How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Pelican Point, Jacksonville Beach
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In Pelican Point: Top Realtors & Agents, recent sales run a median of about $716,000 ($590/sq ft), typically closing in about 110 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Pelican Point: Top Realtors & Agents agent from an average one.
Pelican Point recorded 7 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $716,000, averaging 110 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers how to find the top realtors in Pelican Point, what makes a great Pelican Point real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Pelican Point market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Pelican Point neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
Top realtors in Pelican Point: what “top Pelican Point real estate agents” actually means
The best Pelican Point 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 Pelican Point, homes can take time to sell (a median of 110 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference, and values have softened about 1% over the past year, so a disciplined pricing strategy is key.
That local nuance is why a Pelican Point 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 Pelican Point
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Pelican Point (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-10-01):
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 Pelican Point
Real homes recently closed in Pelican Point — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 1St Street #506 | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,518 sqft · closed 2026-07-31 | $1.12M |
| 1901 1St Street #902 | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,212 sqft · closed 2026-05-22 | $808,800 |
| 1901 1St Street #1405 | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,212 sqft · closed 2026-05-15 | $750,000 |
| 1901 1St Street #1002 | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,212 sqft · closed 2026-04-17 | $715,650 |
| 1901 1St Street #1003 | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,212 sqft · closed 2026-02-20 | $650,000 |
| 1901 1St Street #401 | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,212 sqft · closed 2025-12-29 | $670,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where Pelican Point sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 16 recorded Pelican Point closings since 2024, half landed between $673,750 and $826,600 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $610,000 and the highest $1,125,000. 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 $650,000 | 1 (6%) | |
| $650,000 – $766,667 | 10 (62%) | |
| $766,667 – $883,333 | 2 (12%) | |
| $883,333 – $1,000,000 | 1 (6%) | |
| None and up | 2 (12%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Pelican Point
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 ($624 vs $557) — 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 1,212–1,212 sq ft | $557 | $675,000 | $610,000 – $699,500 | 5 |
| Mid-size homes 1,212–1,212 sq ft | $557 | $675,000 | $650,000 – $808,800 | 5 |
| Larger homes 1,212–1,551 sq ft | $624 | $927,500 | $715,650 – $1,125,000 | 6 |
How Pelican Point 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelican Point | $716,000 | $590 | 110 d | 65 |
| Ocean's Edge | $305,000 | $308 | 128 d | 43 |
| Permenters R/p Atlantic | $630,000 | $425.1 | 22 d | – |
| Seascape | $848,000 | $708 | 133 d | 40 |
| Ocean 14 | $550,000 | $471 | 182 d | 51 |
| Hannah Terrace | $659,000 | $500.0 | 24 d | – |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-10-01.
The Pelican Point housing stock, from the live feed
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-10-01: The homes listed or recently sold were built between 1982 and 1982 (median 1982); 10 of 10 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $994/mo; 1 of 10 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 12 ft; the features listings here most often name are Fitness Center, Gated, Tennis Court(s), Beach Access, Maintenance Grounds and Pickleball. See the current Pelican Point listings →
Which way this market is moving
Active inventory across Duval County has fallen over the past year (-14%). About 28% of county listings currently carry a price cut, which tells you how much negotiating room the average seller has already conceded. Pelican Point itself has appreciated about 50% 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 Pelican Point
On a median-priced Pelican Point home ($716,000), property taxes at Duval County’s typical millage of 17.865 run roughly $11,898 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 Pelican Point’s $716,000 median and Duval County’s adopted 17.86 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $12,790 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $12,060 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 $1,616 a month (Zillow’s rent index). Rents are moving about 2.1% year over year. County-level yield math pencils to roughly a 6.58% 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 Pelican Point, 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 Pelican Point 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.
1 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 2026-10-24; prices and availability change.
Roads, retail, schools and new construction change what homes in Pelican Point, Jacksonville Beach are worth. Ask any agent you interview about the projects below — how they answer tells you whether they actually work this area. Last updated October 2026.
Commissioners denied 3-2 on Sept. 15 the 4,462-acre Palm Valley application near Nocatee under the state agricultural enclave law, and the county plans to fight it in court. Another proposal of nearly 1,200 acres and about 15,000 homes south of St. Augustine was approved in August, then denied 3-2 on Sept. 28. St. Johns County has received 16 applications under the law.
Why it matters The outcome of these applications will shape how much new housing supply can be added on rural land in the county. The site is about 9 miles south of Pelican Point.
Source: Jacksonville Today ›The addition will replace 13 portable classrooms and two aging pod buildings with 15 classrooms, a music room and a teacher planning room, and will expand the parent drop-off loop. The school enrolls 875 students for 2026-27. Funding comes from the voter-approved half-cent sales tax, with opening expected in 2028.
Why it matters Expanded permanent capacity and a longer drop-off loop affect school-area traffic and classroom availability in the Mandarin area. The project is about 16 miles southwest of Pelican Point, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: Hoodline ›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 northwest of Pelican Point.
Source: News4JAX ›News4Jax reported that the Culinary Institute of America chose downtown Jacksonville for its Southeast hub, to be located at 330 E. Bay Street on the Northbank riverfront. The campus would anchor a $160.5 million hotel and convention center development. The city previously approved up to $35 million in incentives, and the Downtown Investment Authority is finalizing agreements on design and property details.
Why it matters Anchors a major downtown riverfront redevelopment that pairs an educational campus with hotel and convention space, adding institutional and commercial investment to the urban core alongside Riverfront Plaza and Pearl Square. The project is about 16 miles west of Pelican Point, elsewhere in Duval County.
Source: News4Jax ›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 project is about 10 miles northwest of Pelican Point, elsewhere in Duval County.
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 10 miles northwest of Pelican Point.
Source: News4Jax ›Full Pelican Point, Jacksonville Beach 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.
If you’re buying in Pelican Point
Come pre-approved, not pre-qualified, and be ready to move within days of a new listing. In a market like Pelican Point’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 Pelican Point buyers won.
If you’re selling in Pelican Point
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 Pelican Point agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Pelican Point in the last year — the community recorded 7?
- How would you price my home against the $590 per square foot Pelican Point closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 110 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 1.7 months of supply in Pelican Point, 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 Pelican Point
Inside Pelican Point itself, recorded closings have run from $557 per square foot on the smaller homes to $624 on the larger ones — a gap of 11% 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 Pelican Point
If you’re selling in Pelican Point, 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 Pelican Point 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 Pelican Point
In Jacksonville Beach, Momentum Realty listed and closed 9 homes in the last 12 months at a median sale price of $524,000 (most recent closing August 2026). 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 24 transactions in Jacksonville Beach in the 12 months to October 2026: 8 as the listing brokerage, 15 representing the buyer, 1 on both sides; median sale $572,500 (brokerage closed records; full sales record).
Momentum agents who work Jacksonville Beach
- Jayna BelardoABR, MRP, AHWD · 8 years · Jacksonville Beach, FLGeneralist
- Luke MorrisePRO · 20 years · Jacksonville Beach, FLLuxury
- Sean Fleming12 years · Jacksonville Beach, FLLuxury
- Alex Norkus12 years · Jacksonville Beach, FLLuxury
- Alexander Storc3 years · Jacksonville Beach, FLLuxury
- Amanda JonesJacksonville Beach, FL
- Kelly RotondoJacksonville Beach, FL
- Shane ConnellyJacksonville Beach, FL
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 Pelican Point resources
- Homes for sale & Pelican Point neighborhood guide
- Duval County real estate market
- Sell your Pelican Point home with a local expert
- Duval County homestead exemption
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Pelican Point, as of 2026-10-01, 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.