How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Durbin Crossing, St. Johns
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In Durbin Crossing, recent sales run a median of about $449,000 ($215/sq ft), typically closing in about 70 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Durbin Crossing agent from an average one.
Durbin Crossing recorded 96 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $449,000, averaging 70 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great Durbin Crossing real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Durbin Crossing market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Durbin Crossing neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Durbin Crossing
The best Durbin Crossing 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 Durbin Crossing, homes can take time to sell (a median of 70 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference, and values have softened about 21% over the past year, so a disciplined pricing strategy is key.
That local nuance is why a Durbin Crossing 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 Durbin Crossing
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Durbin Crossing (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 Durbin Crossing
Real homes recently closed in Durbin Crossing — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 96 Servia Drive | 2 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,442 sqft · closed 2026-09-01 | $255,000 |
| 27 Willow Winds Parkway | 4 bd / 3 ba · 2,087 sqft · closed 2026-08-28 | $450,000 |
| 246 Willow Winds Parkway | 4 bd / 2 ba · 2,468 sqft · closed 2026-08-18 | $535,000 |
| 217 S Torwood Drive | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,685 sqft · closed 2026-08-18 | $427,500 |
| 268 Servia Drive | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,722 sqft · closed 2026-08-18 | $317,500 |
| 461 Servia Drive | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,502 sqft · closed 2026-08-12 | $305,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where Durbin Crossing sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 117 recorded Durbin Crossing closings since 2024, half landed between $318,000 and $680,000 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $225,000 and the highest $1,120,000. 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 $275,000 | 12 (10%) | |
| $275,000 – $466,667 | 42 (36%) | |
| $466,667 – $658,333 | 31 (26%) | |
| $658,333 – $850,000 | 20 (17%) | |
| None and up | 12 (10%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Durbin Crossing
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. Larger homes here have been selling at a higher price per square foot than smaller ones ($226 vs $203) — less common, and usually a sign of newer or upgraded product at the top of the range.
| Size group | Median $/sqft | Median sold | Sold range | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smaller homes 1,107–1,685 sq ft | $203 | $290,000 | $225,000 – $427,500 | 39 |
| Mid-size homes 1,687–2,902 sq ft | $213 | $500,000 | $295,000 – $872,500 | 39 |
| Larger homes 2,932–4,285 sq ft | $226 | $735,000 | $450,000 – $1,120,000 | 39 |
How Durbin Crossing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durbin Crossing | $449,000 | $215 | 70 d | 71 |
| Stonecrest | $409,000 | $252 | 52 d | 52 |
| Cimarrone | $610,000 | $247 | 80 d | 84 |
| Cunningham Creek | $560,000 | $245 | – | 56 |
| Worthington Park | $700,000 | $247 | 107 d | 48 |
| River Marsh | $2.01M | $510 | 12 d | 53 |
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 Durbin Crossing right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: 20 active listings (plus 10 pending) asking from $265,000 to $910,000, median $529,400; 8 of 20 have been on the market over 60 days (median 56 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 2007 and 2019 (median 2014); 42 of 42 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $6/mo; 3 of 38 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 22 ft; the features listings here most often name are Playground, Fitness Center, Tennis Court(s), Basketball Court, Clubhouse and Children's Pool. 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 Durbin Crossing listings →
Which way this market is moving
Durbin Crossing itself has appreciated about 63% 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 Durbin Crossing
On a median-priced Durbin Crossing home ($449,000), property taxes at St. Johns County’s typical millage of 13.4686 run roughly $5,374 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 Durbin Crossing’s $449,000 median and St. Johns County’s adopted 13.47 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $6,050 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $5,530 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 Durbin Crossing, St. Johns are worth. Ask any agent you interview about the projects below — how they answer tells you whether they actually work this area. Last updated August 2026.
St. Johns County issued a build out permit August 14 for the 26,740 square foot grocery store that will anchor the Shops at Race Track Rd at 4560 Race Track Road, about three miles west of Interstate 95. Jacksonville based Avant Construction Group is listed as contractor on the 5.8 million dollar job.
Why it matters A permitted anchor historically pulls the rest of a center's small shop leasing forward, which could add everyday retail options west of the Durbin Park core.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›Regency Centers announced The Berkeley at Durbin Park, a shopping center anchored by Whole Foods Market planned along East Peyton Parkway near the UF Health campus. Early tenant commitments reported include TJ Maxx, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill and Shake Shack, with groundbreaking targeted for the fourth quarter of 2026.
Why it matters A grocery anchor of this profile could broaden everyday retail options at Durbin Park, which historically has supported buyer interest in the surrounding communities.
Source: St. Johns Citizen ›A June 26 regional project update reported that Gate Petroleum confirmed Life Time went under contract June 18 for its proposed location in the Durbin Park area, advancing the roughly 85,000 square foot fitness center that a JEA service availability letter first signaled in March. It would be the health club chain's second Northeast Florida location.
Why it matters Movement from early exploration to a contract may indicate the club operator is progressing toward a commitment near Durbin Crossing, though large recreation projects can still shift in timing or scope.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›Life Time Inc. is in early-stage exploration of an approximately 85,000 square foot, two-story fitness center in the Durbin Park area, signaled by a JEA service availability letter issued March 16, 2026. Preliminary plans include a roughly 65,000 square foot outdoor pool deck on land owned by Gate Petroleum affiliate Durbin Creek National, and the company cautioned the project remains early in the process.
Why it matters Interest from a premium national health club operator may reflect strong household spending and daytime population trends around Durbin Park, though early-stage plans can change or stall.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›St. Johns County began reviewing a permit application filed February 4, 2026 to expand the 195,000 square foot Walmart Supercenter at The Pavilion at Durbin Park by about 9,000 square feet for online grocery pickup and delivery operations. The addition at the north end of the store ties into Walmart's national remodel and expansion initiative.
Why it matters Anchor reinvestment in fulfillment capacity suggests the store is outperforming on e-commerce volume, which historically correlates with a healthy surrounding trade area.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›UF Health was issued a $7.5 million build-out permit in February 2026 for its three-story, 72,000 square foot medical office building at Durbin Park, slated to open in summer 2026. The adjacent hospital, a five-story facility of roughly 220,000 square feet with 99 beds and a 24-hour emergency department, remains on track for a fall 2026 opening near Race Track Road.
Why it matters A full-service hospital campus minutes from Durbin Crossing adds a major employment and services anchor, and proximity to new medical infrastructure has historically been a durable locational plus.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›Full How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Durbin Crossing, St. Johns 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.
22 for sale · 9 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 Durbin Crossing
Come pre-approved, not pre-qualified, and be ready to move within days of a new listing. In a market like Durbin Crossing’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 Durbin Crossing buyers won.
If you’re selling in Durbin Crossing
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 Durbin Crossing agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Durbin Crossing in the last year — the community recorded 96?
- How would you price my home against the $215 per square foot Durbin Crossing closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 70 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 2.5 months of supply in Durbin Crossing, 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 Durbin Crossing
Inside Durbin Crossing itself, recorded closings have run from $203 per square foot on the smaller homes to $226 on the larger ones — a gap of 10% 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 Durbin Crossing
If you’re selling in Durbin Crossing, 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 Durbin Crossing 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 Durbin Crossing resources
- Homes for sale & Durbin Crossing neighborhood guide
- St. Johns County real estate market
- Sell your Durbin Crossing 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 Durbin Crossing, 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.