Piney Island in Fernandina Beach

Piney Island
Homes for Sale in Fernandina Beach, FL

Community in Fernandina Beach · Nassau County · ZIP 32034
125 homesBuilt 1977–2024Median sale $599K
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Live Market Pulse
17/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2014 → 2026 · 80 at the 2021 peak
0 is Piney Island's coldest market since 2014, 100 its hottest. Today: 17. How it's scored

Photo courtesy of CHAD AND SANDY REAL ESTATE GROUP · via realMLS

Built fromLive realMLS data23 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Piney Island Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$599K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 46.8% vs the prior 12 months
-46.8%
1-yr price change
n = 3 and 7 sales in the two windows
$240/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $366 in 2025
72.3%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
4.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
102days
Median DOM · closed
19 days at the 2022 low
67%
Under contract
Nassau: 27% (187 of 700)
1 · 2
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
81%
Owner-occupied · Piney Island
108 of 134 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
19%
Non-owner-occupied · Piney Island
incl. 10% trust or LLC-held · 3% out-of-state
83%
Cash buyers · Piney Island
5 of 6 sales, 12 mo ending July 2025
125
Homes in the community
plus 9 vacant residential lots · 134 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 23 years of records
Est. 1977
Community established
homes built 1977-2024, median 1995 (FL DOR 2025)
5
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 5 in 2006
2,592sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
2.4%/yr
Turnover rate
about 3 of 125 homes trade a year
Piney Island Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 15, 2026

Piney Island right now

🟡 Balanced market. 4.0 months of supply and 67% 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 July 15, 2026. Confidence: Medium (3 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($599K) is down 46.8% from the prior 12 months ($1.13M). With about 3 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 July 15. Confidence: Low (3 and 7 sales in the two windows).

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Updated July 15, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Piney Island market snapshot (as of July 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $599K ($240 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 102 days on market for closed sales, and 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 47% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).

Piney Island is a community of 125 homes in Fernandina Beach, Nassau County, built between 1977 and 2024 (median 1995), with a median living area of about 3,194 square feet. 81% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 15 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($599K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($1.13M) IS the -46.8% one-year change.

Windows contain 0 to 7 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
$500K$1M20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 46.8% year over year.
Every sale since 2003 · price vs size
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2k3k4k
52 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$200$30020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $169 in 2012 to a $366 peak in 2025; $240 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
5010015020122014201620182020202220242026
19 days at the 2022 low; 102 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
70%80%90%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
72.3% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
024620122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 7 a year; 3 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
02420082012201620242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 5 quit in 2006; 5 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning201420222026
80 at the 2021 peak, 17 in the troughs, 17 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

Piney Island Market Scorecard

Balanced

Piney Island is currently a balanced market. About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $699,900, and homes go under contract in about 109 days.

4.0
Months supply
$699,900
Median list
$599,000
Median sold
$337
Per sqft
109
Days on mkt
1/2/3
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32034 ZIP is $617,903, about 26.4% 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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Piney Island

Live MLS inventory for Piney Island. 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 Piney Island listings as of 2026-07-14, 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.

The takeaway

Everyday stops around Piney Island are close: the nearest dining is about 6 minutes away.

Approximate drive times via Mapbox Search + Directions, 2026-07-03. Verify for a specific address.

Schools

In short
  • Nassau County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Southside ElementaryFLDOE grade A · Public PreK-5
  • Fernandina Beach Middle SchoolFLDOE grade A · Public 6-8
  • Fernandina Beach High SchoolFLDOE grade A · Public 9-12

Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year and can change; always confirm with Nassau County Public Schools for a specific address.

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

If we were buying in Piney Island 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 Piney Island.

A closer look at the Piney Island market

At a median of $240 per square foot, Piney Island prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

Inventory runs at 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market and the trailing-12-month median down 47% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 102 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 125 homes built between 1977 and 2024, and 81% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
3.5D · Buy Score
Recent Direction0.0/10
Liquidity & Demand6.0/10
Owner Commitment8.1/10
Pricing Power0.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (3.5). Basis: Recent Direction -46.8% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 4.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 81% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 72.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Has a CDD assessment
  • 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.

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The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Piney Island sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Piney Island?
The median sale price in Piney Island was $599K over the 12 months ending July 15, 2026 (3 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Piney Island take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 15, 2026 took a median 102 days on market (3 sales, realMLS).
Is Piney Island a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of July 15, 2026, Piney Island is roughly balanced: 4.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
How many homes are in Piney Island?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 125 homes plus 9 vacant residential lots in Piney Island (public records).
What share of Piney Island is owner-occupied?
81% of Piney Island parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Piney Island built?
Homes in Piney Island were built between 1977 and 2024, with a median year built of 1995 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Piney Island?
Cash buyers took 83% of Piney Island sales in the 12 months ending July 2025 (5 of 6 closings, realMLS).
What schools serve Piney Island?
Piney Island is served by Nassau County Public Schools, typically Southside Elementary, Fernandina Beach Middle School and Fernandina Beach High School. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Piney Island?
The best agent for Piney Island 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 Piney Island.
How do I find a top Fernandina Beach real estate agent who knows Piney Island?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Piney Island and the wider Fernandina Beach area.
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 14, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 32034/32041/32097))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2003 (52 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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