Shearwater vs WaterSong at RiverTown
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 | WaterSong at RiverTown |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $482K | $454K |
| Price per sq ft | $227 | $263 |
| Avg days on market | 39 days | 25 days |
| Months of supply | 3.1 mo | 1.7 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -8% | -7% |
| Recent closings | 149 | 121 |
The verdict
Shearwater carries the higher median price — about 6% above WaterSong at RiverTown. Homes in WaterSong at RiverTown sell faster (25 days on market vs 39). WaterSong at RiverTown is the tighter market on inventory (1.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Shearwater | WaterSong at RiverTown | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 24 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 | WaterSong at RiverTown | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 38 | 17 |
| Under contract | 22 | 11 |
| Asking prices today | $310K to $1.1M | $398K to $625K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 9 | 14 |
| 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 · WaterSong at RiverTown homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Shearwater | WaterSong at RiverTown | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 198 |
| Built | n/a | 2020–2024 (median 2023) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,294 sq ft |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 206 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Shearwater median | WaterSong at RiverTown median |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $341K (209 sales) | $329K (13 sales) |
| 2021 | $384K (253 sales) | $340K (24 sales) |
| 2022 | $513K (218 sales) | $467K (42 sales) |
| 2023 | $572K (154 sales) | $516K (50 sales) |
| 2024 | $537K (208 sales) | $500K (61 sales) |
| 2025 | $520K (203 sales) | $491K (88 sales) |
| 2026 | $498K (158 sales) | $469K (125 sales) |
Since 2020, Shearwater's median sale price is +46% and WaterSong at RiverTown's is +42% — Shearwater has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Shearwater | WaterSong at RiverTown | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.0% | 93.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 40% | 67% |
| Typical sold home | 2,257 sq ft | 1,876 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 21 (cold) | 20 (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
| Shearwater | WaterSong at RiverTown | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Hallowes Cove Academy |
| Middle | not reported | Hallowes Cove Academy |
| High school | not reported | Bartram Trail |
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, WaterSong at RiverTown is the lower entry point (median $454K vs $482K). Sellers get a faster sale in WaterSong at RiverTown (25 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 WaterSong at RiverTown?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Shearwater is $482,000 versus $454,000 in WaterSong at RiverTown, about 6% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Shearwater or WaterSong at RiverTown?
From 2020 to 2026 the median sale price rose 46% in Shearwater and 42% in WaterSong at RiverTown (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 93.3% in WaterSong at RiverTown.
Go deeper on each: Shearwater homes, photos & schools · WaterSong at RiverTown homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.