How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf, St. Augustine
In Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf, recent sales run a median of about $346,000 ($180/sq ft), typically closing in about 93 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf agent from an average one.
Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf recorded 52 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $346,000, averaging 93 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf
The best Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf 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 Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf, homes can take time to sell (a median of 93 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference, and values have softened about 8% over the past year, so a disciplined pricing strategy is key.
That local nuance is why a Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf 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 Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf (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 Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf
Real homes recently closed in Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 390 Cherry Elm Drive | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,927 sqft · closed 2026-08-19 | $346,000 |
| 384 Cherry Elm Drive | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,927 sqft · closed 2026-07-27 | $346,000 |
| 408 Cherry Elm Drive | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,927 sqft · closed 2026-07-27 | $345,000 |
| 394 Cherry Elm Drive | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,927 sqft · closed 2026-07-24 | $346,000 |
| 288 Cherry Elm Drive | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,927 sqft · closed 2026-06-18 | $340,990 |
| 354 Cherry Elm Drive | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,927 sqft · closed 2026-06-15 | $346,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 137 recorded Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf closings since 2024, half landed between $342,500 and $379,990 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $317,000 and the highest $429,900. 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 $325,000 | 2 (1%) | |
| $325,000 – $350,000 | 51 (37%) | |
| $350,000 – $375,000 | 36 (26%) | |
| $375,000 – $400,000 | 38 (28%) | |
| None and up | 10 (7%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf
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 ($245 vs $185) — 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 1,386–1,760 sq ft | $245 | $350,000 | $317,000 – $403,000 | 45 |
| Mid-size homes 1,760–1,927 sq ft | $200 | $360,000 | $317,000 – $429,900 | 45 |
| Larger homes 1,927–2,017 sq ft | $185 | $358,990 | $326,000 – $415,000 | 47 |
How Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf | $346,000 | $180 | 93 d | 74 |
| The Meadows at World Golf Village | $340,000 | $202 | 60 d | 58 |
| World Golf Village | $592,000 | $213 | 109 d | 42 |
| Wgv Bearsford | $480,000 | $209.83 | 45.5 d | – |
| TrailMark | $475,000 | $203 | 162 d | 72 |
| Murabella | $524,000 | $207 | 44 d | 60 |
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 Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: 10 active listings (plus 12 pending) asking from $338,990 to $383,990, median $361,490; 10 of 10 have been on the market over 60 days (median 86 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 2025 and 2026 (median 2026), 34 of them new construction; 34 of 34 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $134/mo; none of the 34 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 23 ft); the features listings here most often name are Clubhouse, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Children's Pool and Carbon Monoxide Detector(s). 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 Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf listings →
Which way this market is moving
Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf itself has appreciated about -8% 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 Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf
On a median-priced Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf home ($346,000), property taxes at St. Johns County’s typical millage of 13.4686 run roughly $3,987 a year with the homestead exemption applied — before any CDD or special-district charges, which vary by community.
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 St. Johns County.
At Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf’s $346,000 median and St. Johns County’s adopted 13.47 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $4,660 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $4,140 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 St. Johns County tax page.
Roads, retail, schools and new construction change what homes in How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf, St. Augustine are worth. Ask any agent you interview about the projects below — how they answer tells you whether they actually work this area. Last updated June 2026.
Baptist Health opened the first phase of its SilverLeaf medical campus on June 23 at 8595 St. Johns Parkway, a 58,979 square foot building about 3 miles north of International Golf Parkway. The opening phase houses primary care offices and a wellness center and provides cardiology, rehabilitation, and laboratory services, with orthopedic and neurology specialists scheduled to begin seeing patients in the fall. The campus and village sit within the same SilverLeaf master plan.
Why it matters A hospital system campus inside the master plan may shorten routine care trips for Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf residents as specialties come online.
Source: Jacksonville Today ›A new K-8 campus under construction on Courtney Vista Drive in the SilverLeaf area is set to open for the 2026-2027 year, designed for roughly 1,500 students and opening with kindergarten through seventh grade. Along with a companion campus in Nocatee, the openings are expected to shift attendance boundaries for nearly 2,000 students across SilverLeaf area neighborhoods. The campus and village sit within the same SilverLeaf master plan.
Why it matters Zoning for Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf could change as the new campus opens, so buyers may want to confirm current attendance boundaries with the district.
Source: First Coast News ›Publix opened a 55,700 square foot store at 1975 SilverLeaf Parkway near International Golf Parkway and St. Johns Parkway, its largest location in Northeast Florida and a showcase of the chain's newest prototype. Features include a Publix Pours beer, wine, and coffee bar and an expanded deli, with an adjacent liquor store and inline retail at the center. The campus and village sit within the same SilverLeaf master plan.
Why it matters An anchor grocer inside the master plan may reduce everyday drive times for Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf households and support additional inline retail.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›County officials held a June 20 groundbreaking for the Silverleaf Sportsplex, a roughly $36 million regional athletic complex on about 40 acres at Timberwolf Trail and County Road 16A, alongside the Shearwater Community Park project. Plans include four synthetic turf multipurpose fields, three natural grass fields, a lighted stadium field with track, playground, and concessions, with opening targeted for early 2027. The campus and village sit within the same SilverLeaf master plan.
Why it matters A county sportsplex minutes from Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf could add recreation capacity that master planned communities have historically leaned on for resale appeal.
Source: St. Johns County ›NEFBA's 2025 Parade of Homes awards page lists the Birch model by Taylor Morrison in Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf in the 450,000 to 500,000 dollar price category. The 2025 Parade wrapped in late April, with winners publicized by builders that same week.
Why it matters Parade recognition historically raises model traffic, which could support absorption of Cherry Elm's remaining townhome inventory.
Source: NEFBA Parade of Homes ›Jacksonville Daily Record's commercial sales roundup reported that Taylor Morrison of Florida purchased an 18 unit lot package on Cherry Elm Drive in St. Augustine from Hodges Blvd Development Group. The purchase aligned with Taylor Morrison joining Dream Finders Homes as a townhome builder in the Cherry Elm village.
Why it matters A second national builder taking down lots may broaden plan and price variety inside Cherry Elm over subsequent quarters.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown; details and timelines can change. General observation, not investment advice.
10 for sale · 11 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 2026-09-05; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf
Come pre-approved, not pre-qualified, and be ready to move within days of a new listing. In a market like Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf’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 Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf buyers won.
If you’re selling in Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf
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 Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf in the last year — the community recorded 52?
- How would you price my home against the $180 per square foot Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 93 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 3 months of supply in Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf, 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 Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf
Inside Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf itself, recorded closings have run from $245 per square foot on the smaller homes to $185 on the larger ones — a gap of 33% 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 Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf
If you’re selling in Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf, 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 Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf 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 Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf resources
- Homes for sale & Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf neighborhood guide
- St. Johns County real estate market
- Sell your Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf home with a local expert
- St. Johns County homestead exemption
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf, 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.