How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Brentwood, Jacksonville
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In Brentwood: Top Realtors & Agents, recent sales run a median of about $90,000 ($81/sq ft), typically closing in about 181 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Brentwood: Top Realtors & Agents agent from an average one.
Brentwood recorded 1 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $90,000, averaging 181 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers how to find the top realtors in Brentwood, what makes a great Brentwood real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Brentwood market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Brentwood neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
Top realtors in Brentwood: what “top Brentwood real estate agents” actually means
The best Brentwood agents share four things: local sales experience (they’ve actually closed deals here), pricing accuracy built on real comps, marketing that reaches the right buyers, and negotiation that protects your money. In Brentwood, homes can take time to sell (a median of 181 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference, and values are up about 10% over the past year.
That local nuance is why a Brentwood specialist beats a generalist: they know the streets, the HOAs, the school zones, and what buyers here will and won’t pay for. New to the process? Start with what a real estate agent actually does.
Recent market activity in Brentwood
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Brentwood (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-10-01):
Market read: Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data). Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Brentwood
Real homes recently closed in Brentwood — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 670 Long Branch Boulevard | 3 bd / 1 ba · 1,116 sqft · closed 2025-11-20 | $90,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
How Brentwood compares to its neighbors
Pricing a home means knowing the alternatives buyers are weighing. The five nearest tracked communities, side by side:
| Community | Median | $/sq ft | DOM | Momentum Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood | $90,000 | $81 | 181 d | 47 |
| Pearl Crest | $145,000 | $118.54 | 84.5 d | – |
| North End | $79,000 | – | – | 50 |
| Edmondsons Main Stre | $105,000 | $83.96 | 32 d | – |
| Edmondsons Main Est | $194,000 | $164.66 | 9 d | – |
| Golfair Terrace | $150,000 | $123 | 167 d | 45 |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-10-01.
Which way this market is moving
Active inventory across Duval County has fallen over the past year (-14%). About 28% of county listings currently carry a price cut, which tells you how much negotiating room the average seller has already conceded. Brentwood itself has appreciated about 783% over the period Momentum’s MLS data tracks — a community-level trend, not the county average. A strong local agent will reconcile these numbers with what is happening on your exact street before recommending a price.
What it costs to own in Brentwood
On a median-priced Brentwood home ($90,000), property taxes at Duval County’s typical millage of 17.865 run roughly $715 a year with the homestead exemption applied — before any CDD or special-district charges, which vary by community.
The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Duval County is about $1,315 a year (April 2026 filings); private-market quotes differ, and a good agent will tell you which carriers are actually writing here.
Run the real numbers before you commit: what selling nets you, whether your Save Our Homes benefit moves with you, and rent vs buy in Duval County.
At Brentwood’s $90,000 median and Duval County’s adopted 17.86 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $1,610 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $870 with the full Florida homestead exemption — a buyer’s first-year figure; a long-time owner’s Save Our Homes cap can be far lower, which is one reason resale taxes jump at closing. Municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county; see the Duval County tax page.
Rents and the investor math
Typical asking rent across Duval County sits near $1,616 a month (Zillow’s rent index). Rents are moving about 2.1% year over year. County-level yield math pencils to roughly a 6.58% cap rate on typical numbers, before expenses. Home prices run about 4.3x the county’s median household income, the affordability backdrop every buyer here negotiates inside. If you are weighing an investment purchase in Brentwood, ask your agent for community-level rent comps rather than county averages — the spread between communities is wide.
Who is moving to Duval County, and what they earn
The county gained a net 912 people in the latest IRS county-migration year. Households moving IN average $67,296 in income versus $68,273 for those moving out — movers arriving here earn less than those leaving, which shapes what sellers can ask and what buyers compete against. The biggest out-of-state feeder markets are GA, CA, VA. Median household income in Duval County has grown about 28% since 2018 ($68,447 now). Population is up about 9% over the same stretch. An agent who knows these flows can tell you which way demand in Brentwood is actually pointing, not just where prices have been.
Sources: IRS SOI county-to-county migration; U.S. Census income and population estimates. County-level data for context; community demand varies within the county.
School context you can verify: the Duval County school district earned a district grade of A from the Florida Department of Education (2025-26) and has held an A since 2025. Attendance zones vary by address, so confirm the zoned schools for any specific home with the district.
Roads, retail, schools and new construction change what homes in Brentwood, Jacksonville are worth. Ask any agent you interview about the projects below — how they answer tells you whether they actually work this area. Last updated October 2026.
The Finance Committee deferred a $49.65 million incentive package for Gateway Jax's $140.15 million high-rise anchored by a Publix at 119 W. Beaver St. The tower is planned with 259 apartments and about 400 parking spaces. The committee is scheduled to revisit the bill Nov. 4, the day after the Amendment 3 vote.
Why it matters The timing of the first full-size grocery store in the Downtown core depends on the incentive vote, affecting nearby retail access. The site is about 2 miles south of Brentwood.
Source: Jacksonville Today ›Gateway Jax is requesting about $55.4 million in incentives for a 17-story, roughly $271.5 million Riverfront Plaza tower with 130 to 170 hotel rooms and 50 to 150 residences on Independent Drive. It also seeks a $15 million loan for the nearly $50 million renovation of the former Ambassador Hotel at 420 Julia Street. The Downtown Investment Authority board votes Sept. 16 and City Council has the final say.
Why it matters If approved, the projects would add hotel rooms, residences and restaurants along the Downtown riverfront. The site is about 2 miles south of Brentwood.
Source: Jacksonville Today ›The Downtown Development Review Board voted 7-0 on Sept. 10 for a six to eight story, roughly 185,000 square foot academic building on a 2.34-acre site bounded by West Bay, Forsyth and North Lee streets. It is the first new building in a multiphase UF graduate and semiconductor institute campus estimated at $345 million. UF hopes to break ground in December, pending final design review and permitting.
Why it matters A large graduate campus adds education and technology jobs and daytime foot traffic to the western Downtown core. The site is about 3 miles south of Brentwood.
Source: Jacksonville Today ›News4Jax reported that the Culinary Institute of America chose downtown Jacksonville for its Southeast hub, to be located at 330 E. Bay Street on the Northbank riverfront. The campus would anchor a $160.5 million hotel and convention center development. The city previously approved up to $35 million in incentives, and the Downtown Investment Authority is finalizing agreements on design and property details.
Why it matters Anchors a major downtown riverfront redevelopment that pairs an educational campus with hotel and convention space, adding institutional and commercial investment to the urban core alongside Riverfront Plaza and Pearl Square. The site is about 2 miles south of Brentwood.
Source: News4Jax ›Southeast Toyota Distributors dedicated a new vehicle processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal in April 2026. The company put the investment at $170 million and said the facility created more than 400 full-time jobs, most of them hired locally.
Why it matters A large new employment center on Blount Island adds sustained local job demand, a factor that has historically supported nearby housing absorption. The site is about 9 miles east of Brentwood.
Source: JAXPORT ›At its February 2026 State of the Ports address, JAXPORT outlined a $250 million modernization of Blount Island's container and vehicle-handling capabilities and reported record fiscal-2025 cargo volumes. The port also said an air-draft expansion to accommodate larger ships is on track to finish by the end of 2026.
Why it matters Continued heavy investment in the Blount Island port complex anchors long-term industrial employment on the northeast side, a structural demand driver for the surrounding area. The site is about 9 miles east of Brentwood.
Source: News4Jax ›Full Brentwood, Jacksonville news timeline & guide ›
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown; details and timelines can change. General observation, not investment advice.
1 for sale — the inventory any agent you interview should already know street by street.
See every 2 listing, with full data ›
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listings shown as of 2026-10-01; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Brentwood
Time is on your side in Brentwood right now. Tour aggressively, compare concessions — rate buydowns and credits often beat a small price cut — and let your agent use days-on-market as negotiating leverage. Every price cut on a listing is information.
If you’re selling in Brentwood
Selling into a slower Brentwood market means prep and pricing are the whole game. Interview agents on their marketing reach beyond the MLS, their plan for the first 14 days, and what they would do at day 45 if showings stall. The wrong list price costs more than any commission difference.
Questions to ask before you hire a Brentwood agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Brentwood in the last year — the community recorded 1?
- How would you price my home against the $81 per square foot Brentwood closings have averaged?
- Homes here have been taking about 181 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 12 months of supply in Brentwood, is this a market where you would advise me to negotiate or hold firm?
- How and how often will you communicate with me?
- Can you share recent client references?
Why community expertise matters in Brentwood
Two homes a mile apart can sell on completely different terms. A Brentwood expert prices to the micro-market, knows which upgrades buyers reward, and has the relationships to get deals done.
Top listing agents vs. buyer’s agents in Brentwood
If you’re selling in Brentwood, a top listing agent’s pricing, staging, and marketing are what win top dollar — the same skills behind a strong home sale. If you’re buying, a sharp buyer’s agent protects you in negotiation and inspections. The best Brentwood Realtors do both well; ask any agent you interview which side they’re strongest on and how they’d handle yours.
Momentum’s record in Brentwood Village
In Jacksonville, Momentum Realty listed and closed 292 homes in the last 12 months at a median sale price of $308,450 (most recent closing October 2026). The communities we close most often in: The Woods (5), Arlington Hills (4), Bartram Springs (3), Spring Park Manor (3), Victoria Lakes (3), Osprey Landing (3), Winchester Ridge (3), Eagle Hammock (2). Source: Momentum Realty list-side closings in the MLS record, trailing 12 months; the brokerage’s own figures, not a market-share claim. Counting both sides of the table, Momentum agents closed 633 transactions in Jacksonville in the 12 months to October 2026: 298 as the listing brokerage, 308 representing the buyer, 27 on both sides; median sale $309,900 (brokerage closed records; full sales record).
Momentum agents who work Jacksonville
- Matthew BraddyMRP · 3 years · Jacksonville, FLWaterfront / ocean / river
- Jessica CrittendenSFR, BPOR · 7 years · Jacksonville, FLNew construction
- Carolina Salcedo14 years · Jacksonville, FLReal estate investors
- Juanita Vasquez8 years · Jacksonville, FLLuxury
- Daniela Acosta1 years · Greater Jacksonville areaMulti-family
- Nate Watson13 years · Jacksonville, FLLuxury
- Paris Herbin, GRIABR, GRI, C2EX, AHWD · 5 years · Jacksonville, FLRelocation
- Sarah Luther3 years · North Jacksonville, FLWaterfront / ocean / river
Service areas are self-reported by each agent; see the agent’s page for current listings and recent closings. All Momentum agents.
Meet your local expert
Brittany co-founded Momentum Realty, a RealTrends 500 brokerage (ranked #440 in the U.S.) with 320+ agents and $3.5B+ in closed sales across Florida. Tell her what you’re looking for and she’ll connect you with the right local Momentum specialist — and make sure you’re taken care of from first call to closing.
“I have now worked with Brittany and the Brooks Group / Momentum Realty to both buy and sell a property over the past 3 years. I had an outstanding experience.” — A. Lloyd, Zillow
Related Brentwood resources
- Homes for sale & Brentwood neighborhood guide
- Duval County real estate market
- Sell your Brentwood home with a local expert
- Duval County homestead exemption
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Brentwood, as of 2026-10-01, and will change over time. This is general guidance on how to choose an agent, not a ranking or endorsement of any individual. Equal Housing Opportunity.