How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Grand Creek, Johns
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In Grand Creek: Top Realtors & Agents, recent sales run a median of about $450,000 ($220/sq ft), typically closing in about 57 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Grand Creek: Top Realtors & Agents agent from an average one.
Grand Creek recorded 18 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $450,000, averaging 57 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers how to find the top realtors in Grand Creek, what makes a great Grand Creek real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Grand Creek market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Grand Creek neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
Top realtors in Grand Creek: what “top Grand Creek real estate agents” actually means
The best Grand Creek 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 Grand Creek, homes sell in a median of about 57 days, a balanced pace where pricing and presentation both matter, and values are up about 1% over the past year.
That local nuance is why a Grand Creek 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 Grand Creek
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Grand Creek (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-10-01):
Market read: Balanced Market. Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Grand Creek
Real homes recently closed in Grand Creek — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 32 Ren Way | 4 bd / 3 ba · 2,027 sqft · closed 2026-09-17 | $435,000 |
| 36 Renew Court | 4 bd / 2.5 ba · 2,360 sqft · closed 2026-09-03 | $540,000 |
| 395 Brown Bear | 4 bd / 2 ba · 2,269 sqft · closed 2026-08-14 | $510,000 |
| 234 Purus Way | 4 bd / 3 ba · 2,027 sqft · closed 2026-07-29 | $454,000 |
| 872 Brown Bear Run | 4 bd / 3 ba · 2,268 sqft · closed 2026-07-29 | $517,000 |
| 103 Purus Way | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,737 sqft · closed 2026-06-12 | $415,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where Grand Creek sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 59 recorded Grand Creek closings since 2024, half landed between $456,100 and $518,500 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $400,000 and the highest $615,000. 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 $425,000 | 6 (10%) | |
| $425,000 – $466,667 | 15 (25%) | |
| $466,667 – $508,333 | 19 (32%) | |
| $508,333 – $550,000 | 15 (25%) | |
| None and up | 4 (7%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Grand Creek
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 ($237 vs $207) — 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 1,707–2,075 sq ft | $237 | $454,000 | $400,000 – $545,000 | 19 |
| Mid-size homes 2,075–2,299 sq ft | $220 | $482,000 | $430,000 – $517,000 | 19 |
| Larger homes 2,299–3,153 sq ft | $207 | $525,000 | $477,000 – $615,000 | 21 |
How Grand Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Creek | $450,000 | $220 | 57 d | 56 |
| Orangedale | $621,000 | $268 | – | 50 |
| WaterSong at RiverTown | $454,000 | $263 | 27 d | 87 |
| River Park Villas | $585,000 | $286.3 | 44 d | – |
| RiverTown | $552,000 | $257 | 28 d | 86 |
| Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes | $328,000 | $195 | 164 d | 66 |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-10-01.
What is on the market in Grand Creek right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-10-01: 6 active listings (plus 0 pending) asking from $475,000 to $574,900, median $531,750; 3 of 6 have been on the market over 60 days (median 58 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 2021 and 2023 (median 2022); 18 of 18 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $103/mo; none of the 16 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 25 ft); the features listings here most often name are Playground, Street Lights, Curbs and Clubhouse. 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 Grand Creek listings →
Which way this market is moving
Grand Creek itself has appreciated about 40% 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 Grand Creek
On a median-priced Grand Creek home ($450,000), property taxes at St. Johns County’s typical millage of 13.4686 run roughly $5,387 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 Grand Creek’s $450,000 median and St. Johns County’s adopted 13.47 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $6,060 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $5,540 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.
6 for sale — 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 2026-10-01; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Grand Creek
Grand Creek is balanced enough that discipline wins: set your ceiling before you tour, use inspections seriously, and lean on your agent’s comps rather than list prices. Negotiate concessions where the data supports it.
If you’re selling in Grand Creek
In a balanced Grand Creek market, accurate pricing plus presentation beats gamesmanship. Ask prospective listing agents to walk through their comp selection — how they price is how they will defend your price to an appraiser.
Questions to ask before you hire a Grand Creek agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Grand Creek in the last year — the community recorded 18?
- How would you price my home against the $220 per square foot Grand Creek closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 57 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 4 months of supply in Grand Creek, 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 Grand Creek
Inside Grand Creek itself, recorded closings have run from $237 per square foot on the smaller homes to $207 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 Grand Creek
If you’re selling in Grand Creek, 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 Grand Creek 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 Grand Creek South
In St. Johns, Momentum Realty listed and closed 23 homes in the last 12 months at a median sale price of $630,000 (most recent closing October 2026). The communities we close most often in: Durbin Crossing (6), Durbin Creek Estates (3), Julington Creek Plan (3), Julington Lakes (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 53 transactions in St. Johns in the 12 months to October 2026: 24 as the listing brokerage, 28 representing the buyer, 1 on both sides; median sale $630,000 (brokerage closed records; full sales record).
Momentum agents who work St. Johns
- Jay WikeSFR · 10 years · St. Johns, FLFirst-time buyers
- Adam Collins8 years · St. Johns, FLLuxury
- Danielle RodriguezMRP, SFR · 8 years years · St. Johns, FLLuxury
- Lauren GordonOther · 12 years · St. Johns, FLFirst-time buyers
- Savannah Ellison5 years · St. Johns, FLLuxury
- Sydney DruryNew agent years · St. Johns, FLGeneralist
- Shauna ClarkLicensed in 2008, full time in 2015 years · St. Johns, FLLuxury
- Matthew Parker4 years · St. Johns, FL
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 Grand Creek resources
- Homes for sale & Grand Creek neighborhood guide
- St. Johns County real estate market
- Sell your Grand Creek 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 Grand Creek, as of 2026-10-01, 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.