Shearwater in St. Augustine

Shearwater
Homes for Sale in St. Augustine, FL

Community in St. Augustine · St. Johns County · ZIP 32092
Median sale $498K
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Live Market Pulse
21/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2017 → 2026 · 87 at the 2022 peak
0 is Shearwater's coldest market since 2017, 100 its hottest. Today: 21. How it's scored
Built fromLive realMLS data10 years of closingsUpdated twice daily
Live · Shearwater Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$498K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 4.3% vs the prior 12 months
-4.3%
1-yr price change
n = 158 and 203 sales in the two windows
$221/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $251 in 2023
97.0%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
3.1mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
44days
Median DOM · closed
0 days at the 2022 low
37%
Under contract
St. Johns: 32% (871 of 2,722)
38 · 22
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
158
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 175 a year
Track record · 10 years of records
2,257sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Shearwater Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 10, 2026

Shearwater right now

🟡 Balanced market. 3.1 months of supply and 37% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.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 10, 2026. Confidence: Very High (60 active and pending listings, 158 closed sales in 12 months).

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($498K) is down 4.3% from the prior 12 months ($520K).Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 10. Confidence: Very High (158 and 203 sales in the two windows).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

Updated August 10, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Shearwater market snapshot (as of August 10, 2026): the median sale price is about $498K ($221 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 44 days on market for closed sales, and 3.1 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 4% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (158 closings in the current window).

Windows contain 22 to 253 sales each (158 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$300K$400K$500K$600K201620182020202220242026
Down 4.3% year over year.
Every sale since 2016 · price vs size
$0$500K$1M2k3k4k
1,768 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$150$200$250201620182020202220242026
Up from $148 in 2016 to a $251 peak in 2023; $221 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
02040201620182020202220242026
0 days at the 2022 low; 44 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
98%100%201620182020202220242026
97.0% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0100200201620182020202220242026
22 to 253 a year; 158 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20182020202220242026
87 at the 2022 peak, 9 in the troughs, 21 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

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.

$2,908/mo
St. Johns County typical true cost to own
$115/mo
St. Johns County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

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.

Shearwater Market Scorecard

Seller's market

Shearwater is currently a seller's market. About 3.1 months of supply, a median asking price of $519,990, and homes go under contract in about 28 days.

3.1
Months supply
$519,990
Median list
$481,735
Median sold
$236
Per sqft
28
Days on mkt
38/22/149
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32092 ZIP is $468,766, about 23.6% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · 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 Shearwater St Johns

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
2.13%
1 of 47 listings · short sale 1
Median closed sale price — $498,242 · ▼ 4.7% yr (12-mo rolling)

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. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Shearwater

Live MLS inventory for Shearwater. 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 and pending Shearwater listings as of 2026-06-14, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

The takeaway

Everyday stops around Shearwater are close: the nearest shopping is about 4 minutes away.

Approximate drive times via Mapbox Search + Directions, 2026-07-03. Verify for a specific address.

Schools

In short
  • St. Johns County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Trout Creek Academy (onsite)FLDOE grade A · Public K-8
  • Timberlin Creek ElementaryFLDOE grade A · Public K-5
  • Switzerland Point Middle SchoolFLDOE grade A · Public 6-8
  • Bartram Trail High SchoolFLDOE grade A · 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 Shearwater address.

Recent Developments in Shearwater

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Shearwater, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

Dev Momentum68/100 · Active
  1. April 2026
    Infrastructure

    County marks completion of CR 210 roadway improvements

    St. Johns County announced completion of its County Road 210 improvement program between I-95 and U.S. 1, celebrated with an April 24 ribbon cutting. The roughly $18.7 million effort widened a 0.7 mile stretch from two lanes to six, added sidewalks, curbing and drainage upgrades, and installed a new traffic signal at Badger Park Drive.

    What it may mean for the marketAdded capacity on CR 210, the primary east-west artery serving Shearwater, may shorten peak-hour travel times, and corridors with recently delivered road projects have historically drawn steady buyer attention.

    Source: News4Jax
  2. April 2026
    Infrastructure

    County seeks input on CR 210 and St. Johns Parkway intersection changes

    St. Johns County opened a public input process on proposed traffic-flow changes at the intersection of CR 210 and CR 2209, also known as St. Johns Parkway, including possible turn restrictions. An open house and formal presentation were scheduled for April 9 at the Shearwater Kayak Clubroom.

    What it may mean for the marketA reconfigured intersection could change daily routing for residents on the west side of CR 210, and continued county spending at Shearwater's doorstep may signal that the corridor remains a planning priority.

    Source: News4Jax
  3. October 2025
    Infrastructure

    New segment of County Road 2209 opens

    St. Johns County opened a roughly $41 million, four-lane divided segment of County Road 2209 connecting Silverleaf Parkway to International Golf Parkway. The segment is part of a planned 7.7 mile corridor intended to eventually run from CR 210 south to State Road 16.

    What it may mean for the marketA new north-south alternative west of I-95 may gradually relieve pressure on CR 210 and could broaden commute options for households in the Shearwater area.

    Source: Jacksonville Daily Record
  4. October 2025
    Schools

    Intersection upgrades advancing near Trout Creek Academy

    St. Johns County moved forward on a roughly $1.8 million project at CR 16A and Timberwolf Trail near Trout Creek Academy, the K-8 campus inside Shearwater. Plans include new turn lanes on both roads and a potential pedestrian path for students, with design and permitting targeted for year end and construction to follow.

    What it may mean for the marketDedicated turn lanes and a possible walking route could ease school-hour queuing at the community's main school entrance, a logistics point prospective residents often weigh.

    Source: News4Jax
  5. September 2025
    Schools

    Trout Creek Academy drop-off congestion draws attention

    News4Jax reported on morning drop-off backups at Trout Creek Academy inside Shearwater, where vehicle queues near the school entrance slowed commuting residents at the start of the school year. The coverage highlighted circulation challenges as enrollment at the K-8 campus grows.

    What it may mean for the marketSchool-hour congestion is a day-to-day logistics factor buyers may ask about, and it historically builds the case for the intersection improvements the county later advanced nearby.

    Source: News4Jax
  6. August 2025
    Infrastructure

    CR 210 widening near Shearwater entrance enters next phase

    First Coast News reported on the 2.3 mile CR 210 widening between Greenbriar Road and Cimarrone Boulevard, the segment fronting Shearwater, with completion targeted for summer 2026. The county said the work zone at the Shearwater entrance was projected to advance to its next phase by fall 2025, when two lanes would reopen in that area.

    What it may mean for the marketShort-term construction friction at the community entrance may give way to materially better throughput once the widened section opens, a pattern seen on other CR 210 segments.

    Source: First Coast News
  7. June 2025
    Parks & Amenities

    County breaks ground on sports complex and library near Shearwater

    St. Johns County broke ground on a new tournament-style sports complex, community center and public library off CR 16A adjacent to the Shearwater community. The work is part of a county parks initiative exceeding $100 million that includes fields, courts, playgrounds, a splash pad and other recreation facilities, with openings targeted for early 2027.

    What it may mean for the marketLarge public recreation and library investment next door could add amenity value beyond the community's private facilities and may support long-term demand in the surrounding area.

    Source: News4Jax

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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.

If we were buying in Shearwater 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.

A closer look at the Shearwater market

At a median of $221 per square foot, Shearwater prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

Inventory runs at 3.1 months of supply, a balanced market and the trailing-12-month median down 4% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 44 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.6B- · Buy Score
Recent Direction4.9/10
Liquidity & Demand6.9/10
Pricing Power8.0/10

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 3 factors (6.6). Basis: Recent Direction -4.3% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 3.1 months of supply; Pricing Power 97.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

Page states no CDD.

The takeaway

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

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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Shearwater Homes for Sale in St year by year since 2016, from closed MLS sales. Long-run history beats any single estimate: it shows what this community has actually done through rate cycles, not what a model guesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Shearwater?
The median sale price in Shearwater was $498K over the 12 months ending August 10, 2026 (158 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Shearwater take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 10, 2026 took a median 44 days on market (158 sales, realMLS).
Is Shearwater a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of August 10, 2026, Shearwater is roughly balanced: 3.1 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
What schools serve Shearwater?
Shearwater is served by St. Johns County Public Schools, typically Trout Creek Academy (onsite), Timberlin Creek Elementary and Switzerland Point Middle School. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Shearwater?
The best agent for Shearwater is one who actively works St. Augustine and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Shearwater.
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 14, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 10, 2026
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-08-10
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2016 (1,768 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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