How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Del Rio, Jacksonville
In Del Rio: Top Realtors & Agents, recent sales run a median of about $302,000 ($244/sq ft), typically closing in about 53 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Del Rio: Top Realtors & Agents agent from an average one.
Buying here? See Del Rio homes for sale and the Del Rio community guide (Jacksonville).
Del Rio recorded 12 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $302,000, averaging 53 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers how to find the top realtors in Del Rio, what makes a great Del Rio real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Del Rio market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Del Rio neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
Top realtors in Del Rio: what “top Del Rio real estate agents” actually means
The best Del Rio 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 Del Rio, homes sell in a median of about 53 days, a balanced pace where pricing and presentation both matter, and values are up about 5% over the past year.
That local nuance is why a Del Rio 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 Del Rio
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Del Rio (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-10-28):
Market read: Buyer-Leaning Market. Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Del Rio
Real homes recently closed in Del Rio — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 5015 Herton Drive | 4 bd / 2 ba · 1,760 sqft · closed 2026-09-22 | $465,000 |
| 5016 Tan Street | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,222 sqft · closed 2026-09-04 | $295,000 |
| 12868 Old St Augustine Road | 6 bd / 4 ba · 4,382 sqft · closed 2026-08-31 | $770,000 |
| 12836 Beaubien Road | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,171 sqft · closed 2026-08-28 | $295,000 |
| 12950 Old St Augustine Road | 4 bd / 2 ba · 1,760 sqft · closed 2026-08-20 | $365,000 |
| 12969 Helm Drive | 3 bd / 3 ba · 1,964 sqft · closed 2026-08-11 | $615,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
How Del Rio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rio | $302,000 | $244 | 53 d | 51 |
| Julington Cc Estates | $395,000 | $230.51 | 9 d | – |
| Thornewood | $500,000 | $217.59 | 8 d | – |
| Grand Lakes | $520,000 | $206.85 | 3 d | – |
| Carolyn Cove | $359,900 | $254.42 | 19 d | – |
| Flagler Station | $332,000 | $161 | 32 d | 60 |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-10-28.
What is on the market in Del Rio right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-10-29: 13 active listings (plus 7 pending) asking from $295,000 to $695,000, median $369,000; 3 of 13 have been on the market over 60 days (median 27 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 1969 and 2022 (median 1986); 20 of the current listings state there is no HOA; 1 of 32 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sit inside a FEMA special flood hazard zone (A/V), which buyers’ lenders will price into insurance; median elevation 26 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 Del Rio listings →
Which way this market is moving
Active inventory across Duval County has fallen over the past year (-13%). About 29% of county listings currently carry a price cut, which tells you how much negotiating room the average seller has already conceded. Del Rio itself has appreciated about 150% 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 Del Rio
On a median-priced Del Rio home ($302,000), property taxes at Duval County’s typical millage of 17.865 run roughly $4,502 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 Del Rio’s $302,000 median and Duval County’s adopted 17.86 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $5,400 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $4,660 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 $1,603 a month (Zillow’s rent index). Rents are moving about 2.5% year over year. County-level yield math pencils to roughly a 6.54% 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 Del Rio, 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 Del Rio 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 Del Rio, 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 November 2026.
The Clay County school district says the referendum on the upcoming ballot renews the one-mill levy voters first approved in 2020 at the same rate. The money funds school law enforcement contracts and compensation to retain and attract teachers and support staff. A citizens' advisory committee reviews spending, and the district says non-renewal would leave a funding shortfall.
Why it matters The outcome sets school operating funding and staffing support for Clay County without changing the current millage rate. The site is about 12 miles southwest of Del Rio.
Source: Clay Today ›Commissioners denied 3-2 on Sept. 15 the 4,462-acre Palm Valley application near Nocatee under the state agricultural enclave law, and the county plans to fight it in court. Another proposal of nearly 1,200 acres and about 15,000 homes south of St. Augustine was approved in August, then denied 3-2 on Sept. 28. St. Johns County has received 16 applications under the law.
Why it matters The outcome of these applications will shape how much new housing supply can be added on rural land in the county. The site is about 10 miles east of Del Rio.
Source: Jacksonville Today ›UF Health Durbin Park, a 99-bed hospital with a 24-hour emergency department on 42.5 acres, held its ribbon-cutting and opens the following week. Baptist Health's Silverleaf campus, about 10 miles south, is adding an emergency department, and AdventHealth and Acadia Health have also opened facilities near I-95. The county's population has grown more than 25% since 2020.
Why it matters New hospital and emergency capacity shortens drive times to emergency care and adds healthcare jobs in northern St. Johns County. The site is about 4 miles east of Del Rio.
Source: Jacksonville Today ›The First Coast Expressway (State Road 23), a tolled beltway looping around the west and south of the Jacksonville metro, continued to open land for development along its corridor, with the final St. Johns County phase from Interstate 95 to east of County Road 2209 in progress. FDOT held a St. Johns County open house on the final phase in January 2026.
Why it matters New limited-access highway capacity shortens commutes and opens adjacent land, changes that have historically shaped where new communities and demand concentrate. The site is about 12 miles southwest of Del Rio.
Source: Jax Daily Record ›A grocery-anchored retail center was proposed at Durbin Park, the large mixed-use development near Interstate 95 and County Road 210 in northern St. Johns County, adding to the district's existing stores, restaurants, and Walmart-anchored core.
Why it matters Added grocery and retail at Durbin Park deepens everyday conveniences in northern St. Johns County, an amenity factor that can support demand for surrounding communities. The site is about 4 miles southeast of Del Rio.
Source: Jax Daily Record ›The Walmart anchoring Durbin Park filed plans to expand in early 2026, reinforcing the retail core of the Interstate 95 and County Road 210 district in northern St. Johns County.
Why it matters Investment in Durbin Park's retail anchor signals continued commercial strength in northern St. Johns County, which can reinforce the appeal of nearby residential areas. The site is about 4 miles southeast of Del Rio.
Source: Jax Daily Record ›Full Del Rio, 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.
12 for sale · 8 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 2026-11-07; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Del Rio
Time is on your side in Del Rio 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 Del Rio
Selling into a slower Del Rio 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 Del Rio agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Del Rio in the last year — the community recorded 12?
- How would you price my home against the $244 per square foot Del Rio closings have averaged?
- Homes here have been taking about 53 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 14 months of supply in Del Rio, 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 Del Rio
Two homes a mile apart can sell on completely different terms. A Del Rio 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 Del Rio
If you’re selling in Del Rio, 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 Del Rio 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 Del Rio
In Jacksonville, Momentum Realty listed and closed 296 homes in the last 12 months at a median sale price of $310,000 (most recent closing November 2026). The communities we close most often in: The Woods (5), Arlington Hills (4), Victoria Lakes (3), Osprey Landing (3), Winchester Ridge (3), Bartram Springs (3), Mill Creek North (3), Lake Mandarin (3). 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 691 transactions in Jacksonville in the 12 months to November 2026: 302 as the listing brokerage, 353 representing the buyer, 36 on both sides; median sale $308,000 (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 Del Rio resources
- Homes for sale & Del Rio neighborhood guide
- Duval County real estate market
- Sell your Del Rio home with a local expert
- Duval County homestead exemption
Common questions
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Del Rio, as of 2026-10-28, 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.