How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Settlers Landing, Nocatee
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In Settlers Landing, recent sales run a median of about $925,000 ($359/sq ft), typically closing in about 96 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Settlers Landing agent from an average one.
Settlers Landing recorded 11 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $925,000, averaging 96 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great Settlers Landing real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Settlers Landing market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Settlers Landing neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Settlers Landing
The best Settlers Landing 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 Settlers Landing, homes can take time to sell (a median of 96 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference, and values have softened about 9% over the past year, so a disciplined pricing strategy is key.
That local nuance is why a Settlers Landing 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 Settlers Landing
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Settlers Landing (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30):
Market read: Buyer-Leaning Market. Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Settlers Landing
Real homes recently closed in Settlers Landing — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 166 Rainbow Trout Lane | 4 bd / 2 ba · 1,779 sqft · closed 2026-07-16 | $555,000 |
| 74 Settlers Landing Drive | 4 bd / 2.5 ba · 2,310 sqft · closed 2026-07-08 | $829,000 |
| 310 Harpers Mill Drive | 5 bd / 4.5 ba · 4,139 sqft · closed 2026-06-18 | $1.79M |
| 46 Harpers Mill Drive | 4 bd / 3.5 ba · 2,860 sqft · closed 2026-06-08 | $1.26M |
| 268 Harper'S Mill Drive | 5 bd / 5.5 ba · 4,252 sqft · closed 2026-05-29 | $1.80M |
| 90 Harpers Mill Drive | 5 bd / 3.5 ba · 4,408 sqft · closed 2026-04-20 | $2.00M |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where Settlers Landing sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 59 recorded Settlers Landing closings since 2024, half landed between $517,000 and $1,145,450 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $170,000 and the highest $2,000,000. 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 $250,000 | 8 (14%) | |
| $250,000 – $700,000 | 17 (29%) | |
| $700,000 – $1,150,000 | 19 (32%) | |
| $1,150,000 – $1,600,000 | 8 (14%) | |
| None and up | 7 (12%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Settlers Landing
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 ($376 vs $216) — 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 1,058–1,793 sq ft | $216 | $255,000 | $170,000 – $612,000 | 19 |
| Mid-size homes 2,085–2,731 sq ft | $304 | $731,000 | $560,000 – $910,540 | 19 |
| Larger homes 2,733–4,600 sq ft | $376 | $1,249,900 | $792,500 – $2,000,000 | 21 |
How Settlers Landing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Settlers Landing | $925,000 | $359 | 96 d | 40 |
| Creekside at Twin Creeks | $459,000 | $218 | 22 d | 55 |
| EverRange | $760,000 | $309 | 95 d | 39 |
| Regency at EverRange | $898,000 | $310 | 67 d | 39 |
| Brookside Preserve | $462,000 | $220.95 | 13 d | – |
| Bartram Meadows | $355,000 | $225 | 72 d | 54 |
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 Settlers Landing right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: 8 active listings (plus 2 pending) asking from $624,900 to $1,270,000, median $887,000; 5 of 8 have been on the market over 60 days (median 110 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 2022 and 2024 (median 2022); 21 of 21 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $58/mo; none of the 21 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 41 ft); the features listings here most often name are Jogging Path, Playground, Fitness Center, Dog Park, Tennis Court(s) and Basketball Court. 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 Settlers Landing listings →
Which way this market is moving
Settlers Landing itself has appreciated about 20% 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 Settlers Landing
On a median-priced Settlers Landing home ($925,000), property taxes at St. Johns County’s typical millage of 13.4686 run roughly $11,785 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 Settlers Landing’s $925,000 median and St. Johns County’s adopted 13.47 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $12,460 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $11,940 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.
8 for sale — the inventory any agent you interview should already know street by street.
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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 Settlers Landing
Time is on your side in Settlers Landing 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 Settlers Landing
Selling into a slower Settlers Landing 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 Settlers Landing agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Settlers Landing in the last year — the community recorded 11?
- How would you price my home against the $359 per square foot Settlers Landing closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 96 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 8.7 months of supply in Settlers Landing, 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 Settlers Landing
Inside Settlers Landing itself, recorded closings have run from $216 per square foot on the smaller homes to $376 on the larger ones — a gap of 43% 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 Settlers Landing
If you’re selling in Settlers Landing, 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 Settlers Landing Realtors do both well; ask any agent you interview which side they’re strongest on and how they’d handle yours.
Looking for a luxury real estate agent in Settlers Landing?
At a median around $925,000, Settlers Landing is a higher-end market. The best luxury agents bring professional photography, marketing aimed at qualified buyers, discretion, and real negotiation experience on premium homes — make sure yours has actually closed at your price point here.
Momentum’s record in Settlers Landing
In Jacksonville, Momentum Realty listed and closed 291 homes in the last 12 months at a median sale price of $310,000 (most recent closing September 2026). The communities we close most often in: The Woods (5), Arlington Hills (4), Osprey Landing (4), Bartram Springs (3), Pearl Court (3), Spring Park Manor (3), Victoria Lakes (3), Winchester Ridge (3). 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 Jacksonville
- Matthew BraddyMRP · 3 years · Jacksonville, FLWaterfront / ocean / river
- Jessica CrittendenSFR, BPOR · 7 years · Jacksonville, FLNew construction
- Carolina Salcedo14 years · Jacksonville, FLReal estate investors
- Juanita Vasquez8 years · Jacksonville, FLLuxury
- Daniela Acosta1 years · Greater Jacksonville areaMulti-family
- Nate Watson13 years · Jacksonville, FLLuxury
- Paris Herbin, GRIABR, GRI, C2EX, AHWD · 5 years · Jacksonville, FLRelocation
- Sarah Luther3 years · North Jacksonville, FLWaterfront / ocean / river
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 Settlers Landing resources
- Homes for sale & Settlers Landing neighborhood guide
- St. Johns County real estate market
- Sell your Settlers Landing 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 Settlers Landing, 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.