Shearwater St Augustine
Homes for Sale in St. Augustine, FL

Community in St. Augustine · Duval County · ZIP 32092
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Shearwater is a master-planned community, and in a place like this price is driven less by any single street and more by the phase, the builder, the lot, and the condition of the specific home. Resales compete directly with whatever inventory the builders are still moving, which tends to keep pricing disciplined and condition-sensitive rather than emotional.

We don't have a current pricing snapshot to quote here, so treat any number you see floating around cautiously. If you're buying, come with a clear read on comparable finishes and lot premiums; if you're selling, understand you are priced against new construction as much as against your neighbors.

Best for

  • Buyers who value trails, pools, and shared amenities and will actually use them to justify the assessments
  • Buyers comparing new construction against resale and wanting help reading which is the better value
  • Buyers planning to stay long enough for the amenity lifestyle to earn its carrying cost

Probably not for

  • Budgets that can't absorb CDD plus HOA on top of the mortgage
  • Buyers who want maximum autonomy and no community rules or assessments
  • Buyers seeking a quick short-term flip who don't want to compete with builder inventory on exit

The market around Shearwater St Augustine

Shearwater St Augustine is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32092, 795 homes are on the market and 40% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of St. Augustine.

Across Duval County, 2,814 homes are active and 1,188 pending (30% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Shearwater St Augustine specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Shearwater St Augustine today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Shearwater St Augustine.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a master-planned, amenity-rich community in the St. Augustine area.
Biggest Risk
Carrying costs — CDD and HOA assessments — and competition from new construction on resale.
Sweet Spot
A well-kept home in an established phase priced honestly against the builder alternative.
Avoid If
You want low fixed monthly costs or a no-HOA property with full autonomy.

How an amenity-led community actually trades

In a planned community like Shearwater, the amenity package and the ongoing assessments that fund it are as much a part of the deal as the house. Buyers should read the CDD and HOA structure carefully — those carrying costs affect both monthly affordability and future resale, and they vary by phase.

Because builders may still be active or recently finished here, resale sellers should expect to be measured against new-build finishes and incentives. The homes that move well are the ones where condition and updates are honest and the price reflects the competition, not just the wish.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Shearwater St Augustine. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

We know how master-planned communities in St. Augustine actually trade — how to weigh a lot premium, how to factor CDD and HOA carrying costs into a real offer, and when a resale is genuinely priced under the builder alternative. We'll tell you plainly when a listing is priced against the wrong comps, and we'll walk the amenities and the phase details with you before you commit.

Shearwater St Augustine in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a master-planned, amenity-rich community in the St. Augustine area.
Biggest advantageShared amenities and a planned layout that a scattered resale market can't replicate.
Biggest riskCarrying costs — CDD and HOA assessments — and competition from new construction on resale.
Sweet spotA well-kept home in an established phase priced honestly against the builder alternative.
Avoid ifYou want low fixed monthly costs or a no-HOA property with full autonomy.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Shearwater St Augustine sales matched to your home.

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
Buyers who value trails, pools, and shared amenities and will actually use them to justify the assessmentsExcellent fit
Buyers comparing new construction against resale and wanting help reading which is the better valueExcellent fit
Buyers planning to stay long enough for the amenity lifestyle to earn its carrying costExcellent fit
Budgets that can't absorb CDD plus HOA on top of the mortgageProbably not
Buyers who want maximum autonomy and no community rules or assessmentsProbably not
Buyers seeking a quick short-term flip who don't want to compete with builder inventory on exitProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2017 (2 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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The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are St. Johns County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$2,612/mo
St. Johns County typical true cost to own
$115/mo
St. Johns County typical home insurance
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County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.