How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Hillwood, Jacksonville
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In Hillwood, recent sales run a median of about $160,000 ($130/sq ft), typically closing in about 74 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Hillwood agent from an average one.
Hillwood recorded 13 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $160,000, averaging 74 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great Hillwood real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Hillwood market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Hillwood neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Hillwood
The best Hillwood 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 Hillwood, homes can take time to sell (a median of 74 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference, and values have softened about 9% over the past year, so a disciplined pricing strategy is key.
That local nuance is why a Hillwood 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 Hillwood
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Hillwood (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 Hillwood
Real homes recently closed in Hillwood — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 2301 Wood Hill Place | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,630 sqft · closed 2026-06-22 | $225,000 |
| 1102 Wood Hill Place #1102 | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,530 sqft · closed 2026-06-15 | $125,000 |
| 205 Branch Wood Lane #205 | 2 bd / 1.5 ba · 1,154 sqft · closed 2026-06-04 | $150,000 |
| 605 Clubhouse Court | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,225 sqft · closed 2026-05-29 | $159,900 |
| 2001 Wood Hill Drive | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,630 sqft · closed 2026-05-26 | $220,000 |
| 1004 Wood Hill Place #1004 | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,530 sqft · closed 2026-04-16 | $158,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where Hillwood sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 29 recorded Hillwood closings since 2024, half landed between $150,000 and $209,000 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $125,000 and the highest $239,000. 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 $125,000 | 0 (0%) | |
| $125,000 – $158,333 | 10 (34%) | |
| $158,333 – $191,667 | 6 (21%) | |
| $191,667 – $225,000 | 10 (34%) | |
| None and up | 3 (10%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Hillwood
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 ($134 vs $128) — 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 1,154–1,225 sq ft | $128 | $148,000 | $125,000 – $200,000 | 9 |
| Mid-size homes 1,225–1,530 sq ft | $131 | $165,000 | $137,000 – $209,000 | 9 |
| Larger homes 1,530–1,630 sq ft | $134 | $217,000 | $125,000 – $239,000 | 11 |
How Hillwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillwood | $160,000 | $130 | 74 d | 54 |
| Baypoint | $267,500 | $181.97 | 33.0 d | – |
| Royal Lakes | $494,000 | $236.59 | 4 d | – |
| Deerwood Country Club | $940,000 | $261 | 101 d | 76 |
| Linkside At Baymeado | $328,000 | $188.18 | 58 d | – |
| Los Prados Condos | $113,000 | $75.38 | 53 d | – |
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 Hillwood right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: 4 active listings (plus 0 pending) asking from $145,000 to $210,000, median $160,500; 1 of 4 have been on the market over 60 days (median 51 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 1984 and 1984 (median 1984); 16 of 16 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $430/mo; none of the 16 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 33 ft); the features listings here most often name are Tennis Court(s), Clubhouse, Spa/Hot Tub, Maintenance Grounds and Management - On Site. 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 Hillwood 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. Hillwood itself has appreciated about 186% 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 Hillwood
On a median-priced Hillwood home ($160,000), property taxes at Duval County’s typical millage of 17.865 run roughly $1,965 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 Hillwood’s $160,000 median and Duval County’s adopted 17.86 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $2,860 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $2,120 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 Hillwood, 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 Hillwood 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.
Roads, retail, schools and new construction change what homes in Hillwood, Jacksonville 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.
Jacksonville Today reported that JWB Real Estate Capital secured about $28.59 million in gap funding for 108 income-restricted units across three Westside sites on Tracy, Justina and Ricker roads. Plans include 38 townhome-style units and two sets of 35 efficiency units, priced at or below 60% of area median income for 50 years. Groundbreaking is expected by September 2026 with completion in 2027.
Why it matters Adds new income-restricted rental and townhome housing supply on the Westside, increasing the stock of long-term affordable units and drawing public and tax-credit investment into three infill sites. The project is about 12 miles west of Hillwood, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jacksonville Today ›News4Jax reported that the Culinary Institute of America chose downtown Jacksonville for its Southeast hub, to be located at 330 E. Bay Street on the Northbank riverfront. The campus would anchor a $160.5 million hotel and convention center development. The city previously approved up to $35 million in incentives, and the Downtown Investment Authority is finalizing agreements on design and property details.
Why it matters Anchors a major downtown riverfront redevelopment that pairs an educational campus with hotel and convention space, adding institutional and commercial investment to the urban core alongside Riverfront Plaza and Pearl Square. The project is about 9 miles northwest of Hillwood, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4Jax ›Master developer Hillwood contracted with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center on Jacksonville's Westside, continuing the buildout of the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field into an industrial and logistics park.
Why it matters Continued absorption of large industrial parcels at Cecil signals sustained employment growth on the Westside, which can support housing demand across nearby communities. The project is about 19 miles west of Hillwood, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Jax Daily Record ›The First Coast Expressway (State Road 23), a tolled beltway looping around the west and south of the Jacksonville metro, continued to open land for development along its corridor, with the final St. Johns County phase from Interstate 95 to east of County Road 2209 in progress. FDOT held a St. Johns County open house on the final phase in January 2026.
Why it matters New limited-access highway capacity shortens commutes and opens adjacent land, changes that have historically shaped where new communities and demand concentrate. The site is about 17 miles southwest of Hillwood.
Source: Jax Daily Record ›Southeast Toyota Distributors dedicated a new vehicle processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal in April 2026. The company put the investment at $170 million and said the facility created more than 400 full-time jobs, most of them hired locally.
Why it matters A large new employment center on Blount Island adds sustained local job demand, a factor that has historically supported nearby housing absorption. The project is about 12 miles north of Hillwood, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: JAXPORT ›At its February 2026 State of the Ports address, JAXPORT outlined a $250 million modernization of Blount Island's container and vehicle-handling capabilities and reported record fiscal-2025 cargo volumes. The port also said an air-draft expansion to accommodate larger ships is on track to finish by the end of 2026.
Why it matters Continued heavy investment in the Blount Island port complex anchors long-term industrial employment on the northeast side, a structural demand driver for the surrounding area. The project is about 12 miles north of Hillwood, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4Jax ›Full Hillwood, Jacksonville 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.
2 for sale · 2 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 2026-09-14; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Hillwood
Time is on your side in Hillwood 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 Hillwood
Selling into a slower Hillwood 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 Hillwood agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Hillwood in the last year — the community recorded 13?
- How would you price my home against the $130 per square foot Hillwood closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 74 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 3.7 months of supply in Hillwood, 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 Hillwood
Inside Hillwood itself, recorded closings have run from $128 per square foot on the smaller homes to $134 on the larger ones — a gap of 4% 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 Hillwood
If you’re selling in Hillwood, 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 Hillwood 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 Hillwood Condominium
In Jacksonville, Momentum Realty listed and closed 291 homes in the last 12 months at a median sale price of $310,000 (most recent closing September 2026). The communities we close most often in: The Woods (5), Arlington Hills (4), Osprey Landing (4), Bartram Springs (3), Pearl Court (3), Spring Park Manor (3), Victoria Lakes (3), Winchester Ridge (3). Source: Momentum Realty list-side closings in the MLS record, trailing 12 months; the brokerage’s own figures, not a market-share claim.
Momentum agents who work Jacksonville
- Matthew BraddyMRP · 3 years · Jacksonville, FLWaterfront / ocean / river
- Jessica CrittendenSFR, BPOR · 7 years · Jacksonville, FLNew construction
- Carolina Salcedo14 years · Jacksonville, FLReal estate investors
- Juanita Vasquez8 years · Jacksonville, FLLuxury
- Daniela Acosta1 years · Greater Jacksonville areaMulti-family
- Nate Watson13 years · Jacksonville, FLLuxury
- Paris Herbin, GRIABR, GRI, C2EX, AHWD · 5 years · Jacksonville, FLRelocation
- Sarah Luther3 years · North Jacksonville, FLWaterfront / ocean / river
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 Hillwood resources
- Homes for sale & Hillwood neighborhood guide
- Duval County real estate market
- Sell your Hillwood home with a local expert
- Duval County homestead exemption
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Hillwood, 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.