Shearwater, located in St. Johns County, Florida (zip code 32092) off Race Track Road near the Duval County line, is one of Northeast Florida’s most amenity-rich master-planned communities — built around a 15-acre Crystal Lagoon that sets it apart from every other community in the county. New construction and resale homes in Shearwater range from approximately $400,000 to $750,000, with Lennar, David Weekley, Dream Finders Homes, and Toll Brothers offering a range of floor plans across multiple villages. What distinguishes Shearwater from nearby Silverleaf and Nocatee is the combination of St. Johns County’s A-rated school district, convenient access to both Jacksonville’s Southside employment corridor and the CR-210 retail hub, and a Crystal Lagoon amenity that delivers resort-caliber waterfront experience without the Ponte Vedra Beach price premium. Danielle Fraser, Northeast Florida real estate specialist at daniellefraserrealestate.com, helps buyers navigate Shearwater’s multiple builder options, resale inventory, and phase releases to find the best home at the best price in one of the county’s most distinctive communities.
What is Shearwater and what makes it different from other St. Johns County communities?
Shearwater is a master-planned community developed off Race Track Road (CR-2222) in northwestern St. Johns County, positioned within practical commuting distance of both Jacksonville’s Southside business district and the growing CR-210 corridor. The community spans multiple villages with homes from Lennar, David Weekley Homes, Dream Finders Homes, and Toll Brothers, offering buyers access to a range of floor plans, price points, and architectural styles. What sets Shearwater apart in a county full of master-planned communities is its Crystal Lagoon — a 15-acre swim lagoon that functions like a private beach club for residents, with sandy shores, kayaking, paddleboarding, and swim-up amenities that no community pool can replicate. Add dedicated dog parks, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, and an extensive trail network connecting to Six Mile Creek, and Shearwater offers a lifestyle package that competes with — and in some respects surpasses — the county’s larger, more established communities.
Shearwater home prices, builders, and what’s available in 2026
In 2026, Shearwater homes range from approximately $400,000 for entry-level Lennar townhomes and smaller single-family plans to $700,000–$750,000 for larger David Weekley and Toll Brothers executive homes with premium finishes and lagoon-view or preserve-view lots. The community’s most active price range — $450,000–$600,000 for 3–4 bedroom, 2–3 bath single-family homes with 2-car garages and 1,800–2,800 square feet — represents its deepest resale and new construction inventory. Resale homes in Shearwater’s earliest phases now include mature landscaping, upgraded finishes, and fully established community infrastructure — offering buyers an alternative to the builder model without sacrificing the community’s premium amenity access. Lagoon-view lots carry a premium of $20,000–$50,000 over comparable interior lots, a spread that experienced buyers recognize as underpriced given the lifestyle value delivered.
Shearwater amenities, schools, and what residents love about living here
Shearwater’s Crystal Lagoon is the community’s defining amenity — a 15-acre saltwater lagoon maintained at resort-quality clarity year-round, with beach access, water sports equipment, and seasonal programming that gives residents a private beach experience minutes from their front door. The community’s trail system connects directly to Six Mile Creek, offering paddleboard and kayak access to one of St. Johns County’s quietest natural waterways. For families with children, Shearwater’s school zoning into St. Johns County School District — consistently ranked Florida’s top-performing district — is a primary purchase driver. Elementary students are typically zoned to Timberlin Creek Elementary, with the district’s middle and high school options equally strong. Proximity to the Race Track Road and CR-2222 commercial corridors (Target, Publix, restaurants, urgent care, and medical offices) provides the suburban convenience infrastructure that growing families depend on.
Is Shearwater the right St. Johns County community for you?
Shearwater is the right choice for buyers who want A-rated St. Johns County schools, a genuinely differentiated amenity package anchored by the Crystal Lagoon, new construction options across multiple builders and price points, and reasonable commuting distance to Jacksonville’s Southside employment corridor — all at price points meaningfully below Nocatee’s resale premiums. It’s particularly well-suited to families with children who want outdoor and recreational amenity access baked into their community, and to move-up buyers from Duval County who want the St. Johns County school district without moving deep into the county’s interior. Shearwater is not ideal for buyers who prioritize being within 20 minutes of the beach or require a fully built-out community with no active construction. Contact Danielle Fraser, P.A. at (904) 907-4559 or danielle@daniellefraserrealestate.com, or visit daniellefraserrealestate.blog to explore Shearwater and all St. Johns County communities.