Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map

South Davis Shores

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.FloridaBalanced market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Balanced market · 51
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$486K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
+39.5%
1-yr changeHow much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.
21
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$543K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
20162018201920212022202320252026
Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
20162018201920212022202320252026
Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
20162018201920212022202320252026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
20162018201920212022202320252026
Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
20162018201920212022202320252026
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
20162018201920212022202320252026
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
20162018201920212022202320252026
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
20162018201920212022202320252026
Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
20162018201920212022202320252026
Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
20162018201920212022202320252026
Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
20162018201920212022202320252026
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
2016201820222023202420252026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.399
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$543K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,616 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1972
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.91%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.6.3%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.54%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.8%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.68%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.19%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.47%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.6.4 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.73
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.426
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,682 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$107K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$123K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.70°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How South Davis Shores compares

By median home value, South Davis Shores is the 18th most expensive of 24 neighborhoods in St. Johns County, and its typical home is worth more than 58% of all homes in St. Johns County.

Home values in South Davis Shores

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$251K$1.9M
neighborhoods in St. Johns County ranked by median home value
#St. Johns CountyMedian valueHomes
1Marsh Landing Country Club$1.8M1,067
2Whitelock Farms$1.5M100
3Sawgrass Country Club$1M1,297
4Flagler's Model Land$834K219
5Palencia$787K1,641
6Old City$786K249
7Marsh Creek Country Club$766K664
8Lighthouse Park$724K173
9Uptown$723K282
10Palm Valley$722K7,708
11St. Johns Golf and Country Club$705K799
12Cimarróne$609K768
13Nocatee$596K8,471
14South Hampton Golf Club$590K780
15North Davis Shores$584K553
16Durbin Crossing$570K2,523
17RiverTown$557K3,243
18South Davis Shores$543K399
19Lincolnville$516K698
20Julington Creek Plantation$487K5,844
21World Golf Village$450K7,259
22Cunningham Creek Plantation$427K489
23Royal St. Augustine$298K617
24Sebastian Cove$234K561

About the South Davis Shores market

What is the median home price in South Davis Shores, FL?

The median sale price in South Davis Shores, FL is $486,333 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is up 39.5% from a year earlier.

How many homes sell in South Davis Shores, FL each year?

21 homes sold in South Davis Shores, FL over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is South Davis Shores, FL a buyer's or seller's market?

South Davis Shores, FL is currently a balanced market, scoring 51 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through July 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in South Davis Shores, FL?

South Davis Shores, FL contains 399 residential properties, with a median of 1,616 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1972. The median TopHap Estimate is $543K.

How does South Davis Shores, FL compare to the rest of St. Johns County?

By median home value, South Davis Shores, FL is the 18th most expensive of 24 neighborhoods in St. Johns County. Its typical home is worth more than 58% of all homes in St. Johns County. RiverTown ranks just above it and Lincolnville just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in South Davis Shores, FL?

68% of homes in South Davis Shores, FL are owner-occupied. 19% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in South Davis Shores, FL hold?

54% of mortgaged homes in South Davis Shores, FL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.8% owe more than the home is worth.

Nearby markets

Browse addresses

Every street and address TopHap holds is browsable by state, county and city. Browse Florida property records.

Explore South Davis Shores on the map

See every recorded sale, price heat map, school zone and flood overlay across South Davis Shores in TopHap’s interactive 3D map.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map