Samara Lakes
Homes for Sale in St. Augustine, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Samara Lakes prices off condition and lot more than off any location premium: the median sits at $371,750, with price per square foot running $198.32 — a moderate rate for the area that leaves room to move depending on finish level and site. With only 10 active listings, there simply is not much on the market to compare against right now, and that thin bench is doing more to hold pricing firm than any single feature of the community.
At 3.5 months of supply, this reads as a balanced market — not tilted hard toward buyers or sellers — and a median 21 days on market backs that up: homes here are not sitting, but they are not vanishing overnight either. Year over year the median is essentially flat, up 0.5%, while the longer arc — up 135% since 2012 — shows this is a community that has already done most of its appreciating. For sellers, that argues for pricing at the market rather than testing it; for buyers, it means less urgency than the days-on-market figure alone might suggest.
Samara Lakes right now
🔴 Seller-leaning market. 2.4 months of supply and 36% of the inventory already under contract give sellers the pressure advantage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records, as of August 20, 2026. Confidence: Very High (11 active and pending listings, 35 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($360K) is down 4.0% from the prior 12 months ($375K) and up 127% since 2012.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 20. Confidence: Very High (35 and 35 sales in the two windows).
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Updated August 20, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Samara Lakes market snapshot (as of August 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $360K ($209 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 29 days on market for closed sales, and 2.4 months of supply, a seller-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is down 4% from the prior 12 months and up 127% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (35 closings in the current window).
With 34 closings behind the current read and only 10 homes active at any one time, Samara Lakes turns over in a fairly tight, low-volume pattern — a market where a handful of transactions can move the read from one snapshot to the next.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Samara Lakes is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a purchase near the $371,750 median who want a market that is not moving against them week to week.
- Sellers who can price at the current balanced-market level and expect a sale in roughly three weeks rather than needing to chase a premium.
- Buyers willing to move quickly and decisively when one of a small number of active listings matches what they need.
Probably not for
- Buyers who want to compare many similar homes side by side before deciding — with 10 active listings, that depth is not there right now.
- Anyone banking on the rapid year-over-year price gains this community saw earlier in its run — current movement is close to flat.
- Buyers who need a large, constantly refreshing inventory of options rather than a small, closely-watched pool.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 20 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($360K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($375K) IS the -4.0% one-year change.
Windows contain 26 to 108 sales each (35 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Samara Lakes Market Scorecard
Samara Lakes is currently a seller's market. About 3.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $420,000, and homes go under contract in about 19 days.
Go deeper: county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in Samara Lakes, St. Augustine
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Samara Lakes
Live MLS inventory for Samara Lakes. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active · 54 daysTop listing
Active · 35 daysActive · 66 days
Active · 6 days
Active · 44 days
Active · 29 days
Active · 58 days
Pending · 73 days
Pending · 49 days
Pending · 56 days
Pending · 27 daysActive and pending Samara Lakes listings as of 2026-08-20, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Samara Lakes on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Life at Samara Lakes
- Stone Brook Amenity Center · Community amenity center with a pool and cabana with lounge area, a basketball court, a children's playground, and play fields used for soccer, kickball, and baseball.
- Fitness center · The community's amenity center includes a fitness center.
- Two playgrounds · The community includes two playgrounds.
Sources: Samara Lakes community website; Vesta Property Services. Amenity access and membership terms vary and can change; verify current details with the community.
How far is everything?
Everyday stops around Samara Lakes are close: the nearest shopping is about 33 minutes away.
- Parkway Commons · Shopping33 min
- Kutie Café · Coffee33 min
- St Marys Seafood and More · Dining34 min
- Baptist Heart Specialists · Health34 min
- Above Basketball WGV · Parks35 min
- Costco Liquor Sales · Groceries37 min
Approximate drive times via Mapbox Search + Directions, 2026-07-03. Verify for a specific address.
Schools
- St. Johns County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Mill Creek Academy (St. Johns)FLDOE grade A · Public K-8
- Pacetti Bay Middle School (St. Johns)FLDOE grade A · Public 6-8
- Allen D. Nease High School (St. Johns) · Public 9-12
Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year and can change; always confirm with St. Johns County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Samara Lakes address.
Recent Developments in Samara Lakes
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Samara Lakes, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Infrastructure
CR 210 widening westbound lanes set to reopen in St. Johns County
News4Jax reported that all westbound lanes of the County Road 210 widening project in St. Johns County were expected to reopen by the end of Friday, July 31, 2026, ahead of the August 10 school year start. The county said it is managing 44 active road projects totaling $183.1 million this year.
What it may mean for the marketExpands roadway capacity on a major county corridor, improving traffic flow and supporting continued growth along the CR 210 area. The project is about 11 miles north of Samara Lakes, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: News4Jax - July 2026Development
Six agricultural enclave projects seek to develop 6,500-plus acres in St. Johns County
Jacksonville Today reported that St. Johns County received six proposals totaling more than 6,558 acres for development under a new Florida agricultural enclave law that took effect July 1, 2026. The largest proposal, about 4,462 acres north of Nocatee, comes from the Davis family and the PARC Group. The County Commission scheduled a public hearing on the proposals for August 19, 2026.
What it may mean for the marketSignals a large potential expansion of developable land and future housing and commercial capacity, using a new state process that can convert farmland to residential and commercial use with reduced local review. The project is about 11 miles northeast of Samara Lakes, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Jacksonville Today - July 2026Retail & Dining
Publix opens and more retailers coming to Marketplace at Nocatee
An official Nocatee business update reported that a Publix supermarket with a pharmacy drive-thru and adjacent Publix Liquors has opened at Marketplace at Nocatee. Additional announced tenants include SoFresh in late summer 2026, a Gate gas station, BODYBAR Pilates, a nail spa and a wine and spirits shop. The Hub at Nocatee entertainment concept is slated for 2028.
What it may mean for the marketExpands grocery, dining and everyday retail capacity at a growing town center, adding anchor and service tenants that build out the commercial base of the area. The project is about 12 miles northeast of Samara Lakes, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Nocatee - June 2026Infrastructure
First Coast Expressway advances as an economic-development corridor across Clay and St. Johns
The First Coast Expressway (State Road 23), a tolled beltway looping around the west and south of the Jacksonville metro, continued to open land for development along its corridor, with the final St. Johns County phase from Interstate 95 to east of County Road 2209 in progress. FDOT held a St. Johns County open house on the final phase in January 2026.
What it may mean for the marketNew limited-access highway capacity shortens commutes and opens adjacent land, changes that have historically shaped where new communities and demand concentrate. The site is about 15 miles northwest of Samara Lakes.
Source: Jax Daily Record - May 2026Retail & Dining
Grocery-anchored retail center proposed in Durbin Park
A grocery-anchored retail center was proposed at Durbin Park, the large mixed-use development near Interstate 95 and County Road 210 in northern St. Johns County, adding to the district's existing stores, restaurants, and Walmart-anchored core.
What it may mean for the marketAdded grocery and retail at Durbin Park deepens everyday conveniences in northern St. Johns County, an amenity factor that can support demand for surrounding communities. The project is about 10 miles north of Samara Lakes, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Jax Daily Record - February 2026Retail & Dining
Durbin Park Walmart plans an expansion
The Walmart anchoring Durbin Park filed plans to expand in early 2026, reinforcing the retail core of the Interstate 95 and County Road 210 district in northern St. Johns County.
What it may mean for the marketInvestment in Durbin Park's retail anchor signals continued commercial strength in northern St. Johns County, which can reinforce the appeal of nearby residential areas. The project is about 10 miles north of Samara Lakes, elsewhere in St. Johns County.
Source: Jax Daily Record
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The Samara Lakes buying strategy.
If we were buying in Samara Lakes today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Samara Lakes.
A Balanced Market With a Thin Bench
The market band here reads balanced, and the underlying numbers back that up: 3.5 months of supply is squarely in the range where neither buyers nor sellers hold obvious leverage. But the way that balance is built matters — with just 10 active listings against 34 closings in the trailing window, this is a market that clears through a small number of transactions rather than a deep, browsable inventory. A buyer who wants to compare several similar homes side by side may not find that many on the market at once.
Price sits at a median of $371,750, or $198.32 per square foot, and a median 21 days on market suggests reasonably priced listings are still finding buyers at a normal pace. The longer-run number worth sitting with is the 135% gain since 2012 — a reminder that most of the run-up here has already happened. Year-over-year movement of 0.5% is closer to flat than it is to appreciation, which is the more useful figure for anyone trying to time a purchase or sale in the next few months.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Samara Lakes. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Samara Lakes buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (7.3). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +127% since 2012; Recent Direction -4.0% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 2.4 months of supply; Pricing Power 97.5% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
With only 10 active listings and a market that clears in tight, low-volume closings rather than deep browsable inventory, timing and pricing precision matter more here than in a larger community. Momentum tracks the realmls feed for Samara Lakes closely enough to know when a listing is priced to the market's actual balanced posture versus priced against wishful thinking, and to move quickly when the short list of live options changes.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- No CDD
- Mandatory HOA. Confirm current dues
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Samara Lakes is an 852-lot HOA community; management was taken over by Vesta Property Services' World Golf Village office.
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Tools for a Samara Lakes buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 20, 2026) |
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 20, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-08-18 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (1,057 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of realMLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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