How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in East Hampton, Jacksonville
Buying here? See East Hampton homes for sale and the East Hampton community guide (Jacksonville).
In East Hampton, recent sales run a median of about $526,000 ($202/sq ft), typically closing in about 56 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong East Hampton agent from an average one.
East Hampton recorded 15 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $526,000, averaging 56 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great East Hampton real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current East Hampton market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the East Hampton neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in East Hampton
The best East Hampton 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 East Hampton, homes sell in a median of about 56 days, a balanced pace where pricing and presentation both matter, and values have softened about 4% over the past year, so a disciplined pricing strategy is key.
That local nuance is why a East Hampton 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 East Hampton
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for East Hampton (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30):
Market read: Seller's Market (limited data). Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in East Hampton
Real homes recently closed in East Hampton — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 8707 Nathans Cove Court | 3 bd / 2 ba · 2,418 sqft · closed 2026-06-10 | $471,500 |
| 8523 Hampton Landing Drive | 4 bd / 2 ba · 2,181 sqft · closed 2026-06-05 | $575,000 |
| 8660 Nathans Cove Court | 3 bd / 2 ba · 2,098 sqft · closed 2026-05-27 | $480,000 |
| 10584 Creston Glen Circle | 5 bd / 3.5 ba · 3,264 sqft · closed 2026-04-16 | $630,000 |
| 8566 Ethans Glen Terrace | 5 bd / 3 ba · 3,092 sqft · closed 2026-03-31 | $595,000 |
| 8664 Ethans Glen Terrace | 5 bd / 3.5 ba · 3,342 sqft · closed 2026-03-31 | $825,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where East Hampton sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 34 recorded East Hampton closings since 2024, half landed between $457,750 and $557,500 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $370,000 and the highest $825,000. 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 $450,000 | 4 (12%) | |
| $450,000 – $500,000 | 14 (41%) | |
| $500,000 – $550,000 | 6 (18%) | |
| $550,000 – $600,000 | 5 (15%) | |
| None and up | 5 (15%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in East Hampton
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 ($219 vs $192) — 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 1,820–2,189 sq ft | $219 | $460,000 | $370,000 – $575,000 | 11 |
| Mid-size homes 2,220–2,750 sq ft | $198 | $470,000 | $450,000 – $545,000 | 11 |
| Larger homes 2,750–3,685 sq ft | $192 | $592,450 | $480,000 – $825,000 | 12 |
How East Hampton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hampton | $526,000 | $202 | 56 d | 75 |
| Granville at eTown | $556,000 | $220 | 30 d | 57 |
| Wells Creek | $376,000 | $219 | 68 d | 41 |
| Del Webb eTown | $461,000 | $258 | 28 d | 92 |
| Hawks Pointe | $319,000 | $143 | 83 d | 52 |
| Nobel at eTown | $525,000 | $266 | 4 d | 64 |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30.
The East Hampton 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 1998 and 2002 (median 2000); 16 of 16 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $80/mo; none of the 16 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 35 ft); the features listings here most often name are Clubhouse, Basketball Court, Playground, Tennis Court(s) and Street Lights. See the current East Hampton 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. East Hampton itself has appreciated about 88% 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 East Hampton
On a median-priced East Hampton home ($526,000), property taxes at Duval County’s typical millage of 17.865 run roughly $8,504 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 East Hampton’s $526,000 median and Duval County’s adopted 17.86 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $9,400 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $8,660 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 $1,627 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 East Hampton, 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 East Hampton 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.
2 for sale · 1 pending — the inventory any agent you interview should already know street by street.
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Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listings shown as of 2026-09-12; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in East Hampton
Come pre-approved, not pre-qualified, and be ready to move within days of a new listing. In a market like East Hampton’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 East Hampton buyers won.
If you’re selling in East Hampton
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 East Hampton agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near East Hampton in the last year — the community recorded 15?
- How would you price my home against the $202 per square foot East Hampton closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 56 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 1.6 months of supply in East Hampton, 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 East Hampton
Inside East Hampton itself, recorded closings have run from $219 per square foot on the smaller homes to $192 on the larger ones — a gap of 14% 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 East Hampton
If you’re selling in East Hampton, 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 East Hampton 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 East Hampton resources
- Homes for sale & East Hampton neighborhood guide
- Duval County real estate market
- Sell your East Hampton 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 East Hampton, 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.