How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Marietta, Jacksonville
In Marietta: Top Realtors & Agents, recent sales run a median of about $332,000 ($160/sq ft), typically closing in about 64 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Marietta: Top Realtors & Agents agent from an average one.
Buying here? See Marietta Forrest homes for sale and the Marietta Forrest community guide (Jacksonville).
Marietta recorded 34 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $332,000, averaging 64 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers how to find the top realtors in Marietta, what makes a great Marietta real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Marietta market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Marietta neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
Top realtors in Marietta: what “top Marietta real estate agents” actually means
The best Marietta 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 Marietta, homes can take time to sell (a median of 64 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference, and values have softened about 8% over the past year, so a disciplined pricing strategy is key.
That local nuance is why a Marietta specialist beats a generalist: they know the streets, the HOAs, the school zones, and what buyers here will and won’t pay for. New to the process? Start with what a real estate agent actually does.
Recent market activity in Marietta
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Marietta (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-10-28):
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 Marietta
Real homes recently closed in Marietta — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 8127 Marietta Still Drive | 4 bd / 3 ba · 2,170 sqft · closed 2026-10-28 | $342,997 |
| 939 Cedar Slough Drive | 4 bd / 3 ba · 2,170 sqft · closed 2026-10-26 | $333,997 |
| 8130 Marietta Still Drive | 4 bd / 3 ba · 2,170 sqft · closed 2026-10-23 | $342,997 |
| 1003 Cedar Slough Drive | 4 bd / 2.5 ba · 2,117 sqft · closed 2026-09-29 | $332,997 |
| 8139 Marietta Still Drive | 4 bd / 3 ba · 2,170 sqft · closed 2026-09-28 | $344,997 |
| 8135 Marietta Still Drive | 4 bd / 2.5 ba · 2,117 sqft · closed 2026-08-10 | $328,824 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
How Marietta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta | $332,000 | $160 | 64 d | 50 |
| Hart Haven Hgts | $161,500 | $109.83 | 68.5 d | – |
| Natural Park Estates | $285,000 | $163.79 | 18 d | – |
| Kasen Oaks | $220,000 | $146 | 58 d | 63 |
| Logan Pointe | $325,000 | $155.96 | 92 d | – |
| Country Creek | $272,000 | $174 | 87 d | 39 |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-10-28.
What is on the market in Marietta right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-10-29: 14 active listings (plus 2 pending) asking from $289,900 to $441,965, median $357,525; 6 of 14 have been on the market over 60 days (median 33 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 1991 and 2026 (median 2026), 22 of them new construction; 25 of 28 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $46/mo; 3 state no HOA; none of the 28 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 39 ft). 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 Marietta listings →
Which way this market is moving
Active inventory across Duval County has fallen over the past year (-13%). About 29% of county listings currently carry a price cut, which tells you how much negotiating room the average seller has already conceded. Marietta itself has appreciated about 301% 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 Marietta
On a median-priced Marietta home ($332,000), property taxes at Duval County’s typical millage of 17.865 run roughly $5,038 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 Marietta’s $332,000 median and Duval County’s adopted 17.86 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $5,930 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $5,200 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 $1,603 a month (Zillow’s rent index). Rents are moving about 2.5% year over year. County-level yield math pencils to roughly a 6.54% cap rate on typical numbers, before expenses. Home prices run about 4.3x the county’s median household income, the affordability backdrop every buyer here negotiates inside. If you are weighing an investment purchase in Marietta, 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 Marietta 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 Marietta, 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 November 2026.
Closed sales across the six-county Northeast Florida Association of Realtors area fell 7.7% year over year to 1,608, with the median price at $398,566, up 2.8%. Active inventory dropped 18.4% to 6,348 homes. Median prices were $344,000 in Duval, $575,000 in St. Johns, $355,000 in Clay and $496,500 in Nassau.
Why it matters Lower inventory with softer sales volume points to a thinner supply of listings across all four counties, with Clay the only one of the four showing a year-over-year price decline. The site is about 8 miles east of Marietta.
Source: Clay Today ›Florida State College at Jacksonville has built a fully automated lab it describes as the first of its kind in Florida for its size. Students train on electrical, robotics, mechatronics, AI inspection and control systems used in chip manufacturing. The college says it aims to help draw semiconductor companies to Northeast Florida and prepare workers for local manufacturers.
Why it matters A regional technical-training pipeline can support recruitment of advanced manufacturers, which would widen the local employment base. The site is about 8 miles east of Marietta.
Source: News4JAX ›Gateway Jax is requesting about $55.4 million in incentives for a 17-story, roughly $271.5 million Riverfront Plaza tower with 130 to 170 hotel rooms and 50 to 150 residences on Independent Drive. It also seeks a $15 million loan for the nearly $50 million renovation of the former Ambassador Hotel at 420 Julia Street. The Downtown Investment Authority board votes Sept. 16 and City Council has the final say.
Why it matters If approved, the projects would add hotel rooms, residences and restaurants along the Downtown riverfront. The site is about 8 miles east of Marietta.
Source: Jacksonville Today ›The Downtown Development Review Board voted 7-0 on Sept. 10 for a six to eight story, roughly 185,000 square foot academic building on a 2.34-acre site bounded by West Bay, Forsyth and North Lee streets. It is the first new building in a multiphase UF graduate and semiconductor institute campus estimated at $345 million. UF hopes to break ground in December, pending final design review and permitting.
Why it matters A large graduate campus adds education and technology jobs and daytime foot traffic to the western Downtown core. The site is about 6 miles east of Marietta.
Source: Jacksonville Today ›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 site is about 9 miles southwest of Marietta.
Source: Jax Daily Record ›Hillwood asked to mass grade a site at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center to prepare for a possible 1 million-square-foot building, a step that typically precedes a large industrial or distribution user committing to the Westside park.
Why it matters A build-ready million-square-foot pad points to a potential large employer on the Westside, the kind of jobs anchor that can lift demand for nearby housing. The site is about 9 miles southwest of Marietta.
Source: Jax Daily Record ›Full Marietta, 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.
14 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 2026-11-07; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Marietta
Time is on your side in Marietta 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 Marietta
Selling into a slower Marietta 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 Marietta agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Marietta in the last year — the community recorded 34?
- How would you price my home against the $160 per square foot Marietta closings have averaged?
- Homes here have been taking about 64 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 4.9 months of supply in Marietta, 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 Marietta
Two homes a mile apart can sell on completely different terms. A Marietta expert prices to the micro-market, knows which upgrades buyers reward, and has the relationships to get deals done.
Top listing agents vs. buyer’s agents in Marietta
If you’re selling in Marietta, 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 Marietta 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 Marietta Forrest
In Jacksonville, Momentum Realty listed and closed 297 homes in the last 12 months at a median sale price of $310,000 (most recent closing November 2026). The communities we close most often in: The Woods (5), Arlington Hills (4), Victoria Lakes (3), Osprey Landing (3), Winchester Ridge (3), Bartram Springs (3), Mill Creek North (3), Lake Mandarin (3). Source: Momentum Realty list-side closings in the MLS record, trailing 12 months; the brokerage’s own figures, not a market-share claim. Counting both sides of the table, Momentum agents closed 691 transactions in Jacksonville in the 12 months to November 2026: 302 as the listing brokerage, 353 representing the buyer, 36 on both sides; median sale $308,000 (brokerage closed records; full sales record).
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 Marietta resources
- Homes for sale & Marietta neighborhood guide
- Duval County real estate market
- Sell your Marietta home with a local expert
- Duval County homestead exemption
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Marietta, as of 2026-10-28, 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.