Mile at Nocatee?
About 2 miles straight-line, center to center, both in St. Johns County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Sawmill Lakes or Twenty Mile at Nocatee?
Twenty Mile at Nocatee: its homes were built 2015–2021 with a median year of 2017, versus a median of 1998 in Sawmill Lakes (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Sawmill Lakes or Twenty Mile at Nocatee?
From 2016 to 2026 the median sale price rose 100% in Sawmill Lakes and 63% in Twenty Mile at Nocatee (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Sawmill Lakes — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.5% in Twenty Mile at Nocatee.
What high schools serve Sawmill Lakes and Twenty Mile at Nocatee?
Listings in Sawmill Lakes most often report Ponte Vedra; listings in Twenty Mile at Nocatee report Allen D. Nease. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Sawmill Lakes homes, photos & schools · Twenty Mile at Nocatee homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.