Island Grove
Homes for Sale in Fernandina Beach, FL
All 269 homes for sale in Fernandina Beach, FL · median $695,000 · 265 homes for sale in 32034 · Nassau County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 23 closed sales in Island Grove in Fernandina Beach, FL since 2010, the most recent in May 2025. Across Fernandina Beach as a whole, 249 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $465,000, 48 median days on market, with 284 homes for sale today. At that median and Nassau County's FY2025-26 rate of 13.28 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,170 ($5,670 with the full homestead exemption).
Island Grove is a compact, built-out pocket in Fernandina Beach — 55 homes, all raised in a tight window in the mid-1980s, with a median build year of 1985. That uniformity is the story: floor plans and lot sizes cluster, and the median living area sits right around 1,495 square feet. When homes are this similar in age and size, price is driven less by square footage and more by condition, updates, and how a given house has been maintained over four decades.
With no closings in the current window, there is no fresh comp to anchor a number, so pricing here leans on condition and the small supply of like-for-like homes. A homestead share of roughly 84% tells you most of these are owner-occupied and turnover is limited — sellers hold the advantage on scarcity, but buyers should expect to underwrite each home on its own merits rather than a neighborhood-wide price tape.
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 Island Grove 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.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Island Grove is a small, single-vintage enclave in Fernandina Beach where nearly every home dates to a two-year mid-1980s build-out, so the range you see comes from how each house has been kept, not from wildly different product.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 18 homes in Island Grove that have changed hands since 2010, built between 1984 and 1986 (median 1985), with a median living area of about 1,204 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 8 qualified sales in Island Grove across 2024–2025 (7 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $481,000 — 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.
Who Island Grove is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a modest, established single-family home around 1,495 square feet and willing to inspect closely
- Owner-occupants who plan to hold and value a stable, low-turnover street
- Buyers comfortable pricing a home on its own condition rather than a large pool of comps
Probably not for
- Buyers needing significant square footage or a newer build
- Shoppers who want many active listings to compare at once
- Buyers unwilling to budget for potential updates to mid-1980s systems and roofs
The market around Island Grove
Island Grove is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32034, 344 homes are on the market and 23% are under contract — a steady corner of Fernandina Beach.
Across Nassau County, 580 homes are active and 186 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 32034 (Fernandina Beach), 1,033 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $441K ($200/sq ft), up 0.4% year over year, with a median 51 days on market. Right now 226 active and 76 pending listings put supply at about 4.8 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32034 housing market and the Nassau County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Island Grove specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Island Grove buying strategy.
If we were buying in Island Grove 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 Island Grove.
A single-vintage pocket where condition is everything
Everything here was built between 1984 and 1986, which means homes share the systems and construction era of their day — roofs, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical are all on similar clocks. Buyers should budget for inspection and, where deferred, updates; sellers who have already handled those items have a genuine, demonstrable edge in a market this uniform.
At around 1,495 square feet median, these are right-sized homes rather than large ones, and the low turnover implied by the high homestead share keeps available inventory thin. When a well-kept home does list, it tends to stand out precisely because the comparison set is so narrow.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Island Grove. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 55-home, one-vintage community with no recent closings, the value is in reading condition against a thin comp set — knowing which homes have updated systems and which are trading on original 1980s bones. We price and negotiate on the specifics of the house in front of you, not a generic neighborhood average, and we will tell you plainly when a listing's asking price outruns its condition.
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Housing distress & ownership in Island Grove, Fernandina Beach
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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.
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Recent Developments in Island Grove
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Island Grove, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- September 2026Infrastructure
JEA advances about $690 million in infrastructure projects including Fulton Cut transmission line raise near JAXPORT
JEA is moving forward with three water reclamation projects (Blacks Ford in northwest St. Johns County, over $220 million; near Jacksonville International Airport, about $193 million; East Arlington, just under $165 million) and the $117 million Fulton Cut transmission line clearance over the St. Johns River near Blount Island. Fulton Cut, shared with JAXPORT and the city, is expected to finish in summer 2027 and all four projects by 2030.
What it may mean for the marketRaised power lines support larger ship access to port terminals, and new reclamation capacity supports growth in surrounding areas. The site is about 7 miles southeast of Island Grove.
Source: News4JAX - September 2026Development
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 project is about 14 miles north of Island Grove, elsewhere in Nassau County.
Source: Nassau NewsLine - August 2026Builder 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 project is about 12 miles northeast of Island Grove, elsewhere in Nassau County.
Source: Nassau NewsLine - July 2026Builder 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 project is about 15 miles north of Island Grove, elsewhere in Nassau County.
Source: Jax Daily Record - April 2026Development
Southeast Toyota opens $170M vehicle-processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island, adding 400-plus jobs
Southeast Toyota Distributors dedicated a new vehicle processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal in April 2026. The company put the investment at $170 million and said the facility created more than 400 full-time jobs, most of them hired locally.
What it may mean for the marketA large new employment center on Blount Island adds sustained local job demand, a factor that has historically supported nearby housing absorption. The site is about 7 miles southeast of Island Grove.
Source: JAXPORT - February 2026Infrastructure
JAXPORT details $250M Blount Island modernization and record cargo in 2026 State of the Ports
At its February 2026 State of the Ports address, JAXPORT outlined a $250 million modernization of Blount Island's container and vehicle-handling capabilities and reported record fiscal-2025 cargo volumes. The port also said an air-draft expansion to accommodate larger ships is on track to finish by the end of 2026.
What it may mean for the marketContinued heavy investment in the Blount Island port complex anchors long-term industrial employment on the northeast side, a structural demand driver for the surrounding area. The site is about 7 miles southeast of Island Grove.
Source: News4Jax
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32034)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2010 (23 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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Island Grove. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32034; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Fernandina Beach High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 23 nearby communities)
- Fernandina Beach Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 21 nearby communities)
- Yulee Middle School · 6-8 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 14 nearby communities)
- Yulee High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 14 nearby communities)
- Southside Elementary School · PK-2 (assigned to 12 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).