Amelia Acres in Fernandina Beach

Amelia Acres
Homes for Sale in Fernandina Beach, FL

Community in Fernandina Beach · Nassau County · ZIP 32034
158 homesBuilt 1910–2023
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Built fromLive realMLS data17 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Amelia Acres Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
100%
Under contract
Nassau: 27% (187 of 700)
0 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
70%
Owner-occupied · Amelia Acres
117 of 168 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
30%
Non-owner-occupied · Amelia Acres
incl. 12% trust or LLC-held · 5% out-of-state
158
Homes in the community
plus 10 vacant residential lots · 168 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 17 years of records
Est. 1910
Community established
homes built 1910-2023, median 1975 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2016
peaked at 1 in 2007
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price in Amelia Acres is driven by condition and vintage, not by a tidy product type. With a build range spanning 1910 to 2023 and a median year built of 1977, you are shopping a genuine mix — early-century structures, mid-century stock, and scattered new construction sit side by side. That spread means the median tells you less than usual here; two homes of similar size can price very differently depending on how much of the mechanical and structural work has already been done.

The homestead share sits near 70%, which points to a base of owner-occupants rather than a churn of investor turnover. For sellers, that tends to mean fewer directly comparable listings hitting the market at once and slower, more deliberate pricing signals. For buyers, it rewards patience and a willingness to underwrite an older home honestly — the value is in the renovation math, not in a spec sheet.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established location and will budget for updating an older home
  • Renovation-minded buyers who read value in the work already done versus work remaining
  • Long-hold owner-occupants comfortable in a mostly owner-occupied area

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need brand-new construction and turnkey condition
  • Buyers who want tightly comparable pricing and a single uniform product type
  • Investors chasing fast turnover in a high-churn rental market

The market around Amelia Acres

Amelia Acres is a small community — 4 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2016 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32034, 312 homes are on the market and 25% are under contract — a steady corner of Fernandina Beach.

Across Nassau County, 513 homes are active and 187 pending (27% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Amelia Acres specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Amelia Acres

Live MLS inventory for Amelia Acres. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Amelia Acres listings as of 2026-07-14, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Schools

In short
  • Nassau County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Emma Love Hardee · Elementary
  • Fernandina Beach · Middle
  • Fernandina Beach · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Amelia Acres listings and can change; always confirm with Nassau County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Amelia Acres address.

If we were buying in Amelia Acres today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Amelia Acres.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an established Fernandina Beach pocket and are comfortable evaluating older homes on condition.
Biggest Risk
The wide condition spread makes the median a weak guide and puts real weight on inspections.
Sweet Spot
An updated mid-sized home near the 1,850-square-foot median where major systems are already handled.
Avoid If
You need uniform, move-in-ready new construction with predictable, comparable pricing.

Reading an uneven vintage

The defining feature here is age variance. A median year built of 1977 sits in the middle of a range that stretches back to 1910 and forward to 2023, so "the market" in Amelia Acres is really several sub-markets: original older homes, updated mid-century houses, and newer infill. Living space clusters around 1,849 square feet at the median, which keeps most of the stock in a practical, mid-sized footprint rather than at either extreme.

Practically, that means diligence matters more than the headline number. Roof age, systems, foundations, and prior permitted work will separate a fair price from an expensive one, and the condition-driven spread is wide. Buyers should budget for inspections and read each home on its own merits; sellers who have documented updates have a real story to tell against the older comps.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Amelia Acres. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

A market with this much age and condition variance is exactly where a local read pays off. We help buyers underwrite older Fernandina Beach homes realistically — separating cosmetic from structural — and help sellers position updated homes against the wider vintage mix instead of getting dragged down by dated comps.

Amelia Acres in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established Fernandina Beach pocket and are comfortable evaluating older homes on condition.
Biggest advantageA predominantly owner-occupied base and a genuine mix of vintages, from early-century to new construction.
Biggest riskThe wide condition spread makes the median a weak guide and puts real weight on inspections.
Sweet spotAn updated mid-sized home near the 1,850-square-foot median where major systems are already handled.
Avoid ifYou need uniform, move-in-ready new construction with predictable, comparable pricing.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Amelia Acres sales matched to your home.

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
How much local inventory is already under contract

25% of homes for sale in ZIP 32034 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-07-18).

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Nassau County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$2,540/mo
Nassau County typical true cost to own
$97/mo
Nassau County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Amelia Acres?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 158 homes plus 10 vacant residential lots in Amelia Acres (public records).
What share of Amelia Acres is owner-occupied?
70% of Amelia Acres parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Amelia Acres built?
Homes in Amelia Acres were built between 1910 and 2023, with a median year built of 1975.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Amelia Acres?
The best agent for Amelia Acres is one who actively works Fernandina Beach and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Amelia Acres.
How do I find a top Fernandina Beach real estate agent who knows Amelia Acres?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Amelia Acres and the wider Fernandina Beach area.
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Buyers who want an established location and will budget for updating an older homeExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers who read value in the work already done versus work remainingExcellent fit
Long-hold owner-occupants comfortable in a mostly owner-occupied areaExcellent fit
Buyers who need brand-new construction and turnkey conditionProbably not
Buyers who want tightly comparable pricing and a single uniform product typeProbably not
Investors chasing fast turnover in a high-churn rental marketProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 14, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32034))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2009 (9 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of realMLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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