How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Murray Hill, Jacksonville
An agent working Murray Hill should know these numbers cold. They come from recorded MLS closings for this community, window ending 2026-08-05.
| Median sold price | $275,000 (-0.7% vs. prior year) |
| Median price / sq ft | $215 |
| Median days on market | 26 |
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 5.6% |
| Closings in window | 124 |
Sellers here have been accepting about 96.2% of original asking on the median closing; the median sale took 26 days (window ending 2026-08-05).
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Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Figures are for the stated window and change as new closings record.
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In Murray Hill, recent sales run a median of about $295,000 ($243/sq ft), typically closing in about 81 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Murray Hill agent from an average one.
Searching for the best real estate agent in Murray Hill? You’re not looking for listings — you’re looking for the right person to hire. This guide covers what actually makes a great Murray Hill agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Murray Hill market, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Murray Hill neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Murray Hill
The best Murray Hill 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 Murray Hill, homes can take time to sell (a median of 81 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 Murray Hill 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 Murray Hill
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Murray Hill (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-10):
Market read: Balanced Market. Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Murray Hill
Real homes recently closed in Murray Hill — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 4712 Sappho Avenue | 2 bd / 1 ba · 1,075 sqft · closed 2026-08-07 | $308,000 |
| 1206 Orton Street | 4 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,555 sqft · closed 2026-08-07 | $275,020 |
| 4713 Royal Avenue | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,230 sqft · closed 2026-08-05 | $290,000 |
| 4625 Polaris Street | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,530 sqft · closed 2026-08-04 | $370,000 |
| 4818 Attleboro Street | 3 bd / 1 ba · 1,363 sqft · closed 2026-08-03 | $315,000 |
| 3536 College Place | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,472 sqft · closed 2026-07-31 | $353,200 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
How Murray Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Hill | $295,000 | $243 | 81 d | 65 |
| Lackawanna | $165,000 | $168 | 189 d | 42 |
| Crossroads Station | $285,000 | $142 | – | 50 |
| Murray Terrace | $150,000 | $145 | – | 56 |
| Seasons at Park Trace | $278,000 | $138 | 220 d | 59 |
| Fishweir Park | $460,000 | $283 | – | 58 |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-10.
Which way this market is moving
Active inventory across Duval County has fallen over the past year (-16%). About 27% of county listings currently carry a price cut, which tells you how much negotiating room the average seller has already conceded. Murray Hill itself has appreciated about 497% 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 Murray Hill
On a median-priced Murray Hill home ($295,000), property taxes at Duval County’s typical millage of 17.865 run roughly $4,377 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.
Rents and the investor math
Typical asking rent across Duval County sits near $1,616 a month (Zillow’s rent index). Rents are moving about 1.1% year over year. County-level yield math pencils to roughly a 6.52% cap rate on typical numbers, before expenses. Home prices run about 4.35x the county’s median household income, the affordability backdrop every buyer here negotiates inside. If you are weighing an investment purchase in Murray Hill, 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 Murray Hill 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 How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Murray Hill, 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 June 2026.
Community First Credit Union said it has partnered with Arble Baking Co. to add a food offering at the former Edgewood Bakery at 1012 Edgewood Avenue South, which it is converting into a Murray Hill branch with a planned community room. The bakery building dates to 1947 and had sat vacant since the prior operation closed in 2016. Completion of the branch is expected in late 2026.
Why it matters Pairing a local bakery vendor and a community room with the new branch could draw added daytime activity to the Edgewood corridor, which historically may support nearby retail and dining.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›The city issued a building permit in March 2026 for Community First Credit Union to renovate the long-vacant former Edgewood Bakery at 1012 Edgewood Avenue South, with an approved project cost near $3.5 million. Plans call for renovating roughly 4,628 square feet and adding drive-thru lanes, an outdoor plaza, a front lawn, a community room, and an on-site food truck. Auld and White Constructors is handling the work, targeted for completion in late 2026.
Why it matters Reactivating a long-vacant anchor building on the Edgewood corridor could draw added foot traffic that may benefit nearby retail and dining over time.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›FDOT opened a new roundabout where Post Street meets Old Roosevelt Boulevard in mid-October 2025, after about four months of construction. The roughly $6.5 million project includes rail safety upgrades, resurfacing, new signage, lighting, and removal of several traffic signals. FDOT said the redesign is expected to sharply reduce rail-related incidents, with remaining work finishing by mid-2026.
Why it matters Smoother access between Roosevelt Boulevard and the Edgewood district could improve commute logistics for properties on the eastern side of the corridor.
Source: Jacksonville Today ›An operator announced plans to open a Hamburger Mary's restaurant at the former El Jefe space at 947 Edgewood Avenue South, with an initial investment near $150,000. The redesign adds a stage, a performers' entrance, and capacity near 100 guests. A related retail shop was also planned for the adjacent storefront.
Why it matters Filling a vacant restaurant space on the core dining stretch could add to the density of food and beverage destinations that define the corridor.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›A sculptural lighting program by artist Bill Fitzgibbons, titled Jacksonville Spectrum, moved toward final review in late 2024 for the underpass where Edgewood Avenue meets Roosevelt Boulevard at the Murray Hill and Avondale gateway. The lighting is part of a larger roadway project that also added roundabouts and a completed mural at the site. State roadway rules shaped the color scheme and timing.
Why it matters A finished gateway feature could strengthen the visual identity of the district's entry point, which may support its appeal as a walkable retail destination.
Source: Jacksonville Today ›Full How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Murray Hill, 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.
35 for sale · 28 pending — the inventory any agent you interview should already know street by street.
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Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listings shown as of 2026-08-18; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Murray Hill
Time is on your side in Murray Hill 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 Murray Hill
Selling into a slower Murray Hill 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 Murray Hill agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Murray Hill in the last year?
- How will you price my home (or help me bid), and what comps are you using?
- What’s your marketing plan, and where will my home actually show up?
- How do you handle negotiations, inspections, and appraisal gaps?
- How and how often will you communicate with me?
- Can you share recent client references?
Why community expertise matters in Murray Hill
Two homes a mile apart can sell on completely different terms. A Murray Hill expert prices to the micro-market, knows which upgrades buyers reward, and has the relationships to get deals done. That’s the difference between a home that lingers and one that sells for more, faster.
Top listing agents vs. buyer’s agents in Murray Hill
If you’re selling in Murray Hill, 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 Murray Hill 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 280+ 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 Murray Hill resources
- Homes for sale & Murray Hill neighborhood guide
- Duval County real estate market
- Sell your Murray Hill home with a local expert
- Duval County homestead exemption
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Murray Hill, as of 2026-08-10, 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.