Dunes Of Amelia in Fernandina Beach

Dunes Of Amelia
Homes for Sale in Fernandina Beach, FL

Community in Fernandina Beach · Nassau County · ZIP 32034
Median sale $785K
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Live Market Pulse
49/100
Market Heat
Normal for Dunes Of Amelia
2018 → 2026 · 73 at the 2022 peak
0 is Dunes Of Amelia's coldest market since 2018, 100 its hottest. Today: 49. How it's scored

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Built fromLive realMLS data9 years of closingsUpdated twice daily
Live · Dunes Of Amelia Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$785K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 18.9% vs the prior 12 months
+18.9%
1-yr price change
n = 5 and 5 sales in the two windows
$315/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $330 in 2025
96.4%
Sale vs ask
Nassau median: 95.9%
Tempo
85days
Median DOM · closed
4 days at the 2022 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
5
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 6 a year
Track record · 9 years of records
2,628sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Dunes Of Amelia is a newer pocket in Fernandina Beach, with homes built between 2015 and 2020 and a median around 2,546 square feet. That recent vintage and consistent size do a lot of the pricing work here — the median sits at $747,500, or roughly $307 per square foot, and the spread across the community is driven more by condition, finishes, and lot position than by any wide gap in age or scale.

The market posture is slow and deliberate. Median days on market is around 175 — homes here take time to trade, and the heat score of 17 backs that up. Prices are up 9.6% year over year, so sellers have equity on their side, but the pace means realistic pricing and patience matter. For buyers, the long marketing times create room to negotiate rather than react.

Dunes Of Amelia Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 20, 2026

Dunes Of Amelia right now

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($785K) is up 18.9% from the prior 12 months ($660K). With about 6 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 20. Confidence: Low (5 and 5 sales in the two windows).

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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

Dunes Of Amelia market snapshot (as of August 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $785K ($315 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 85 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 19% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).

A compact, newer-construction community of 121 homes in Fernandina Beach, where most owners occupy their homes and turnover is unhurried. Expect uniform, recent build quality and pricing that rewards careful comparison of condition rather than square footage alone.

Best for

  • Long-term buyers with a budget in the mid-$700s who value recent construction and low turnover
  • Move-up buyers seeking around 2,500 square feet without taking on an aging home
  • Patient shoppers willing to wait out the slow pace in exchange for negotiating room

Probably not for

  • Buyers on a tight timeline who need to close and resell quickly
  • Investors chasing rapid turnover or short-term appreciation
  • Shoppers looking for older, lower-priced inventory or a fast-moving market

Windows contain 1 to 15 sales each (5 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
$400K$600K$800K20182020202220242026
Up 18.9% year over year.
Every sale since 2017 · price vs size
$0$250K$500K$750K2k2k3k
64 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$200$30020182020202220242026
Up from $154 in 2017 to a $330 peak in 2025; $315 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010015020182020202220242026
4 days at the 2022 low; 85 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
95%100%105%20182020202220242026
96.4% now vs Nassau 95.9%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
05101520182020202220242026
1 to 15 a year; 5 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2018202020222026
73 at the 2022 peak, 37 in the troughs, 49 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
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).

Dunes Of Amelia Market Scorecard

Balanced

Dunes Of Amelia is currently a balanced market..

$785,000
Median sold
0/0/4
Active/Pend/Sold

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

Housing distress & ownership in Dunes Of Amelia, 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 6 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.

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

Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

If we were buying in Dunes Of Amelia 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 Dunes Of Amelia.

Best Buy
Buyers who want newer construction and plan to stay put.
Biggest Risk
Homes are slow to sell, with a median near 175 days on market.
Sweet Spot
A well-kept home near the 2,546 sqft median at the mid-$700s.
Avoid If
You need to transact quickly on either the buy or sell side.

A newer enclave that trades on its own clock

With a median year built of 2017 and the full range tucked between 2015 and 2020, Dunes Of Amelia avoids the maintenance surprises of older Fernandina Beach stock. Homes cluster near the 2,546-square-foot median, so the value question is less about size and more about how a given house has been finished and kept. When most of the inventory is similar, condition becomes the lever that moves price.

The homestead share sits at 77.2%, meaning the large majority of these homes are owner-occupied rather than turned over quickly or run as rentals. Combined with a median that has taken about 175 days to sell and a low heat score, this is a hold-and-live community, not a fast-flip one. That stability is a feature for a long-term buyer and a caution for anyone who needs speed on either side of a transaction.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Dunes Of Amelia. 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 that moves this slowly, mispricing costs weeks or months, and the small closing count means every recent sale carries weight. We read those comps carefully, position for the actual pace here rather than a wished-for one, and use the long marketing timelines to a buyer's advantage or a seller's protection depending on which side of the table you sit.

Dunes Of Amelia in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want newer construction and plan to stay put.
Biggest advantageConsistent recent build quality and a high owner-occupancy rate.
Biggest riskHomes are slow to sell, with a median near 175 days on market.
Sweet spotA well-kept home near the 2,546 sqft median at the mid-$700s.
Avoid ifYou need to transact quickly on either the buy or sell side.

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 Dunes Of Amelia sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Dunes Of Amelia?
The median sale price in Dunes Of Amelia was $785K over the 12 months ending August 20, 2026 (5 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Dunes Of Amelia take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 20, 2026 took a median 85 days on market (5 sales, realMLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Dunes Of Amelia?
The best agent for Dunes Of Amelia 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 Dunes Of Amelia.
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Long-term buyers with a budget in the mid-$700s who value recent construction and low turnoverExcellent fit
Move-up buyers seeking around 2,500 square feet without taking on an aging homeExcellent fit
Patient shoppers willing to wait out the slow pace in exchange for negotiating roomExcellent fit
Buyers on a tight timeline who need to close and resell quicklyProbably not
Investors chasing rapid turnover or short-term appreciationProbably not
Shoppers looking for older, lower-priced inventory or a fast-moving marketProbably not

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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 2017 (64 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 Dunes Of Amelia? 5 recorded closings; median 85 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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