Sebastian Cove vs St. Augustine Lakes
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 | Sebastian Cove | St. Augustine Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $224K | $399K |
| Price per sq ft | $174 | $190 |
| Avg days on market | 83 days | 59 days |
| Months of supply | 3.7 mo | 0.6 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | -25% | -4% |
| Recent closings | 23 | 40 |
The verdict
St. Augustine Lakes carries the higher median price — about 78% above Sebastian Cove. Homes in St. Augustine Lakes sell faster (59 days on market vs 83). St. Augustine Lakes is the tighter market on inventory (0.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
Sebastian Cove and St. Augustine Lakes are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| Sebastian Cove | St. Augustine Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Augustine | St. Augustine |
| ZIP | 32084 | 32084 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 33 mi | 35 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 6 mi, Vilano Beach | 5 mi, Vilano Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 15 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 15 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
| Sebastian Cove | St. Augustine Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 2 |
| Under contract | 0 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $173K to $690K | $400K to $430K |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Sebastian Cove homes for sale · St. Augustine Lakes homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Sebastian Cove | St. Augustine Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 538 | 216 |
| Built | 2008–2021 (median 2015) | 2023–2024 (median 2023) |
| Typical living area | 1,216 sq ft | 2,306 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 58% | 64% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 11 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Sebastian Cove median | St. Augustine Lakes median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $262K (28 sales) | $389K (5 sales) |
| 2024 | $269K (26 sales) | $388K (59 sales) |
| 2025 | $238K (22 sales) | $380K (71 sales) |
| 2026 | $205K (24 sales) | $395K (41 sales) |
Since 2023, Sebastian Cove's median sale price is -22% and St. Augustine Lakes's is +1% — St. Augustine Lakes has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Sebastian Cove | St. Augustine Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.0% | 98.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 71% |
| Typical sold home | 1,232 sq ft | 2,088 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
| Sebastian Cove | St. Augustine Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Crookshank | Webster |
| Middle | Sebastian | Murray |
| High school | St. Augustine | St. Augustine |
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, Sebastian Cove is the lower entry point (median $224K vs $399K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in St. Augustine Lakes; Sebastian Cove trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in St. Augustine Lakes (59 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. Augustine Lakes more expensive than Sebastian Cove?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in St. Augustine Lakes is $399,000 versus $224,000 in Sebastian Cove, about 78% higher.
How far apart are Sebastian Cove and St. Augustine Lakes?
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, Sebastian Cove or St. Augustine Lakes?
St. Augustine Lakes: its homes were built 2023–2024 with a median year of 2023, versus a median of 2015 in Sebastian Cove (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
St. Augustine Lakes. The typical home there is 2,306 sq ft of living area, versus 1,216 sq ft in Sebastian Cove.
Which has appreciated more, Sebastian Cove or St. Augustine Lakes?
From 2023 to 2026 the median sale price rose -22% in Sebastian Cove and 1% in St. Augustine Lakes (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
St. Augustine Lakes — sellers there received 98.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.0% in Sebastian Cove.
What high schools serve Sebastian Cove and St. Augustine Lakes?
Listings in Sebastian Cove most often report St. Augustine; listings in St. Augustine Lakes report St. Augustine. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Sebastian Cove homes, photos & schools · St. Augustine Lakes homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.