Tributary vs Wildlight
Two Nassau communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-12.
| Metric | Tributary | Wildlight |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $440K | $372K |
| Price per sq ft | $201 | $210 |
| Avg days on market | 80 days | 173 days |
| Months of supply | 3.7 mo | 12.0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | +9% | -9% |
| Recent closings | 98 | 26 |
The verdict
Tributary carries the higher median price — about 18% above Wildlight. Homes in Tributary sell faster (80 days on market vs 173). Tributary is the tighter market on inventory (3.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Tributary | Wildlight | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Nassau County, FL | Nassau County, FL |
| City / area | Yulee | Yulee |
| ZIP | 32034, 32097 | 32097 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 95% of 41 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 32 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
| Tributary | Wildlight | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 30 | 26 |
| Under contract | 26 | 6 |
| Asking prices today | $365K to $650K | $320K to $575K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 17 | 19 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Tributary homes for sale · Wildlight homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Tributary | Wildlight | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 341 | 145 |
| Built | 2021–2024 (median 2023) | 1957–2024 (median 2022) |
| Typical living area | 2,452 sq ft | 2,645 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 43% | 70% |
| Vacant lots | 225 | 6 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Tributary median | Wildlight median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $432K (46 sales) | $424K (47 sales) |
| 2023 | $390K (68 sales) | $450K (27 sales) |
| 2024 | $400K (111 sales) | $568K (22 sales) |
| 2025 | $434K (109 sales) | $430K (19 sales) |
| 2026 | $456K (108 sales) | $498K (20 sales) |
Since 2022, Tributary's median sale price is +6% and Wildlight's is +17% — Wildlight has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Tributary | Wildlight | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.8% | 94.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 76% | 30% |
| Typical sold home | 2,392 sq ft | 2,475 sq ft |
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
| Tributary | Wildlight | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Wildlight | 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.
Momentum Realty agents have closed 1 home in Tributary and 0 in Wildlight (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Tributary · Wildlight.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Wildlight is the lower entry point (median $372K vs $440K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Tributary; Wildlight trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Tributary (80 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 Tributary more expensive than Wildlight?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Tributary is $440,000 versus $372,000 in Wildlight, about 18% higher.
Which has newer homes, Tributary or Wildlight?
Tributary: its homes were built 2021–2024 with a median year of 2023, versus a median of 2022 in Wildlight (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Wildlight. The typical home there is 2,645 sq ft of living area, versus 2,452 sq ft in Tributary.
Which has appreciated more, Tributary or Wildlight?
From 2022 to 2026 the median sale price rose 6% in Tributary and 17% in Wildlight (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Tributary — sellers there received 97.8% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.8% in Wildlight.
What high schools serve Tributary and Wildlight?
Listings in Tributary 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: Tributary homes, photos & schools · Wildlight homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.