How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Carrington Place, Fleming Island
In Carrington Place, recent sales run a median of about $182,500 ($176.22/sq ft), typically closing in about 68.0 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Carrington Place agent from an average one.
Carrington Place recorded 4 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $182,500, averaging 68 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great Carrington Place real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Carrington Place market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Carrington Place neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Carrington Place
The best Carrington Place 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 Carrington Place, homes can take time to sell (a median of 68.0 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference, and values have softened about 2.9% over the past year, so a disciplined pricing strategy is key.
That local nuance is why a Carrington Place specialist beats a generalist: they know the streets, the HOAs, the school zones, and what buyers here will and won’t pay for.
Recent market activity in Carrington Place
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Carrington Place (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30):
Market read: statewide-v2. Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Carrington Place
Real homes recently closed in Carrington Place — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 2200 Marsh Hawk Lane #214 | 2 bd / 1 ba · 1,011 sqft · closed 2026-08-11 | $180,000 |
| 2200 Marsh Hawk Lane #403 | 1 bd / 1 ba · 992 sqft · closed 2026-07-15 | $173,000 |
| 2200 Marsh Hawk Lane #113 | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,150 sqft · closed 2026-04-29 | $185,000 |
| 2200 Marsh Hawk Lane #301 | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,049 sqft · closed 2026-03-09 | $189,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
How Carrington Place 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington Place | $182,500 | $176.22 | 68.0 d | – |
| Fleming Estates | $729,000 | $264 | – | 50 |
| Harvest Bend | $425,000 | $188 | 2 d | 52 |
| Hibernia Oaks | $407,000 | $199 | 11 d | 52 |
| West Shores | $1.35M | $413 | – | 53 |
| Cypress Glen | $570,000 | $228 | 10 d | 49 |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30.
The Carrington Place housing stock, from the live feed
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: The homes listed or recently sold were built between 2007 and 2007 (median 2007); 5 of 5 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $225/mo; none of the 5 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 21 ft); the features listings here most often name are Clubhouse, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Basketball Court and Golf Course. See the current Carrington Place listings →
Which way this market is moving
Active inventory across Clay County has fallen over the past year (-6%). About 30% of county listings currently carry a price cut, which tells you how much negotiating room the average seller has already conceded. 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 Carrington Place
On a median-priced Carrington Place home ($182,500), property taxes at Clay County’s typical millage of 15.053 run roughly $1,995 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 Clay County is about $1,189 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 Clay County.
At Carrington Place’s $182,500 median and Clay County’s adopted 15.05 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $2,750 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $2,150 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 Clay County tax page.
Rents and the investor math
Typical asking rent across Clay County sits near $1,863 a month (Zillow’s rent index). Rents are moving about 1.5% year over year. County-level yield math pencils to roughly a 6.62% cap rate on typical numbers, before expenses. Home prices run about 3.92x the county’s median household income, the affordability backdrop every buyer here negotiates inside. If you are weighing an investment purchase in Carrington Place, ask your agent for community-level rent comps rather than county averages — the spread between communities is wide.
Who is moving to Clay County, and what they earn
The county gained a net 3,611 people in the latest IRS county-migration year. Households moving IN average $65,179 in income versus $61,245 for those moving out — movers arriving here earn more than those leaving, which shapes what sellers can ask and what buyers compete against. The biggest out-of-state feeder markets are CA, VA, NY. Median household income in Clay County has grown about 37% since 2018 ($86,094 now). Population is up about 8% over the same stretch. An agent who knows these flows can tell you which way demand in Carrington Place 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 Clay County school district earned a district grade of A from the Florida Department of Education (2025-26) and has held an A since 2018. Attendance zones vary by address, so confirm the zoned schools for any specific home with the district.
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 2026-09-05; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Carrington Place
Time is on your side in Carrington Place 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 Carrington Place
Selling into a slower Carrington Place 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 Carrington Place agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Carrington Place in the last year — the community recorded 4?
- How would you price my home against the $176 per square foot Carrington Place closings have averaged?
- Homes here have been taking about 68 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- How do you handle negotiations, inspections, and appraisal gaps?
- How and how often will you communicate with me?
- Can you share recent client references?
Why community expertise matters in Carrington Place
Two homes a mile apart can sell on completely different terms. A Carrington Place 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 Carrington Place
If you’re selling in Carrington Place, 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 Carrington Place Realtors do both well; ask any agent you interview which side they’re strongest on and how they’d handle yours.
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 Carrington Place resources
- Homes for sale & Carrington Place neighborhood guide
- Clay County real estate market
- Sell your Carrington Place home with a local expert
- Clay County homestead exemption
Common questions
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Carrington Place, as of 2026-08-30, 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.