City Of Fernandina in Fernandina Beach

City Of Fernandina
Homes for Sale in Fernandina Beach, FL

Community in Fernandina Beach · Nassau County · ZIP 32034
Median sale $780K
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Live · City Of Fernandina Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$780K
Median sold · 12 mo
$341/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $369 in 2022
86.8%
Sale vs ask
Nassau median: 95.9%
Tempo
6.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
80days
Median DOM · closed
12 days at the 2022 low
50%
Under contract
Nassau: 29% (208 of 722)
1 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 4 a year
Track record · 23 years of records
1,858sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price here is driven by location and condition, not by any single product type. With a housing stock spanning from 1883 to 2024 and a median build year of 1970, the median $735,000 sits on top of an unusually wide range of ages, sizes, and states of repair. A restored historic cottage and a newer build can trade in the same market, so the median tells you the center of gravity but not much about any one house — the spread is condition-driven, and you have to read each property on its own terms.

The current posture favors patience on both sides. A median of just over 70 days on market means well-priced, move-in-ready homes move at a reasonable clip while overpriced or deferred-maintenance listings sit. Sellers who prep and price to condition do fine; those who assume the median is a floor tend to chase the market down. Buyers have time to inspect carefully, especially given the age of much of the inventory.

City Of Fernandina Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 20, 2026

City Of Fernandina right now

🟡 Balanced market. 6.0 months of supply and 50% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records, as of August 20, 2026. Confidence: Low (2 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).

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Updated August 20, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

City Of Fernandina market snapshot (as of August 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $780K ($341 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 80 days on market for closed sales, and 6.0 months of supply, a balanced market.

City Of Fernandina, on the Nassau County coast in Fernandina Beach, is a deep and varied market of roughly 1,219 homes where age and condition matter more than any headline number — the median living area is a compact 1,509 square feet, so square footage is often traded for location.

Best for

  • Primary-residence buyers around the mid-$700s who want a coastal address and will trade size for location
  • Buyers willing to take on an older or historic home and budget for updates
  • Second-home or investment buyers comfortable underwriting the lot and block, not just the house

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need maximum square footage for the dollar
  • Buyers wanting new, uniform construction with predictable systems
  • Buyers who need a fast, thin-margin flip in a market where listings can sit past two months

Windows contain 0 to 10 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$0$500K$1M20122014201620182020202220242026
Every sale since 2003 · price vs size
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2k4k6k8k
69 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$0$200$40020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $35 in 2012 to a $369 peak in 2022; $341 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
010020020122014201620182020202220242026
12 days at the 2022 low; 80 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
85%90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
86.8% now vs Nassau 95.9%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
051020122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 10 a year; 3 in the current window.
How much local inventory is already under contract

27% 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 (2026-08-18).

City Of Fernandina Market Scorecard

Balanced

City Of Fernandina is currently a balanced market. About 6.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $575,000, and homes go under contract in about 88 days.

6.0
Months supply
$575,000
Median list
$780,000
Median sold
$229
List $/sqft
88
Days on mkt
1/1/2
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in City Of Fernandina, Fernandina Beach

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 17 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-08-14)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes For Sale Right Now in City Of Fernandina

Live MLS inventory for City Of Fernandina. 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 City Of Fernandina listings as of 2026-08-20, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

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

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

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If we were buying in City Of Fernandina 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 City Of Fernandina.

Best Buy
Buyers who value coastal location over square footage and are comfortable with older homes.
Biggest Risk
Condition and age vary widely, so the median is a weak guide to any single home.
Sweet Spot
A well-prepped, move-in-ready home priced honestly to its condition.
Avoid If
You need a large modern floorplan or a predictable, uniform product.

Reading an old housing stock

The defining feature of this market is its range of eras. Homes date back as far as 1883, with new construction as recent as 2024 and a median build year of 1970. That means inspection quality, systems, and renovation history carry real weight in pricing — two homes at similar square footage can sit far apart on price purely on condition. The median of about 1,509 square feet also signals a market where compact and historic footprints are common, so buyers looking for large modern floorplans will need to search selectively.

A homestead share around 56 percent tells you this is a genuine primary-residence market with a meaningful second-home and rental presence alongside it. At a median of $380 per square foot, land and location are being paid for as much as the structure — expect to underwrite the lot and the block, not just the house. With only four closings in the reference window, individual sales move the read, so treat the median as directional rather than precise.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

This is a market where the median hides more than it reveals. With inventory ranging from 19th-century structures to brand-new builds and a thin recent-closing count, pricing a home — or an offer — requires reading each property against its true comparable set, not the neighborhood average. We help sellers prep and price to condition so they land in the fast-moving lane, and we help buyers underwrite older homes with clear eyes on systems and scope.

City Of Fernandina in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who value coastal location over square footage and are comfortable with older homes.
Biggest advantageA genuinely varied stock — historic through new — inside one walkable coastal city.
Biggest riskCondition and age vary widely, so the median is a weak guide to any single home.
Sweet spotA well-prepped, move-in-ready home priced honestly to its condition.
Avoid ifYou need a large modern floorplan or a predictable, uniform product.

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 City Of Fernandina sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in City Of Fernandina?
The median sale price in City Of Fernandina was $780K over the 12 months ending August 20, 2026 (3 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in City Of Fernandina take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 20, 2026 took a median 80 days on market (3 sales, realMLS).
Is City Of Fernandina a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of August 20, 2026, City Of Fernandina is roughly balanced: 6.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
Who is the best real estate agent for City Of Fernandina?
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Primary-residence buyers around the mid-$700s who want a coastal address and will trade size for locationExcellent fit
Buyers willing to take on an older or historic home and budget for updatesExcellent fit
Second-home or investment buyers comfortable underwriting the lot and block, not just the houseExcellent fit
Buyers who need maximum square footage for the dollarProbably not
Buyers wanting new, uniform construction with predictable systemsProbably not
Buyers who need a fast, thin-margin flip in a market where listings can sit past two monthsProbably not

Nearby Communities

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 20, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 20, 2026
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-08-18
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2003 (69 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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Thinking of selling in City Of Fernandina? 3 recorded closings; median 80 days on market (window ending 2026-08-23). See the Nassau County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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