Shearwater vs St. Johns Golf & Country Club
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 | St. Johns Golf & Country Club |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $482K | $739K |
| Price per sq ft | $227 | $232 |
| Avg days on market | 39 days | 40 days |
| Months of supply | 3.1 mo | 0.8 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | +1% |
| Recent closings | 149 | 32 |
The verdict
St. Johns Golf & Country Club carries the higher median price — about 53% above Shearwater. Homes in Shearwater sell faster (39 days on market vs 40). St. Johns Golf & Country Club is the tighter market on inventory (0.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Shearwater | St. Johns Golf & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Augustine | St. Augustine |
| ZIP | 32092, 32095, 32259 | 32082, 32092, 32258 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 70 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 14 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 | St. Johns Golf & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 38 | 2 |
| Under contract | 22 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $310K to $1.1M | $579K to $630K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 9 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Shearwater homes for sale · St. Johns Golf & Country Club homes for sale.
Price history, year by year
| Year | Shearwater median | St. Johns Golf & Country Club median |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $304K (22 sales) | $360K (59 sales) |
| 2017 | $325K (89 sales) | $365K (60 sales) |
| 2018 | $336K (105 sales) | $385K (61 sales) |
| 2019 | $356K (149 sales) | $387K (53 sales) |
| 2020 | $341K (209 sales) | $415K (45 sales) |
| 2021 | $384K (253 sales) | $503K (68 sales) |
| 2022 | $513K (218 sales) | $635K (41 sales) |
| 2023 | $572K (154 sales) | $620K (20 sales) |
| 2024 | $537K (208 sales) | $765K (17 sales) |
| 2025 | $520K (203 sales) | $724K (26 sales) |
| 2026 | $498K (158 sales) | $745K (31 sales) |
Since 2016, Shearwater's median sale price is +64% and St. Johns Golf & Country Club's is +107% — St. Johns Golf & Country Club has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Shearwater | St. Johns Golf & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.0% | 97.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 40% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,257 sq ft | 3,249 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 21 (cold) | 56 (normal) |
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 | St. Johns Golf & Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Liberty Pines Academy |
| Middle | not reported | Liberty Pines Academy |
| High school | not reported | Beachside |
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 $739K). 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 St. Johns Golf & Country Club more expensive than Shearwater?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in St. Johns Golf & Country Club is $739,000 versus $482,000 in Shearwater, about 53% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Shearwater or St. Johns Golf & Country Club?
From 2016 to 2026 the median sale price rose 64% in Shearwater and 107% in St. Johns Golf & Country Club (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Go deeper on each: Shearwater homes, photos & schools · St. Johns Golf & Country Club homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.