How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Murray Hill, Jacksonville
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In Murray Hill, recent sales run a median of about $295,000 ($238/sq ft), typically closing in about 95 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Murray Hill agent from an average one.
Murray Hill recorded 119 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $295,000, averaging 95 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great Murray Hill real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Murray Hill market in detail, 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 95 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 2026-08-30):
Market read: Balanced Market. Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Murray Hill
Real homes recently closed in Murray Hill — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 3243 Ernest Street | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,422 sqft · closed 2026-09-02 | $120,000 |
| 4862 Royal Avenue | 4 bd / 2 ba · 1,759 sqft · closed 2026-09-02 | $330,000 |
| 4763 Attleboro Street | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,930 sqft · closed 2026-09-01 | $375,000 |
| 4722 Sappho Avenue | 2 bd / 1 ba · 979 sqft · closed 2026-08-28 | $290,000 |
| 4318 Kingsbury Street | 3 bd / 1 ba · 850 sqft · closed 2026-08-28 | $222,000 |
| 4022 Antisdale Street | 3 bd / 1 ba · 1,095 sqft · closed 2026-08-28 | $315,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where Murray Hill sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 135 recorded Murray Hill closings since 2024, half landed between $248,500 and $310,000 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $52,000 and the highest $595,000. 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 $150,000 | 9 (7%) | |
| $150,000 – $225,000 | 16 (12%) | |
| $225,000 – $300,000 | 68 (50%) | |
| $300,000 – $375,000 | 32 (24%) | |
| None and up | 10 (7%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Murray Hill
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. Smaller homes here have been selling at a higher price per square foot than larger ones ($237 vs $188) — the usual pattern, since lot, kitchen and baths do not scale with floor area.
| Size group | Median $/sqft | Median sold | Sold range | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smaller homes 621–1,134 sq ft | $237 | $245,000 | $52,000 – $315,000 | 45 |
| Mid-size homes 1,150–1,378 sq ft | $232 | $293,000 | $102,000 – $395,000 | 45 |
| Larger homes 1,395–2,555 sq ft | $188 | $310,000 | $207,500 – $595,000 | 45 |
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 | $238 | 95 d | 65 |
| Murray School Park | $224,900 | $229.28 | 28 d | – |
| Edgewood Condominium | $116,000 | $179.13 | 159 d | – |
| Lackawanna | $165,000 | $168 | 101 d | 41 |
| Eureka Gardens | $271,000 | $201.92 | 23 d | – |
| Crossroads Station | $284,000 | $142 | – | 50 |
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 Murray Hill right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: 35 active listings (plus 21 pending) asking from $135,000 to $465,000, median $265,000; 23 of 35 have been on the market over 60 days (median 85 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 1915 and 2026 (median 1941), 8 of them new construction; 56 of the current listings state there is no HOA; 1 of 65 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 21 ft; the features listings here most often name are Curbs, Street Lights, Suburban and Restaurant. 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 Murray Hill listings →
Which way this market is moving
Active inventory across Duval County has fallen over the past year (-16%). About 28% 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.
At Murray Hill’s $295,000 median and Duval County’s adopted 17.86 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $5,270 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $4,540 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 Duval County tax page.
Rents and the investor math
Typical asking rent across Duval County sits near $1,627 a month (Zillow’s rent index). Rents are moving about 1.6% year over year. County-level yield math pencils to roughly a 6.59% cap rate on typical numbers, before expenses. Home prices run about 4.33x 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.
33 for sale · 21 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 2026-09-07; 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 — the community recorded 119?
- How would you price my home against the $238 per square foot Murray Hill closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 95 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 3.6 months of supply in Murray Hill, 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 Murray Hill
Inside Murray Hill itself, recorded closings have run from $237 per square foot on the smaller homes to $188 on the larger ones — a gap of 27% 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 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 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 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 2026-08-30, 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.