How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Cedar Hills Estates, Jacksonville
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In Cedar Hills Estates, recent sales run a median of about $234,000 ($151/sq ft), typically closing in about 59 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Cedar Hills Estates agent from an average one.
Cedar Hills Estates recorded 74 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $234,000, averaging 59 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great Cedar Hills Estates real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Cedar Hills Estates market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Cedar Hills Estates neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Cedar Hills Estates
The best Cedar Hills Estates 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 Cedar Hills Estates, homes sell in a median of about 59 days, a balanced pace where pricing and presentation both matter, and values have softened about 6% over the past year, so a disciplined pricing strategy is key.
That local nuance is why a Cedar Hills Estates 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 Cedar Hills Estates
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Cedar Hills Estates (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30):
Market read: Seller's Market. Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Cedar Hills Estates
Real homes recently closed in Cedar Hills Estates — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 4224 Barmer Drive | 4 bd / 2 ba · 1,337 sqft · closed 2026-08-31 | $250,000 |
| 6317 Graves Street | 3 bd / 1.5 ba · 1,496 sqft · closed 2026-08-31 | $130,000 |
| 6804 Rojo Court | 4 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,814 sqft · closed 2026-08-21 | $285,000 |
| 4512 Lane Avenue | 4 bd / 3 ba · 1,762 sqft · closed 2026-08-10 | $255,000 |
| 4506 Harlow Boulevard | 3 bd / 1.5 ba · 1,238 sqft · closed 2026-08-03 | $219,000 |
| 6946 Jack Horner Lane | 2 bd / 1 ba · 1,004 sqft · closed 2026-07-29 | $88,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where Cedar Hills Estates sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 188 recorded Cedar Hills Estates closings since 2024, half landed between $180,000 and $240,000 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $88,000 and the highest $775,000. If your home sits outside the middle band, the reason usually shows up in the size table below before it shows up in condition.
| Sold price band | Share of closings | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Under $150,000 | 23 (12%) | |
| $150,000 – $191,667 | 34 (18%) | |
| $191,667 – $233,333 | 74 (39%) | |
| $233,333 – $275,000 | 37 (20%) | |
| None and up | 20 (11%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Cedar Hills Estates
The same recorded closings, split into thirds by living area. Find the row your home falls in: the $/sqft figure times your square footage is the recorded-sales bracket for homes like yours here — a starting range from real closings, not a valuation of your specific property. Smaller homes here have been selling at a higher price per square foot than larger ones ($174 vs $146) — the usual pattern, since lot, kitchen and baths do not scale with floor area.
| Size group | Median $/sqft | Median sold | Sold range | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smaller homes 910–1,306 sq ft | $174 | $192,500 | $88,000 – $260,000 | 62 |
| Mid-size homes 1,308–1,475 sq ft | $157 | $224,992 | $115,000 – $295,000 | 62 |
| Larger homes 1,477–2,790 sq ft | $146 | $236,250 | $105,000 – $775,000 | 64 |
How Cedar Hills Estates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Hills Estates | $234,000 | $151 | 59 d | 81 |
| The Villas at Bishop Oaks | $225,000 | $157 | 12 d | 85 |
| Westfield Park | $245,000 | $175 | 107 d | 53 |
| Forrest Brook | $188,000 | $191 | 184 d | 38 |
| Wesconnett | $265,000 | $133 | 185 d | 44 |
| Hannah Stables | $244,900 | $172.95 | 20 d | – |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30.
What is on the market in Cedar Hills Estates right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: 16 active listings (plus 12 pending) asking from $145,000 to $265,000, median $206,000; 5 of 16 have been on the market over 60 days (median 38 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 1957 and 1971 (median 1960); 28 of the current listings state there is no HOA; none of the 39 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 28 ft). For a seller this is the competition a buyer will tour alongside your home; for a buyer, the stale share is where negotiating room usually is. See the current Cedar Hills Estates listings →
Which way this market is moving
Active inventory across Duval County has fallen over the past year (-16%). About 28% of county listings currently carry a price cut, which tells you how much negotiating room the average seller has already conceded. Cedar Hills Estates itself has appreciated about 447% 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 Cedar Hills Estates
On a median-priced Cedar Hills Estates home ($234,000), property taxes at Duval County’s typical millage of 17.865 run roughly $3,287 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 Cedar Hills Estates’s $234,000 median and Duval County’s adopted 17.86 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $4,180 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $3,450 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 $1,627 a month (Zillow’s rent index). Rents are moving about 1.6% year over year. County-level yield math pencils to roughly a 6.59% cap rate on typical numbers, before expenses. Home prices run about 4.33x the county’s median household income, the affordability backdrop every buyer here negotiates inside. If you are weighing an investment purchase in Cedar Hills Estates, 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 Cedar Hills Estates 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.
14 for sale · 13 pending — 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 2026-09-07; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Cedar Hills Estates
Come pre-approved, not pre-qualified, and be ready to move within days of a new listing. In a market like Cedar Hills Estates’s, your agent’s job is speed and terms: escalation strategy, appraisal-gap planning, and knowing which contingencies you can safely keep. Ask any agent you interview how their last three Cedar Hills Estates buyers won.
If you’re selling in Cedar Hills Estates
You have leverage, but overpricing still kills momentum — homes that sit past the median days on market start fielding lowball offers. Price at the data, prep properly, and make buyers compete in week one. Your listing agent’s first-week marketing plan matters more than their commission number.
Questions to ask before you hire a Cedar Hills Estates agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Cedar Hills Estates in the last year — the community recorded 74?
- How would you price my home against the $151 per square foot Cedar Hills Estates closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 59 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 2.8 months of supply in Cedar Hills Estates, 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 Cedar Hills Estates
Inside Cedar Hills Estates itself, recorded closings have run from $174 per square foot on the smaller homes to $146 on the larger ones — a gap of 19% that a community average hides. An agent who prices from the size table above, not the headline median, is the difference between a home that lingers and one that sells for more, faster.
Top listing agents vs. buyer’s agents in Cedar Hills Estates
If you’re selling in Cedar Hills Estates, 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 Cedar Hills Estates 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 Cedar Hills Estates resources
- Homes for sale & Cedar Hills Estates neighborhood guide
- Duval County real estate market
- Sell your Cedar Hills Estates home with a local expert
- Duval County homestead exemption
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Cedar Hills Estates, 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.