How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in North Creek, Jacksonville
In North Creek: Top Realtors & Agents, recent sales run a median of about $363,000 ($165/sq ft), typically closing in about 60 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong North Creek: Top Realtors & Agents agent from an average one.
Buying here? See North Creek homes for sale and the North Creek community guide (Jacksonville).
North Creek recorded 21 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $363,000, averaging 60 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers how to find the top realtors in North Creek, what makes a great North Creek real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current North Creek market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the North Creek neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
Top realtors in North Creek: what “top North Creek real estate agents” actually means
The best North Creek 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 North Creek, homes can take time to sell (a median of 60 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference, and values are up about 2% over the past year.
That local nuance is why a North Creek 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 North Creek
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for North Creek (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-10-28):
Market read: Seller's Market. Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in North Creek
Real homes recently closed in North Creek — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 816 Reflection Cove Road | 4 bd / 3 ba · 2,221 sqft · closed 2026-10-21 | $339,900 |
| 598 Amber Creek Drive | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 2,003 sqft · closed 2026-10-20 | $366,000 |
| 549 Amber Creek Drive | 4 bd / 3 ba · 2,770 sqft · closed 2026-10-19 | $432,500 |
| 788 Reflection Cove Road | 4 bd / 2.5 ba · 2,567 sqft · closed 2026-10-13 | $430,000 |
| 14122 Summer Breeze Drive | 5 bd / 2 ba · 2,119 sqft · closed 2026-09-25 | $390,000 |
| 14304 Summer Breeze Drive | 4 bd / 2 ba · 1,975 sqft · closed 2026-08-17 | $331,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
How North Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Creek | $363,000 | $165 | 60 d | 71 |
| Crestwick Crossing | $285,000 | $150.03 | 6 d | – |
| Oceanway | $254,000 | $184 | 130 d | 36 |
| Avery Park | $380,000 | $162.84 | 17 d | – |
| Daybreak Woods | $300,000 | $172 | 56 d | 64 |
| Annies Walk | $227,000 | $171 | 49 d | 46 |
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 North Creek right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-10-29: 5 active listings (plus 2 pending) asking from $342,900 to $525,000, median $459,000; 1 of 5 have been on the market over 60 days (median 50 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 2002 and 2014 (median 2006); 19 of 19 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $50/mo; none of the 19 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 22 ft); the features listings here most often name are Tennis Court(s), Playground, RV/Boat Storage and Basketball Court. 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 North Creek 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. North Creek itself has appreciated about 74% 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 North Creek
On a median-priced North Creek home ($363,000), property taxes at Duval County’s typical millage of 17.865 run roughly $5,592 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 North Creek’s $363,000 median and Duval County’s adopted 17.86 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $6,480 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $5,750 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 North Creek, 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 North Creek 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 North Creek, 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.
A draft county report released Oct. 21 rejects both a ban and the status quo, proposing a new industrial park-data center zoning district, no county incentives or tax abatements, and disclosure of water and power needs. Siting would prioritize proximity to 500-kilovolt transmission lines, and developers would pay infrastructure costs. Workshops run Oct. 26 and Nov. 9, with a Planning and Zoning hearing Dec. 1 and commission hearings Dec. 14 and Jan. 25 under a June moratorium.
Why it matters The rules will determine where large power-and-water-intensive industrial users can locate in western Nassau, shaping future land use and utility demand. The site is about 10 miles north of North Creek.
Source: Fernandina Observer ›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 11 miles south of North Creek.
Source: Clay Today ›JEA is moving forward with three water reclamation projects (Blacks Ford in northwest St. Johns County, over $220 million; near Jacksonville International Airport, about $193 million; East Arlington, just under $165 million) and the $117 million Fulton Cut transmission line clearance over the St. Johns River near Blount Island. Fulton Cut, shared with JAXPORT and the city, is expected to finish in summer 2027 and all four projects by 2030.
Why it matters Raised power lines support larger ship access to port terminals, and new reclamation capacity supports growth in surrounding areas. The site is about 9 miles southeast of North Creek.
Source: News4JAX ›Rayonier's Wildlight master-planned community continued adding residential phases in Yulee in mid-2026, part of a long-range plan that pairs new housing with its commerce park and town center near Interstate 95.
Why it matters Ongoing residential expansion at a large master-planned community adds new supply and amenities in the Yulee area, which can influence pricing and competition for nearby communities. The site is about 13 miles north of North Creek.
Source: Jax Daily Record ›Southeast Toyota Distributors dedicated a new vehicle processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal in April 2026. The company put the investment at $170 million and said the facility created more than 400 full-time jobs, most of them hired locally.
Why it matters A large new employment center on Blount Island adds sustained local job demand, a factor that has historically supported nearby housing absorption. The site is about 9 miles southeast of North Creek.
Source: JAXPORT ›At its February 2026 State of the Ports address, JAXPORT outlined a $250 million modernization of Blount Island's container and vehicle-handling capabilities and reported record fiscal-2025 cargo volumes. The port also said an air-draft expansion to accommodate larger ships is on track to finish by the end of 2026.
Why it matters Continued heavy investment in the Blount Island port complex anchors long-term industrial employment on the northeast side, a structural demand driver for the surrounding area. The site is about 9 miles southeast of North Creek.
Source: News4Jax ›Full North Creek, 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.
4 for sale · 3 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 North Creek
Come pre-approved, not pre-qualified, and be ready to move within days of a new listing. In a market like North Creek’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 North Creek buyers won.
If you’re selling in North Creek
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 North Creek agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near North Creek in the last year — the community recorded 21?
- How would you price my home against the $165 per square foot North Creek closings have averaged?
- Homes here have been taking about 60 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 2.9 months of supply in North Creek, 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 North Creek
Two homes a mile apart can sell on completely different terms. A North Creek 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 North Creek
If you’re selling in North Creek, 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 North Creek 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 North Creek
In Jacksonville, Momentum Realty listed and closed 296 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 693 transactions in Jacksonville in the 12 months to November 2026: 302 as the listing brokerage, 355 representing the buyer, 36 on both sides; median sale $307,000 (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 North Creek resources
- Homes for sale & North Creek neighborhood guide
- Duval County real estate market
- Sell your North Creek home with a local expert
- Duval County homestead exemption
Common questions
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for North Creek, 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.