How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in South Hampton, St. Johns
In South Hampton: Top Realtors & Agents, recent sales run a median of about $660,000 ($220/sq ft), typically closing in about 63 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong South Hampton: Top Realtors & Agents agent from an average one.
Buying here? See South Hampton homes for sale and the South Hampton community guide (St. Augustine).
South Hampton recorded 38 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $660,000, averaging 63 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers how to find the top realtors in South Hampton, what makes a great South Hampton real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current South Hampton market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the South Hampton neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
Top realtors in South Hampton: what “top South Hampton real estate agents” actually means
The best South Hampton 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 South Hampton, homes can take time to sell (a median of 63 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference, and values have softened about 4% over the past year, so a disciplined pricing strategy is key.
That local nuance is why a South Hampton 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 South Hampton
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for South Hampton (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-10-28):
Market read: Balanced Market. Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in South Hampton
Real homes recently closed in South Hampton — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 1424 Tintern Lane | 4 bd / 2 ba · 1,963 sqft · closed 2026-10-16 | $435,000 |
| 2625 Tunbridge Lane | 5 bd / 4 ba · 3,729 sqft · closed 2026-10-09 | $825,000 |
| 3101 E Banister Road | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,808 sqft · closed 2026-09-24 | $425,000 |
| 725 Corrigan Drive | 6 bd / 5 ba · 3,576 sqft · closed 2026-09-24 | $620,000 |
| 2020 E Clovelly Lane | 6 bd / 5 ba · 4,269 sqft · closed 2026-09-17 | $1.08M |
| 513 Wetherby Lane | 5 bd / 4 ba · 3,229 sqft · closed 2026-09-10 | $643,500 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
How South Hampton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hampton | $660,000 | $220 | 63 d | 56 |
| Stillwater | $456,000 | $230 | 88 d | 39 |
| River Oaks | $1.20M | – | 238 d | 50 |
| River Marsh | $2.15M | $521 | – | 50 |
| Shearwater | $482,000 | $227 | 39 d | 69 |
| Middlebourne | $805,000 | $270 | 98 d | 62 |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-10-28.
What is on the market in South Hampton right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-10-29: 12 active listings (plus 2 pending) asking from $494,000 to $1,265,000, median $544,000; 5 of 12 have been on the market over 60 days (median 32 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 2001 and 2008 (median 2003); 26 of 26 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $111/mo; 3 of 26 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sit inside a FEMA special flood hazard zone (A/V), which buyers’ lenders will price into insurance; median elevation 26 ft; the features listings here most often name are Fitness Center, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Basketball Court, Clubhouse and Golf Course. 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 South Hampton listings →
Which way this market is moving
South Hampton itself has appreciated about 146% 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 South Hampton
On a median-priced South Hampton home ($660,000), property taxes at St. Johns County’s typical millage of 13.4686 run roughly $8,216 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 South Hampton’s $660,000 median and St. Johns County’s adopted 13.47 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $8,890 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $8,370 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 South Hampton, 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 November 2026.
The Clay County school district says the referendum on the upcoming ballot renews the one-mill levy voters first approved in 2020 at the same rate. The money funds school law enforcement contracts and compensation to retain and attract teachers and support staff. A citizens' advisory committee reviews spending, and the district says non-renewal would leave a funding shortfall.
Why it matters The outcome sets school operating funding and staffing support for Clay County without changing the current millage rate. The site is about 9 miles southwest of South Hampton St Johns.
Source: Clay Today ›UF Health Durbin Park, a 99-bed hospital with a 24-hour emergency department on 42.5 acres, held its ribbon-cutting and opens the following week. Baptist Health's Silverleaf campus, about 10 miles south, is adding an emergency department, and AdventHealth and Acadia Health have also opened facilities near I-95. The county's population has grown more than 25% since 2020.
Why it matters New hospital and emergency capacity shortens drive times to emergency care and adds healthcare jobs in northern St. Johns County. The site is about 6 miles northeast of South Hampton St Johns.
Source: Jacksonville Today ›The board approved moving forward with design and architecture for a high school on Parcel 38, with cost estimated at roughly $100 million and possibly up to $120 million as design progresses. Construction is expected to take about three years. A board workshop on full project scope is being prepared.
Why it matters A new high school in the SilverLeaf area would add school capacity for the fast-growing northwest part of the county. The site is less than a mile west of South Hampton St Johns.
Source: News4JAX ›The First Coast Expressway (State Road 23), a tolled beltway looping around the west and south of the Jacksonville metro, continued to open land for development along its corridor, with the final St. Johns County phase from Interstate 95 to east of County Road 2209 in progress. FDOT held a St. Johns County open house on the final phase in January 2026.
Why it matters New limited-access highway capacity shortens commutes and opens adjacent land, changes that have historically shaped where new communities and demand concentrate. The site is about 10 miles west of South Hampton St Johns.
Source: Jax Daily Record ›A grocery-anchored retail center was proposed at Durbin Park, the large mixed-use development near Interstate 95 and County Road 210 in northern St. Johns County, adding to the district's existing stores, restaurants, and Walmart-anchored core.
Why it matters Added grocery and retail at Durbin Park deepens everyday conveniences in northern St. Johns County, an amenity factor that can support demand for surrounding communities. The site is about 4 miles northeast of South Hampton St Johns.
Source: Jax Daily Record ›The Walmart anchoring Durbin Park filed plans to expand in early 2026, reinforcing the retail core of the Interstate 95 and County Road 210 district in northern St. Johns County.
Why it matters Investment in Durbin Park's retail anchor signals continued commercial strength in northern St. Johns County, which can reinforce the appeal of nearby residential areas. The site is about 4 miles northeast of South Hampton St Johns.
Source: Jax Daily Record ›Full South Hampton, 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.
14 for sale · 2 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 2026-11-07; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in South Hampton
Time is on your side in South Hampton 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 South Hampton
Selling into a slower South Hampton 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 South Hampton agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near South Hampton in the last year — the community recorded 38?
- How would you price my home against the $220 per square foot South Hampton closings have averaged?
- Homes here have been taking about 63 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 3.8 months of supply in South Hampton, 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 South Hampton
Two homes a mile apart can sell on completely different terms. A South Hampton 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 South Hampton
If you’re selling in South Hampton, 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 South Hampton 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 South Hampton
In St. Augustine, Momentum Realty listed and closed 51 homes in the last 12 months at a median sale price of $335,000 (most recent closing October 2026). The communities we close most often in: Clark Addition (8), Shearwater (3), Beacon Lake (3), St Augustine Shores (2), St Augustine South (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 150 transactions in St. Augustine in the 12 months to November 2026: 63 as the listing brokerage, 81 representing the buyer, 6 on both sides; median sale $365,430 (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 South Hampton resources
- Homes for sale & South Hampton neighborhood guide
- St. Johns County real estate market
- Sell your South Hampton home with a local expert
- St. Johns County homestead exemption
Common questions
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for South Hampton, as of 2026-10-28, 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.