How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Hildreth Back Bay, St. Augustine
In Hildreth Back Bay, recent sales run a median of about $605,000 ($317/sq ft), typically closing in about 108 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Hildreth Back Bay agent from an average one.
Hildreth Back Bay recorded 5 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $605,000, averaging 108 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great Hildreth Back Bay real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Hildreth Back Bay market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Hildreth Back Bay neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Hildreth Back Bay
The best Hildreth Back Bay 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 Hildreth Back Bay, homes can take time to sell (a median of 108 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference, and values are up about 14% over the past year.
That local nuance is why a Hildreth Back Bay 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 Hildreth Back Bay
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Hildreth Back Bay (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30):
Market read: Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data). Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Hildreth Back Bay
Real homes recently closed in Hildreth Back Bay — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Oak Street | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,784 sqft · closed 2026-07-20 | $560,000 |
| 14 Althea Street | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,680 sqft · closed 2026-07-08 | $930,000 |
| 15 Oak Street | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,544 sqft · closed 2026-06-15 | $460,000 |
| 35 Oak Street | 3 bd / 2 ba · 2,082 sqft · closed 2026-03-13 | $660,000 |
| 44 Hildreth Way | 4 bd / 3 ba · 1,856 sqft · closed 2025-10-20 | $605,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
How Hildreth Back Bay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hildreth Back Bay | $605,000 | $317 | 108 d | 43 |
| Camachee Island | $660,000 | $312 | – | 50 |
| Abbott Tract | $1.42M | $589.97 | 37.5 d | – |
| Fullerwood Park | $700,000 | $354 | 69 d | 41 |
| Vilano Beach | $803,000 | $483 | 123 d | 50 |
| Rhode Addn | $705,000 | $409.41 | 109 d | – |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30.
The Hildreth Back Bay 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 1952 and 2021 (median 2004); 4 of the current listings state there is no HOA; 9 of 9 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 5 ft. See the current Hildreth Back Bay listings →
Which way this market is moving
Hildreth Back Bay itself has appreciated about 0% 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 Hildreth Back Bay
On a median-priced Hildreth Back Bay home ($605,000), property taxes at St. Johns County’s typical millage of 13.4686 run roughly $7,475 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 Hildreth Back Bay’s $605,000 median and St. Johns County’s adopted 13.47 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $8,150 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $7,630 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.
3 for sale · 1 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 2026-09-05; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Hildreth Back Bay
Time is on your side in Hildreth Back Bay 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 Hildreth Back Bay
Selling into a slower Hildreth Back Bay 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 Hildreth Back Bay agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Hildreth Back Bay in the last year — the community recorded 5?
- How would you price my home against the $317 per square foot Hildreth Back Bay closings have averaged?
- Homes here have been taking about 108 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 7.2 months of supply in Hildreth Back Bay, 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 Hildreth Back Bay
Two homes a mile apart can sell on completely different terms. A Hildreth Back Bay 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 Hildreth Back Bay
If you’re selling in Hildreth Back Bay, 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 Hildreth Back Bay 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 Hildreth Back Bay resources
- Homes for sale & Hildreth Back Bay neighborhood guide
- St. Johns County real estate market
- Sell your Hildreth Back Bay 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 Hildreth Back Bay, 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.