How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Pablo Creek Reserve, Jacksonville
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In Pablo Creek Reserve, recent sales run a median of about $2.84M ($606/sq ft), typically closing in about 88 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Pablo Creek Reserve agent from an average one.
Pablo Creek Reserve recorded 18 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $2.84M, averaging 88 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great Pablo Creek Reserve real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Pablo Creek Reserve market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Pablo Creek Reserve neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Pablo Creek Reserve
The best Pablo Creek Reserve 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 Pablo Creek Reserve, homes can take time to sell (a median of 88 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference, and values are up about 6% over the past year.
That local nuance is why a Pablo Creek Reserve 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 Pablo Creek Reserve
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Pablo Creek Reserve (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30):
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 Pablo Creek Reserve
Real homes recently closed in Pablo Creek Reserve — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 5178 Wilton Walk Drive | 4 bd / 3 ba · 3,566 sqft · closed 2026-08-26 | $1.86M |
| 14091 Magnolia Cove Road | 4 bd / 4.5 ba · 4,037 sqft · closed 2026-08-26 | $1.95M |
| 5305 Bentpine Cove Road | 4 bd / 5 ba · 4,823 sqft · closed 2026-08-11 | $3.13M |
| 5329 Bentpine Cove Road | 5 bd / 5.5 ba · 7,268 sqft · closed 2026-07-31 | $4.65M |
| 5367 Chandler Bend Drive | 5 bd / 5.5 ba · 5,588 sqft · closed 2026-06-26 | $3.45M |
| 5275 Bentpine Cove Road | 5 bd / 6.5 ba · 6,395 sqft · closed 2026-06-15 | $4.15M |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where Pablo Creek Reserve sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 41 recorded Pablo Creek Reserve closings since 2024, half landed between $2,050,000 and $3,127,500 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $1,450,000 and the highest $4,650,000. 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 $1,900,000 | 2 (5%) | |
| $1,900,000 – $2,666,667 | 22 (54%) | |
| $2,666,667 – $3,433,333 | 8 (20%) | |
| $3,433,333 – $4,200,000 | 5 (12%) | |
| None and up | 4 (10%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Pablo Creek Reserve
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 ($597 vs $562) — 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 3,017–4,077 sq ft | $562 | $1,970,000 | $1,450,000 – $2,475,000 | 13 |
| Mid-size homes 4,232–4,823 sq ft | $560 | $2,625,000 | $1,900,000 – $3,127,500 | 13 |
| Larger homes 4,859–8,528 sq ft | $597 | $3,750,000 | $2,317,500 – $4,650,000 | 15 |
How Pablo Creek Reserve 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Creek Reserve | $2.84M | $606 | 88 d | 84 |
| Marina San Pablo | $830,000 | $371 | 95 d | 44 |
| Cypress Village | $328,000 | $218 | 1 d | 78 |
| Avanti | $176,000 | $170 | 80 d | 55 |
| Jacksonville Golf & Country Club | $900,000 | $311 | 94 d | 84 |
| Windsor Parke | $594,000 | $259 | 3 d | 64 |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30.
The Pablo Creek Reserve housing stock, from the live feed
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: The homes listed or recently sold were built between 2008 and 2024 (median 2016); 18 of 18 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $512/mo; none of the 18 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 20 ft); the features listings here most often name are Gated, Playground, Gated with Guard, Jogging Path, Park and Security. See the current Pablo Creek Reserve 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. Pablo Creek Reserve itself has appreciated about 121% 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 Pablo Creek Reserve
On a median-priced Pablo Creek Reserve home ($2.84M), property taxes at Duval County’s typical millage of 17.865 run roughly $49,879 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 Pablo Creek Reserve’s $2,842,000 median and Duval County’s adopted 17.86 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $50,770 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $50,040 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 Pablo Creek Reserve, 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 Pablo Creek Reserve 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 Pablo Creek Reserve, 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.
Regency Centers announced the first restaurants for The Village at Seven Pines, the Publix anchored center it is developing at southeast Interstate 295 and Butler Boulevard, naming Ember and Iron, Hawkers Asian Street Food, Lynora's, 1928 Cuban Bistro and Chipotle Mexican Grill. The restaurants are expected to open in 2027 as part of the roughly 1,000 acre Seven Pines master plan.
Why it matters A deeper dining lineup at a grocery anchored center on the Butler corridor could broaden options within a short drive of Pablo Creek Reserve, with the effect dependent on opening timing.
Source: Jacksonville Today ›Regency Centers broke ground on a Publix-anchored open-air center at Butler Boulevard and I-295 with tenants including Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn Kids and several restaurants. The first stores are expected to open in 2027 within the 1,000-acre Seven Pines community.
Why it matters Upscale retail along the Butler corridor may broaden shopping options near Pablo Creek Reserve, with the magnitude depending on tenant openings.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›Coverage of the St. Johns Town Center area noted Kimco Realty's $110 million purchase of The Markets at Town Center and new openings including Petfolk, a Veterinary Emergency Group, PopUp Bagels and the Town Center II strip center. The Town Center district is a short drive from Pablo Creek Reserve.
Why it matters Continued reinvestment in the nearby Town Center retail base can reinforce the area's draw, though individual tenant performance varies.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›A four-bedroom, 3,635-square-foot home built in 2018 at 5227 Bentpine Cove sold Sept. 30 for $1.9 million. The home, on 0.34 acre, includes a saltwater pool, guest suite and summer kitchen.
Why it matters Verified transaction data at this price helps establish a recent comparable for similarly sized homes in the community.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›The city permitted a $19 million build-out at Mayo Clinic, which is also developing a 210-acre North Campus off San Pablo Road. Pablo Creek Reserve sits nearby off J. Turner Butler Boulevard on San Pablo.
Why it matters Proximity to a growing, high-employment medical campus has historically been a draw for buyers in this area, though demand effects are not uniform.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›A two-story, 4,071-square-foot home built in 2024 at 14365 Cottage Lake Road sold March 21 for $3 million, with the buyers taking a $2.4 million mortgage. The five-bedroom residence includes a pool.
Why it matters A documented new-construction sale near $3 million provides a current reference point for higher-end product in Pablo Creek Reserve.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›Full Pablo Creek Reserve, 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.
3 for sale · 2 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 2026-09-19; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Pablo Creek Reserve
Come pre-approved, not pre-qualified, and be ready to move within days of a new listing. In a market like Pablo Creek Reserve’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 Pablo Creek Reserve buyers won.
If you’re selling in Pablo Creek Reserve
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 Pablo Creek Reserve agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Pablo Creek Reserve in the last year — the community recorded 18?
- How would you price my home against the $606 per square foot Pablo Creek Reserve closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 88 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 1.3 months of supply in Pablo Creek Reserve, 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 Pablo Creek Reserve
Inside Pablo Creek Reserve itself, recorded closings have run from $562 per square foot on the smaller homes to $597 on the larger ones — a gap of 6% 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 Pablo Creek Reserve
If you’re selling in Pablo Creek Reserve, 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 Pablo Creek Reserve 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 Pablo Creek Reserve?
At a median around $2.84M, Pablo Creek Reserve 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 Pablo Creek Reserve
In Jacksonville, Momentum Realty listed and closed 294 homes in the last 12 months at a median sale price of $310,000 (most recent closing September 2026). The communities we close most often in: The Woods (5), Arlington Hills (4), Bartram Springs (3), Pearl Court (3), Spring Park Manor (3), Victoria Lakes (3), Osprey Landing (3), Winchester Ridge (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 663 transactions in Jacksonville in the 12 months to September 2026: 301 as the listing brokerage, 332 representing the buyer, 30 on both sides; median sale $310,000 (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 Pablo Creek Reserve resources
- Homes for sale & Pablo Creek Reserve neighborhood guide
- Duval County real estate market
- Sell your Pablo Creek Reserve home with a local expert
- Duval County homestead exemption
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Pablo Creek Reserve, 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.