Shearwater vs Stillwater
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 | Stillwater |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $482K | $456K |
| Price per sq ft | $227 | $230 |
| Avg days on market | 39 days | 104 days |
| Months of supply | 3.1 mo | 6.3 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | -8% | -11% |
| Recent closings | 149 | 44 |
The verdict
Shearwater carries the higher median price — about 6% above Stillwater. Homes in Shearwater sell faster (39 days on market vs 104). Shearwater is the tighter market on inventory (3.1 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Shearwater | Stillwater | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Augustine | St. Johns |
| ZIP | 32092, 32095, 32259 | 32259 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 70 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 27 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 | Stillwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 38 | 23 |
| Under contract | 22 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $310K to $1.1M | $351K to $723K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 9 | 9 |
| 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 · Stillwater homes for sale.
Price history, year by year
| Year | Shearwater median | Stillwater median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $513K (218 sales) | $495K (3 sales) |
| 2023 | $572K (154 sales) | $517K (38 sales) |
| 2024 | $537K (208 sales) | $436K (53 sales) |
| 2025 | $520K (203 sales) | $400K (36 sales) |
| 2026 | $498K (158 sales) | $372K (46 sales) |
Since 2022, Shearwater's median sale price is -3% and Stillwater's is -25% — Shearwater has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Shearwater | Stillwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.0% | 98.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 40% | 70% |
| Typical sold home | 2,257 sq ft | 1,664 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 | Stillwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Timberlin Creek |
| Middle | not reported | Switzerland Point |
| 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, Stillwater is the lower entry point (median $456K vs $482K). 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 Shearwater more expensive than Stillwater?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Shearwater is $482,000 versus $456,000 in Stillwater, about 6% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Shearwater or Stillwater?
From 2022 to 2026 the median sale price rose -3% in Shearwater and -25% in Stillwater (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Stillwater — sellers there received 98.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 97.0% in Shearwater.
Go deeper on each: Shearwater homes, photos & schools · Stillwater homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.