How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Paloma, St. Augustine
Buying here? See Paloma homes for sale and the Paloma community guide (St. Augustine).
In Paloma, recent sales run a median of about $190,000 ($153/sq ft), typically closing in about 124 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Paloma agent from an average one.
Paloma recorded 8 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $190,000, averaging 124 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great Paloma real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Paloma market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Paloma neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Paloma
The best Paloma 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 Paloma, homes can take time to sell (a median of 124 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference, and values have softened about 2% over the past year, so a disciplined pricing strategy is key.
That local nuance is why a Paloma 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 Paloma
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Paloma (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30):
Market read: Balanced Market (limited data). Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Paloma
Real homes recently closed in Paloma — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 405 Cabernet Place | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,536 sqft · closed 2026-07-10 | $235,000 |
| 652 Drake Bay Terrace | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,415 sqft · closed 2026-06-04 | $190,000 |
| 616 Drake Bay Terrace | 2 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,095 sqft · closed 2026-04-14 | $161,000 |
| 274 Syrah Way | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,536 sqft · closed 2026-02-04 | $235,000 |
| 611 Drake Bay Terrace | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,424 sqft · closed 2026-01-09 | $165,000 |
| 429 Cabernet Place | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,548 sqft · closed 2025-12-08 | $252,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where Paloma sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 17 recorded Paloma closings since 2024, half landed between $180,000 and $235,000 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $161,000 and the highest $255,000. 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 $175,000 | 2 (12%) | |
| $175,000 – $200,000 | 8 (47%) | |
| $200,000 – $225,000 | 1 (6%) | |
| $225,000 – $250,000 | 3 (18%) | |
| None and up | 3 (18%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Paloma
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 ($158 vs $153) — 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 1,050–1,204 sq ft | $158 | $178,000 | $161,000 – $200,000 | 5 |
| Mid-size homes 1,204–1,424 sq ft | $134 | $190,000 | $180,000 – $225,000 | 5 |
| Larger homes 1,424–1,548 sq ft | $153 | $235,000 | $165,000 – $255,000 | 7 |
How Paloma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paloma | $190,000 | $153 | 124 d | 62 |
| South Tuscany Village | $238,700 | $168.45 | 19.5 d | – |
| Eagle Creek | $352,000 | $250 | 91 d | 47 |
| Landing at Olde Florida | $465,000 | $225 | 200 d | 35 |
| Sebastian Cove | $224,000 | $168 | 94 d | 55 |
| Florentine | $362,000 | $218 | 54 d | 63 |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30.
The Paloma 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 2006 and 2008 (median 2007); 13 of 13 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $440/mo; none of the 13 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 39 ft); the features listings here most often name are Playground, Maintenance Grounds and Management - Off Site. See the current Paloma listings →
Which way this market is moving
Paloma itself has appreciated about 81% 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 Paloma
On a median-priced Paloma home ($190,000), property taxes at St. Johns County’s typical millage of 13.4686 run roughly $1,886 a year with the homestead exemption applied — before any CDD or special-district charges, which vary by community.
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 St. Johns County.
At Paloma’s $190,000 median and St. Johns County’s adopted 13.47 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $2,560 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $2,040 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 St. Johns County tax page.
4 for sale · 1 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 2026-09-14; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Paloma
Time is on your side in Paloma 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 Paloma
Selling into a slower Paloma 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 Paloma agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Paloma in the last year — the community recorded 8?
- How would you price my home against the $153 per square foot Paloma closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 124 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 4.5 months of supply in Paloma, 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 Paloma
Inside Paloma itself, recorded closings have run from $158 per square foot on the smaller homes to $153 on the larger ones — a gap of 3% 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 Paloma
If you’re selling in Paloma, 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 Paloma 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 Paloma
In St. Augustine, Momentum Realty listed and closed 50 homes in the last 12 months at a median sale price of $339,000 (most recent closing September 2026). The communities we close most often in: Clark Addition (8), Shearwater (5), Beacon Lake (3), St Augustine Shores (2), Silverleaf (2). Source: Momentum Realty list-side closings in the MLS record, trailing 12 months; the brokerage’s own figures, not a market-share claim.
Momentum agents who work St. Augustine
- Alexis Short7 years · St. Augustine, FLLuxury
- India Green4 years · St. Augustine, FLGeneralist
- Melissa LampugnanoMRP,C2EX,AHWD · 5 years · St. Augustine, FLNew construction
- Amber Shah3 years · St. Augustine, FLFirst-time buyers
- Jodi Gordon6 years · St. Augustine, FLLuxury
- Dj Ferreira2 years · St. Augustine, FLLuxury
- Jessica Alfaro3 years · St. Augustine, FLLuxury
- Cheyenne O'Neil10 years · St. Augustine, FLFirst-time buyers
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 Paloma resources
- Homes for sale & Paloma neighborhood guide
- St. Johns County real estate market
- Sell your Paloma home with a local expert
- St. Johns County homestead exemption
Common questions
How do I find the best real estate agent in Paloma?
What questions should I ask a Paloma agent before hiring them?
Does Momentum Realty cover Paloma?
What happens after I ask to be matched?
What is the median home price in Paloma?
Is Paloma a buyer market or a seller market right now?
What should I budget beyond the mortgage in Paloma?
What do homes of my size sell for in Paloma?
Is Paloma in a flood zone?
Does Paloma have an HOA, and how much is it?
How much are property taxes in Paloma?
Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Paloma, 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.