How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes, St. Augustine
In Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes, recent sales run a median of about $332,000 ($194/sq ft), typically closing in about 103 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes agent from an average one.
Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes recorded 58 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $332,000, averaging 103 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes
The best Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes 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 Townhomes by Ryan Homes, homes can take time to sell (a median of 103 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference, and values have softened about 8% over the past year, so a disciplined pricing strategy is key.
That local nuance is why a Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes 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 Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30):
Market read: Balanced Market. Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes
Real homes recently closed in Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 99 Belfort Court | 3 bd / 3 ba · 1,494 sqft · closed 2026-08-31 | $319,995 |
| 67 Belfort Court | 3 bd / 3 ba · 1,494 sqft · closed 2026-08-28 | $317,000 |
| 81 Belfort Court | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,799 sqft · closed 2026-08-25 | $318,000 |
| 174 Yellowstone Drive | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,813 sqft · closed 2026-08-25 | $363,000 |
| 25 Rangeline Drive | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,813 sqft · closed 2026-08-24 | $362,990 |
| 77 Belfort Court | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,799 sqft · closed 2026-08-20 | $330,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 99 recorded Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes closings since 2024, half landed between $309,276 and $366,062 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $279,990 and the highest $441,000. 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 $300,000 | 10 (10%) | |
| $300,000 – $325,000 | 32 (32%) | |
| $325,000 – $350,000 | 18 (18%) | |
| $350,000 – $375,000 | 26 (26%) | |
| None and up | 13 (13%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes
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 ($192 vs $183) — 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 1,492–1,707 sq ft | $183 | $308,551 | $279,990 – $372,450 | 33 |
| Mid-size homes 1,709–1,813 sq ft | $177 | $317,500 | $302,494 – $367,990 | 33 |
| Larger homes 1,813–2,005 sq ft | $192 | $370,215 | $330,000 – $441,000 | 33 |
How Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes | $332,000 | $194 | 103 d | 69 |
| Shearwater | $482,000 | $227 | 39 d | 69 |
| Brook Forest at SilverLeaf | $400,000 | $214 | 26 d | 92 |
| Silver Landing at SilverLeaf | $610,000 | $236 | 52 d | 65 |
| South Hampton | $632,000 | $216 | 59 d | 74 |
| Grand Creek | $450,000 | $220 | 46 d | 71 |
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 Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: 13 active listings (plus 9 pending) asking from $287,000 to $399,999, median $342,990; 9 of 13 have been on the market over 60 days (median 92 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 2021 and 2026 (median 2026), 28 of them new construction; 34 of 34 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $185/mo; none of the 34 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 28 ft); the features listings here most often name are Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Jogging Path and Trash. 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 Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes listings →
Which way this market is moving
Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes 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 Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes
On a median-priced Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes home ($332,000), property taxes at St. Johns County’s typical millage of 13.4686 run roughly $3,798 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 Townhomes by Ryan Homes’s $332,000 median and St. Johns County’s adopted 13.47 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $4,470 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $3,950 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.
Roads, retail, schools and new construction change what homes in How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes, St. Augustine are worth. Ask any agent you interview about the projects below — how they answer tells you whether they actually work this area. Last updated April 2026.
St. Johns County announced completion of its County Road 210 improvement program between I-95 and U.S. 1, celebrated with an April 24 ribbon cutting. The roughly $18.7 million effort widened a 0.7 mile stretch from two lanes to six, added sidewalks, curbing and drainage upgrades, and installed a new traffic signal at Badger Park Drive. The project serves the wider Shearwater community that contains these townhomes.
Why it matters Added capacity on CR 210 may ease peak hour commutes for Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes residents who rely on the corridor.
Source: News4Jax ›St. Johns County opened a roughly $41 million, four-lane divided segment of County Road 2209 connecting Silverleaf Parkway to International Golf Parkway. The segment is part of a planned 7.7 mile corridor intended to eventually run from CR 210 south to State Road 16. The project serves the wider Shearwater community that contains these townhomes.
Why it matters The new corridor segment may give Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes residents an additional north-south route as the wider 2209 corridor builds out.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›St. Johns County broke ground on a new tournament-style sports complex, community center and public library off CR 16A adjacent to the Shearwater community. The work is part of a county parks initiative exceeding $100 million that includes fields, courts, playgrounds, a splash pad and other recreation facilities, with openings targeted for early 2027. The project serves the wider Shearwater community that contains these townhomes.
Why it matters Public recreation and library capacity next door may broaden the amenity picture for Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes beyond the community gates.
Source: News4Jax ›A post on Shearwater's official site outlined the community's townhome offerings, with Lennar townhomes in two collections offering front load and rear load options, and Ryan Homes townhomes in the Parkside neighborhood with two car garage designs, a loft that can convert to a fourth bedroom and rear lanais. The post positioned townhomes as the lower maintenance, competitively priced entry point to the community's amenity package.
Why it matters The builder and neighborhood breakdown may help buyers confirm which townhome product and HOA context applies to a given resale listing inside Shearwater.
Source: Shearwater ›Shearwater's developer announced the official opening of the community's Kayak Launch and Outpost Adventure Park. The launch gives residents direct kayak and canoe access to Trout Creek from inside the community, while the Outpost adds an open air pavilion, firepit, hilltop playground and a zipline.
Why it matters Documented amenity opening dates may help Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes buyers weigh the community package against newer masterplans nearby.
Source: Shearwater ›Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown; details and timelines can change. General observation, not investment advice.
13 for sale · 9 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 2026-09-05; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes
Come pre-approved, not pre-qualified, and be ready to move within days of a new listing. In a market like Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes’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 Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes buyers won.
If you’re selling in Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes
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 Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes in the last year — the community recorded 58?
- How would you price my home against the $194 per square foot Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 103 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 2.7 months of supply in Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes, 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 Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes
Inside Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes itself, recorded closings have run from $183 per square foot on the smaller homes to $192 on the larger ones — a gap of 5% 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 Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes
If you’re selling in Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes, 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 Townhomes by Ryan Homes 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 Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes resources
- Homes for sale & Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes neighborhood guide
- St. Johns County real estate market
- Sell your Shearwater Townhomes by Ryan Homes 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 Townhomes by Ryan Homes, 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.