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Shearwater Homes For Sale, St. Johns County

Amenity-rich community — St. Johns County, FL

39 homes · 4 new this week · median $499,997 · 154 sold in 12 mo at median $501,240 · 63 days avg on market · updated 10 minutes ago

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Market Snapshot

As of October 19, 2026, the median list price in Shearwater is $499,997 across 39 active listings, averaging $228/sqft; recent MLS-recorded sales show a median sold price of $501,240 across 154 closings.

Median List Price
$499,997
Avg. Price / Sq Ft
$228/sqft
Median Sold (12 mo, MLS)
$501,240
▲ 2.1% vs prior 6 mo
Active Listings
39
HOA Dues
~$240/yr typical

Market stats are based on similar homes in Shearwater, including 154 recent recorded sales — they may not include listings or sales that aren't comparable to this market. Sourced from the MLS; refreshed regularly.

Closed sales

What homes in Shearwater actually sold for

Median closed price by year from the MLS, 2020 to 2026: up 1% since 2025. 126 sales closed in 2026 at a median $223 per square foot.

$399K20$475K21$576K22$725K23$531K24$502K25$505K26$0$725K
YearSalesMedian sold$/sq ftOf askingDays on market
20204 †$399K$168100%7
20219 †$475K$200105.1%15
20229 †$576K$245100%4
20234 †$725K$24897.6%71
202457 †$531K$23599.5%43
2025162$502K$22699.2%38
2026126$505K$22398.8%46

Closed sales from the realMLS IDX feed; years with fewer than three sales are omitted. Medians, not estimates of any one home. "Of asking" is the median sold price as a share of the final list price. † A partial year in the feed: it carries only some of that year’s sales, so the median rests on fewer homes and the percent change above starts at the first full year.

Every Shearwater sale in the last 12 months, with prices →

Your beach from Shearwater

The closest public beach accesses with parking from Shearwater, by drive time where we have it, from the county and city beach-access maps.

Every public beach access and its parking, on one map →

Sea turtles nest on these beaches May 1 to October 31: the season’s rules. Looking for shark teeth? What you can keep, beach by beach.

Public accesses only, from St. Johns County, City of Jacksonville Beach, City of Fernandina Beach and Florida DEP data. Parking counts are approximate, and fees, passes and seasonal rules change; check the posted signs.

Nature near Shearwater

The closest public trail systems and preserves (places with at least a mile of mapped trail or 500 acres), by drive time, from the state, water-district, county and National Park Service maps.

On the water

Fishing the First Coast →Every boat ramp →Every paddle launch →

Sports fields and leagues

  • Durbin Crossing Park

    15 min drive · Baseball, Football, Lacrosse, Softball, Track, Soccer

    Creeks Athletic Association; Julington Creek Baseball; Creeks Girls Lacrosse; +1 more

  • Aberdeen Park

    15 min drive · Baseball, Football, Lacrosse, Softball, Track, Soccer

    Creeks Athletic Association; Creeks Flag Football; Field of Dreams Baseball; +1 more

  • Rivertown II Athletic Complex

    16 min drive · Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Pickleball, Softball

    Ancient City Soccer Club; Florida Prime Sports

Every youth league in St. Johns and Duval, by sport →

Every state and national park within two hours →The springs, by drive time →

Public lands only; ramps and launches from FWC’s inventory, straight-line distance. Trail miles are what the managing agency maps; hours, fees, hunting seasons and closures change, so check the agency’s page before you go.

Groceries near Shearwater

The closest store of each big chain, by drive time, from the middle of Shearwater.

Every big-chain grocery store in St. Johns, Duval and Nassau →

Stores holding a state retail food permit, located from each chain’s own store list. Drive times are typical, without traffic.

The Neighborhood

About Shearwater, St. Johns County

A stunning master-planned community featuring a lazy river, fitness center, kayak launch, and miles of trails.

  • Community Type:
    New Construction Available
  • Property Type:
    Single Family Homes
  • Amenities:
    Community PoolTennis CourtsClubhouseFitness CenterWalking / Biking TrailsPlaygroundDog ParkPickleball CourtsBasketball Court

Touring model homes here? The on-site sales agent works for the builder — helpful, but negotiating for the other side. You can bring your own agent, usually at no cost to you (most builders pay the buyer-agent commission — confirm before you register, and bring your agent to the first visit, since many builders require it). How Krista represents new-construction buyers →

Krista Fracke’s Take

Shearwater is the corridor's amenity maximalist — the Kayak Club, the lazy river, the trail system — and the CDD assessment is how all of it gets paid for. That's not a criticism; it's the trade, and I make it explicit: I run Shearwater against SilverLeaf's no-CDD math both directions on every buyer's shortlist, because the answer flips depending on price band and how long you'll stay. With dozens of listings active across phases at any given time, the second sort is builder-versus-resale of the same plans — the price sheet and the resale market disagree here more often than buyers expect, and that gap is negotiating room.
Krista Fracke, Broker Associate

Living Here

What It's Like to Live in Shearwater

Daily life in Shearwater revolves around a well-connected stretch of western St. Johns County where most errands are handled within a few miles of home. Publix Super Market at Shoppes at RiverTown is about 3 miles away, and Weedman's Grocery is a similarly short drive. For dining, Woodpeckers Backyard BBQ and La Catrina Tacos & Tequila Bar are both roughly 3 miles out and have become genuine neighborhood regulars, while Kinder Kafe — just over a mile from the community — is the easy morning coffee stop. Fitness options close by include 210 Fit Body Boot Camp and Orangetheory Fitness, and Trout Creek Memorial Park and Marina is about 3 miles away for those who want to get on the water.

43 Laurel Gate Lane, St. Augustine, FL 32092
43 Laurel Gate Lane, St. Augustine, FL 32092, photo 2
43 Laurel Gate Lane, St. Augustine, FL 32092, photo 3See all photos
Waterfront & preserve · Active
$499,900
43 Laurel Gate Lane, St. Augustine, FL 32092
4 BD · 2 BA · 2,357 SQFT
One of the newest listings in this segment
Listed by ROUND TABLE REALTY
Waterfront Homes for Sale in St. Johns County — all 520 listings

The Homes

Shearwater Homes & Architecture

Homes in Shearwater are predominantly single-family, with a smaller number of townhouses rounding out the mix — and most were built from 2016 onward, with new construction continuing into 2026. Typical homes run roughly 1,600 to about 3,850 square feet, with four bedrooms being the most common configuration and bath counts ranging from 2 to 4.5. Prices generally span from the $300s up into the low $1 millions, with the middle of the market sitting around the mid-$500s. Architectural styles lean Traditional, Ranch, and Craftsman, though Contemporary and A-Frame designs appear as well. Inside, expect open floorplans with kitchen islands, breakfast bars, walk-in closets, split bedroom layouts, and primary suites with separate soaking tubs or walk-in showers — the kind of finishes that reflect a community built largely in the last decade.

242 Donovan Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092
New construction · Active
$449,990
242 Donovan Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092
4 BD · 2 BA · 1,798 SQFT
One of the newest listings in this segment
Listed by OLYMPUS EXECUTIVE REALTY, INC
New Construction Homes for Sale in St. Johns County — all 428 listings

Amenities

Shearwater Amenities & Community Features

Shearwater's amenity package is one of the most complete in this part of St. Johns County, anchored by a resort-style pool, a children's pool, and a clubhouse that serves as the social hub of the community. Four Har-Tru clay tennis courts, a fitness center, a lazy river, the Kayak Club launch onto Trout Creek, and roughly 15 miles of trails threading a 600-acre preserve round out the on-site offerings, alongside a playground, dog park, and dedicated barbecue areas, and sidewalks with street lights run throughout the neighborhood. For golf, The Golf Club at South Hampton is about 2 miles away, Stillwater Golf and Country Club is roughly 2.5 miles out, and St. Johns Golf & Country Club is about 4 miles from the community. The HOA fee structure is worth noting: annual assessments can range from modest to just under $1,000 depending on the parcel, so buyers should confirm the specific figures for any home they're considering.

148 Totten Way, St. Augustine, FL 32092
148 Totten Way, St. Augustine, FL 32092, photo 2
148 Totten Way, St. Augustine, FL 32092, photo 3See all photos
Homes with pools · Active
$879,900
148 Totten Way, St. Augustine, FL 32092
4 BD · 3 BA · 3,319 SQFT
One of the newest listings in this segment
Listed by RE/MAX SPECIALISTS
Pool Homes for Sale in St. Johns County — all 286 listings

Amenities in current Shearwater listing photos

Photos and captions from the listing agents’ MLS listings; each card opens its home.

Location

Shearwater Location & Commute

Shearwater sits in the western portion of St. Johns County, positioned conveniently between the city of St. Augustine to the south and the Jacksonville Southside to the north. Baptist Medical Center South is about 8 miles away, and The Pavilion at Durbin Park — one of the area's largest retail centers — is roughly 8 miles out. Mickler's Landing Beach is about 17 miles east, and Ponte Vedra Beach is around 19 miles away, making a beach day entirely doable without a major commitment. The St. Johns County School District offices and the St. Augustine Historic District are both within roughly 18 miles, placing Shearwater squarely in the middle of one of Florida's most sought-after counties for schools, services, and quality of life. Buyers comparing this corridor usually tour Shearwater alongside Beacon Lake and Beachwalk in one CR-210 run — three different amenity philosophies sharing one school corridor.

Schools

Schools Near Shearwater

Shearwater listings report Timberlin Creek Elementary, Switzerland Point Middle School and Beachside High School, all in the St. Johns County School District. School assignments are address-specific and change; confirm the zoning for any specific home with the district before you buy.

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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Shearwater

What are the HOA fees like in Shearwater?

HOA fees in Shearwater are assessed annually and can range from relatively modest amounts up to roughly $900 per year depending on the specific parcel and any sub-association within the community. On top of HOA dues, Shearwater carries a CDD assessment through the Trout Creek Community Development District — roughly $2,300 to $2,900 a year per the district's FY 2025–26 adopted budget, billed on the county tax bill, with the exact amount varying by lot and by whether a prior owner prepaid the bond portion. Request the full fee disclosure for a specific address before making an offer; I pull the exact CDD line for every Shearwater home my buyers consider.

Is new construction still available in Shearwater?

Yes, new construction is still active in Shearwater, with homes by builders like Lennar completing into 2026. Recent new-build listings have featured four bedrooms, gourmet kitchens with quartz countertops and gas ranges, and ceramic wood-look tile throughout the main living areas. If you want a home with current finishes and no waiting on prior owners, this is one of the few established master-planned communities in St. Johns County where you can still buy a brand-new home.

How far is Shearwater from the beach?

Mickler's Landing Beach is the closest public beach access point at about 17 miles, with Vilano Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach each roughly 18 to 19 miles away. In normal traffic, that translates to somewhere around 25 to 35 minutes depending on your route and the time of day — close enough for a regular outing, though Shearwater is clearly an inland community rather than a coastal one.

How much is my home in Shearwater worth?

Start with the record, not a formula. An algorithm cannot see a renovated kitchen, a preserve lot or a roof from 2024, and in a neighborhood the size of Shearwater those are the things that move a price. This page lists every new Shearwater listing and recorded sale as it happens; follow it and the comps come to you. When you are ready for a number, I run the valuation personally against Shearwater's actual closings.

What does it cost to sell a home in Shearwater?

A few lines beyond the obvious ones. In Shearwater, plan on the commission you and I agree on, Florida's documentary stamp tax on the deed (70 cents per $100 of price), title and closing charges that follow local custom, the association's estoppel letter, and, where the home carries one, the community development district line, prorated at closing and disclosed to your buyer; handled correctly it is paperwork, handled late it stalls a contract. The same sale price nets differently with concessions, timing and positioning, so I run the full seller's net sheet for your home before you commit to a number.

How long does it take to sell a home in Shearwater?

Two numbers answer it: the neighborhood's median and your home's position against the homes for sale the week you list. The first is on this page and changes with the season; the second decides whether you beat the median or trail it. Pricing against Shearwater's live competition, not last year's average, is most of the work.

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