Shearwater vs Silver Landing at SilverLeaf
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-06-14.
| Metric | Shearwater | Silver Landing at SilverLeaf |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $482K | $610K |
| Price per sq ft | $227 | $236 |
| Avg days on market | 39 days | 75 days |
| Months of supply | 3.1 mo | 3.7 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | -8% | +14% |
| Recent closings | 149 | 74 |
The verdict
Silver Landing at SilverLeaf carries the higher median price — about 27% above Shearwater. Homes in Shearwater sell faster (39 days on market vs 75). Shearwater is the tighter market on inventory (3.1 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Shearwater | Silver Landing at SilverLeaf | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Augustine | St. Augustine |
| ZIP | 32092, 32095, 32259 | 32092 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 70 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 41 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
| Shearwater | Silver Landing at SilverLeaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 38 | 23 |
| Under contract | 22 | 10 |
| Asking prices today | $310K to $1.1M | $307K to $990K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 9 | 11 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Shearwater homes for sale · Silver Landing at SilverLeaf homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Shearwater | Silver Landing at SilverLeaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 324 |
| Built | n/a | 2022–2024 (median 2023) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,778 sq ft |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 167 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Shearwater median | Silver Landing at SilverLeaf median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $513K (218 sales) | $550K (11 sales) |
| 2023 | $572K (154 sales) | $515K (129 sales) |
| 2024 | $537K (208 sales) | $546K (134 sales) |
| 2025 | $520K (203 sales) | $600K (91 sales) |
| 2026 | $498K (158 sales) | $599K (74 sales) |
Since 2022, Shearwater's median sale price is -3% and Silver Landing at SilverLeaf's is +9% — Silver Landing at SilverLeaf has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Shearwater | Silver Landing at SilverLeaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.0% | 95.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 40% | 74% |
| Typical sold home | 2,257 sq ft | 2,754 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
| Shearwater | Silver Landing at SilverLeaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Wards Creek |
| Middle | not reported | Pacetti Bay |
| High school | not reported | 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, Shearwater is the lower entry point (median $482K vs $610K). Sellers get a faster sale in Shearwater (39 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 Silver Landing at SilverLeaf more expensive than Shearwater?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Silver Landing at SilverLeaf is $610,000 versus $482,000 in Shearwater, about 27% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Shearwater or Silver Landing at SilverLeaf?
From 2022 to 2026 the median sale price rose -3% in Shearwater and 9% in Silver Landing at SilverLeaf (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Shearwater — sellers there received 97.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.8% in Silver Landing at SilverLeaf.
Go deeper on each: Shearwater homes, photos & schools · Silver Landing at SilverLeaf homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.