How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Tamaya, Jacksonville
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In Tamaya, recent sales run a median of about $812,000 ($348/sq ft), typically closing in about 72 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Tamaya agent from an average one.
Tamaya recorded 43 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $812,000, averaging 72 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great Tamaya real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Tamaya market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Tamaya neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Tamaya
The best Tamaya 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 Tamaya, homes can take time to sell (a median of 72 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference, and values have softened about 10% over the past year, so a disciplined pricing strategy is key.
That local nuance is why a Tamaya 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 Tamaya
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Tamaya (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30):
Market read: Balanced Market. Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Tamaya
Real homes recently closed in Tamaya — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 2443 Provati Court | 4 bd / 2.5 ba · 2,541 sqft · closed 2026-08-28 | $675,000 |
| 12679 Laurel Bay Drive | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,937 sqft · closed 2026-08-27 | $710,000 |
| 2812 Cassia Lane | 4 bd / 4 ba · 2,537 sqft · closed 2026-08-21 | $900,000 |
| 2890 Pescara Drive | 3 bd / 3 ba · 2,252 sqft · closed 2026-08-17 | $835,000 |
| 13001 Trave Way | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,979 sqft · closed 2026-08-04 | $677,500 |
| 2790 Cassia Lane | 4 bd / 3 ba · 2,591 sqft · closed 2026-07-31 | $953,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where Tamaya sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 15 recorded Tamaya closings since 2024, half landed between $711,230 and $970,000 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $580,000 and the highest $1,975,000. 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 $650,000 | 2 (13%) | |
| $650,000 – $816,667 | 4 (27%) | |
| $816,667 – $983,333 | 6 (40%) | |
| $983,333 – $1,150,000 | 1 (7%) | |
| None and up | 2 (13%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Tamaya
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 ($345 vs $305) — 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 1,748–2,434 sq ft | $345 | $710,000 | $580,000 – $960,000 | 5 |
| Mid-size homes 2,507–2,775 sq ft | $291 | $735,000 | $700,000 – $1,068,917 | 5 |
| Larger homes 2,949–4,761 sq ft | $305 | $980,000 | $900,000 – $1,975,000 | 5 |
How Tamaya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamaya | $812,000 | $348 | 72 d | 66 |
| Red Hawk Village | $424,000 | $214 | 112 d | 58 |
| Windsor Chase | $530,000 | $217.8 | 9.0 d | – |
| Highland Glen | $780,000 | $256 | – | 50 |
| Terra Costa | $586,000 | $263 | 83 d | 73 |
| Beach Way | $430,000 | $274.56 | 64 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 Tamaya right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: 10 active listings (plus 3 pending) asking from $629,900 to $2,195,000, median $1,050,000; 5 of 10 have been on the market over 60 days (median 50 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 2014 and 2025 (median 2021), 1 of them new construction; 25 of 25 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $17/mo; 2 of 24 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 32 ft; the features listings here most often name are Fitness Center, Clubhouse, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Basketball Court and Gated. 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 Tamaya listings →
Which way this market is moving
Active inventory across Duval County has fallen over the past year (-16%). About 28% of county listings currently carry a price cut, which tells you how much negotiating room the average seller has already conceded. Tamaya itself has appreciated about 94% 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 Tamaya
On a median-priced Tamaya home ($812,000), property taxes at Duval County’s typical millage of 17.865 run roughly $13,613 a year with the homestead exemption applied — before any CDD or special-district charges, which vary by community.
The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Duval County is about $1,315 a year (April 2026 filings); private-market quotes differ, and a good agent will tell you which carriers are actually writing here.
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 Duval County.
At Tamaya’s $812,000 median and Duval County’s adopted 17.86 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $14,510 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $13,770 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 Duval County tax page.
Rents and the investor math
Typical asking rent across Duval County sits near $1,627 a month (Zillow’s rent index). Rents are moving about 1.6% year over year. County-level yield math pencils to roughly a 6.59% cap rate on typical numbers, before expenses. Home prices run about 4.33x the county’s median household income, the affordability backdrop every buyer here negotiates inside. If you are weighing an investment purchase in Tamaya, ask your agent for community-level rent comps rather than county averages — the spread between communities is wide.
Who is moving to Duval County, and what they earn
The county gained a net 912 people in the latest IRS county-migration year. Households moving IN average $67,296 in income versus $68,273 for those moving out — movers arriving here earn less than those leaving, which shapes what sellers can ask and what buyers compete against. The biggest out-of-state feeder markets are GA, CA, VA. Median household income in Duval County has grown about 28% since 2018 ($68,447 now). Population is up about 9% over the same stretch. An agent who knows these flows can tell you which way demand in Tamaya is actually pointing, not just where prices have been.
Sources: IRS SOI county-to-county migration; U.S. Census income and population estimates. County-level data for context; community demand varies within the county.
School context you can verify: the Duval County school district earned a district grade of A from the Florida Department of Education (2025-26) and has held an A since 2025. Attendance zones vary by address, so confirm the zoned schools for any specific home with the district.
Roads, retail, schools and new construction change what homes in How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Tamaya, Jacksonville 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.
A deed recorded August 12 with the Duval County Clerk shows Hammes Partners acquired the 48 bed Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital through HPIV Jacksonville LLC for 48.75 million dollars from a Dallas based ownership entity. The 4.6 acre site sits northeast of Kernan and Beach boulevards next to Grand Living at Tamaya. The underlying land traded for 2.36 million dollars in December 2022 before construction.
Why it matters Institutional buyers paying well above original build cost at this intersection could signal continued investor confidence in the Beach and Kernan commercial node.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›Chewy Vet Care set a June 6 grand opening for its first Jacksonville clinic at 12675 Beach Boulevard in the Tamaya Market shopping center at northeast Beach and Kernan, with appointments starting June 5. The city had issued a permit in January for the roughly 2,795 square foot build-out at a cost near $373,500.
Why it matters A national brand choosing Tamaya Market for its Jacksonville entry underscores the strength of the Beach and Kernan retail node, which may add everyday convenience for surrounding households.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›Bang'n Bagel Co., a New York style bagel concept from Jacksonville businessman Mark DeBiase and partners, soft-opened at 13423 Beach Boulevard with a grand opening set for May 30 and a drive-thru opening in early June. The founders plan additional locations around Jacksonville and along Florida's East Coast.
Why it matters Independent food concepts opening on this stretch of Beach Boulevard add to the daily-needs and dining mix within a short drive of Tamaya, which may incrementally support the corridor's retail vitality.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›Ryan Companies sold the Grand Living at Tamaya senior living community at 3270 Tamaya Boulevard for $36 million to Artemis Real Estate Partners, which financed the acquisition with a $29.35 million Berkadia mortgage. The four-story, 192,088 square foot property was built in 2019 and offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
Why it matters Institutional capital trading stabilized assets inside Tamaya may be read as confidence in the submarket's fundamentals, and continuity of the senior community preserves an aging-in-place option near residents' families.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›Jacksonville-based Regency Centers purchased land at 5101 Kernan Boulevard in the Seven Pines community for $8.47 million, with construction of The Village at Seven Pines retail center expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026 and first stores opening in 2027. The site sits on the Kernan corridor south of Butler Boulevard.
Why it matters New grocery-caliber retail on the Kernan spine could expand shopping options reachable from Tamaya, and corridor-level retail investment historically tracks with sustained household growth.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›Jacksonville issued a permit for a new 3,473 square foot McDonald's at 12635 Beach Boulevard with a construction budget of about $1.5 million, part of the continuing build-out of the 8.4-acre corner at northeast Beach and Kernan that also includes Starbucks and a planned Nutex Health micro-hospital.
Why it matters National quick-service brands filling outparcels at this intersection reflect strong traffic fundamentals, and a maturing commercial corner may reinforce convenience for Tamaya residents.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›Full How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Tamaya, Jacksonville 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.
10 for sale · 4 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 Tamaya
Come pre-approved, not pre-qualified, and be ready to move within days of a new listing. In a market like Tamaya’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 Tamaya buyers won.
If you’re selling in Tamaya
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 Tamaya agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Tamaya in the last year — the community recorded 43?
- How would you price my home against the $348 per square foot Tamaya closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 72 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 2.8 months of supply in Tamaya, 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 Tamaya
Inside Tamaya itself, recorded closings have run from $345 per square foot on the smaller homes to $305 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 Tamaya
If you’re selling in Tamaya, 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 Tamaya Realtors do both well; ask any agent you interview which side they’re strongest on and how they’d handle yours.
Looking for a luxury real estate agent in Tamaya?
At a median around $812,000, Tamaya is a higher-end market. The best luxury agents bring professional photography, marketing aimed at qualified buyers, discretion, and real negotiation experience on premium homes — make sure yours has actually closed at your price point here.
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 Tamaya resources
- Homes for sale & Tamaya neighborhood guide
- Duval County real estate market
- Sell your Tamaya home with a local expert
- Duval County homestead exemption
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Tamaya, 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.