South Hampton vs Stillwater
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | South Hampton | Stillwater |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $647K | $488K |
| Price per sq ft | $210 | $238 |
| Avg days on market | 73 days | 99 days |
| Months of supply | 2.4 mo | 5.7 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | -4% | -11% |
| Recent closings | 40 | 44 |
The verdict
South Hampton carries the higher median price — about 33% above Stillwater. Homes in South Hampton sell faster (73 days on market vs 99). South Hampton is the tighter market on inventory (2.4 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| South Hampton | Stillwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 21 |
| Under contract | 5 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $499K to $1.3M | $365K to $690K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 7 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: South Hampton homes for sale · Stillwater homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| South Hampton | Stillwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 428 | n/a |
| Built | 2000–2009 (median 2004.0) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 3,364 sq ft | n/a |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | South Hampton median | Stillwater median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $615K (49 sales) | $495K (3 sales) |
| 2023 | $530K (32 sales) | $517K (38 sales) |
| 2024 | $550K (19 sales) | $436K (53 sales) |
| 2025 | $612K (23 sales) | $400K (36 sales) |
| 2026 | $625K (45 sales) | $372K (46 sales) |
Since 2022, South Hampton's median sale price is +2% and Stillwater's is -25% — South Hampton has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| South Hampton | Stillwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.7% | 98.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 70% |
| Typical sold home | 2,896 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
| South Hampton | Stillwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Timberlin Creek | Timberlin Creek |
| Middle | Switzerland Point | Switzerland Point |
| High school | Bartram Trail | 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 $488K vs $647K). Sellers get a faster sale in South Hampton (73 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 South Hampton more expensive than Stillwater?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in South Hampton is $647,000 versus $488,000 in Stillwater, about 33% higher.
Which has appreciated more, South Hampton or Stillwater?
From 2022 to 2026 the median sale price rose 2% in South Hampton 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 96.7% in South Hampton.
What high schools serve South Hampton and Stillwater?
Listings in South Hampton most often report Bartram Trail; listings in Stillwater report Beachside. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: South Hampton homes, photos & schools · Stillwater homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.