How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Seven Pines, Jacksonville
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In Seven Pines, recent sales run a median of about $665,000 ($318/sq ft), typically closing in about 110 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Seven Pines agent from an average one.
Seven Pines recorded 200 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $665,000, averaging 110 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great Seven Pines real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Seven Pines market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Seven Pines neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Seven Pines
The best Seven Pines 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 Seven Pines, 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 9% over the past year, so a disciplined pricing strategy is key.
That local nuance is why a Seven Pines 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 Seven Pines
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Seven Pines (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30):
Market read: Seller's Market. Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Seven Pines
Real homes recently closed in Seven Pines — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 11955 Miracle Woods Way | 3 bd / 3.5 ba · 3,260 sqft · closed 2026-09-01 | $621,390 |
| 12197 Tribute Circle | 4 bd / 3.5 ba · 3,113 sqft · closed 2026-08-31 | $1.12M |
| 5982 Timber Pines Road | 3 bd / 3 ba · 2,232 sqft · closed 2026-08-28 | $715,990 |
| 12299 Tribute Circle | 5 bd / 4.5 ba · 4,664 sqft · closed 2026-08-28 | $1.82M |
| 11951 Miracle Woods Way | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,794 sqft · closed 2026-08-26 | $561,119 |
| 5765 Canopy Row Street | 4 bd / 3 ba · 2,477 sqft · closed 2026-08-26 | $726,329 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where Seven Pines sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 431 recorded Seven Pines closings since 2024, half landed between $677,431 and $1,001,246 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $470,000 and the highest $2,251,824. 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 $600,000 | 53 (12%) | |
| $600,000 – $816,667 | 166 (39%) | |
| $816,667 – $1,033,333 | 113 (26%) | |
| $1,033,333 – $1,250,000 | 53 (12%) | |
| None and up | 46 (11%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Seven Pines
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. Price per square foot is nearly flat across sizes here ($307 to $309), so square footage alone explains most of the price spread.
| Size group | Median $/sqft | Median sold | Sold range | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smaller homes 1,602–2,346 sq ft | $307 | $633,225 | $470,000 – $959,869 | 143 |
| Mid-size homes 2,360–2,866 sq ft | $311 | $805,904 | $575,999 – $1,432,046 | 143 |
| Larger homes 2,866–6,974 sq ft | $309 | $1,066,923 | $690,000 – $2,251,824 | 145 |
How Seven Pines 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Pines | $665,000 | $318 | 110 d | 80 |
| Kensington | $191,000 | $174 | 106 d | 74 |
| Glen Kernan Golf & Country Club | $2.10M | $503 | 124 d | 52 |
| Point Meadows Place | $190,000 | $144 | 90 d | 30 |
| Tidal Pointe | $369,000 | $220 | 100 d | 50 |
| Hawkins Cove | $430,000 | $231 | 12 d | 74 |
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 Seven Pines right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: 19 active listings (plus 50 pending) asking from $620,060 to $1,275,000, median $765,000; 13 of 19 have been on the market over 60 days (median 118 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 2023 and 2026 (median 2026), 77 of them new construction; 81 of 81 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $8/mo; none of the 75 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 35 ft); the features listings here most often name are Clubhouse, Playground, Fitness Center, Pickleball and Children's Pool. 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 Seven Pines listings →
Which way this market is moving
Active inventory across Duval County has fallen over the past year (-16%). About 28% of county listings currently carry a price cut, which tells you how much negotiating room the average seller has already conceded. Seven Pines itself has appreciated about -1% 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 Seven Pines
On a median-priced Seven Pines home ($665,000), property taxes at Duval County’s typical millage of 17.865 run roughly $10,987 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 Seven Pines’s $665,000 median and Duval County’s adopted 17.86 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $11,880 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $11,150 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 $1,627 a month (Zillow’s rent index). Rents are moving about 1.6% year over year. County-level yield math pencils to roughly a 6.59% cap rate on typical numbers, before expenses. Home prices run about 4.33x the county’s median household income, the affordability backdrop every buyer here negotiates inside. If you are weighing an investment purchase in Seven Pines, 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 Seven Pines 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.
Roads, retail, schools and new construction change what homes in How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Seven Pines, Jacksonville are worth. Ask any agent you interview about the projects below — how they answer tells you whether they actually work this area. Last updated June 2026.
Regency Centers announced additional tenants for the Publix anchored Village at Seven Pines, including the return of Williams Sonoma, West Elm and Pottery Barn Kids to the market. Other named businesses include Yoga Joint, Solidcore, Imperial Nails Spa and several local boutiques. The retail component supports the roughly 1,000 acre master planned community.
Why it matters The tenant additions may broaden the shopping options that eventually serve nearby residents once stores open in 2027.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›Plans for a Chase Bank branch within The Village at Seven Pines advanced toward construction. The branch is part of the Regency Centers retail development at Interstate 295 and Butler Boulevard.
Why it matters A bank branch could add to the everyday services available at the growing retail hub.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›Regency Centers announced its first restaurant lineup for The Village at Seven Pines, the Publix-anchored shopping center it is building at southeast Interstate 295 and Butler Boulevard. The named restaurants are Ember and Iron, Hawkers Asian Street Food, Lynora's, 1928 Cuban Bistro and Chipotle Mexican Grill, with openings expected in 2027. The center is the retail component of the roughly 1,000-acre community.
Why it matters A confirmed dining lineup could strengthen the appeal of the immediate retail corridor, and grocery-anchored centers with restaurants have historically supported nearby residential demand.
Source: Jacksonville Today ›Developers held a ceremonial groundbreaking on Feb. 18 for The Village at Seven Pines, the Publix-anchored retail center at southeast Butler Boulevard and Interstate 295. Newly named tenants include 1928 Cuban Bistro, Ember and Iron, Chase Bank, Pottery Barn Kids and Williams Sonoma. Regency Centers, which plans to relocate its headquarters to the site, expects the first stores to open in 2027.
Why it matters A formal construction start on the town center may accelerate the area's transition from new-construction housing toward a more complete live-and-shop corridor over the next few years.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›The city issued a permit Feb. 13 for a roughly $4.1 million interior build-out for Halo Precision Diagnostics inside the Onicx Group medical office building at Seven Pines. The 24,907 square foot ground-floor space sits at 11885 Stillwood Pines Blvd., with the building's second floor still available for lease. Onicx had earlier been permitted for the two-story, 50,000 square foot shell.
Why it matters Continued medical office activity at the community entrance could add daytime services that have historically supported surrounding retail and housing absorption.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›The city issued permits Feb. 9 covering about $26.92 million in projects to start construction at The Village at Seven Pines, including the Publix supermarket and several retail buildings. The Publix is permitted at $7.8 million for 52,030 square feet, and a four-story Building C carries a $14.5 million cost. Site plans show 11 buildings in total, with first stores expected in 2027.
Why it matters A large block of construction permits issued at once may signal the retail center is moving from planning into active vertical work, which could influence the pace of nearby home sales.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›Full How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Seven Pines, Jacksonville 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.
17 for sale · 48 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 2026-09-12; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Seven Pines
Come pre-approved, not pre-qualified, and be ready to move within days of a new listing. In a market like Seven Pines’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 Seven Pines buyers won.
If you’re selling in Seven Pines
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 Seven Pines agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Seven Pines in the last year — the community recorded 200?
- How would you price my home against the $318 per square foot Seven Pines 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 months of supply in Seven Pines, 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 Seven Pines
Two homes a mile apart can sell on completely different terms. A Seven Pines 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 Seven Pines
If you’re selling in Seven Pines, 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 Seven Pines 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 Seven Pines resources
- Homes for sale & Seven Pines neighborhood guide
- Duval County real estate market
- Sell your Seven Pines home with a local expert
- Duval County homestead exemption
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Seven Pines, 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.