How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Jardin de Mer, Jacksonville Beach
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In Jardin de Mer, recent sales run a median of about $294,000 ($207/sq ft), typically closing in about 57 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Jardin de Mer agent from an average one.
Jardin de Mer recorded 6 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $294,000, averaging 57 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great Jardin de Mer real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Jardin de Mer market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Jardin de Mer neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Jardin de Mer
The best Jardin de Mer 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 Jardin de Mer, homes sell in a median of about 57 days, a balanced pace where pricing and presentation both matter, and values have softened about 11% over the past year, so a disciplined pricing strategy is key.
That local nuance is why a Jardin de Mer 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 Jardin de Mer
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Jardin de Mer (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 Jardin de Mer
Real homes recently closed in Jardin de Mer — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 151 Jardin De Mer Place #151 | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,200 sqft · closed 2026-08-14 | $278,150 |
| 111 Jardin De Mer Place #111 | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,500 sqft · closed 2026-07-06 | $297,500 |
| 121 Jardin De Mer Place #121 | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,500 sqft · closed 2026-05-19 | $312,500 |
| 114 Jardin De Mer Place #114 | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,500 sqft · closed 2026-03-12 | $290,000 |
| 107 Jardin De Mer Place #107 | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,500 sqft · closed 2025-12-12 | $308,000 |
| 94 Jardin De Mer Place #94 | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,200 sqft · closed 2025-12-10 | $270,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where Jardin de Mer sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 24 recorded Jardin de Mer closings since 2024, half landed between $290,000 and $315,875 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $268,000 and the highest $360,000. 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 | 3 (12%) | |
| $275,000 – $300,000 | 9 (38%) | |
| $300,000 – $325,000 | 7 (29%) | |
| $325,000 – $350,000 | 3 (12%) | |
| None and up | 2 (8%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Jardin de Mer
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 ($231 vs $196) — 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 1,200–1,500 sq ft | $231 | $286,575 | $268,000 – $345,000 | 8 |
| Mid-size homes 1,500–1,500 sq ft | $213 | $320,000 | $295,000 – $360,000 | 8 |
| Larger homes 1,500–1,500 sq ft | $196 | $294,750 | $280,000 – $312,500 | 8 |
How Jardin de Mer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jardin de Mer | $294,000 | $207 | 57 d | 42 |
| Marbella | $4.05M | $835 | – | 50 |
| Oceanside Park | $781,000 | $447 | 61 d | 71 |
| Sea Island Ocean Forest | $874,000 | $378 | 28 d | 54 |
| Ocean 21 and 22 | $825,000 | $580 | – | 50 |
| Costa Verano | $1.65M | $659 | 3 d | 54 |
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 Jardin de Mer right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: 6 active listings (plus 0 pending) asking from $265,000 to $305,000, median $298,000; 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 2003 and 2006 (median 2005); 12 of 12 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $205/mo; none of the 12 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 20 ft); the features listings here most often name are Trash, Management - Off Site, Maintenance Structure and Maintenance Grounds. 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 Jardin de Mer 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. Jardin de Mer itself has appreciated about 178% 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 Jardin de Mer
On a median-priced Jardin de Mer home ($294,000), property taxes at Duval County’s typical millage of 17.865 run roughly $4,359 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 Jardin de Mer’s $294,000 median and Duval County’s adopted 17.86 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $5,250 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $4,520 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 Jardin de Mer, 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 Jardin de Mer 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.
8 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 2026-09-14; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Jardin de Mer
Time is on your side in Jardin de Mer 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 Jardin de Mer
Selling into a slower Jardin de Mer 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 Jardin de Mer agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Jardin de Mer in the last year — the community recorded 6?
- How would you price my home against the $207 per square foot Jardin de Mer 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 12 months of supply in Jardin de Mer, 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 Jardin de Mer
Inside Jardin de Mer itself, recorded closings have run from $231 per square foot on the smaller homes to $196 on the larger ones — a gap of 18% 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 Jardin de Mer
If you’re selling in Jardin de Mer, 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 Jardin de Mer 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 Jardin De Mer
In Jacksonville Beach, Momentum Realty listed and closed 10 homes in the last 12 months at a median sale price of $532,000 (most recent closing August 2026). 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 Beach
- Jayna BelardoABR, MRP, AHWD · 8 years · Jacksonville Beach, FLGeneralist
- Luke MorrisePRO · 20 years · Jacksonville Beach, FLLuxury
- Sean Fleming12 years · Jacksonville Beach, FLLuxury
- Alex Norkus12 years · Jacksonville Beach, FLLuxury
- Alexander Storc3 years · Jacksonville Beach, FLLuxury
- Amanda JonesJacksonville Beach, FL
- Kelly RotondoJacksonville Beach, FL
- Shane ConnellyJacksonville Beach, 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 Jardin de Mer resources
- Homes for sale & Jardin de Mer neighborhood guide
- Duval County real estate market
- Sell your Jardin de Mer home with a local expert
- Duval County homestead exemption
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Jardin de Mer, 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.