St. Augustine Shores 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 2026-10-02.
| Metric | St. Augustine Shores | St. Augustine South |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $382K | $419K |
| Price per sq ft | $224 | $308 |
| Avg days on market | 38 days | 83 days |
| Months of supply | 4.2 mo | 3.5 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | -5% | +9% |
| Recent closings | 52 | 44 |
The verdict
St. Augustine South carries the higher median price — about 10% above St. Augustine Shores. Homes in St. Augustine Shores sell faster (38 days on market vs 83). St. Augustine South is the tighter market on inventory (3.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
St. Augustine Shores and St. Augustine South are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share St. Johns County.
| St. Augustine Shores | St. Augustine South | |
|---|---|---|
| County | St. Johns County, FL | St. Johns County, FL |
| City / area | St. Augustine | St. Augustine |
| ZIP | 32086 | 32086 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 41 mi | 39 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 3 mi, St. Augustine Beach | 3 mi, St. Augustine Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 18 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 96% of 23 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 Shores | St. Augustine South | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 18 | 13 |
| Under contract | 4 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $199K to $869K | $320K to $545K |
| 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 Shores homes for sale · St. Augustine South homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| St. Augustine Shores | St. Augustine South | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 484 | 512 |
| Built | 1971–2021 (median 1977) | 1925–2024 (median 1980) |
| Typical living area | 1,532 sq ft | 1,812 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 69% | 72% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 17 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | St. Augustine Shores median | St. Augustine South median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $116K (23 sales) | $130K (19 sales) |
| 2013 | $108K (37 sales) | $125K (27 sales) |
| 2014 | $150K (57 sales) | $156K (30 sales) |
| 2015 | $158K (55 sales) | $176K (52 sales) |
| 2016 | $166K (51 sales) | $195K (49 sales) |
| 2017 | $190K (75 sales) | $208K (46 sales) |
| 2018 | $203K (59 sales) | $223K (57 sales) |
| 2019 | $214K (69 sales) | $222K (63 sales) |
| 2020 | $219K (68 sales) | $250K (73 sales) |
| 2021 | $250K (87 sales) | $308K (75 sales) |
| 2022 | $309K (85 sales) | $366K (72 sales) |
| 2023 | $335K (85 sales) | $385K (57 sales) |
| 2024 | $330K (82 sales) | $361K (47 sales) |
| 2025 | $319K (74 sales) | $420K (40 sales) |
| 2026 | $330K (57 sales) | $404K (44 sales) |
Since 2012, St. Augustine Shores's median sale price is +183% and St. Augustine South's is +211% — St. Augustine South has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| St. Augustine Shores | St. Augustine South | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.5% | 95.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 2% | 14% |
| Typical sold home | 1,439 sq ft | 1,595 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 55 (normal) | 38 (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
| St. Augustine Shores | St. Augustine South | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | W. D. Hartley | Osceola |
| Middle | Gamble Rogers | Murray |
| High school | Pedro Menendez | 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 Shores is the lower entry point (median $382K vs $419K). 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 South; St. Augustine Shores trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in St. Augustine Shores (38 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 Shores?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in St. Augustine South is $419,000 versus $382,000 in St. Augustine Shores, about 10% higher.
How far apart are St. Augustine Shores and St. Augustine South?
About 2 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 Shores or St. Augustine South?
St. Augustine South: its homes were built 1925–2024 with a median year of 1980, versus a median of 1977 in St. Augustine Shores (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
St. Augustine South. The typical home there is 1,812 sq ft of living area, versus 1,532 sq ft in St. Augustine Shores.
Which has appreciated more, St. Augustine Shores or St. Augustine South?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 183% in St. Augustine Shores and 211% in St. Augustine South (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
St. Augustine Shores — sellers there received 96.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.2% in St. Augustine South.
What high schools serve St. Augustine Shores and St. Augustine South?
Listings in St. Augustine Shores most often report Pedro Menendez; 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 Shores homes, photos & schools · St. Augustine South homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.