How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf, St. Augustine
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In Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf, recent sales run a median of about $260,000 ($206/sq ft), typically closing in about 108 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf agent from an average one.
Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf recorded 5 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $260,000, averaging 108 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf
The best Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf 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 Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf, homes can take time to sell (a median of 108 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference, and values are up about 1% over the past year.
That local nuance is why a Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf 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 Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30):
Market read: Buyer's Market. Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf
Real homes recently closed in Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 98 Coastline Way | 2 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,210 sqft · closed 2026-06-22 | $249,000 |
| 29 Ember Street | 2 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,210 sqft · closed 2026-05-12 | $259,900 |
| 548 Coastline Way | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,687 sqft · closed 2026-04-03 | $317,000 |
| 70 Barley Street | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,687 sqft · closed 2026-03-26 | $319,000 |
| 186 Coastline Way | 2 bd / 2.5 ba · 1,210 sqft · closed 2025-12-15 | $258,000 |
Source: Data provided by realMLS. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 57 recorded Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf closings since 2024, half landed between $298,990 and $353,990 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $249,000 and the highest $395,990. 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 $275,000 | 5 (9%) | |
| $275,000 – $316,667 | 15 (26%) | |
| $316,667 – $358,333 | 28 (49%) | |
| $358,333 – $400,000 | 9 (16%) | |
| None and up | 0 (0%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf
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 ($234 vs $208) — 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 1,210–1,442 sq ft | $234 | $286,990 | $249,000 – $335,990 | 19 |
| Mid-size homes 1,442–1,722 sq ft | $214 | $321,990 | $295,000 – $351,990 | 19 |
| Larger homes 1,722–1,795 sq ft | $208 | $357,490 | $348,990 – $395,990 | 19 |
How Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf | $260,000 | $206 | 108 d | 30 |
| Holly Landing at SilverLeaf | $660,000 | $218 | – | 50 |
| SilverLeaf | $482,000 | $238 | 21 d | 81 |
| Southern Grove | $165,000 | $126 | 119 d | 78 |
| Brook Forest at SilverLeaf | $400,000 | $214 | 26 d | 92 |
| Courtney Oaks at SilverLeaf | $1.20M | $312 | 109 d | 38 |
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 Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: 10 active listings (plus 1 pending) asking from $245,000 to $354,000, median $320,000; 5 of 10 have been on the market over 60 days (median 59 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 2022 and 2024 (median 2023); 16 of 16 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $127/mo; none of the 14 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 Fitness Center, Gated, Clubhouse, Security Gate, Playground and Children's Pool. 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 Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf listings →
Which way this market is moving
Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf itself has appreciated about -3% 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 Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf
On a median-priced Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf home ($260,000), property taxes at St. Johns County’s typical millage of 13.4686 run roughly $2,828 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 Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf’s $260,000 median and St. Johns County’s adopted 13.47 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $3,500 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $2,980 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 How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf, St. Augustine are worth. Ask any agent you interview about the projects below — how they answer tells you whether they actually work this area. Last updated June 2026.
Baptist Health opened the first phase of its SilverLeaf medical campus on June 23 at 8595 St. Johns Parkway, a 58,979 square foot building about 3 miles north of International Golf Parkway. The opening phase houses primary care offices and a wellness center and provides cardiology, rehabilitation, and laboratory services, with orthopedic and neurology specialists scheduled to begin seeing patients in the fall. The campus and village sit within the same SilverLeaf master plan.
Why it matters A hospital system campus inside the master plan may shorten routine care trips for Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf residents as specialties come online.
Source: Jacksonville Today ›A new K-8 campus under construction on Courtney Vista Drive in the SilverLeaf area is set to open for the 2026-2027 year, designed for roughly 1,500 students and opening with kindergarten through seventh grade. Along with a companion campus in Nocatee, the openings are expected to shift attendance boundaries for nearly 2,000 students across SilverLeaf area neighborhoods. The campus and village sit within the same SilverLeaf master plan.
Why it matters Zoning for Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf could change as the new campus opens, so buyers may want to confirm current attendance boundaries with the district.
Source: First Coast News ›Publix opened a 55,700 square foot store at 1975 SilverLeaf Parkway near International Golf Parkway and St. Johns Parkway, its largest location in Northeast Florida and a showcase of the chain's newest prototype. Features include a Publix Pours beer, wine, and coffee bar and an expanded deli, with an adjacent liquor store and inline retail at the center. The campus and village sit within the same SilverLeaf master plan.
Why it matters An anchor grocer inside the master plan may reduce everyday drive times for Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf households and support additional inline retail.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record ›County officials held a June 20 groundbreaking for the Silverleaf Sportsplex, a roughly $36 million regional athletic complex on about 40 acres at Timberwolf Trail and County Road 16A, alongside the Shearwater Community Park project. Plans include four synthetic turf multipurpose fields, three natural grass fields, a lighted stadium field with track, playground, and concessions, with opening targeted for early 2027. The campus and village sit within the same SilverLeaf master plan.
Why it matters A county sportsplex minutes from Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf could add recreation capacity that master planned communities have historically leaned on for resale appeal.
Source: St. Johns County ›NEFBA's Parade of Homes archive lists the Aspen, a two bedroom townhome of 1,210 square feet priced at 324,260 dollars, with the neighborhood recorded as SilverLeaf Waterford Lakes. The entry ran in the 2022 Parade, and the listing notes the gated village's own pool, splash pad, fitness center and covered pavilion.
Why it matters Parade inclusion at this price point may have positioned Waterford Lakes as the master plan's most attainable gated townhome option that year.
Source: NEFBA Parade of Homes ›Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown; details and timelines can change. General observation, not investment advice.
12 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 Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf
Time is on your side in Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf 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 Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf
Selling into a slower Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf 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 Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf in the last year — the community recorded 5?
- How would you price my home against the $206 per square foot Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 108 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 26.4 months of supply in Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf, 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 Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf
Inside Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf itself, recorded closings have run from $234 per square foot on the smaller homes to $208 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 Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf
If you’re selling in Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf, 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 Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf 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 Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf resources
- Homes for sale & Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf neighborhood guide
- St. Johns County real estate market
- Sell your Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf 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 Waterford Lakes at SilverLeaf, 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.