Amelia National vs Wildlight
Two Nassau communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-13.
| Metric | Amelia National | Wildlight |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $862K | $372K |
| Price per sq ft | $296 | $213 |
| Avg days on market | 129 days | 168 days |
| Months of supply | 6.0 mo | 10.8 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | -10% | -9% |
| Recent closings | 32 | 29 |
The verdict
Amelia National carries the higher median price — about 132% above Wildlight. Homes in Amelia National sell faster (129 days on market vs 168). Amelia National is the tighter market on inventory (6.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Amelia National | Wildlight | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Nassau County, FL | Nassau County, FL |
| City / area | Fernandina Beach | Yulee |
| ZIP | 32034 | 32097 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 34 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 33 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Amelia National | Wildlight | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 16 | 26 |
| Under contract | 15 | 7 |
| Asking prices today | $625K to $1.28M | $320K to $610K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 7 | 18 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Amelia National homes for sale · Wildlight homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Amelia National | Wildlight | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 355 | 145 |
| Built | 2005–2024 (median 2019) | 1957–2024 (median 2022) |
| Typical living area | 3,339 sq ft | 2,645 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 63% | 70% |
| Vacant lots | 97 | 6 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Amelia National median | Wildlight median |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $453K (36 sales) | $425K (5 sales) |
| 2020 | $476K (46 sales) | $387K (9 sales) |
| 2021 | $625K (53 sales) | $355K (30 sales) |
| 2022 | $733K (65 sales) | $424K (47 sales) |
| 2023 | $812K (46 sales) | $450K (27 sales) |
| 2024 | $913K (44 sales) | $568K (22 sales) |
| 2025 | $856K (57 sales) | $430K (19 sales) |
| 2026 | $840K (35 sales) | $498K (20 sales) |
Since 2019, Amelia National's median sale price is +86% and Wildlight's is +17% — Amelia National has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Amelia National | Wildlight | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.8% | 94.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 57% | 30% |
| Typical sold home | 2,736 sq ft | 2,475 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 23 (cold) | 43 (normal) |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Amelia National | Wildlight | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Yulee | Wildlight |
| Middle | Yulee | Yulee |
| High school | Yulee | Yulee |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Wildlight is the lower entry point (median $372K vs $862K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Wildlight; Amelia National trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Amelia National (129 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Amelia National more expensive than Wildlight?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Amelia National is $862,000 versus $372,000 in Wildlight, about 132% higher.
Which has newer homes, Amelia National or Wildlight?
Wildlight: its homes were built 1957–2024 with a median year of 2022, versus a median of 2019 in Amelia National (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Amelia National. The typical home there is 3,339 sq ft of living area, versus 2,645 sq ft in Wildlight.
Which has appreciated more, Amelia National or Wildlight?
From 2019 to 2026 the median sale price rose 86% in Amelia National and 17% in Wildlight (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Amelia National — sellers there received 96.8% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.8% in Wildlight.
What high schools serve Amelia National and Wildlight?
Listings in Amelia National most often report Yulee; listings in Wildlight report Yulee. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Amelia National homes, photos & schools · Wildlight homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.