Neighborhood · St Augustine, Florida
Shearwater
Amenity-rich living in northwest St Johns County
1
Homes for sale
$346,000
Median list price
$232
Avg price / sqft
15
Median days on market
Shearwater is a master-planned community in the northwest corner of St Johns County, close enough to the shops and highways that make this stretch of St Augustine so easy to live in, but built around its own trail system and gathering spaces. It sits among established neighborhoods like Silverleaf and Trailmark, part of the fast-growing residential belt west of the historic city. Families are drawn here for the connected, outdoors-first feel and the pull of top-rated county schools.
The resale market here is tight right now — there's just one active listing, priced at $346,000, so buyers should move quickly and lean on the live map to catch new inventory. Over the past year 14 homes sold at a median of $491,000, with sellers collecting about 98% of asking and homes going under contract in a median of 15 days. If you're weighing Shearwater against other St Augustine homes for sale, expect competition and be ready to act.
Shearwater is a community in St Augustine, Florida.
Quick facts
$346,000 – $346K price range
1,494 sqft median home
$200/mo median HOA
14 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Shearwater
Every active listing inside the Shearwater boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Shearwater market
14
Sold, last 12 months
$491,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
24 days
Median time to sell
Shearwater vs St Augustine
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 4.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Shearwater boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Shearwater is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Shearwater home
≈ $2,639/mo
$346,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$200/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
3,373
Median age
40
Median income
$205,040
Median home value
$696,700
Beyond the listings
Living in Shearwater
Entertainment
Top 8% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Lifestyles
Top 8% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 9% in the U.S.Handcrafted
The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Attitudes
Top 11% in the U.S.Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Relationships
Top 13% in the U.S.Happily Ever After
Whether it's the stress of wedding planning or looking back on that special day, this population has their eyes and hearts focused on lifelong commitment.
Beliefs
Top 14% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Straight answers
Shearwater FAQs
Is Shearwater a good place to live?+
Shearwater appeals to buyers who want a connected, master-planned community with its own trails and gathering spaces in northwest St Johns County. It's surrounded by well-regarded neighborhoods like Trailmark, and families value the county school assignments, including Beachside High School. The steady resale activity — 14 homes closed in the past year — shows consistent demand.
Is Shearwater expensive?+
It sits in a middle range for the St Augustine area, with the current active listing at $346,000 and a 12-month median sold price of $491,000. The gap between those figures reflects a small, fast-moving inventory rather than a wide price spread. At roughly $232 per square foot, it's competitive with nearby communities like Silverleaf.
What do homes cost in Shearwater?+
The one active listing is priced at $346,000, while homes that actually closed over the past 12 months carried a median sold price of $491,000. Median home size runs around 1,494 square feet, and the average price works out to about $232 per square foot. Inventory is thin, so pricing can shift as new listings come on.
How is the Shearwater market right now?+
It's a fast, seller-favorable market with just one active listing and 14 sales over the past year. Homes go under contract in a median of 15 days, and sellers are getting about 98% of asking. Buyers should be prepared to act and can track new listings against other St Augustine homes for sale.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Expect an HOA fee around $200 per month, which reflects the community's amenities and trail system. Property taxes run a median of about $4,876 per year. Both are worth factoring into your monthly budget alongside the purchase price.
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