Nassau County Homes for Sale
Nassau is Northeast Florida's high-end beach county — anchored by Amelia Island's Ritz-Carlton-and-Omni resort luxury and historic Fernandina Beach, with explosive value growth in Yulee and the Wildlight master plan as Jacksonville expands north.
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"Nassau is Northeast Florida's high-end beach county — anchored by Amelia Island's Ritz-Carlton-and-Omni resort luxury and historic Fernandina Beach, with explosive value growth in Yulee and the Wildlight master plan as Jacksonville expands north. It pairs a top-rated school district with an easy commute to Duval. For buyers that means real negotiating room; for sellers, sharp pricing and a willingness to offer a concession. The county median is a starting point — the number that matters is the one for a specific home in a specific Nassau County neighborhood, which is what we price against live comps."
Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026
The 60-Second Overview
Nassau County snapshot (April 2026): typical home value $483K ($283/sqft), median rent $2,227, about 758 active listings, a median 71 days on market, and 19.6% of listings cutting price — a balanced market. Values are -1.6% over the past year and +5.9% over five years.
Nassau's economy runs on two engines. Tourism is the largest job creator, led by the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island and the Omni Amelia Island Resort, which draw visitors to the island year-round. Industry is anchored by Rayonier Advanced Materials and WestRock, whose mills near the Port of Fernandina are among the county's largest employers. Healthcare (Baptist and a new UF Health presence at Wildlight) is growing fast, and a large share of residents commute to Jacksonville's job market.
Homes for Sale in Nassau County
About 758 active listings across Nassau County right now, median list price $587K at $283/sqft. Browse everything for sale, filter by price, area, and school zone, and ask us about any address.
Condos, townhomes, and starter homes — the lowest-cost way into Nassau County and its school zones.
The heart of the market: established single-family homes and newer planned-community product.
Luxury, waterfront, acreage, and custom homes — the county's strongest-resale tier.
Rolled-up counts and medians from Realtor.com, April 2026. Price bands are typical ranges for orientation, not an appraisal.
Nassau County Market Scorecard
Nassau County is a balanced market: about 758 active listings, a median list price of $587,000, 19.6% of them cutting price, and homes going under contract in about 71 days.
Go deeper: county scorecard · all 67 counties · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Typical value & rent: Zillow Research. Listings & days on market: Realtor.com, April 2026. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Should You Buy, Sell, or Invest Here?
Amelia Island commands a premium for its beaches and resorts, while Yulee and Wildlight offer newer, more attainable homes with the same top-rated schools.
Strong demand from Jacksonville spillover and second-home buyers, with the island and the new Yulee corridor pulling different buyer pools.
Resort tourism supports short-term rental demand on Amelia Island, while Yulee/Wildlight growth supports long-term rentals from the Jacksonville commuter base.
Get a Cash Offer in Nassau County
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- Close in as little as 7–14 days
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- Often nets more, even after commission
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Figures are illustrative ranges, not an offer. Your actual cash offer and net-to-seller depend on the home's condition, location, and current Nassau County demand. Compare both at our Nassau County cash-offer page.
Schools in Nassau County
The Nassau County School District is highly rated — frequently among the top districts in Florida — which adds to the county's appeal for families in both the Amelia Island and Yulee/Wildlight markets.
- Fernandina Beach High School
- Yulee High School
- West Nassau High School
- Emma Love Hardee Elementary
Confirm the current assignment for a specific address, especially in the fast-growing Yulee and Wildlight corridor where new schools are being added. See school-zone guides →
Taxes, Insurance & Cost to Own
A median-priced Nassau County home costs about $3,342/month all-in (mortgage, tax, and insurance, 10% down) against median household income of $88,900. Florida's homestead exemption removes up to $50,000 of assessed value, and Save Our Homes caps annual assessed-value increases at 3% while you keep the homestead.
| Typical property-tax millage | 13.276 mills (~1.33% before exemptions) |
| Avg. homeowners insurance | $1,159/yr (Citizens county avg) |
| Homestead exemption | Up to $50,000 + 3% Save Our Homes cap |
| Est. all-in monthly (PITI) | $3,342/mo on a $483K home |
| Income to buy median home | $133,684/yr (est.) |
At about $1,159 a year on average, Nassau is among the more reasonable insurance markets in Florida, though coastal and older homes still run well above the average. Wind-mitigation features earn insurance credits; flood insurance is priced separately by address. Run your own numbers with the true cost calculator.
New Construction in Nassau County
Builders pulled 1,060 residential permits last year (+11.2% YoY) — 887 single-family and 173 multifamily, about 11.2 per 1,000 residents. Active master-planned communities include Wildlight (neotraditional; UF Health, YMCA, 12+ miles of trails); Amelia National (Tom Fazio golf); Amelia Concourse; Tributary (Yulee). Builders compete on rate buydowns and closing-cost credits; buyer representation matters even on a new build. See active builders →
Population & Migration
Nassau County has about 94,653 residents. On a net domestic basis it gained roughly 2,988 people and a net +$386.16M in adjusted gross income in the latest IRS filing year (county-to-county moves within the U.S.; this does not count international migration or births). Domestic arrivals are led by GA, SC, CA, NC. Migration is the demand engine behind prices: when more income flows in than out, it supports both rents and values.
12-Month Forecast
Expect firm demand over the next 12 months: Amelia Island luxury holds its premium on limited supply, while Yulee and Wildlight capture value-seeking growth from Jacksonville's northward expansion. Nassau remains one of the pricier Northeast Florida markets, with the island and the mainland moving at different speeds.
Cities & Towns in Nassau County
The cities and communities that make up Nassau County — each its own market with its own prices, schools, and feel.
| Fernandina Beach | County seat on Amelia Island — historic downtown, 13 miles of beaches, and the resorts. |
| Amelia Island | The luxury beach-and-golf destination; Plantation, Long Point, and oceanfront living. |
| Yulee | Fast-growing mainland community; newer, more attainable housing and the Wildlight master plan. |
| Callahan / Hilliard | Rural western towns with larger lots and the lowest prices in the county. |
Economy & Major Employers
Nassau's economy runs on two engines. Tourism is the largest job creator, led by the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island and the Omni Amelia Island Resort, which draw visitors to the island year-round. Industry is anchored by Rayonier Advanced Materials and WestRock, whose mills near the Port of Fernandina are among the county's largest employers. Healthcare (Baptist and a new UF Health presence at Wildlight) is growing fast, and a large share of residents commute to Jacksonville's job market.
- Rayonier Advanced Materials (Fernandina mill)
- WestRock (Fernandina mill)
- Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
- Omni Amelia Island Resort
- Nassau County School District
- Baptist Medical Center Nassau
- UF Health (Wildlight)
Tourism (the Ritz-Carlton and Omni resorts) is Nassau's largest job creator; the Rayonier and WestRock mills anchor industry near the Port of Fernandina.
A deep, diversified employer base is what underpins housing demand through national cycles. Talk to a local Nassau County agent →
Most Popular Communities
The master-planned, golf, waterfront, luxury, and 55+ communities buyers ask about most in Nassau County.
| Master-planned | Wildlight (neotraditional; UF Health, YMCA, 12+ miles of trails), Amelia National (Tom Fazio golf), Amelia Concourse, Tributary (Yulee) |
| Golf | Amelia Island Plantation, Omni Amelia Island (Oak Marsh / Ocean Links), Amelia National, The Golf Club of Amelia Island |
| Waterfront | Amelia Island oceanfront, Amelia River / intracoastal, Fernandina Beach |
| Luxury | Amelia Island Plantation, Long Point, oceanfront Fernandina Beach |
| 55+ / active adult | Del Webb Wildlight |
Lifestyle in Nassau County
Nassau is Amelia Island living: 13 miles of Atlantic beaches, the shrimping-heritage historic district of Fernandina Beach, the Ritz-Carlton and Omni resorts, championship golf, and access to wild Cumberland Island just across the sound. Wildlight adds a walkable, amenity-rich new-town option, and all of it sits about 30 minutes from Jacksonville.
Risks to Weigh
Coastal flood and storm-surge exposure on Amelia Island is the primary risk — the barrier island felt Hurricanes Matthew and Irma — along with rising insurance on the coast and the growing pains of rapid Yulee/Wildlight development straining roads and schools. Industrial-mill proximity is a localized factor in parts of Fernandina.
Every Neighborhood in Nassau County
Honest, data-backed guides to 75 Nassau County communities, grouped by city. Each has live listings, schools, HOA/CDD costs, and the real trade-offs.
Fernandina Beach (37)
Amelia Bay Estates · Amelia Concourse · Amelia Island & Fernandina · Amelia Island Plantation · Amelia National · Amelia Park · Amelia Surf and Racquet Club · Amelia Walk · American Beach · Beachwood Villas · Brady Point Preserve · Captain's Court · Carlton Dunes · Concourse Crossing · Crane Island · Egans Bluff · Fernandina Beach Historic Downtown · Flora Parke · Long Point · Marsh Lakes · Nassau Lakes · Nassauville · North End · North Hampton · Ocean Place · Old Town Fernandina · Oyster Bay Harbour · Park Place on Atlantic · Piney Island · Sandcastles Villas · Sandy Pointe Preserve · Sea Dunes Villas · Summer Beach · The Landings on Amelia River · The Palms at Amelia · Turtle Dunes · Villages of Woodbridge
Yulee (28)
Bellflower at Wildlight · Cartesian Pointe · Del Webb Wildlight · Headwaters at Lofton Creek · Heron Isles · Hickory Village · Lakeview at Tributary · Liberty Cove · Lumber Creek · Marshes at Lanceford · Mayfield at Wildlight · Meadowfield Bluffs · Nassau Crossing · Nassau Crossing Townhomes · Oyster Bay · Pirates Bluff · Pirates Wood Estates · Plummer Creek · River Glen · Sandy Bluff · Sandy Ridge · The Hideaway · Timber Creek Plantation · Tributary · Waterman's Bluff · Wildlight · Wildlight Garden District · Woodlyn at Wildlight
Hilliard (3)
Amelia Concourse corridor (2)
Callahan (2)
Amelia Island (1)
Bryceville (1)
Lanceford Creek (1)
Recent Developments in Nassau County
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Nassau County, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.
- June 2026Retail & Dining
Multi-tenant retail with liquor store, restaurant and cigar bar planned in Yulee
A multi-tenant commercial development is planned in the Yulee Amelia Station area near anchors including Home Depot, Publix and Target, according to a June 16 report. Renderings show three levels across two buildings, with a liquor store, a restaurant with outdoor seating and a cigar bar among the proposed tenants.
What it may mean for the marketAdditional retail and dining around an established Yulee shopping node may expand local commercial options and could track the area's continued residential growth, subject to approvals and leasing.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record - June 2026Civic
Nassau County adopts 12-month data center moratorium and launches fact-finding committee
Nassau County commissioners approved a 12 month moratorium on accepting, reviewing, or approving applications tied to data center facilities, including rezoning and site plan requests. The county also created a fact-finding committee to study water supply, power demand, land use, roads, and economic impacts before setting future policy. The pause follows a new state law, effective July 1, that lets local governments regulate but not fully ban data centers.
What it may mean for the marketA pause on large data center applications signals how the county is managing land use pressure as growth spreads around Yulee and Wildlight. Clearer rules after the study period could shape where commercial and industrial uses locate relative to residential areas.
Source: News4Jax - April 2026Infrastructure
William Burgess Boulevard extension roundabout advances with traffic shift
Nassau County announced that southbound traffic at the William Burgess Extension roundabout near Miner Road would shift onto the newly built western portion of the roundabout on April 30, 2026 as construction progresses. The extension is a county capital project linking the growing William Burgess corridor, home to schools, civic offices and new retail, with the broader Yulee road network.
What it may mean for the marketCompleted connector roads in the William Burgess corridor could improve everyday access between Yulee neighborhoods and services, a factor that historically supports sustained buyer interest along the SR 200 corridor.
Source: Nassau County Insider - April 2026Parks & Amenities
Seaside Park overhaul on Amelia Island moves toward fall 2026 construction
Fernandina Beach officials reported that design work for the $3.9 million Seaside Park redesign at the Sadler Road beach access is essentially complete, with bidding expected in summer and construction targeted for fall 2026. The project is the first of seven beach parks in the island-wide Amelia Island Beach Harmonization plan and is funded roughly 70 percent by Nassau County tourist development tax dollars.
What it may mean for the marketA multi-park reinvestment program of this scale may strengthen the long-term appeal of Amelia Island's public beach amenities, which historically factor into demand across the county's coastal communities.
Source: Fernandina Observer - March 2026Development
First Wildlight Commerce Park building opens in Yulee
Pattillo Industrial Real Estate opened its first speculative building, a 67,656 square foot warehouse at 100 Wildworks Avenue off Florida 200, on March 26, 2026, the first of 12 buildings planned at Wildlight Commerce Park. A second 149,104 square foot building was under construction with completion expected by July, and at full build-out the park is planned to total about 1.6 million square feet of industrial space.
What it may mean for the marketNew employment-oriented space in east Nassau could broaden the county's job base over time, a dynamic that historically supports housing demand beyond commuter-driven growth.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record - March 2026Civic
Amelia River Waterfront Park set for April 11 grand opening in Fernandina Beach
Fernandina Beach scheduled the grand opening of its long-planned Amelia River Waterfront Park for April 11, 2026, capping years of debate over the downtown riverfront. The finished park includes a multiuse pavilion, restrooms, a children's play area, improved parking and added green space, funded through parks and recreation impact fees.
What it may mean for the marketCompletion of a signature downtown waterfront amenity may reinforce the draw of Fernandina Beach's historic district, which historically influences interest across the wider Amelia Island market.
Source: Jacksonville Today - December 2025Market
Year-end review: Wildlight growth and Yulee supercenter lead Nassau County development
The Jacksonville Daily Record's 2025 regional development update highlighted a busy year for Nassau County, including Wildlight's Garden District launch, the proposed Shoppes at Yulee anchored by a supercenter-sized store, a Community First Credit Union branch permit in Wildlight, and the June groundbreaking of two Wildlight Commerce Park buildings. Cornerstone Classical Academy's planned campus in the Garden District also advanced during the year.
What it may mean for the marketThe breadth of residential, retail, civic and employment projects underway at once suggests county-level growth momentum that could keep shaping inventory and pricing patterns along the SR 200 corridor.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record - September 2025Development
Wildlight names first four homebuilders for 4,700-acre Garden District
Raydient Places + Properties, the Rayonier subsidiary developing Wildlight, announced Ashton Woods, David Weekley Homes, Perry Homes and Toll Brothers as the first builders for its new Garden District at Riverbluff Parkway and Pages Dairy Road. The district spans 4,700 acres with 2,000 acres of conservation land, a 19-mile trail network, a planned 53-acre county park, land for a future elementary school and roughly 4,100 homes at build-out, with first model homes expected in mid-2026.
What it may mean for the marketA new district of this scale could add meaningful new-construction supply to east Nassau over several years, which may broaden price points and choice for buyers across the county.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record - July 2025Retail & Dining
Shoppes at Yulee proposed with 175,000 square foot anchor at I-95 and SR 200
Plans filed with Nassau County show a roughly 30-acre shopping center, the Shoppes at Yulee, proposed just west of Interstate 95 off Florida 200 near Wildlight, anchored by a 175,360 square foot store the size of a Walmart Supercenter with 701 parking spaces and four outparcels. Veteran Walmart developer Gatlin Development Co. and Sleiman Enterprises are involved, and the project still requires a rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, a large-format anchor at the I-95 interchange could reduce retail trips outside the county, an amenity shift that historically supports convenience-driven demand in nearby Yulee and Wildlight neighborhoods.
Source: Jacksonville Daily Record
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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