How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Murabella, St. Augustine
In Murabella, recent sales run a median of about $524,000 ($207/sq ft), typically closing in about 44 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Murabella agent from an average one.
Murabella recorded 35 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $524,000, averaging 44 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great Murabella real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Murabella market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Murabella neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Murabella
The best Murabella 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 Murabella, homes sell in a median of about 44 days, a balanced pace where pricing and presentation both matter, and values have softened about 1% over the past year, so a disciplined pricing strategy is key.
That local nuance is why a Murabella 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 Murabella
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Murabella (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 Murabella
Real homes recently closed in Murabella — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 2825 S Portofino Road | 4 bd / 3 ba · 2,967 sqft · closed 2026-08-24 | $650,000 |
| 729 Porta Rosa Circle | 4 bd / 2.5 ba · 2,357 sqft · closed 2026-07-30 | $475,000 |
| 1809 S Cappero Drive | 4 bd / 3 ba · 2,607 sqft · closed 2026-07-21 | $660,000 |
| 117 Franchetta Lane | 4 bd / 3 ba · 2,311 sqft · closed 2026-07-17 | $492,000 |
| 3025 N Cassata Lane | 4 bd / 3 ba · 2,377 sqft · closed 2026-07-14 | $520,000 |
| 164 Terracina Drive | 4 bd / 2 ba · 2,256 sqft · closed 2026-07-13 | $529,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
How Murabella 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murabella | $524,000 | $207 | 44 d | 60 |
| TrailMark | $475,000 | $203 | 162 d | 72 |
| The Residences at World Golf Village | $392,000 | $182 | 210 d | 64 |
| Holly Forest at SilverLeaf | $354,000 | $217 | 69 d | 46 |
| The Legends at WGV | $194,000 | $181 | 131 d | 71 |
| Wgv Bearsford | $480,000 | $209.83 | 45.5 d | – |
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 Murabella right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: 8 active listings (plus 1 pending) asking from $399,000 to $715,000, median $570,000; 2 of 8 have been on the market over 60 days (median 33 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 2005 and 2016 (median 2009); 21 of 21 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $7/mo; none of the 19 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 26 ft); the features listings here most often name are Clubhouse, Tennis Court(s), Playground, Fitness Center, Basketball Court and Jogging Path. 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 Murabella listings →
Which way this market is moving
Murabella itself has appreciated about 162% 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 Murabella
On a median-priced Murabella home ($524,000), property taxes at St. Johns County’s typical millage of 13.4686 run roughly $6,384 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 Murabella’s $524,000 median and St. Johns County’s adopted 13.47 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $7,060 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $6,540 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 · 1 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 2026-09-05; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Murabella
Murabella is balanced enough that discipline wins: set your ceiling before you tour, use inspections seriously, and lean on your agent’s comps rather than list prices. Negotiate concessions where the data supports it.
If you’re selling in Murabella
In a balanced Murabella market, accurate pricing plus presentation beats gamesmanship. Ask prospective listing agents to walk through their comp selection — how they price is how they will defend your price to an appraiser.
Questions to ask before you hire a Murabella agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Murabella in the last year — the community recorded 35?
- How would you price my home against the $207 per square foot Murabella closings have averaged?
- Homes here have been taking about 44 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 3.1 months of supply in Murabella, 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 Murabella
Two homes a mile apart can sell on completely different terms. A Murabella 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 Murabella
If you’re selling in Murabella, 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 Murabella 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 Murabella resources
- Homes for sale & Murabella neighborhood guide
- St. Johns County real estate market
- Sell your Murabella 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 Murabella, 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.