How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Holly Forest at SilverLeaf, St. Augustine
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In Holly Forest at SilverLeaf, recent sales run a median of about $354,000 ($217/sq ft), typically closing in about 69 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Holly Forest at SilverLeaf agent from an average one.
Holly Forest at SilverLeaf recorded 12 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $354,000, averaging 69 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great Holly Forest at SilverLeaf real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Holly Forest at SilverLeaf market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Holly Forest at SilverLeaf neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Holly Forest at SilverLeaf
The best Holly Forest at SilverLeaf 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 Holly Forest at SilverLeaf, homes can take time to sell (a median of 69 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 Holly Forest at SilverLeaf 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 Holly Forest at SilverLeaf
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Holly Forest at SilverLeaf (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30):
Market read: Buyer-Leaning Market. Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Holly Forest at SilverLeaf
Real homes recently closed in Holly Forest at SilverLeaf — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 198 Pine Bluff Drive | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,760 sqft · closed 2026-07-22 | $345,000 |
| 323 Holly Forest Drive | 4 bd / 2.5 ba · 2,035 sqft · closed 2026-07-17 | $440,000 |
| 322 Pine Bluff Drive | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,800 sqft · closed 2026-06-23 | $344,500 |
| 214 Holly Forest Drive | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,968 sqft · closed 2026-06-22 | $425,000 |
| 52 Seton Court | 4 bd / 3 ba · 2,189 sqft · closed 2026-06-12 | $465,000 |
| 260 Pine Bluff Drive | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,386 sqft · closed 2026-06-10 | $347,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where Holly Forest at SilverLeaf sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 26 recorded Holly Forest at SilverLeaf closings since 2024, half landed between $323,625 and $463,750 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $255,000 and the highest $770,000. 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 $275,000 | 2 (8%) | |
| $275,000 – $383,333 | 13 (50%) | |
| $383,333 – $491,667 | 5 (19%) | |
| $491,667 – $600,000 | 3 (12%) | |
| None and up | 3 (12%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Holly Forest at SilverLeaf
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 ($223 vs $217) — 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 1,239–1,438 sq ft | $223 | $295,000 | $255,000 – $370,000 | 8 |
| Mid-size homes 1,572–1,968 sq ft | $194 | $344,750 | $300,000 – $430,000 | 8 |
| Larger homes 1,994–3,777 sq ft | $217 | $527,995 | $330,000 – $770,000 | 10 |
How Holly Forest at SilverLeaf 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Forest at SilverLeaf | $354,000 | $217 | 69 d | 46 |
| The Legends at WGV | $194,000 | $181 | 131 d | 71 |
| Murabella | $524,000 | $207 | 44 d | 60 |
| TrailMark | $475,000 | $203 | 162 d | 72 |
| The Residences at World Golf Village | $392,000 | $182 | 210 d | 64 |
| Wgv Bearsford | $480,000 | $209.83 | 45.5 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 Holly Forest at SilverLeaf right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: 5 active listings (plus 1 pending) asking from $359,900 to $540,000, median $487,000; 3 of 5 have been on the market over 60 days (median 76 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 2020 and 2022 (median 2021); 18 of 18 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $132/mo; none of the 18 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 26 ft); the features listings here most often name are Clubhouse, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Pickleball, Dog Park and Jogging Path. 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 Holly Forest at SilverLeaf listings →
Which way this market is moving
Holly Forest at SilverLeaf itself has appreciated about 27% 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 Holly Forest at SilverLeaf
On a median-priced Holly Forest at SilverLeaf home ($354,000), property taxes at St. Johns County’s typical millage of 13.4686 run roughly $4,094 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 Holly Forest at SilverLeaf’s $354,000 median and St. Johns County’s adopted 13.47 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $4,770 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $4,250 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 How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Holly Forest at SilverLeaf, 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 June 2026.
Baptist Health opened the first phase of its SilverLeaf medical campus on June 23 at 8595 St. Johns Parkway, a 58,979 square foot building about 3 miles north of International Golf Parkway. The opening phase houses primary care offices and a wellness center and provides cardiology, rehabilitation, and laboratory services, with orthopedic and neurology specialists scheduled to begin seeing patients in the fall. The campus and village sit within the same SilverLeaf master plan.
Why it matters A hospital system campus inside the master plan may shorten routine care trips for Holly Forest at SilverLeaf residents as specialties come online.
Source: Jacksonville Today ›A new K-8 campus under construction on Courtney Vista Drive in the SilverLeaf area is set to open for the 2026-2027 year, designed for roughly 1,500 students and opening with kindergarten through seventh grade. Along with a companion campus in Nocatee, the openings are expected to shift attendance boundaries for nearly 2,000 students across SilverLeaf area neighborhoods. The campus and village sit within the same SilverLeaf master plan.
Why it matters Zoning for Holly Forest at SilverLeaf could change as the new campus opens, so buyers may want to confirm current attendance boundaries with the district.
Source: First Coast News ›Publix opened a 55,700 square foot store at 1975 SilverLeaf Parkway near International Golf Parkway and St. Johns Parkway, its largest location in Northeast Florida and a showcase of the chain's newest prototype. Features include a Publix Pours beer, wine, and coffee bar and an expanded deli, with an adjacent liquor store and inline retail at the center. The campus and village sit within the same SilverLeaf master plan.
Why it matters An anchor grocer inside the master plan may reduce everyday drive times for Holly Forest at SilverLeaf households and support additional inline retail.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›County officials held a June 20 groundbreaking for the Silverleaf Sportsplex, a roughly $36 million regional athletic complex on about 40 acres at Timberwolf Trail and County Road 16A, alongside the Shearwater Community Park project. Plans include four synthetic turf multipurpose fields, three natural grass fields, a lighted stadium field with track, playground, and concessions, with opening targeted for early 2027. The campus and village sit within the same SilverLeaf master plan.
Why it matters A county sportsplex minutes from Holly Forest at SilverLeaf could add recreation capacity that master planned communities have historically leaned on for resale appeal.
Source: St. Johns County ›NEFBA's Parade of Homes archive lists the Newport, a single story four bedroom plan of 1,880 square feet by Dream Finders Homes, with the neighborhood recorded as Silverleaf Holly Forest and a price of 438,990 dollars. The entry belongs to the 2020 Parade cycle, whose awards banquet was held that September.
Why it matters Early Parade exposure may explain Holly Forest's role as a proving ground for plans later repeated across SilverLeaf villages.
Source: NEFBA Parade of Homes ›Jacksonville Daily Record reported that Hutson Companies' proposed 10,700 unit SilverLeaf community would open with three neighborhoods, including Holly Forest with 143 single family homes and 210 townhomes. The plan covered roughly 8,500 acres between County Road 210 and County Road 16A with 7.5 miles of new roads including SilverLeaf Parkway.
Why it matters As one of the founding villages, Holly Forest historically tracks closest to the master plan's original amenity and road commitments.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown; details and timelines can change. General observation, not investment advice.
5 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 2026-09-07; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Holly Forest at SilverLeaf
Time is on your side in Holly Forest at SilverLeaf 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 Holly Forest at SilverLeaf
Selling into a slower Holly Forest at SilverLeaf 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 Holly Forest at SilverLeaf agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Holly Forest at SilverLeaf in the last year — the community recorded 12?
- How would you price my home against the $217 per square foot Holly Forest at SilverLeaf closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 69 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 5 months of supply in Holly Forest at SilverLeaf, 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 Holly Forest at SilverLeaf
Inside Holly Forest at SilverLeaf itself, recorded closings have run from $223 per square foot on the smaller homes to $217 on the larger ones — a gap of 3% 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 Holly Forest at SilverLeaf
If you’re selling in Holly Forest at SilverLeaf, 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 Holly Forest at SilverLeaf 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 Holly Forest at SilverLeaf resources
- Homes for sale & Holly Forest at SilverLeaf neighborhood guide
- St. Johns County real estate market
- Sell your Holly Forest at SilverLeaf 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 Holly Forest at SilverLeaf, 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.