Chester Road in Yulee

Chester Road
Homes for Sale in Yulee, FL

All 199 homes for sale in Yulee, FL · median $419,900 · 201 homes for sale in 32097 · Nassau County homes for sale

Community in Yulee · Nassau County · ZIP 32097
113 homesBuilt through 2024
Free · No obligation
Talk to a Chester Road Expert

True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.

Photo courtesy of FERNANDINA BEACH REALTY · via realMLS

Built fromLive realMLS data21 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of October 2026, the MLS records 9 closed sales in Chester Road in Yulee, FL since 2005, the most recent in September 2025. Across Yulee as a whole, 403 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $454,305, 56 median days on market, with 187 homes for sale today. At that median and Nassau County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.28 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,030 ($5,530 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Chester Road Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
65%
Owner-occupied · Chester Road
77 of 118 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
35%
Non-owner-occupied · Chester Road
incl. 8% trust or LLC-held · 2% out-of-state
113
Homes in the community
plus 5 vacant residential lots · 118 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 21 years of records
5
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $351K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
1975
Median year built
county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 12, 2026

Chester Road is defined by its spread, not a single product type. With homes built anywhere from 1900 to 2024 and a median year built of 1985, price here is driven far more by condition, age, and how much a given home has been updated than by any neighborhood-wide baseline. There is no tidy comp set; two homes on the same road can be a century apart. That makes an accurate read on any specific property essential before you commit to a number.

For sellers, this variety cuts both ways: a well-maintained or recently renovated home stands out, while a dated or deferred-maintenance property gets measured hard against newer stock. For buyers, it means the median is only a starting reference, not a promise of what you'll pay. With 266 homes in the count and a homestead share of about 44%, this is a mixed-use-of-ownership area rather than a uniform owner-occupied enclave, and that shapes how listings turn over.

Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside Chester Road right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.

96424 SOUTHERN LILY Drive
$975K · 0.5 mi away
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,818 sqft
96424 SOUTHERN LILY Drive
Listed by DIAMOND REALTY GROUP OF AMELIA ISLAND
96888 MCGIRTS CREEK Loop
$665K · 0.5 mi away
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,011 sqft
96888 MCGIRTS CREEK Loop
Listed by DREES REALTY
97003 MCGIRTS CREEK Loop
$530K · 0.6 mi away
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,336 sqft
97003 MCGIRTS CREEK Loop
Listed by HASSLE-FREE REALTY LLC
97030 MCGIRTS CREEK Loop
$745K · 0.6 mi away
4 bd · 4 ba · 2,420 sqft
97030 MCGIRTS CREEK Loop
Listed by DREES REALTY
97019 MCGIRTS CREEK Loop
$600K · 0.7 mi away
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,700 sqft
97019 MCGIRTS CREEK Loop
Listed by DREES REALTY
96030 BLACKROCK HAMMOCK Drive
$1.29M · 0.7 mi away
5 bd · 5 ba · 4,752 sqft
96030 BLACKROCK HAMMOCK Drive
Listed by PINEYWOODS REALTY LLC

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Chester Road in Yulee spans more than a century of construction, from 1900-era homes to builds as recent as 2024, with a median living area around 1,928 square feet. The takeaway: this is a condition-driven market, not a cookie-cutter subdivision.

realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 8 homes in Chester Road that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1973 and 2002 (median 1999), with a median living area of about 1,998 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida) closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

County records show 5 qualified sales in Chester Road across 2024–2025 (2 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $351,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.

Best for

  • Buyers who want character or older homes and will budget for updates
  • Buyers seeking newer construction who can wait for the right listing in a mixed-vintage area
  • Buyers who value an individual home and lot over neighborhood uniformity

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a matched-comp subdivision with predictable pricing
  • Buyers unwilling to inspect closely for system and roof age on older stock
  • Buyers relying on the median as a firm price for every home here

The market around Chester Road

Chester Road is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32097, 273 homes are on the market and 27% are under contract — a steady corner of Yulee.

Across Nassau County, 580 homes are active and 186 pending (24% under contract).

In ZIP 32097 (Yulee), 640 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $454K ($196/sq ft), up 3.6% year over year, with a median 55 days on market. Right now 149 active and 63 pending listings put supply at about 5.0 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32097 housing market and the Nassau County market.

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

If we were buying in Chester Road 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 Chester Road.

Best Buy
Buyers comfortable evaluating homes individually rather than expecting a uniform product.
Biggest Risk
Wide condition spread makes the median a weak guide to any single price.
Sweet Spot
An updated home near the ~1,928 sq ft median with sound systems.
Avoid If
You want a predictable, cookie-cutter subdivision with tight comps.

A market priced by condition

The single most important fact here is the year-built range. A median build year of 1985 sits in the middle of a very wide span, which tells you the housing stock is genuinely varied — older homes with land and character alongside newer construction. Median living space lands near 1,928 square feet, but that number masks real diversity in layout, systems, and finish level.

Because of that spread, the median price should be read as a midpoint across dissimilar homes rather than a going rate. Two identically sized homes can sit far apart on price depending on updates, roof and system age, and lot. Do your diligence property by property here; the neighborhood average will not tell you what a specific house is worth.

“

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a market this varied, the median tells you almost nothing about a specific home. We underwrite each property on its own terms — age of systems, quality of updates, lot, and how it stacks against the handful of truly comparable sales — so you're negotiating on the real value of the house in front of you, not a neighborhood average.

Chester Road in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers comfortable evaluating homes individually rather than expecting a uniform product.
Biggest advantageGenuine variety in age, size, and style across 266 homes.
Biggest riskWide condition spread makes the median a weak guide to any single price.
Sweet spotAn updated home near the ~1,928 sq ft median with sound systems.
Avoid ifYou want a predictable, cookie-cutter subdivision with tight comps.
The takeaway

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

What is your Chester Road home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Chester Road, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

See all homes for sale in Yulee →

Real comps, not an automated estimate.

Recently off market in Chester Road

Homes in Chester Road that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.

Streets in this community

Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.

Recent Developments in Chester Road

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Chester Road, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.

  1. September 2026
    Development

    Nassau review committee considers up to 350 lots in Wildlight southern planning area

    At its Sept. 1 meeting the Development Review Committee reviewed a residential plan for up to 350 single-family lots south of State Road 200 and west of Liberty Cove, in two phases. The committee also reviewed a 167-lot Liberty Cove Phase 2 plat and a Wild Acres Trail extension to a future county park entrance. A comprehensive plan amendment was expected before commissioners around Sept. 14.

    What it may mean for the marketAdded lots near the SR 200 corridor increase future housing supply in Yulee and Fernandina Beach commuting areas. The site is about 1 mile northwest of Chester Road.

    Source: Nassau NewsLine
  2. August 2026
    Builder Activity

    Century Communities adds Hidden Lake and Mills Bridge communities in Nassau County

    Century closed on Hidden Lake near Amelia Walk, a planned 275-unit community on 80-foot lots, its second self-developed community in Nassau County. It also plans Mills Bridge, a 144-home community on 40 and 50 foot lots, with sales projected to begin in Q1 2027. Its 247-unit Concourse Crossing in Fernandina Beach sold its last home in Q1 2026.

    What it may mean for the marketNew-home inventory in the Fernandina Beach area is increasing, with different lot sizes serving different buyer budgets. The site is about 4 miles southeast of Chester Road.

    Source: Nassau NewsLine
  3. July 2026
    Builder Activity

    Wildlight subdivision advances in Yulee as the master-planned community expands

    Rayonier's Wildlight master-planned community continued adding residential phases in Yulee in mid-2026, part of a long-range plan that pairs new housing with its commerce park and town center near Interstate 95.

    What it may mean for the marketOngoing residential expansion at a large master-planned community adds new supply and amenities in the Yulee area, which can influence pricing and competition for nearby communities. The site is about 8 miles west of Chester Road.

    Source: Jax Daily Record
  4. March 2026
    Development

    First Wildlight Commerce Park speculative building opens in Yulee

    The first speculative building at Wildlight Commerce Park opened in March 2026, adding move-in-ready industrial and flex space to Rayonier's Wildlight community in Nassau County near Interstate 95 and A1A.

    What it may mean for the marketNew employment and commerce space at Wildlight strengthens the live-and-work profile of the Interstate 95 and A1A area in Nassau County, a factor that can support nearby residential demand. The site is about 8 miles west of Chester Road.

    Source: Jax Daily Record

Development alerts for Chester RoadGet a short monthly email when something new is approved, funded, or opens near Chester Road.

A monthly email from Momentum Realty. Unsubscribe anytime. See our privacy and disclosures.

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.

Email me new listings in Chester Road

One e-mail a day, only when a home lists here, with price, beds, baths and a link to every listing. Straight from the MLS feed; no account needed.

Equal Housing Opportunity. Every community is open to everyone; alerts are about homes, never about who lives here.

Ask an agent about Chester Road

Have a question about the homes, fees, rules or commute here? A Momentum agent who works Chester Road will answer, and the answer is published on this page for the next buyer.

Property facts only: homes, fees, rules, commute. Every community is open to everyone; agents do not answer questions about who lives here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Chester Road?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 113 homes plus 5 vacant residential lots in Chester Road (public records).
What share of Chester Road is owner-occupied?
65% of Chester Road parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Chester Road built?
Homes in Chester Road were built between 1900 and 2024, with a median year built of 1975 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Chester Road?
The best agent for Chester Road is one who actively works Yulee 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 Chester Road.
How do I find a top Yulee real estate agent who knows Chester Road?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Chester Road and the wider Yulee area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Chester Road?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Chester Road purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Chester Road, and what county is it in?
Chester Road is in Yulee, Nassau County, FL, ZIP 32097. The community's center is about 6 miles north of the center of Yulee (straight-line).
How far is Chester Road from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 24 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 6 miles from the Atlantic beach at Fernandina Beach, both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Buyers who want character or older homes and will budget for updatesExcellent fit
Buyers seeking newer construction who can wait for the right listing in a mixed-vintage areaExcellent fit
Buyers who value an individual home and lot over neighborhood uniformityExcellent fit
Buyers who want a matched-comp subdivision with predictable pricingProbably not
Buyers unwilling to inspect closely for system and roof age on older stockProbably not
Buyers relying on the median as a firm price for every home hereProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 31, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32097))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-10-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2005 (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.

Own a home here?

You just read the data. Now see what your home is worth.

The numbers on this page move markets in the aggregate. The number that matters to you is what a buyer pays for your address. Momentum sells for 1.25% above the realMLS member average and 8 days faster, and we’ll price yours against live local comps.

Looking to buy here? Search homes for sale →

What’s your home worth in your area?

A real valuation with real comps from a local listing agent, not an instant algorithm. Response within one business day.

By submitting, you agree that EAB RE INVESTMENTS LLC (Momentum Realty) and its agents may call, email, and text you about your inquiry, which may involve automated means and prerecorded or artificial voices. You do not need to consent as a condition of buying any property, goods, or services. To opt out, reply STOP at any time or reply HELP for assistance. You can also click the unsubscribe link in emails. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. See our Privacy Policy and SMS Terms.or call (904) 351-6461
CallFree valuation →

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near Chester Road with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

Pine Ridge0.3 mi away · 27 homes, built 1979–09Glen Laurel0.3 mi away · 59 homes, built 1999–06Oakleaf Plantation0.4 mi away · median $338K, 56 sales/12 moBlackrock Hammock0.5 mi away · 2 for saleNorthbrook0.7 mi away · median $327K, 4 sales/12 moBlackrock Road0.7 mi away · 157 homes, built 1900–24, 1 for sale

Browse all neighborhood guides →

Schools serving nearby communities

We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Chester Road. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32097; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.

Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).

Talk to a Local Chester Road Expert
Call Get Listings