Question 1

What are the HOA fees like in Shearwater?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Is new construction still available in Shearwater?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How far is Shearwater from the beach?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

How much is my home in Shearwater worth?

Accepted Answer

More than an algorithm can tell you — and this page is the honest way to track it. Every new Shearwater listing, price change, and MLS-recorded sale appears here as it happens; follow the neighborhood and the market comes to you, free, with no spam and no data-selling. There's deliberately no instant estimate on this site: automated values miss lot position, condition, and upgrades in a community like Shearwater — which is exactly where they're wrong by the most. When you want the real number, I prepare your valuation personally against the actual recent sales; start from the home-value link further down this page.

Question 5

What does it cost to sell a home in Shearwater?

Accepted Answer

Fewer surprises than buyers face, but real lines worth mapping before you list: the commission you and I agree on, Florida's documentary stamp tax on the deed, title and closing charges that follow local custom, and your association's estoppel letter (every HOA charges a fee to certify your account at closing). Because Shearwater carries a district assessment, plan for the district's own estoppel and for disclosing the assessment to your buyer — and if you prepaid your bond, that's a selling point worth documenting, not forgetting. I put the full seller's net sheet in front of you before the sign goes up — the true-cost promise works in both directions.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It depends on the market you list into, not the market you read about — and this page tracks Shearwater’s pace the honest way, from live MLS activity rather than a static average. The market snapshot above reflects what’s actually happening here right now, and it shifts: the answer in a tight-inventory spring is different from a heavy-inventory fall. Before we ever set a price or a timeline, I read Shearwater’s current pace — days on market, how recent sales closed against their list prices, and what your home’s specific competition looks like the week we launch.

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