Ocean Place in Fernandina Beach

Ocean Place Homes for Sale in Fernandina Beach, FL

Oceanfront condominium (built 1990) · Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach · ZIP 32034

Gated oceanfront condos next to the Ritz-Carlton, rental-friendly, at the heart of Amelia Island.

Direct oceanfront, gatedRental-friendlyBeside the Ritz-Carlton
Live Market Pulse
50/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
A scarcity-driven oceanfront condo market where the view, the floor, and the building's reserves and milestone status set value; finish level varies widely, so price each unit individually.
Free · No obligation
Unlock Off-Market Ocean Place

Listings before the portals, true comps, and the renovation and carrying-cost math, before you tour.

Built fromLive realMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulserealMLS
$1.29M
Median Price
0mo
Supply
n/a
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$962/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Ocean Place is a scarcity play on a finite asset: direct oceanfront on Amelia Island, gated, rental-friendly, and immediately south of the Ritz-Carlton. The moat is the location and the income potential; the diligence is the building. At 35-plus years old, the milestone inspection and the structural integrity reserve study, plus the adopted budget and master insurance, are the central questions, not the list price. The read on any unit is the floor, the ocean orientation, the renovation level, and the all-in carrying cost with rental income, underwritten against the association's reserve health."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Ocean Place market snapshot (as of June 14, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.3M ($962 per sq ft), a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 2 recent closings in live realMLS data.

Ocean Place is a gated 106-unit oceanfront condominium built in 1990, in a single seven-story building immediately south of the Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, ZIP 32034, Nassau County.

The product is direct-ocean two-bedroom units of roughly 1,255 to 1,400 square feet and three-bedroom units of roughly 1,739 to 1,800 square feet, each with private balconies and direct ocean orientation. Finish levels vary widely, from 1990 original to fully renovated.

There is no CDD. The recurring cost is the condo fee, reported in the $800s per month, so confirm the current adopted budget. Because the building is 35-plus years old, the milestone inspection and the structural integrity reserve study documents are essential reading before contract.

This is a rental-friendly oceanfront market, which broadens the buyer pool to second-home and income buyers. The edge is reading the floor, the ocean orientation, the renovation level, and the building's reserve health correctly, then pricing each unit on its own merits.

Best for

  • Buyers who want direct oceanfront on Amelia Island
  • Second-home and income buyers who want rental flexibility
  • Buyers who want a gated building beside the Ritz-Carlton
  • Buyers who will underwrite a 1990 building's reserves

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a single-family home or a yard
  • Buyers who want brand-new construction
  • Buyers uncomfortable with older-building milestone and reserve risk
  • Buyers who want a no-rental, owner-occupant-only building

How Ocean Place is performing right now

50/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
70Median days on marketdays
0 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
2Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from realMLS, as of June 14, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Ocean Place listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Ocean Place buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Ocean Place

Live MLS inventory for Ocean Place. 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.

No homes are actively for sale in Ocean Place right now, so its recent closed sales are shown, as of 2026-06-14, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from realMLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

The beachAt the door · Two private dune walkovers
Ritz-Carlton Amelia IslandNext door · Dining and spa
Downtown Fernandina (Centre St)~12 to 15 min · Historic district
Amelia Island Plantation / Omni~5 to 8 min · Resort and golf
Jacksonville Airport~35 to 45 min · Via A1A / I-95
I-95~25 to 30 min · Via A1A west

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near Ocean Place Homes for Sale in Fernandina Beach, FL with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

ASAmelia Surf & Racquet Club Homes for Sale in Fernandina Beach, FLFernandina Beach, FL · 0.1 miOcean Cay Homes for Sale in Amelia Island, FLOcean Cay Homes for Sale in Amelia Island, FLAmelia Island, FL · 0.4 miCarlton Dunes Homes for Sale in Fernandina Beach, FLCarlton Dunes Homes for Sale in Fernandina Beach, FLFernandina Beach, FL · 0.4 miLAThe Landings on Amelia River Homes for Sale in Fernandina Beach, FLFernandina Beach, FL · 0.9 miAmerican Beach Homes for Sale in Fernandina Beach, FLAmerican Beach Homes for Sale in Fernandina Beach, FLFernandina Beach, FL · 0.9 miAmelia Island Plantation Homes for Sale in Fernandina Beach, FLAmelia Island Plantation Homes for Sale in Fernandina Beach, FLFernandina Beach, FL · 1.1 miSummer Beach Homes for Sale in Fernandina Beach, FLSummer Beach Homes for Sale in Fernandina Beach, FLFernandina Beach, FL · 1.2 miOBOyster Bay Homes for Sale in Yulee, FLYulee, FL · 1.3 miBeachwood Villas in Fernandina Beach, FLBeachwood Villas in Fernandina Beach, FLFernandina Beach, FL · 1.7 mi

Browse all Florida neighborhood guides →

Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Ocean Place (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Nassau County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Ocean Place is served by Nassau County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Elementary

Emma Love Hardee Elementary

6-8

Fernandina Beach Middle School

9-12

Fernandina Beach High School

Private PreK-8

St. Michael Academy

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Ocean Place address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Ocean Place: the finite supply of direct oceanfront on Amelia Island, steady Nassau County growth and investment, and the regulatory environment for older Florida condos. The county development item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Ocean Place

Our read on what is being built around Ocean Place, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishScarce oceanfront and strong island demand point values up; the watch item is the cost of bringing a 1990 building into full compliance with current reserve and milestone rules.

Finite direct-oceanfront supply on Amelia Island

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Island

Gated direct oceanfront beside the Ritz-Carlton cannot be replicated, which underpins durable demand and pricing.

Nassau County growth and investment

2025
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: County

Continued residential and commercial growth across Nassau supports the island's broader demand base and services.

Rental-friendly building

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Rental flexibility broadens the buyer pool to income and second-home buyers and supports value; confirm current limits.

35-plus-year building: milestone and SIRS

Ongoing
NeutralMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Under current Florida law, the milestone inspection and structural integrity reserve study are the central diligence and carrying-cost question.

Condo fee in the $800s per month

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Oceanfront operating and insurance costs are real; review the current adopted budget and reserve funding before you offer.

Wide renovation spread across units

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Finishes range from 1990 original to fully renovated, so each unit must be priced on its own condition, not a building average.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

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

Showing the latest, scroll for all updates ↓

  1. December 2025
    Growth

    Nassau County regional development update

    Year-end regional reporting outlined continued growth and investment across Nassau County, including the Yulee corridor and broader island demand. Why it matters: Sustained county growth reinforces the demand base for scarce Amelia Island oceanfront property. Source

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.

If we were buying in Ocean Place, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Get the milestone inspection and SIRS documents first. On a 1990 building, they drive the reserve and assessment picture.

2

Review the current adopted budget and reserve funding, plus any pending special assessment, before you judge the price.

3

Read the master insurance policy. Oceanfront wind and flood placement drives your total cost and your HO-6 needs.

4

Confirm the current rental rules and limits if income is part of your plan.

5

Underwrite the floor, the ocean orientation, and the renovation level, then price the unit on its own condition.

Best Buy
A renovated, higher-floor direct-ocean unit in a building with funded reserves
Biggest Risk
An underfunded 1990 association facing milestone-driven assessments
Best Lot
Higher floor and full direct-ocean orientation over a lower or angled unit
Smart Timing
Move when a well-documented oceanfront unit lists; supply is finite
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

The Homes

Product

2BR (1,255-1,400 sf) and 3BR (1,739-1,800 sf) oceanfront condos

Building

Single 7-story building, 106 units, built 1990

Format

Direct ocean orientation with private balconies

Condition

Finish levels vary widely, 1990 original to fully renovated

Costs & Fees

Condo fee

Reported in the $800s/mo; confirm the current adopted budget

CDD

None

Watch for

Milestone inspection and SIRS documents, the building is 35+ years old

Amenities

Pools

Two community pools

Beach

Two private dune walkovers

Pets

Pet-friendly (confirm current limits)

Next door

Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island immediately north

Location

Setting

Oceanfront on Amelia Island Pkwy, south end of the island

Downtown

Historic Centre Street about 15 minutes

Airport

Jacksonville International roughly 40 minutes

More on Living at Ocean Place

The depth without the wall of text. Open what matters to you.

Location and commute
The gate is at 4776 Amelia Island Parkway at the island's south end. Groceries are about five minutes, the Omni and Plantation shops about nine, historic downtown Fernandina ~15 minutes, Baptist Medical Center Nassau ~12 minutes, and Jacksonville International Airport roughly 40 minutes, an easy pattern for lock-and-leave or rental turnovers.
Season and guest traffic
Because short-term rentals are allowed, summer and holiday weeks bring guest traffic in elevators, pools, and parking. Owners who live here full-time accept that as the price of the building's flexibility; buyers who want monastic quiet should weigh Carlton Dunes or owner-occupant buildings instead.
Hurricane and insurance posture
A 1990 concrete coastal building predates current code eras, which makes the engineering and inspection file the key read: what has been retrofitted, what the milestone report flagged, and how reserves are funded. On your side, get a real HO-6 quote during diligence and review the master policy wind deductible, both move the true monthly number.
Pets
Ocean Place is known as one of the more pet-friendly oceanfront buildings on the island. Limits on number, size, and renter pets change by amendment, confirm the current rule in the documents if pets are part of your plan.
What to Check Before You Offer

Before you write an offer on any Ocean Place unit, run this list. Each item moves real money.

  • Milestone inspection report and any follow-up engineering or completed remediation
  • SIRS and reserve funding schedule, funded plan or future assessment in disguise?
  • Current budget and fee history, what the $800s/mo covers and how it has trended
  • Master insurance declarations and wind deductible, plus your own HO-6 quote
  • Two years of board minutes for project and assessment discussion
  • Actual rental revenue for this unit and true comps, net, not gross
  • Current rental rules and pet rules in the declaration and amendments
  • Renovation reality: kitchen, baths, HVAC, balcony doors and sliders on this exact unit
Jon Brooks · Co-Founder, Momentum Realty

Ocean Place is the most honest deal on Amelia's oceanfront: you can see exactly what the discount to Carlton Dunes buys you, 1990 construction, smaller plans, guest traffic, and exactly what it preserves, the same beach, the Ritz next door, and rental income the luxury buildings' owners rarely chase. The work is in two files: the association's documents, which tell you whether the building's age is funded or deferred, and the rental file, which tells you what the unit really earns. Both are knowable before you offer, and both are routinely skipped.

Cross-shop it honestly against Amelia Surf & Racquet if budget leads, against Carlton Dunes if scale and quiet lead, and against Park Place on Atlantic if you would trade oceanfront for new construction downtown. For an income-flexible oceanfront base beside the Ritz, this building is the island's best tool, bought on the documents.

Ocean Place vs. Comparable Communities

The honest way to place Ocean Place is against the buildings an Amelia oceanfront buyer is actually weighing.

CommunityHow it compares to Ocean Place
Carlton DunesThe neighbor north: ~2000-built, ~3,100 sf residences with private elevators at $3M+, one or two sales a year, and a quiet owner culture. Triple the price for triple the residence; same beach.
Amelia Surf & RacquetThe value gated oceanfront: three towers, 1-3BR from the $400Ks, tennis amenities, similar rental flexibility. Older product at half the entry; Ocean Place buys bigger plans and the Ritz adjacency.
Summer BeachThe surrounding master community of gated single-family and townhome regimes around the Ritz and golf club. Choose it for houses and resort texture; Ocean Place is the simpler oceanfront condo play inside the same footprint.
Park Place on AtlanticNew-construction 32-unit luxury condo in walkable downtown Fernandina, $749K-$2.2M, delivering 2026. New build and walkability versus true oceanfront, different lifestyles at overlapping prices.
The Landings on Amelia RiverNew boutique riverfront condos at $3M+ with Ritz membership bundled in remaining developer units, the new-construction luxury alternative, on the river rather than the ocean.

Ocean Place's case: the lowest realistic price for true gated oceanfront beside the Ritz with income flexibility. The case against: 1990-era diligence is mandatory, plans are mid-sized, and the building's rental rhythm is not for everyone.

Cross-shopping Ocean Place against Carlton Dunes or Surf & Racquet? We will compare them on documents, carry, and income for your situation.
Compare Communities →
The Honest Trade-offs

Pros

  • True gated oceanfront beside the Ritz from ~$1.0-1.2M.
  • Short-term rentals allowed, real income potential on the island.
  • Most liquid oceanfront condo market on Amelia: comps exist.
  • Two pools, two dune walkovers, pet-friendly rules.
  • Simple structure: one association, no CDD, fee in the $800s/mo.
  • Florida condo law forces transparency a buyer can use.

Cons

  • 1990 building: milestone/SIRS-era diligence is non-negotiable.
  • Condition varies unit to unit by hundreds of thousands in value.
  • Guest traffic in season, this is a working rental building.
  • Mid-sized plans; no 2,500+ sf product exists here.
  • Insurance lines move the true carry; quote before offering.
  • Downtown is a 15-minute drive, not a walk.
The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

The Entry
$1.28M to $1.28M

Original-finish two-bedroom units on lower floors, the most attainable way into gated direct oceanfront, where renovation upside drives the spread.

Lowest entry
The Core
$1.28M to $1.30M

Updated two and three bedroom units with strong ocean orientation, the heart of this oceanfront market.

Most inventory
The Top
$1.30M to $1.30M

Fully renovated, higher-floor three-bedroom units with full direct-ocean views, which command the top of the building.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$1.28M to $1.28M
The Entry
Original-finish two-bedroom units on lower floors, the most attainable way into gated direct oceanfront, where renovation upside drives the spread.
$1.28M to $1.30M
The Core
Updated two and three bedroom units with strong ocean orientation, the heart of this oceanfront market.
$1.30M to $1.30M
The Top
Fully renovated, higher-floor three-bedroom units with full direct-ocean views, which command the top of the building.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Finite gated oceanfront beside the Ritz-CarltonStrong
Rental-friendly income potentialStrong
Strong Amelia Island demandPositive
Renovation upside on original unitsPositive
1990 building milestone, reserves, insuranceManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Ocean Place

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The ocean and the gate come with the address. The deal is won on the floor, the renovation, and the building's reserves.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.1A- · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.2/10
Renovation Risk6.6/10
Location Efficiency9.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.4/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Ocean Place is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live realMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live realMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium

Fill = price per square foot; ring = by realized $/sqft per unit. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from realMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Floor and ocean orientation drive value most
  • Renovated units command a real premium here
  • Direct-ocean beats angled or partial views
  • The view cannot be changed, finishes can
  • Read the building's reserves before the finishes

In an oceanfront condominium, the durable part of your money is the position, not the finishes. A higher floor, full direct-ocean orientation, and an open view command and hold a premium over lower or angled units. Because the building dates to 1990, the milestone inspection, the reserve study, and the master insurance matter as much as the unit itself. Read the floor, the view, and the building's financial and structural picture first, then price the renovation level against it.

Ocean Place in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want gated direct oceanfront on Amelia Island with rental flexibility.
Biggest advantageFinite oceanfront supply beside the Ritz-Carlton that cannot be replicated.
Biggest riskA 1990 building's milestone and reserves, and the assessments they can drive.
Sweet spotA renovated, higher-floor direct-ocean unit in a well-funded building.
Avoid ifYou want a single-family home, new construction, or an owner-occupant-only building.

Fees, Insurance & the 1990 Building

15-Second Take
  • Condo fee reported in the $800s/mo, confirm the budget
  • No CDD; the fee and insurance are the costs
  • 1990 building: milestone and SIRS are the diligence
  • Master policy plus your own HO-6 unit policy
  • Rental-friendly; confirm the current limits

The structure is simple: one condo association, no CDD, no club. Local reporting puts the fee in the $800s per month, typically covering the master insurance policy, exterior and common-area maintenance, the pools and walkovers, the gate, and reserves. Confirm the current adopted budget and exactly what your unit's fee covers, coastal master-insurance premiums have repriced sharply, and fee history tells you how the board has managed it.

Here is the section that matters most at this address. Ocean Place was built in 1990, which puts it squarely inside Florida's post-Surfside condo-safety regime: milestone structural inspections for buildings three stories and taller as they pass statutory age thresholds, and a structural integrity reserve study (SIRS) that requires structural reserves to be funded rather than waived. For a buyer, these laws are a gift: the building's structural and financial condition is now documented in reports you can read before you offer.

What we pull on every Ocean Place purchase: the milestone inspection report and any follow-up engineering, the SIRS and funding schedule, the current budget and fee history, master insurance declarations and deductibles, and two years of board minutes, where upcoming projects and assessment discussions surface first. A 1990 oceanfront building with funded reserves and completed work is a fundamentally different purchase than the same building with thin documents, at the same list price.

The honest comparison point: an $800s monthly fee on a ~$1.2M oceanfront unit is mid-pack for coastal Florida, and far simpler than resort communities stacking HOA + club + CDD. The real variable is the reserve and assessment picture. Two identical Ocean Place units can differ by tens of thousands in true cost depending on what the association has funded versus deferred, and the documents tell you which one you are buying.
Want the budget, milestone report, and true monthly carry on a specific Ocean Place unit?
Get Real Carrying Costs →
PoolsTwo community poolsPlus two private dune walkovers to the beach.
BuildingSingle 7-story, 106 units (1990)35-plus years old; review the milestone inspection and SIRS.
NeighborRitz-Carlton Amelia IslandImmediately north; dining and spa next door.
InsuranceMaster + HO-6Oceanfront wind and flood placement makes the master policy a first-order question.
CDDNoneNo Community Development District assessment on this property.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across the Jacksonville metro for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus the Jacksonville metro average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Ocean Place, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Carlton Dunes, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Ocean Place home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Ocean Place matched to your condition, lot, and view, 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 homes for sale in Ocean Place on the map →
Or get your Ocean Place home value & selling guide →

Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Ocean Place year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

Ocean Place Market Scorecard

No active listings

Ocean Place is currently a no active listings. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

n/a
Months supply
n/a
Median list
$1,290,000
Median sold
n/a
Per sqft
n/a
Days on mkt
0/0/2
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32034 ZIP is $613,375, about 26.2% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ocean Place?
A gated 106-unit oceanfront condominium built in 1990, in a single seven-story building immediately south of the Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, ZIP 32034. It is rental-friendly, with direct-ocean units and private balconies.
Where is it located?
On the oceanfront in Fernandina Beach, Nassau County, immediately south of the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, about 12 to 15 minutes from historic downtown Centre Street and minutes from the south-end resorts.
What do units cost?
It is a scarce oceanfront market. Recent activity has been in the seven figures, with the floor, the ocean orientation, and the renovation level driving each price. We price off the most recent comps in this specific building, not a community average.
How big are the units?
Two-bedroom units run roughly 1,255 to 1,400 square feet and three-bedroom units roughly 1,739 to 1,800 square feet, each with private balconies and direct ocean orientation.
Is there a CDD?
No. There is no Community Development District assessment. The recurring costs are the condo fee and your own HO-6 unit insurance, on top of the building's master policy.
What does the condo fee cover, and how much is it?
The fee, reported in the $800s per month, covers building operations and insurance, the two pools, the dune walkovers, and the grounds. Confirm the current adopted budget and reserve funding before you offer, since oceanfront operating costs move over time.
What should I know about the building's age?
It was built in 1990, so under current Florida law the milestone inspection and the structural integrity reserve study are essential reading. They tell you whether assessments are likely and how well-funded the reserves are.
Can I rent my unit out?
Yes, the building is rental-friendly, which is part of its appeal to income and second-home buyers. Confirm the current rental rules and any minimum-stay limits for your specific plan before you offer.
What amenities are there?
Two community pools, two private dune walkovers to the beach, and a gated, pet-friendly building. Confirm current pet limits. The Ritz-Carlton next door and the island's resorts are separate, but immediately at hand.
What schools serve the area?
Nassau County schools, generally Emma Love Hardee Elementary, Fernandina Beach Middle, and Fernandina Beach High, with private options like St. Michael Academy. The buyer pool here is largely second-home and income-driven, so schools rarely drive the decision.
What about insurance?
A master policy covers the building, and you carry an HO-6 on the interior and contents. On an oceanfront 1990 building, the wind and flood placement and the reserve funding are first-order questions, so review them carefully.
How does Ocean Place compare to Carlton Dunes?
Carlton Dunes is the newer luxury oceanfront comparison with current-era construction and higher pricing. Ocean Place offers gated direct oceanfront beside the Ritz-Carlton at a different entry, with renovation upside and rental flexibility. The right choice depends on your budget, your tolerance for an older building, and your income plans.
Is Ocean Place a good investment?
The scarcity case is strong: finite gated oceanfront beside the Ritz-Carlton, with rental flexibility. The risks are building-specific: milestone-driven assessments, reserves, and insurance on a 1990 structure. We underwrite each unit and the association individually.
Do I need my own agent to buy here?
Yes. The whole game is the building and the unit: the milestone and reserve documents, the insurance, the rental rules, and the scarce oceanfront comps. Your own agent represents only you and is built for exactly that diligence. Call (904) 351-6461.
You want gated direct oceanfront on Amelia IslandExcellent fit
You want rental flexibility for a second home or incomeExcellent fit
You want to be beside the Ritz-Carlton and the beachExcellent fit
You will underwrite the 1990 building's milestone and reservesExcellent fit
You want a single-family home or a yardProbably not
You want brand-new constructionProbably not
You want an owner-occupant-only, no-rental buildingProbably not
You are not comfortable with older-building reserve riskProbably not

Get the inside read on Ocean Place

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Ocean Place home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

We respond personally, usually the same day.

You are all set.

A Momentum Realty Ocean Place specialist will reach out personally, usually the same day.

Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. Source: Data provided by realMLS.

Zoom out before you decide: see the Duval County market guide or every community in the Neighborhood Finder.

Get my Nassau County cash offer →

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 your area 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.

or call (904) 351-6461
CallFree valuation →
Talk to a Local Ocean Place Expert
Call Get Listings