St. Augustine Lakes vs St. Augustine South
Two St. Johns communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-04.
| Metric | St. Augustine Lakes | St. Augustine South |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $398K | $412K |
| Price per sq ft | $190 | $296 |
| Avg days on market | 61 days | 97 days |
| Months of supply | 1.9 mo | 5.0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | -4% | -5% |
| Recent closings | 32 | 43 |
The verdict
St. Augustine South carries the higher median price — about 4% above St. Augustine Lakes. Homes in St. Augustine Lakes sell faster (61 days on market vs 97). St. Augustine Lakes is the tighter market on inventory (1.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
St. Augustine Lakes and St. Augustine South are about 5 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| St. Augustine Lakes | St. Augustine South | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Augustine | St. Augustine |
| ZIP | 32084 | 32086 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 35 mi | 39 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 6 mi, Vilano Beach | 3 mi, St. Augustine Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 15 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 96% of 26 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
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
| St. Augustine Lakes | St. Augustine South | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 18 |
| Under contract | 0 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $354K to $443K | $300K to $575K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: St. Augustine Lakes homes for sale · St. Augustine South homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| St. Augustine Lakes | St. Augustine South | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 187 | 675 |
| Built | 2023–2024 (median 2023) | 1925–2024 (median 1981) |
| Typical living area | 2,306 sq ft | 1,785 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 61% | 72% |
| Vacant lots | 11 | 27 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| St. Augustine Lakes | St. Augustine South | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.6% | 88.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 27% |
| Typical sold home | 2,088 sq ft | 1,434 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
| St. Augustine Lakes | St. Augustine South | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Webster | Osceola |
| Middle | Murray | Murray |
| High school | St. Augustine | Pedro Menendez |
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, St. Augustine Lakes is the lower entry point (median $398K vs $412K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in St. Augustine Lakes; St. Augustine South trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in St. Augustine Lakes (61 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. Augustine South more expensive than St. Augustine Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in St. Augustine South is $412,000 versus $398,000 in St. Augustine Lakes, about 4% higher.
How far apart are St. Augustine Lakes and St. Augustine South?
About 5 miles straight-line, center to center, both in St. Johns County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, St. Augustine Lakes or St. Augustine South?
St. Augustine Lakes: its homes were built 2023–2024 with a median year of 2023, versus a median of 1981 in St. Augustine South (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
St. Augustine Lakes. The typical home there is 2,306 sq ft of living area, versus 1,785 sq ft in St. Augustine South.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
St. Augustine Lakes — sellers there received 95.6% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 88.2% in St. Augustine South.
What high schools serve St. Augustine Lakes and St. Augustine South?
Listings in St. Augustine Lakes most often report St. Augustine; listings in St. Augustine South report Pedro Menendez. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: St. Augustine Lakes homes, photos & schools · St. Augustine South homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.