How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in King & Bear, St. Augustine
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In King & Bear, recent sales run a median of about $725,000 ($249/sq ft), typically closing in about 75 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong King & Bear agent from an average one.
King & Bear recorded 22 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $725,000, averaging 75 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great King & Bear real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current King & Bear market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the King & Bear neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in King & Bear
The best King & Bear 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 King & Bear, homes can take time to sell (a median of 75 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference, and values are up about 4% over the past year.
That local nuance is why a King & Bear 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 King & Bear
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for King & Bear (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30):
Market read: Balanced Market. Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in King & Bear
Real homes recently closed in King & Bear — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 3533 Crest Street | 5 bd / 6.5 ba · 8,113 sqft · closed 2026-08-28 | $3.26M |
| 4232 S Franklinia Street | 4 bd / 3 ba · 2,823 sqft · closed 2026-08-25 | $629,900 |
| 5021 Clayton Court | 4 bd / 3.5 ba · 3,051 sqft · closed 2026-07-07 | $742,500 |
| 2844 Oakgrove Avenue | 5 bd / 4 ba · 2,988 sqft · closed 2026-06-22 | $1.04M |
| 2637 Oakgrove Avenue | 4 bd / 4 ba · 3,500 sqft · closed 2026-06-22 | $1.14M |
| 4640 Tuscan Wood Court | 4 bd / 3.5 ba · 3,001 sqft · closed 2026-06-12 | $525,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where King & Bear sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 66 recorded King & Bear closings since 2024, half landed between $608,750 and $925,500 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $294,000 and the highest $3,260,000. 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 $550,000 | 7 (11%) | |
| $550,000 – $766,667 | 33 (50%) | |
| $766,667 – $983,333 | 12 (18%) | |
| $983,333 – $1,200,000 | 8 (12%) | |
| None and up | 6 (9%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in King & Bear
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 ($273 vs $252) — 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 875–2,768 sq ft | $252 | $592,000 | $294,000 – $912,000 | 22 |
| Mid-size homes 2,781–3,262 sq ft | $240 | $704,000 | $525,000 – $1,180,000 | 22 |
| Larger homes 3,365–8,113 sq ft | $273 | $1,102,500 | $735,000 – $3,260,000 | 22 |
How King & Bear 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King & Bear | $725,000 | $249 | 75 d | 55 |
| World Golf Village | $592,000 | $213 | 109 d | 42 |
| Wgv Bearsford | $480,000 | $209.83 | 45.5 d | – |
| St Johns Six Mile Creek West | $344,000 | $191.64 | 24 d | – |
| The Meadows at World Golf Village | $340,000 | $202 | 60 d | 58 |
| Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf | $346,000 | $180 | 93 d | 74 |
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 King & Bear right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: 11 active listings (plus 3 pending) asking from $389,000 to $1,685,000, median $599,900; 5 of 11 have been on the market over 60 days (median 58 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 2002 and 2019 (median 2007); 26 of 26 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $217/mo; 2 of 25 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 12 ft; the features listings here most often name are Fitness Center, Gated, Playground, Clubhouse, Tennis Court(s) and Pickleball. 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 King & Bear listings →
Which way this market is moving
King & Bear itself has appreciated about 70% 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 King & Bear
On a median-priced King & Bear home ($725,000), property taxes at St. Johns County’s typical millage of 13.4686 run roughly $9,091 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 King & Bear’s $725,000 median and St. Johns County’s adopted 13.47 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $9,760 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $9,250 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.
8 for sale · 6 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 2026-09-12; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in King & Bear
Time is on your side in King & Bear 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 King & Bear
Selling into a slower King & Bear 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 King & Bear agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near King & Bear in the last year — the community recorded 22?
- How would you price my home against the $249 per square foot King & Bear closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 75 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 4.9 months of supply in King & Bear, 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 King & Bear
Inside King & Bear itself, recorded closings have run from $252 per square foot on the smaller homes to $273 on the larger ones — a gap of 8% 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 King & Bear
If you’re selling in King & Bear, 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 King & Bear 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 King & Bear resources
- Homes for sale & King & Bear neighborhood guide
- St. Johns County real estate market
- Sell your King & Bear 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 King & Bear, 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.