How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Glen St. Johns, St. Augustine
In Glen St. Johns: Top Realtors & Agents, recent sales run a median of about $522,000 ($206/sq ft), typically closing in about 186 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Glen St. Johns: Top Realtors & Agents agent from an average one.
Buying here? See Glen St Johns homes for sale and the Glen St Johns community guide (St. Augustine).
Glen St. Johns recorded 14 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $522,000, averaging 186 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers how to find the top realtors in Glen St. Johns, what makes a great Glen St. Johns real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Glen St. Johns market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Glen St. Johns neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
Top realtors in Glen St. Johns: what “top Glen St. Johns real estate agents” actually means
The best Glen St. Johns 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 Glen St. Johns, homes can take time to sell (a median of 186 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference, and values have softened about 7% over the past year, so a disciplined pricing strategy is key.
That local nuance is why a Glen St. Johns 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 Glen St. Johns
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Glen St. Johns (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-10-28):
Market read: Balanced Market (limited data). Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Glen St. Johns
Real homes recently closed in Glen St. Johns — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 645 Trellis Bay Drive | 5 bd / 4 ba · 2,616 sqft · closed 2026-10-21 | $519,000 |
| 733 Trellis Bay Drive | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,653 sqft · closed 2026-09-14 | $405,000 |
| 298 E Teague Bay Drive | 4 bd / 2.5 ba · 2,649 sqft · closed 2026-08-11 | $485,000 |
| 182 Spanish Bay Drive | 4 bd / 4.5 ba · 4,348 sqft · closed 2026-07-30 | $970,000 |
| 49 Little Harbour Way | 4 bd / 3 ba · 2,633 sqft · closed 2026-07-10 | $639,000 |
| 36 Saba Rock Drive | 5 bd / 4 ba · 3,653 sqft · closed 2026-07-06 | $610,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
How Glen St. Johns 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen St. Johns | $522,000 | $206 | 186 d | 68 |
| Southern Grove | $160,000 | $124 | 44 d | 67 |
| St. Johns Golf & Country Club | $739,000 | $232 | 38 d | 64 |
| Meadow Ridge | $415,000 | $200 | 52 d | 54 |
| Stone Creek | $780,000 | $204 | 48 d | 52 |
| Courtney Oaks at SilverLeaf | $1.20M | $314 | 169 d | 35 |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-10-28.
The Glen St. Johns housing stock, from the live feed
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-10-29: The homes listed or recently sold were built between 2008 and 2018 (median 2016); 15 of 16 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $72/mo; 1 state no HOA; none of the 16 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 31 ft); the features listings here most often name are Playground, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Park and Jogging Path. See the current Glen St. Johns listings →
Which way this market is moving
Glen St. Johns itself has appreciated about 127% 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 Glen St. Johns
On a median-priced Glen St. Johns home ($522,000), property taxes at St. Johns County’s typical millage of 13.4686 run roughly $6,357 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 Glen St. Johns’s $522,000 median and St. Johns County’s adopted 13.47 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $7,030 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $6,510 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 Glen St. Johns, 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 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 11 miles west of Glen St Johns.
Source: Clay 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 6 miles north of Glen St Johns.
Source: Jacksonville Today ›The board approved moving forward with design and architecture for a high school on Parcel 38, with cost estimated at roughly $100 million and possibly up to $120 million as design progresses. Construction is expected to take about three years. A board workshop on full project scope is being prepared.
Why it matters A new high school in the SilverLeaf area would add school capacity for the fast-growing northwest part of the county. The site is about 3 miles west of Glen St Johns.
Source: News4JAX ›Jacksonville Today reported that St. Johns County received six proposals totaling more than 6,558 acres for development under a new Florida agricultural enclave law that took effect July 1, 2026. The largest proposal, about 4,462 acres north of Nocatee, comes from the Davis family and the PARC Group. The County Commission scheduled a public hearing on the proposals for August 19, 2026.
Why it matters Signals a large potential expansion of developable land and future housing and commercial capacity, using a new state process that can convert farmland to residential and commercial use with reduced local review. The site is about 7 miles northeast of Glen St Johns.
Source: Jacksonville Today ›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 north of Glen St Johns.
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 north of Glen St Johns.
Source: Jax Daily Record ›Full Glen St. Johns, St. Augustine 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.
1 for sale · 3 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 Glen St. Johns
Come pre-approved, not pre-qualified, and be ready to move within days of a new listing. In a market like Glen St. Johns’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 Glen St. Johns buyers won.
If you’re selling in Glen St. Johns
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 Glen St. Johns agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Glen St. Johns in the last year — the community recorded 14?
- How would you price my home against the $206 per square foot Glen St. Johns closings have averaged?
- Homes here have been taking about 186 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 1.7 months of supply in Glen St. Johns, 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 Glen St. Johns
Two homes a mile apart can sell on completely different terms. A Glen St. Johns 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 Glen St. Johns
If you’re selling in Glen St. Johns, 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 Glen St. Johns 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 Glen St Johns
In St. Augustine, Momentum Realty listed and closed 51 homes in the last 12 months at a median sale price of $335,000 (most recent closing October 2026). The communities we close most often in: Clark Addition (8), Shearwater (3), Beacon Lake (3), St Augustine Shores (2), St Augustine South (2). 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 150 transactions in St. Augustine in the 12 months to November 2026: 63 as the listing brokerage, 81 representing the buyer, 6 on both sides; median sale $365,430 (brokerage closed records; full sales record).
Momentum agents who work St. Augustine
- Alexis Short7 years · St. Augustine, FLLuxury
- India Green4 years · St. Augustine, FLGeneralist
- Melissa LampugnanoMRP,C2EX,AHWD · 5 years · St. Augustine, FLNew construction
- Amber Shah3 years · St. Augustine, FLFirst-time buyers
- Jodi Gordon6 years · St. Augustine, FLLuxury
- Dj Ferreira2 years · St. Augustine, FLLuxury
- Jessica Alfaro3 years · St. Augustine, FLLuxury
- Cheyenne O'Neil10 years · St. Augustine, FLFirst-time buyers
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 Glen St. Johns resources
- Homes for sale & Glen St. Johns neighborhood guide
- St. Johns County real estate market
- Sell your Glen St. Johns home with a local expert
- St. Johns County homestead exemption
Common questions
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Glen St. Johns, 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.