How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Holly Forest at SilverLeaf, St. Augustine
An agent working Holly Forest Townhomes should know these numbers cold. They come from recorded MLS closings for this community, window ending 2026-08-05.
| Median sold price | $360,000 (-13.3% vs. prior year) |
| Median price / sq ft | $218 |
| Median days on market | 58 |
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0.0% |
| Closings in window | 13 |
Sellers here have been accepting about 92.0% of original asking on the median closing; the median sale took 58 days (window ending 2026-08-05).
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Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Figures are for the stated window and change as new closings record.
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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 50 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Holly Forest at SilverLeaf agent from an average one.
Searching for the best real estate agent in Holly Forest at SilverLeaf? You’re not looking for listings — you’re looking for the right person to hire. This guide covers what actually makes a great Holly Forest at SilverLeaf agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Holly Forest at SilverLeaf market, 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 sell in a median of about 50 days, a balanced pace where pricing and presentation both matter, 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 2026-08-10):
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.
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 | 50 d | 50 |
| The Legends at WGV | $198,000 | $181 | 126 d | 52 |
| Murabella | $524,000 | $207 | 46 d | 72 |
| TrailMark | $473,000 | $200 | 145 d | 66 |
| The Residences at World Golf Village | $402,000 | $175 | 155 d | 44 |
| Silver Falls at SilverLeaf | $475,000 | $213 | 56 d | 82 |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-10.
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.
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.
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Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listings shown as of 2026-08-18; 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?
- How will you price my home (or help me bid), and what comps are you using?
- What’s your marketing plan, and where will my home actually show up?
- How do you handle negotiations, inspections, and appraisal gaps?
- How and how often will you communicate with me?
- Can you share recent client references?
Why community expertise matters in Holly Forest at SilverLeaf
Two homes a mile apart can sell on completely different terms. A Holly Forest at SilverLeaf expert prices to the micro-market, knows which upgrades buyers reward, and has the relationships to get deals done. That’s 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 280+ 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 2026-08-10, 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.