How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in SilverLeaf, St. Johns
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In SilverLeaf, recent sales run a median of about $482,000 ($238/sq ft), typically closing in about 21 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong SilverLeaf agent from an average one.
SilverLeaf recorded 29 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $482,000, averaging 21 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers 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 neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in SilverLeaf
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 sell in a median of about 21 days, a balanced pace where pricing and presentation both matter, and values are up about 25% over the past year.
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.
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: Seller's Market. Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in SilverLeaf
Real homes recently closed in SilverLeaf — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Rose Dew Drive | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,717 sqft · closed 2026-08-14 | $410,000 |
| 39 Stansbury Lane | 4 bd / 3 ba · 1,978 sqft · closed 2026-08-10 | $470,000 |
| 243 Greenway Lane | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 2,045 sqft · closed 2026-08-07 | $439,900 |
| 476 Silverleaf Village Drive | 5 bd / 3.5 ba · 2,898 sqft · closed 2026-08-05 | $610,000 |
| 18 Tarbert Lane | 4 bd / 3 ba · 2,176 sqft · closed 2026-07-31 | $730,000 |
| 56 Thistleton Way | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,948 sqft · closed 2026-07-09 | $410,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where SilverLeaf sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 99 recorded SilverLeaf closings since 2024, half landed between $431,384 and $503,148 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $300,000 and the highest $900,000. 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 $400,000 | 5 (5%) | |
| $400,000 – $483,333 | 48 (48%) | |
| $483,333 – $566,667 | 30 (30%) | |
| $566,667 – $650,000 | 5 (5%) | |
| None and up | 11 (11%) |
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. Smaller homes here have been selling at a higher price per square foot than larger ones ($244 vs $224) — the usual pattern, since lot, kitchen and baths do not scale with floor area.
| Size group | Median $/sqft | Median sold | Sold range | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smaller homes 1,476–1,948 sq ft | $244 | $421,500 | $300,000 – $569,000 | 33 |
| Mid-size homes 1,948–2,165 sq ft | $236 | $487,492 | $385,000 – $645,000 | 33 |
| Larger homes 2,168–3,517 sq ft | $224 | $518,000 | $408,457 – $900,000 | 33 |
How SilverLeaf 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SilverLeaf | $482,000 | $238 | 21 d | 81 |
| Holly Landing at SilverLeaf | $660,000 | $218 | – | 50 |
| Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf | $260,000 | $206 | 108 d | 30 |
| Brook Forest at SilverLeaf | $400,000 | $214 | 26 d | 92 |
| Courtney Oaks at SilverLeaf | $1.20M | $312 | 109 d | 38 |
| Southern Grove | $165,000 | $126 | 119 d | 78 |
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 SilverLeaf right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: 6 active listings (plus 4 pending) asking from $450,000 to $1,649,999, median $565,000; 1 of 6 have been on the market over 60 days (median 11 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 2020 and 2025 (median 2021), 2 of them new construction; 22 of 22 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $100/mo; none of the 21 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 30 ft); the features listings here most often name are Playground, Clubhouse, Tennis Court(s), Pickleball, Children's Pool and Dog Park. 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 SilverLeaf listings →
Which way this market is moving
SilverLeaf itself has appreciated about 54% 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 SilverLeaf
On a median-priced SilverLeaf home ($482,000), property taxes at St. Johns County’s typical millage of 13.4686 run roughly $5,818 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 $482,000 median and St. Johns County’s adopted 13.47 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $6,490 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $5,970 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 SilverLeaf, St. Johns are worth. Ask any agent you interview about the projects below — how they answer tells you whether they actually work this area. Last updated August 2026.
Superintendent Brennan Asplen said the St. Johns County School District believes it can fund SilverLeaf High School with little or no debt after pausing a planned middle school, elementary school and K-8 and redirecting those dollars. The board has authorized design and architecture work, construction is expected to run about three years, and the cost could climb toward 120 million dollars as design progresses. Asplen attended the August 19 special commission meeting on agricultural enclave certifications to gauge what an estimated 15,000 additional homes could mean for future school capacity.
Why it matters A high school funded without borrowing may free capital for later phases, though a fast build out of newly certified enclaves could force the district back into debt.
Source: News4JAX ›Plans filed for the Publix anchored SilverLeaf Market call for roughly 16,200 square feet across two buildings with divisible tenant space, set for review by the St. Johns County Development Review Committee on August 19. The buildings are speculative because the inline shop space is fully leased. Separately, Dunkin' pulled a 736,000 dollar building permit July 1 for its single tenant outparcel and Chase has a site plan under review with the county and the water management district.
Why it matters Speculative shop space going up next to a fully leased inline building may signal landlord confidence in SilverLeaf Parkway traffic counts.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›The fast casual bowl and salad chain scheduled its St. Augustine debut for July 30 in Suite 107 at 1985 SilverLeaf Parkway. St. Johns County issued the build out permit April 2 for the 1,450 square foot space at a cost of 374,204 dollars. It joins Avalon Nails among the early operating tenants at SilverLeaf Market.
Why it matters Each opening at the Publix center chips away at the drive time spent heading toward St. Augustine or Durbin Park for everyday dining.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›St. Johns County issued a permit July 17 for M Shack to build out its space in the Publix anchored shopping center in SilverLeaf, with the project valued at 650,000 dollars. The Jacksonville based burger concept had signed for roughly 3,300 square feet at the center. Club Pilates, My Tiffin and The UPS Store were also advancing build outs at the same property.
Why it matters A permitted build out moves this tenant from lease announcement to a construction clock, which historically points to an opening within six to nine months.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›Baptist Health opened the first phase of its SilverLeaf medical campus on June 23 at 8595 St. Johns Parkway, a 58,979 square foot building about 3 miles north of International Golf Parkway. The opening phase houses primary care offices and a wellness center and provides cardiology, rehabilitation, and laboratory services, with orthopedic and neurology specialists scheduled to begin seeing patients in the fall.
Why it matters Bringing a sizable outpatient medical campus online could add a daily needs health anchor and a daytime employment node along St. Johns Parkway, which historically supports demand for nearby commercial space and can broaden a master plan's appeal as it continues to build out.
Source: Jacksonville Today ›A new K-8 campus under construction on Courtney Vista Drive in the SilverLeaf area is set to open for the 2026-2027 year, designed for roughly 1,500 students and opening with kindergarten through seventh grade. Along with a companion campus in Nocatee, the openings are expected to shift attendance boundaries for nearly 2,000 students, with neighborhoods including Silver Landing, Silverleaf Village and Elm Creek among those most likely affected.
Why it matters A new neighborhood school plus boundary changes can matter to households weighing a move and may affect demand patterns, though final assignments are set by the district and can change.
Source: First Coast News ›Full How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in SilverLeaf, St. Johns 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.
6 for sale · 3 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 2026-09-07; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in SilverLeaf
Come pre-approved, not pre-qualified, and be ready to move within days of a new listing. In a market like SilverLeaf’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 SilverLeaf buyers won.
If you’re selling in SilverLeaf
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 SilverLeaf agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near SilverLeaf in the last year — the community recorded 29?
- How would you price my home against the $238 per square foot SilverLeaf closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 21 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 2.1 months of supply in SilverLeaf, 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 SilverLeaf
Inside SilverLeaf itself, recorded closings have run from $244 per square foot on the smaller homes to $224 on the larger ones — a gap of 9% 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.
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
- Homes for sale & SilverLeaf neighborhood guide
- 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.