How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Sea Place, St. Augustine
In Sea Place, recent sales run a median of about $455,000 ($410/sq ft), typically closing in about 5 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Sea Place agent from an average one.
Sea Place recorded 6 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $455,000, averaging 5 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great Sea Place real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Sea Place market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Sea Place neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Sea Place
The best Sea Place 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 Sea Place, homes move fast (a median of 5 days on market), so pricing sharply and acting decisively matters, and values have softened about 28% over the past year, so a disciplined pricing strategy is key.
That local nuance is why a Sea Place 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 Sea Place
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Sea Place (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30):
Market read: Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data). Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Sea Place
Real homes recently closed in Sea Place — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 1715 Sea Fair Drive | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,207 sqft · closed 2026-06-26 | $647,500 |
| 1733 Sea Fair Drive #12229 | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,057 sqft · closed 2026-05-27 | $430,000 |
| 1733 Sea Fair Drive | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,104 sqft · closed 2026-04-15 | $455,000 |
| 1733 Sea Fair Drive #14259 | 2 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,148 sqft · closed 2026-04-14 | $469,000 |
| 1733 Sea Fair Drive #14244 | 2 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,057 sqft · closed 2026-04-03 | $455,000 |
| 1733 Sea Fair Drive #12230 | 2 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,057 sqft · closed 2025-11-10 | $370,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where Sea Place sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 12 recorded Sea Place closings since 2024, half landed between $452,500 and $529,375 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $370,000 and the highest $690,000. 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 $425,000 | 1 (8%) | |
| $425,000 – $500,000 | 8 (67%) | |
| $500,000 – $575,000 | 0 (0%) | |
| $575,000 – $650,000 | 1 (8%) | |
| None and up | 2 (17%) |
How Sea Place 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Place | $455,000 | $410 | 5 d | 54 |
| Crescent Beach | $1.12M | $509 | 50 d | 63 |
| Mayport | $436,000 | $264 | 157 d | 51 |
| Mayport Landing | $218,000 | $189 | 76 d | 55 |
| Deerfield Lakes Cond | $150,000 | $142.46 | 112 d | – |
| Oceanwalk | $1.20M | $445.21 | 23 d | – |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30.
The Sea Place 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 1985 and 1988 (median 1985); 7 of 7 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $477/mo; none of the 7 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 16 ft); the features listings here most often name are Tennis Court(s), Beach Access, Clubhouse, Maintenance Grounds, Basketball Court and Management - Full Time. See the current Sea Place listings →
Which way this market is moving
Sea Place 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 Sea Place
On a median-priced Sea Place home ($455,000), property taxes at St. Johns County’s typical millage of 13.4686 run roughly $5,455 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 Sea Place’s $455,000 median and St. Johns County’s adopted 13.47 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $6,130 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $5,610 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.
1 for sale — 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 2026-09-05; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Sea Place
Come pre-approved, not pre-qualified, and be ready to move within days of a new listing. In a market like Sea Place’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 Sea Place buyers won.
If you’re selling in Sea Place
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 Sea Place agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Sea Place in the last year — the community recorded 6?
- How would you price my home against the $410 per square foot Sea Place closings have averaged?
- Homes here have been taking about 5 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 2 months of supply in Sea Place, 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 Sea Place
Two homes a mile apart can sell on completely different terms. A Sea Place 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 Sea Place
If you’re selling in Sea Place, 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 Sea Place 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 Sea Place resources
- Homes for sale & Sea Place neighborhood guide
- St. Johns County real estate market
- Sell your Sea Place home with a local expert
- St. Johns County homestead exemption
Common questions
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Sea Place, 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.