How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Sea Place, St. Augustine
An agent working Sea Place should know these numbers cold. They come from recorded MLS closings for this community, window ending 2026-08-05.
| Median sold price | $455,000 (-30.0% vs. prior year) |
| Median price / sq ft | $412 |
| Median days on market | 20 |
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0.0% |
| Closings in window | 7 |
Sellers here have been accepting about 95.9% of original asking on the median closing; the median sale took 20 days (window ending 2026-08-05).
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Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Figures are for the stated window and change as new closings record.
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In Sea Place, recent sales run a median of about $455,000 ($410/sq ft) — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Sea Place agent from an average one.
Searching for the best real estate agent in Sea Place? You’re not looking for listings — you’re looking for the right person to hire. This guide covers what actually makes a great Sea Place agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Sea Place market, 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, 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 2026-08-10):
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.
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 | – | 50 |
| Crescent Beach | $1.11M | $506 | 58 d | 50 |
| Mayport | $426,000 | $260 | 138 d | 59 |
| Mayport Landing | $213,000 | $188 | 73 d | 68 |
| Oak Harbor | $442,000 | $307 | 100 d | 63 |
| Selva Lakes | $588,000 | $389 | – | 50 |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-10.
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.
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?
- How will you price my home (or help me bid), and what comps are you using?
- What’s your marketing plan, and where will my home actually show up?
- How do you handle negotiations, inspections, and appraisal gaps?
- 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. That’s the difference between a home that lingers and one that sells for more, faster.
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 280+ 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
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Sea Place, as of 2026-08-10, 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.