Selva Tierra
Homes for Sale in Atlantic Beach, FL
All 59 homes for sale in Atlantic Beach, FL · median $1,325,000 · 43 homes for sale in 32233 · Duval County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 38 closed sales in Selva Tierra in Atlantic Beach, FL since 2002, the most recent in October 2024. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $850,000 to $1,100,000 (median $990,000), on homes of 1,708 to 2,238 sq ft. Across Atlantic Beach as a whole, 183 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $610,000, 51 median days on market, with 34 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $17,690 ($16,950 with the full homestead exemption).
What actually defines Selva Tierra right now is scarcity of data, not price positioning — with only 48 homes in the community, a single active listing, and zero closings in the current tracked window, there simply isn't a flow of recent sales to establish a market range. What we do know: the homes here were built between 1982 and 2013, with a median construction year of 1983 and a median living area of 2460.5 square feet, which sets this apart as an established, larger-footprint pocket of Atlantic Beach rather than a new-construction community.
For a seller, that thin transaction history cuts both ways — less competition to price against, but also less precedent to lean on when setting an ask. For a buyer, the takeaway is patience: with homestead exemptions filed on 89.6% of homes in the community, turnover here is driven by long-term owners moving on their own timeline rather than frequent resale, so availability is limited and often depends on catching a listing early.
The 60-Second Overview
Selva Tierra is a 48-home community in Atlantic Beach, Duval County, built out between 1982 and 2013 with a median construction year of 1983 and a median home size of 2460.5 square feet. It's a quiet, low-turnover pocket — 89.6% of homes carry a homestead exemption — with only a single active listing and no closings in the current tracked window.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 24 homes in Selva Tierra that have changed hands since 2002, built between 1982 and 2013 (median 1983), with a median living area of about 2,184 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 96% 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 3 qualified sales in Selva Tierra across 2024–2024, median $990,000 — 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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Selva Tierra is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want a larger, established single-family home in Atlantic Beach and can move when the rare listing appears.
- Buyers comfortable making a decision without a deep bench of recent comparable sales to reference.
- Buyers who value long-term stability in a neighborhood over frequent turnover and fresh inventory.
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a range of active listings to compare before deciding.
- Buyers who need newer construction — build years here top out in 2013.
- Buyers who need HOA-confirmed community amenities in writing before touring, since none are identified in current listings.
The market around Selva Tierra
Selva Tierra is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32233, 104 homes are on the market and 40% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Atlantic Beach.
Across Duval County, 3,953 homes are active and 1,522 pending (28% under contract).
In ZIP 32233 (Atlantic Beach), 366 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $522K ($379/sq ft), down 14.2% year over year, with a median 47 days on market. Right now 42 active and 24 pending listings put supply at about 2.8 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32233 housing market and the Duval County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Selva Tierra specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Selva Tierra, Atlantic 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Selva Tierra
Live MLS inventory for Selva Tierra. 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 Selva Tierra listings as of 2026-10-01, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Schools
- Duval County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Duncan Fletcher High School (Duval County Public Schools) · High
- Mayport Middle School (verify by address) · Middle
- Atlantic Beach Elementary School (verify by address)FLDOE grade A · Elementary
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 Duval County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The Selva Tierra buying strategy.
If we were buying in Selva Tierra 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 Selva Tierra.
A Small, Settled Pocket of Atlantic Beach
Forty-eight homes is a small footprint for a named community, and the build timeline — 1982 through 2013, with a median year of 1983 — tells you most of what's here went up in one main era, with a handful of later additions filling in over time. A median living area of 2460.5 square feet is on the larger side for an established Atlantic Beach neighborhood, suggesting these are larger single-family homes rather than starter-sized construction.
The current MLS data shows no community amenities identified, which doesn't necessarily mean there are none — it means nothing has been confirmed through recent active listings. With only one home on the market and zero closings in the tracked window, there isn't enough turnover to build a full amenities picture from listing sheets alone; anyone evaluating Selva Tierra should verify HOA structure and any shared amenities directly rather than relying on the MLS description.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Selva Tierra. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this thin on activity — one active listing, no closings in the current window, 48 homes total — there's no substitute for an agent who is already tracking Atlantic Beach on the ground. Momentum can flag a Selva Tierra listing the moment it hits and can reach out directly to owners who may be considering a move before a home is formally listed, which matters when the public data alone won't tell you much.
Selva Tierra 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 Selva Tierra buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Selva Tierra sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Selva Tierra, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Duval County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Duval County scorecard.
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.
38% of homes for sale in ZIP 32233 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 (2026-10-01).
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32233)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-01 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (38 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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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Tierra Verde Drive (14 homes on record)
- Tierra Verde Drive (9 homes on record)
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