How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Villages of Vilano, St. Augustine
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In Villages of Vilano, recent sales run a median of about $460,000 ($318/sq ft), typically closing in about 140 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Villages of Vilano agent from an average one.
Villages of Vilano recorded 14 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $460,000, averaging 140 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great Villages of Vilano real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Villages of Vilano market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Villages of Vilano neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Villages of Vilano
The best Villages of Vilano 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 Villages of Vilano, homes can take time to sell (a median of 140 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference, and values have softened about 6% over the past year, so a disciplined pricing strategy is key.
That local nuance is why a Villages of Vilano 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 Villages of Vilano
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Villages of Vilano (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30):
Market read: Buyer-Leaning Market. Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Villages of Vilano
Real homes recently closed in Villages of Vilano — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 110 Ocean Hollow Lane Lane #114 | 2 bd / 2 ba · 973 sqft · closed 2026-09-02 | $240,000 |
| 110 Ocean Hollow Lane #319 | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,313 sqft · closed 2026-07-20 | $540,000 |
| 349 Village Drive | 3 bd / 2 ba · 1,693 sqft · closed 2026-06-30 | $420,000 |
| 360 Village Drive | 3 bd / 2 ba · 2,097 sqft · closed 2026-06-25 | $739,000 |
| 328 Village Drive #F | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 2,193 sqft · closed 2026-06-18 | $860,000 |
| 107 Hammock Circle | 3 bd / 2 ba · 2,349 sqft · closed 2026-06-08 | $585,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where Villages of Vilano sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 37 recorded Villages of Vilano closings since 2024, half landed between $400,000 and $540,000 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $95,000 and the highest $860,000. 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 $350,000 | 5 (14%) | |
| $350,000 – $450,000 | 13 (35%) | |
| $450,000 – $550,000 | 10 (27%) | |
| $550,000 – $650,000 | 5 (14%) | |
| None and up | 4 (11%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Villages of Vilano
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 ($390 vs $284) — 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 912–973 sq ft | $390 | $376,000 | $275,000 – $449,900 | 12 |
| Mid-size homes 1,313–1,697 sq ft | $314 | $457,200 | $390,000 – $540,000 | 12 |
| Larger homes 1,697–2,553 sq ft | $284 | $592,500 | $460,000 – $860,000 | 12 |
How Villages of Vilano 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villages of Vilano | $460,000 | $318 | 140 d | 54 |
| Tennis Village At The Ponce | $110,000 | $165.41 | 71 d | – |
| Fullerwood Park | $700,000 | $354 | 69 d | 41 |
| Camachee Island | $660,000 | $312 | – | 50 |
| Sebastian View | $407,000 | $257.45 | 14 d | – |
| San Salito | $402,000 | $230 | 106 d | 52 |
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 Villages of Vilano right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: 5 active listings (plus 2 pending) asking from $265,000 to $899,000, median $479,000; 4 of 5 have been on the market over 60 days (median 134 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 1987 and 1996 (median 1989); 19 of 19 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $700/mo; 10 of 19 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 7 ft; the features listings here most often name are Fitness Center, Gated, Tennis Court(s), Boat Launch, Clubhouse and RV/Boat Storage. 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 Villages of Vilano listings →
Which way this market is moving
Villages of Vilano itself has appreciated about 130% 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 Villages of Vilano
On a median-priced Villages of Vilano home ($460,000), property taxes at St. Johns County’s typical millage of 13.4686 run roughly $5,522 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 Villages of Vilano’s $460,000 median and St. Johns County’s adopted 13.47 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $6,200 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $5,680 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.
5 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 2026-09-12; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in Villages of Vilano
Time is on your side in Villages of Vilano 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 Villages of Vilano
Selling into a slower Villages of Vilano 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 Villages of Vilano agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Villages of Vilano in the last year — the community recorded 14?
- How would you price my home against the $318 per square foot Villages of Vilano closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 140 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 4.3 months of supply in Villages of Vilano, 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 Villages of Vilano
Inside Villages of Vilano itself, recorded closings have run from $390 per square foot on the smaller homes to $284 on the larger ones — a gap of 37% 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 Villages of Vilano
If you’re selling in Villages of Vilano, 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 Villages of Vilano 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 Villages of Vilano resources
- Homes for sale & Villages of Vilano neighborhood guide
- St. Johns County real estate market
- Sell your Villages of Vilano 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 Villages of Vilano, 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.