Ellis Landing
Homes for Sale in Fernandina Beach, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Photo courtesy of SUMMER HOUSE REALTY · via realMLS
As of September 2026, the MLS records 16 closed sales in Ellis Landing in Fernandina Beach, FL since 2010, the most recent in March 2026. Across Fernandina Beach as a whole, 281 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $530,000, 56 median days on market, with 94 homes for sale today. At that median and Nassau County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.28 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,040 ($6,530 with the full homestead exemption).
Ellis Landing is a condition-driven market, not a tract of identical builds. With a housing stock that runs from 1940 all the way to 2024 and a median build year of 1991, what you pay here tracks less to a fixed price band and more to how much work a given home needs. The median sits at $747,500 and roughly $289 per square foot, but that median masks a wide spread between original-condition older homes and updated or newer construction.
At a median 65 days on market, this is a deliberate market — homes are not clearing in a weekend, which gives buyers room to inspect, compare, and negotiate rather than chase. For sellers, that same pace means condition and pricing discipline carry the sale; a well-prepared home stands out against a backlog of homes that have been sitting. The 81.5% homestead share points to a stock held by long-term owners rather than churned by investors, so inventory tends to come to market on the owner's timeline, not the market's.
The 60-Second Overview
Ellis Landing is a small, mature pocket of Fernandina Beach in Nassau County — 91 homes spanning eight decades of construction, with a median size of about 2,473 square feet. It rewards buyers who read condition carefully rather than shop by price alone.
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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Ellis Landing is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting an established Fernandina Beach location who can budget around a mid-$700s median and vet older-home condition
- Owner-occupants planning to stay long-term, which fits a market held mostly by homesteaders
- Buyers who value time to inspect and negotiate over a fast, competitive close
Probably not for
- Shoppers who need a large, fast-moving inventory and a quick pick
- Buyers wanting uniform, new-construction stock at a predictable price per square foot
- Investors chasing rapid turnover or high rental churn in a heavily owner-occupied pocket
The market around Ellis Landing
Ellis Landing is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32034, 338 homes are on the market and 29% are under contract — a steady corner of Fernandina Beach.
Across Nassau County, 515 homes are active and 208 pending (29% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Ellis Landing specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Ellis Landing buying strategy.
If we were buying in Ellis Landing today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Ellis Landing.
Why the median only tells half the story
The defining feature here is age range. A community that holds homes built in 1940 next to homes finished in 2024 does not price on a tidy curve. The median year built of 1991 tells you the center of gravity is late-20th-century, but the tails matter: an original older home and a recent build can sit blocks apart at very different price points, both averaging out to the same $747,500 median. Treat the per-square-foot figure of about $289 as a starting reference, not a rule — it will swing hard with condition and vintage.
The high homestead share of 81.5% shapes supply. This is largely an owner-occupied enclave, which means fewer speculative flips and less rental turnover, but also thinner inventory when owners aren't motivated to move. Combined with a 65-day median time on market, the takeaway is patience on both sides of the table: the right home may not be listed the week you start looking, and when it is, you have time to do your diligence.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Ellis Landing. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this driven by condition and vintage, the median price is a poor negotiating anchor on its own. We walk homes in person, weigh what a 1940s structure versus a 2024 build actually costs to own, and price against the real spread rather than the headline number. With homes taking a median 65 days to sell, we help sellers prepare and position to stand out, and we give buyers the room and the read to negotiate rather than overpay.
Ellis Landing in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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.
Tools for a Ellis Landing buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 30, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-08-30 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2010 (16 transactions analyzed) |
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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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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.
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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.
Ellis Landing Market Scorecard
Ellis Landing is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 32034 ZIP is $615,846, about 26.3% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.