How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Marsh Landing, Ponte Vedra Beach
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In Marsh Landing, recent sales run a median of about $1.91M ($484/sq ft), typically closing in about 85 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Marsh Landing agent from an average one.
Marsh Landing recorded 53 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $1.91M, averaging 85 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great Marsh Landing real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Marsh Landing market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Marsh Landing neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Marsh Landing
The best Marsh Landing 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 Marsh Landing, homes can take time to sell (a median of 85 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference, and values have softened about 4% over the past year, so a disciplined pricing strategy is key.
That local nuance is why a Marsh Landing 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 Marsh Landing
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Marsh Landing (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 Marsh Landing
Real homes recently closed in Marsh Landing — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 109 Linkside Circle | 5 bd / 5 ba · 3,800 sqft · closed 2026-08-03 | $1.77M |
| 24985 Marsh Landing Parkway | 4 bd / 5 ba · 4,479 sqft · closed 2026-07-29 | $1.75M |
| 24400 Harbour View Drive | 6 bd / 4 ba · 4,453 sqft · closed 2026-07-16 | $2.36M |
| 117 Deer Cove Drive | 4 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,940 sqft · closed 2026-07-15 | $795,000 |
| 24698 Misty Lake Drive | 6 bd / 5 ba · 4,685 sqft · closed 2026-07-14 | $2.35M |
| 8160 Merganser Drive | 5 bd / 3.5 ba · 3,651 sqft · closed 2026-07-13 | $2.05M |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where Marsh Landing sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 130 recorded Marsh Landing closings since 2024, half landed between $1,352,500 and $2,250,000 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $600,000 and the highest $5,050,000. 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 $1,050,000 | 13 (10%) | |
| $1,050,000 – $1,700,000 | 45 (35%) | |
| $1,700,000 – $2,350,000 | 43 (33%) | |
| $2,350,000 – $3,000,000 | 16 (12%) | |
| None and up | 13 (10%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Marsh Landing
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 ($453 vs $410) — 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 1,885–3,634 sq ft | $410 | $1,250,000 | $600,000 – $2,005,000 | 43 |
| Mid-size homes 3,713–4,543 sq ft | $419 | $1,750,000 | $710,000 – $2,550,000 | 43 |
| Larger homes 4,579–9,122 sq ft | $453 | $2,507,500 | $1,690,000 – $5,050,000 | 44 |
How Marsh Landing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Landing | $1.91M | $484 | 85 d | 68 |
| Wellington By The Se | $580,000 | $318.96 | 27 d | – |
| Dolphin Cove | $505,000 | $362 | 58 d | 75 |
| Harbour Island | $6.75M | $607 | – | 50 |
| The Fountains | $190,000 | $149 | 54 d | 46 |
| Villas at Marsh Landing | $228,000 | $207 | 53 d | 60 |
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 Marsh Landing right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: 9 active listings (plus 8 pending) asking from $1,499,000 to $10,960,000, median $2,399,000; 7 of 9 have been on the market over 60 days (median 92 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 1987 and 2005 (median 1994); 29 of 29 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $402/mo; 19 of 28 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 6 ft; the features listings here most often name are Playground, Gated, Basketball Court, Jogging Path, Park and Security. 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 Marsh Landing listings →
Which way this market is moving
Marsh Landing itself has appreciated about 134% 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 Marsh Landing
On a median-priced Marsh Landing home ($1.91M), property taxes at St. Johns County’s typical millage of 13.4686 run roughly $25,052 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 Marsh Landing’s $1,910,000 median and St. Johns County’s adopted 13.47 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $25,730 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $25,210 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 Marsh Landing, Ponte Vedra Beach 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.
County commissioners unanimously approved a special use permit for the Episcopal School of Ponte Vedra, a planned 78,000 square foot campus for about 850 students from kindergarten through eighth grade at 895 Palm Valley Road. Traffic studies project roughly 3,500 daily trips concentrated at drop-off and pick-up, and the school plans on-site stacking lanes to manage congestion. The campus is targeted to open for the 2027-2028 academic year.
Why it matters Added private school capacity in the Palm Valley corridor could shift some enrollment patterns and peak-hour traffic near Marsh Landing, though the effect may not be felt until after 2027.
Source: News4Jax ›A joint venture that includes Jacksonville-based Dream Finders Homes and Charlotte-based South Street Partners acquired the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa and the Cabana Beach Club, with stated plans for a comprehensive renovation. The release described the resort as having 351 hotel rooms, 163 villas, about 114,000 square feet of meeting space, and a 25,000 square foot spa and fitness facility. The property sits next to TPC Sawgrass off TPC Boulevard.
Why it matters A major renovation of the area's flagship resort could, over time, support nearby property appeal in the Ponte Vedra corridor, though renovation timelines and scope remain to be detailed.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›South Street Partners purchased the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa at 1000 TPC Boulevard and the oceanfront Cabana Beach Club at 619 Ponte Vedra Boulevard for $149.04 million, with the deed recorded with the St. Johns County Clerk of Court. The seller was an affiliate of Brookfield, which had acquired the hotel in 2022. The properties last sold for $122 million in 2014.
Why it matters The sizable transaction signals continued institutional investor interest in Ponte Vedra Beach hospitality assets, which historically has tracked with broader confidence in the surrounding market.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›The Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Ponte Vedra Sawgrass at 45 TPC Boulevard, behind the Publix-anchored Sawgrass Village shopping center, sold for $28.5 million to a California-based hospitality group. The 83,497 square foot hotel was built in 2000 and was remodeled in 2022. The seller had purchased it for about $13 million in 2021.
Why it matters Hotel transactions in the Sawgrass area point to ongoing investment interest in commercial property near Marsh Landing, which can accompany sustained demand in the surrounding corridor.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›St. Johns County issued a building permit for a 94,343 square foot surf club at the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club at 261 Ponte Vedra Boulevard, at a project cost of $44 million. The work is part of a phased long-range renovation and expansion plan that also includes a separately permitted $65 million sports club and parking garage across the street. An interim facility operated at the Atlantic House during construction.
Why it matters Long-term reinvestment in Ponte Vedra Beach club amenities could enhance the area's recreational profile over time, though residents may see temporary amenity closures during the multi-year build-out.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›St. Johns County issued a permit for The Local restaurant to build out at 226 Solana Road in the Winn-Dixie-anchored Ponte Vedra Square shopping center just west of A1A, at a project cost of $500,000. The space was previously occupied by Woody's Bar-B-Q, which closed in January 2023. The Local, operated by Jacksonville-based Roost Restaurants, had existing locations in Mandarin and Neptune Beach.
Why it matters A new dining tenant filling a long-vacant Solana Road space may add to retail activity along the corridor that serves Marsh Landing, though restaurant openings can be subject to timing changes.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›Full Marsh Landing, Ponte Vedra Beach 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.
9 for sale · 7 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 2026-09-14; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Marsh Landing
Come pre-approved, not pre-qualified, and be ready to move within days of a new listing. In a market like Marsh Landing’s, your agent’s job is speed and terms: escalation strategy, appraisal-gap planning, and knowing which contingencies you can safely keep. Ask any agent you interview how their last three Marsh Landing buyers won.
If you’re selling in Marsh Landing
You have leverage, but overpricing still kills momentum — homes that sit past the median days on market start fielding lowball offers. Price at the data, prep properly, and make buyers compete in week one. Your listing agent’s first-week marketing plan matters more than their commission number.
Questions to ask before you hire a Marsh Landing agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Marsh Landing in the last year — the community recorded 53?
- How would you price my home against the $484 per square foot Marsh Landing closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 85 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 2.7 months of supply in Marsh Landing, 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 Marsh Landing
Inside Marsh Landing itself, recorded closings have run from $410 per square foot on the smaller homes to $453 on the larger ones — a gap of 10% 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 Marsh Landing
If you’re selling in Marsh Landing, 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 Marsh Landing Realtors do both well; ask any agent you interview which side they’re strongest on and how they’d handle yours.
Looking for a luxury real estate agent in Marsh Landing?
At a median around $1.91M, Marsh Landing is a higher-end market. The best luxury agents bring professional photography, marketing aimed at qualified buyers, discretion, and real negotiation experience on premium homes — make sure yours has actually closed at your price point here.
Momentum’s record in Marsh Landing
In Ponte Vedra Beach, Momentum Realty listed and closed 3 homes in the last 12 months at a median sale price of $455,000 (most recent closing June 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 Ponte Vedra Beach
- Heather StrazinskyMRP, PSA, SFR · 12 years · Ponte Vedra Beach, FLLuxury
- Beth McElhinny10 years · Ponte Vedra Beach, FLCondos / townhomes
- Luis Marquez8 years · Ponte Vedra Beach, FLLuxury
- Sandy Swanson4 years · Ponte Vedra Beach, FLLuxury
- Misti Stephens25 years · Ponte Vedra BeachLuxury
- Tammy Baranowski at Jax Listing Sisters6 years · Clay County, Florida
- Matthew BraddyMRP · 3 years · Jacksonville, FLWaterfront / ocean / river
- Susan Timmons9 years years · Melrose, FLFirst-time buyers
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 Marsh Landing resources
- Homes for sale & Marsh Landing neighborhood guide
- St. Johns County real estate market
- Sell your Marsh Landing 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 Marsh Landing, 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.