How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in St. Augustine Shores, St. Augustine
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In St. Augustine Shores, recent sales run a median of about $366,000 ($232/sq ft), typically closing in about 38 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong St. Augustine Shores agent from an average one.
St. Augustine Shores recorded 57 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $366,000, averaging 38 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great St. Augustine Shores real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current St. Augustine Shores market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the St. Augustine Shores neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in St. Augustine Shores
The best St. Augustine Shores 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 St. Augustine Shores, homes sell in a median of about 38 days, a balanced pace where pricing and presentation both matter, and values have softened about 5% over the past year, so a disciplined pricing strategy is key.
That local nuance is why a St. Augustine Shores 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 St. Augustine Shores
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for St. Augustine Shores (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 St. Augustine Shores
Real homes recently closed in St. Augustine Shores — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 474 Casuarina Circle | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,438 sqft · closed 2026-08-05 | $305,000 |
| 429 Altara Drive | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,490 sqft · closed 2026-07-20 | $388,000 |
| 214 Deltona Boulevard | 4 bd / 3 ba · 2,334 sqft · closed 2026-06-30 | $460,000 |
| 398 Madruga Avenue | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,237 sqft · closed 2026-06-30 | $205,000 |
| 995 Alcala Drive | 4 bd / 2 ba · 1,986 sqft · closed 2026-06-30 | $399,000 |
| 1023 Viscaya Boulevard | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,356 sqft · closed 2026-06-22 | $375,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where St. Augustine Shores sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 184 recorded St. Augustine Shores closings since 2024, half landed between $270,000 and $416,225 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $176,500 and the highest $975,000. 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 $225,000 | 17 (9%) | |
| $225,000 – $333,333 | 89 (48%) | |
| $333,333 – $441,667 | 41 (22%) | |
| $441,667 – $550,000 | 19 (10%) | |
| None and up | 18 (10%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in St. Augustine Shores
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 ($252 vs $238) — 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 780–1,272 sq ft | $252 | $255,000 | $176,500 – $375,000 | 61 |
| Mid-size homes 1,275–1,536 sq ft | $228 | $317,500 | $220,000 – $450,000 | 61 |
| Larger homes 1,566–3,610 sq ft | $238 | $451,000 | $226,000 – $975,000 | 62 |
How St. Augustine Shores 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Augustine Shores | $366,000 | $232 | 38 d | 72 |
| Casa Bella Condo | $307,625 | $170.96 | 108.0 d | – |
| The Greens | $240,000 | $176.62 | 88 d | – |
| Conquistador | $189,000 | $209 | 72 d | 46 |
| Captains Pointe | $290,000 | $254.39 | 67 d | – |
| Greenwood | $387,000 | $219.13 | 35 d | – |
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 St. Augustine Shores right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: 11 active listings (plus 2 pending) asking from $298,850 to $869,000, median $365,000; 3 of 11 have been on the market over 60 days (median 20 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 1973 and 2026 (median 1980), 1 of them new construction; 25 of 25 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $34/mo; none of the 21 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 27 ft); the features listings here most often name are Clubhouse, Playground, Park, Jogging Path and Tennis Court(s). 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 St. Augustine Shores listings →
Which way this market is moving
St. Augustine Shores itself has appreciated about 166% 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 St. Augustine Shores
On a median-priced St. Augustine Shores home ($366,000), property taxes at St. Johns County’s typical millage of 13.4686 run roughly $4,256 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 St. Augustine Shores’s $366,000 median and St. Johns County’s adopted 13.47 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $4,930 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $4,410 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.
13 for sale · 1 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 St. Augustine Shores
Come pre-approved, not pre-qualified, and be ready to move within days of a new listing. In a market like St. Augustine Shores’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 St. Augustine Shores buyers won.
If you’re selling in St. Augustine Shores
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 St. Augustine Shores agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near St. Augustine Shores in the last year — the community recorded 57?
- How would you price my home against the $232 per square foot St. Augustine Shores closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 38 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 1.9 months of supply in St. Augustine Shores, 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 St. Augustine Shores
Inside St. Augustine Shores itself, recorded closings have run from $252 per square foot on the smaller homes to $238 on the larger ones — a gap of 6% 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 St. Augustine Shores
If you’re selling in St. Augustine Shores, 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 St. Augustine Shores 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 St. Augustine Shores resources
- Homes for sale & St. Augustine Shores neighborhood guide
- St. Johns County real estate market
- Sell your St. Augustine Shores 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 St. Augustine Shores, 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.