How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Summer Bay at Grand Oaks, St. Augustine
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In Summer Bay at Grand Oaks, recent sales run a median of about $376,000 ($241/sq ft), typically closing in about 93 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Summer Bay at Grand Oaks agent from an average one.
Summer Bay at Grand Oaks recorded 21 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $376,000, averaging 93 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great Summer Bay at Grand Oaks real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Summer Bay at Grand Oaks market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Summer Bay at Grand Oaks neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Summer Bay at Grand Oaks
The best Summer Bay at Grand Oaks 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 Summer Bay at Grand Oaks, homes can take time to sell (a median of 93 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference, and values have softened about 9% over the past year, so a disciplined pricing strategy is key.
That local nuance is why a Summer Bay at Grand Oaks 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 Summer Bay at Grand Oaks
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Summer Bay at Grand Oaks (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 Summer Bay at Grand Oaks
Real homes recently closed in Summer Bay at Grand Oaks — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 71 Hickory Pine Drive | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,962 sqft · closed 2026-08-24 | $490,000 |
| 217 Fairlake Circle | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,575 sqft · closed 2026-07-24 | $375,000 |
| 246 Lone Cypress Way | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,581 sqft · closed 2026-06-10 | $330,000 |
| 91 Fairlake Circle | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,348 sqft · closed 2026-05-29 | $329,000 |
| 141 Hickory Pine Drive | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,600 sqft · closed 2026-05-29 | $427,000 |
| 115 Lone Cypress Way | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 2,011 sqft · closed 2026-05-04 | $526,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where Summer Bay at Grand Oaks sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 57 recorded Summer Bay at Grand Oaks closings since 2024, half landed between $359,330 and $434,688 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $329,000 and the highest $677,112. 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 $350,000 | 6 (11%) | |
| $350,000 – $400,000 | 29 (51%) | |
| $400,000 – $450,000 | 8 (14%) | |
| $450,000 – $500,000 | 6 (11%) | |
| None and up | 8 (14%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Summer Bay at Grand Oaks
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. Price per square foot is nearly flat across sizes here ($264 to $260), so square footage alone explains most of the price spread.
| Size group | Median $/sqft | Median sold | Sold range | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smaller homes 1,343–1,550 sq ft | $264 | $357,000 | $329,000 – $393,140 | 19 |
| Mid-size homes 1,575–1,600 sq ft | $243 | $384,110 | $330,000 – $677,112 | 19 |
| Larger homes 1,600–2,214 sq ft | $260 | $486,000 | $388,000 – $670,720 | 19 |
How Summer Bay at Grand Oaks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Bay at Grand Oaks | $376,000 | $241 | 93 d | 71 |
| Gran Lake | $600,000 | $191 | 58 d | 50 |
| Reverie at TrailMark | $423,000 | $208 | 38 d | 71 |
| Heritage Landing | $472,000 | $190 | 60 d | 71 |
| Windward Ranch | $524,000 | $208 | 102 d | 84 |
| Wards Creek | $710,000 | $234 | 86 d | 59 |
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 Summer Bay at Grand Oaks right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: 6 active listings (plus 2 pending) asking from $333,000 to $569,900, median $514,000; 2 of 6 have been on the market over 60 days (median 57 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 2023 and 2025 (median 2024), 5 of them new construction; 20 of 20 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $155/mo; none of the 19 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 23 ft); the features listings here most often name are Clubhouse, Pickleball, Gated, Fitness Center, Dog Park and Spa/Hot Tub. 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 Summer Bay at Grand Oaks listings →
Which way this market is moving
Summer Bay at Grand Oaks itself has appreciated about -21% 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 Summer Bay at Grand Oaks
On a median-priced Summer Bay at Grand Oaks home ($376,000), property taxes at St. Johns County’s typical millage of 13.4686 run roughly $4,391 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 Summer Bay at Grand Oaks’s $376,000 median and St. Johns County’s adopted 13.47 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $5,060 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $4,550 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.
6 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 2026-09-12; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Summer Bay at Grand Oaks
Come pre-approved, not pre-qualified, and be ready to move within days of a new listing. In a market like Summer Bay at Grand Oaks’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 Summer Bay at Grand Oaks buyers won.
If you’re selling in Summer Bay at Grand Oaks
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 Summer Bay at Grand Oaks agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Summer Bay at Grand Oaks in the last year — the community recorded 21?
- How would you price my home against the $241 per square foot Summer Bay at Grand Oaks closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 93 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 2.9 months of supply in Summer Bay at Grand Oaks, 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 Summer Bay at Grand Oaks
Two homes a mile apart can sell on completely different terms. A Summer Bay at Grand Oaks 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 Summer Bay at Grand Oaks
If you’re selling in Summer Bay at Grand Oaks, 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 Summer Bay at Grand Oaks 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 Summer Bay at Grand Oaks resources
- Homes for sale & Summer Bay at Grand Oaks neighborhood guide
- St. Johns County real estate market
- Sell your Summer Bay at Grand Oaks 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 Summer Bay at Grand Oaks, 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.