How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Pace Island, Fleming Island
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In Pace Island, recent sales run a median of about $470,000 ($229/sq ft), typically closing in about 51 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Pace Island agent from an average one.
Pace Island recorded 30 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $470,000, averaging 51 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great Pace Island real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Pace Island market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Pace Island neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Pace Island
The best Pace Island 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 Pace Island, homes sell in a median of about 51 days, a balanced pace where pricing and presentation both matter, and values have softened about 8% over the past year, so a disciplined pricing strategy is key.
That local nuance is why a Pace Island 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 Pace Island
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Pace Island (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 Pace Island
Real homes recently closed in Pace Island — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 1908 Fox Glove Lane | 4 bd / 3 ba · 2,489 sqft · closed 2026-08-11 | $635,000 |
| 1907 Rose Mallow Lane | 4 bd / 3.5 ba · 3,137 sqft · closed 2026-08-05 | $790,000 |
| 1573 Chain Fern Way | 4 bd / 3 ba · 2,264 sqft · closed 2026-08-04 | $575,000 |
| 1535 Blue Heron Court | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,849 sqft · closed 2026-07-31 | $420,000 |
| 1924 Fox Glove Lane | 5 bd / 3 ba · 2,737 sqft · closed 2026-07-28 | $650,000 |
| 1532 Silver Bell Lane | 4 bd / 2 ba · 1,969 sqft · closed 2026-07-16 | $455,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where Pace Island sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 71 recorded Pace Island closings since 2024, half landed between $445,000 and $594,000 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $344,900 and the highest $2,225,000. 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 $375,000 | 5 (7%) | |
| $375,000 – $516,667 | 30 (42%) | |
| $516,667 – $658,333 | 24 (34%) | |
| $658,333 – $800,000 | 6 (8%) | |
| None and up | 6 (8%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Pace Island
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. Price per square foot is nearly flat across sizes here ($226 to $230), so square footage alone explains most of the price spread.
| Size group | Median $/sqft | Median sold | Sold range | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smaller homes 1,558–2,184 sq ft | $226 | $430,000 | $344,900 – $550,000 | 23 |
| Mid-size homes 2,185–2,489 sq ft | $227 | $530,000 | $440,000 – $620,000 | 23 |
| Larger homes 2,489–6,048 sq ft | $230 | $650,000 | $415,000 – $2,225,000 | 25 |
How Pace Island 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace Island | $470,000 | $229 | 51 d | 83 |
| River Breeze | $397,500 | $207.71 | 3 d | – |
| Fleming Island | $385,000 | $238.33 | 133 d | – |
| Fleming Oaks | $455,000 | $225 | – | 50 |
| Orange Park Acres | $1.10M | $333.13 | 39 d | – |
| Creighton Pointe | $634,000 | $248 | 110 d | 60 |
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 Pace Island right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: 5 active listings (plus 3 pending) asking from $325,000 to $695,000, median $520,000; 1 of 5 have been on the market over 60 days (median 35 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 1989 and 2007 (median 1995); 20 of 20 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $200/mo; none of the 19 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 13 ft); the features listings here most often name are Tennis Court(s), Gated, Clubhouse, Playground, Basketball Court and Gated with Guard. 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 Pace Island listings →
Which way this market is moving
Active inventory across Clay County has fallen over the past year (-6%). About 30% of county listings currently carry a price cut, which tells you how much negotiating room the average seller has already conceded. Pace Island itself has appreciated about 133% 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 Pace Island
On a median-priced Pace Island home ($470,000), property taxes at Clay County’s typical millage of 15.053 run roughly $6,322 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 Clay County is about $1,189 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 Clay County.
At Pace Island’s $470,000 median and Clay County’s adopted 15.05 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $7,070 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $6,480 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 Clay County tax page.
Rents and the investor math
Typical asking rent across Clay County sits near $1,863 a month (Zillow’s rent index). Rents are moving about 1.5% year over year. County-level yield math pencils to roughly a 6.62% cap rate on typical numbers, before expenses. Home prices run about 3.92x the county’s median household income, the affordability backdrop every buyer here negotiates inside. If you are weighing an investment purchase in Pace Island, ask your agent for community-level rent comps rather than county averages — the spread between communities is wide.
Who is moving to Clay County, and what they earn
The county gained a net 3,611 people in the latest IRS county-migration year. Households moving IN average $65,179 in income versus $61,245 for those moving out — movers arriving here earn more than those leaving, which shapes what sellers can ask and what buyers compete against. The biggest out-of-state feeder markets are CA, VA, NY. Median household income in Clay County has grown about 37% since 2018 ($86,094 now). Population is up about 8% over the same stretch. An agent who knows these flows can tell you which way demand in Pace Island 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 Clay County school district earned a district grade of A from the Florida Department of Education (2025-26) and has held an A since 2018. 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 Pace Island, Fleming Island 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.
A homebuilder submitted an early concept to a Clay County development review committee envisioning as many as 329 homes on about 63 acres along Old Hard Road in Fleming Island. The land is currently zoned residential agricultural, and the submission was described as a concept rather than an approved plan. Area residents at a related meeting raised concerns about traffic, environmental impact, and school capacity.
Why it matters If the proposal advances, added density near Old Hard Road could influence traffic and nearby home values over time, though the project remained early-stage at the time of reporting.
Source: Action News Jax ›Fresh lane closures took effect in January 2026 on County Road 220, the corridor linking Fleming Island and Middleburg, near Henley Road in the growing Lake Asbury area. The closures added to a multi-year program of construction along one of the county's busiest roads, with crews working in multiple directions. Officials pointed residents to the county website for project updates.
Why it matters Extended closures along CR 220 may continue to affect commute times and access for Fleming Island area drivers until the larger widening work is finished.
Source: News4Jax ›The Savannah-based Parker's Kitchen chain filed a Clay County permit application for a roughly 5,204 square foot convenience store with fueling stations at U.S. 17 and Creighton Road in Fleming Island. The site sits on an undeveloped lot west of the St. Johns River, and the county's development review committee was scheduled to consider it. It would be one of several planned Northeast Florida locations for the chain.
Why it matters A new fuel and convenience store along U.S. 17 could add a commercial amenity near the corridor, though permit-stage projects can change before any construction begins.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›Clay County announced plans to build a new two-lane roadway extending Radar Road to Town Center Boulevard at its existing traffic circle, with construction targeted to begin in late summer 2025. The project is designed to connect U.S. 17 to Town Center Boulevard and includes bike lanes, curbs and gutters, and drainage. The county hosted a public meeting at the Fleming Island Library to present the design.
Why it matters A new connector to the Town Center area could improve local circulation on Fleming Island and, over time, may affect access patterns for nearby commercial and residential sites.
Source: Clay County, FL ›The Clay County school superintendent outlined plans to add 32-classroom wings at Lake Asbury Junior High and Oakleaf Junior High, each costing about $20 million and targeted for the 2025-2026 school year, with the junior highs adding sixth grade. District leaders cited roughly 25,000 new homes and more than 6,000 additional students projected over the next decade following the First Coast Expressway. Longer-range plans include new schools in the Saratoga Springs and Governors Park areas by the early 2030s.
Why it matters Added classroom capacity and future campuses could affect attendance zones and logistics for the Clay County area as the county continues to grow.
Source: Clay Today ›Full How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Pace Island, Fleming Island 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.
5 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 2026-09-12; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Pace Island
Come pre-approved, not pre-qualified, and be ready to move within days of a new listing. In a market like Pace Island’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 Pace Island buyers won.
If you’re selling in Pace Island
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 Pace Island agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Pace Island in the last year — the community recorded 30?
- How would you price my home against the $229 per square foot Pace Island closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 51 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 1.6 months of supply in Pace Island, 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 Pace Island
Two homes a mile apart can sell on completely different terms. A Pace Island 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 Pace Island
If you’re selling in Pace Island, 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 Pace Island 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 Pace Island resources
- Homes for sale & Pace Island neighborhood guide
- Clay County real estate market
- Sell your Pace Island home with a local expert
- Clay County homestead exemption
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Pace Island, 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.