How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Silverleaf, St. Augustine
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In Silverleaf: Top Realtors & Agents, recent sales run a median of about $627,445 ($245.08/sq ft), typically closing in about 64.0 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Silverleaf: Top Realtors & Agents agent from an average one.
Silverleaf recorded 206 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $627,445, averaging 64 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers how to find the top realtors in Silverleaf, what makes a great Silverleaf real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Silverleaf market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Silverleaf for homes and lifestyle.
Top realtors in Silverleaf: what “top Silverleaf real estate agents” actually means
The best Silverleaf 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 Silverleaf, homes can take time to sell (a median of 64.0 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference, and values have softened about 4.6% over the past year, so a disciplined pricing strategy is key.
That local nuance is why a Silverleaf 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 Silverleaf
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Silverleaf (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 Silverleaf sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 475 recorded Silverleaf closings since 2024, half landed between $512,302 and $845,952 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $270,000 and the highest $3,607,333. 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 $425,000 | 48 (10%) | |
| $425,000 – $666,667 | 206 (43%) | |
| $666,667 – $908,333 | 129 (27%) | |
| $908,333 – $1,150,000 | 44 (9%) | |
| None and up | 48 (10%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Silverleaf
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 ($275 vs $240) — 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 1,210–2,380 sq ft | $240 | $475,000 | $270,000 – $678,274 | 158 |
| Mid-size homes 2,380–2,972 sq ft | $244 | $642,832 | $440,000 – $999,000 | 158 |
| Larger homes 2,976–6,453 sq ft | $275 | $953,137 | $590,000 – $3,607,333 | 159 |
What it costs to own in Silverleaf
On a median-priced Silverleaf home ($627,445), property taxes at St. Johns County’s typical millage of 13.4686 run roughly $7,777 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 Silverleaf’s $627,445 median and St. Johns County’s adopted 13.47 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $8,450 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $7,930 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 Silverleaf
Time is on your side in Silverleaf 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 Silverleaf
Selling into a slower Silverleaf 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 Silverleaf agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Silverleaf in the last year — the community recorded 206?
- How would you price my home against the $245 per square foot Silverleaf closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 64 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 Silverleaf
Inside Silverleaf itself, recorded closings have run from $240 per square foot on the smaller homes to $275 on the larger ones — a gap of 13% 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 Silverleaf
If you’re selling in Silverleaf, 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 Silverleaf 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 Silverleaf
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 Silverleaf resources
- St. Johns County real estate market
- Sell your Silverleaf 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 Silverleaf, 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.