How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Shearwater, St. Augustine
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In Shearwater: Top Realtors & Agents, recent sales run a median of about $499,000 ($220.23/sq ft), typically closing in about 45 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Shearwater: Top Realtors & Agents agent from an average one.
Shearwater recorded 153 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $499,000, averaging 45 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers how to find the top realtors in Shearwater, what makes a great Shearwater real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Shearwater market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Shearwater for homes and lifestyle.
Top realtors in Shearwater: what “top Shearwater real estate agents” actually means
The best Shearwater 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 Shearwater, homes sell in a median of about 45 days, a balanced pace where pricing and presentation both matter, and values have softened about 3.8% over the past year, so a disciplined pricing strategy is key.
That local nuance is why a Shearwater 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 Shearwater
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Shearwater (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30):
Market read: statewide-v2. Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Where Shearwater sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 424 recorded Shearwater closings since 2024, half landed between $457,088 and $657,749 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $265,000 and the highest $1,175,000. 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 $375,000 | 45 (11%) | |
| $375,000 – $500,000 | 146 (34%) | |
| $500,000 – $625,000 | 116 (27%) | |
| $625,000 – $750,000 | 64 (15%) | |
| None and up | 53 (12%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Shearwater
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 ($233 to $236), so square footage alone explains most of the price spread.
| Size group | Median $/sqft | Median sold | Sold range | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smaller homes 1,494–2,046 sq ft | $233 | $430,000 | $265,000 – $526,884 | 141 |
| Mid-size homes 2,046–2,610 sq ft | $223 | $505,000 | $425,000 – $686,427 | 141 |
| Larger homes 2,610–4,193 sq ft | $236 | $718,172 | $537,693 – $1,175,000 | 142 |
What it costs to own in Shearwater
On a median-priced Shearwater home ($499,000), property taxes at St. Johns County’s typical millage of 13.4686 run roughly $6,047 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 Shearwater’s $499,000 median and St. Johns County’s adopted 13.47 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $6,720 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $6,200 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.
If you’re buying in Shearwater
Shearwater is balanced enough that discipline wins: set your ceiling before you tour, use inspections seriously, and lean on your agent’s comps rather than list prices. Negotiate concessions where the data supports it.
If you’re selling in Shearwater
In a balanced Shearwater market, accurate pricing plus presentation beats gamesmanship. Ask prospective listing agents to walk through their comp selection — how they price is how they will defend your price to an appraiser.
Questions to ask before you hire a Shearwater agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Shearwater in the last year — the community recorded 153?
- How would you price my home against the $220 per square foot Shearwater closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 45 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- 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 Shearwater
Two homes a mile apart can sell on completely different terms. A Shearwater 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 Shearwater
If you’re selling in Shearwater, 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 Shearwater 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 Shearwater
Momentum agents have closed 3 sales in Shearwater in the last 12 months at a median of $415,500 (range $288,000 to $455,000), most recently August 2026. Those are our own closings, not the market total; they are the comps a Momentum agent would price your home from.
In St. Augustine, Momentum Realty listed and closed 48 homes in the last 12 months at a median sale price of $339,000 (most recent closing September 2026). The communities we close most often in: Clark Addition (7), Shearwater (3), Beacon Lake (3), St Augustine Shores (2). 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 137 transactions in St. Augustine in the 12 months to September 2026: 57 as the listing brokerage, 74 representing the buyer, 6 on both sides; median sale $365,000 (brokerage closed records; full sales record).
Momentum agents who work St. Augustine
- Alexis Short7 years · St. Augustine, FLLuxury
- India Green4 years · St. Augustine, FLGeneralist
- Melissa LampugnanoMRP,C2EX,AHWD · 5 years · St. Augustine, FLNew construction
- Amber Shah3 years · St. Augustine, FLFirst-time buyers
- Jodi Gordon6 years · St. Augustine, FLLuxury
- Dj Ferreira2 years · St. Augustine, FLLuxury
- Jessica Alfaro3 years · St. Augustine, FLLuxury
- Cheyenne O'Neil10 years · St. Augustine, FLFirst-time buyers
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 Shearwater resources
- St. Johns County real estate market
- Sell your Shearwater 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 Shearwater, 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.