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Ship Watch
Homes for Sale in Fernandina Beach, FL

Community in Fernandina Beach · Nassau County · ZIP 32034
Median sale $850K
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Live · Ship Watch Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$850K
Median sold · 12 mo
$609/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $609 in 2026
94.4%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
8.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
28days
Median DOM · closed
0 days at the 2018 low
33%
Under contract
Nassau: 27% (187 of 700)
2 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 5 a year
Ownership and context
0%
Cash buyers · Ship Watch
0 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending July 2024
Track record · 10 years of records
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 4 in 2020
1,395sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Built fromLive realMLS data10 years of closingsUpdated twice daily
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Ship Watch prices off location and condition, not square footage math alone. At a median of $850,000 and roughly $609 per square foot, this is a coastal-premium submarket in Fernandina Beach where the dollar-per-foot figure tells you the land and setting carry a lot of the value. Expect a wide spread around the median depending on how a given home shows and where it sits.

With median days on market at 28 and a thin closings window, the posture here is steady rather than frantic. A well-presented listing moves in about a month; a buyer has enough time to underwrite carefully but not enough to dawdle on a property that photographs and shows well. Sellers should not assume the median price applies to a home in average condition.

Ship Watch Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 15, 2026

Ship Watch right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 8.0 months of supply and 33% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.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).

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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

Ship Watch Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 14, 2026

Ship Watch right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 8.0 months of supply and 33% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.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 14, 2026. Confidence: Medium (3 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).

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Updated July 14, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Ship Watch market snapshot (as of July 14, 2026): the median sale price is about $850K ($609 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 28 days on market for closed sales, and 8.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market.

Ship Watch is a small, coastal-priced pocket of Fernandina Beach in Nassau County where per-square-foot values run high and inventory turns over in about a month. It rewards buyers who value the setting over raw size.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting a coastal Fernandina Beach location with a budget comfortable around the mid-$800s
  • Those prioritizing setting and condition over the most square footage per dollar
  • Buyers who can move on a well-shown home within about a month of listing

Probably not for

  • Buyers chasing the lowest possible per-square-foot cost
  • Those who need a large selection of active listings to compare
  • Buyers who want a stable, high-volume sales history before committing

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 14 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($850K) IS the median in the snapshot above.

Windows contain 1 to 14 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.

Every sale since 2016 · price vs size
$0$500K$1M1k2k2k
49 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
051015201620182020202220242026
1 to 14 a year; 3 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
02420162018202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 4 quit in 2020; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.

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.

$2,540/mo
Nassau County typical true cost to own
$97/mo
Nassau County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

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.

Windows contain 1 to 14 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.

Every sale since 2016 · price vs size
$0$500K$1M1k2k2k
49 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
051015201620182020202220242026
1 to 14 a year; 3 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
02420162018202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 4 quit in 2020; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
How much local inventory is already under contract

25% of homes for sale in ZIP 32034 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 (2026-07-12).

How much local inventory is already under contract

25% of homes for sale in ZIP 32034 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 (2026-07-18).

Ship Watch Market Scorecard

Buyer-leaning

Ship Watch is currently a buyer-leaning market. About 8.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,174,500, and homes go under contract in about 638 days.

8.0
Months supply
$1,174,500
Median list
$850,000
Median sold
$610
List $/sqft
638
Days on mkt
2/1/3
Active/Pend/Sold

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Ship Watch

Live MLS inventory for Ship Watch. 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 Ship Watch 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.

Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

If we were buying in Ship Watch 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

Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.

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 Ship Watch.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a coastal Fernandina address and value setting over sheer square footage.
Biggest Risk
A thin closings window means stats can swing on very few sales.
Sweet Spot
An updated home in strong condition priced near the median.
Avoid If
You need maximum space per dollar or a large, deep inventory to choose from.

Reading a thin, high-ppsf market

The number that defines Ship Watch is the roughly $609 per square foot median. In practice that means condition and position drive price more than footprint, and comparisons between two homes here can swing hard on finishes, views, and how recently the property was updated. Treat the $850,000 median as a center of gravity, not a ceiling or a floor.

Because the closings window is narrow, single transactions carry outsized weight in the stats. That is normal for a small coastal community, but it means you should lean on the qualitative picture as much as the median: how a home shows, what condition it is in, and how it stacks against the current active set rather than a broad historical average.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a small, high-per-foot market like Ship Watch, the median only gets you so far. We walk the actual homes, weigh condition and position against the current active set, and tell you plainly when a listing is priced for its finishes and when it is priced for its ZIP code. That candor matters more than a headline number when a handful of sales can move the whole picture.

Ship Watch in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a coastal Fernandina address and value setting over sheer square footage.
Biggest advantageHigh per-foot values reflect a premium location that anchors demand.
Biggest riskA thin closings window means stats can swing on very few sales.
Sweet spotAn updated home in strong condition priced near the median.
Avoid ifYou need maximum space per dollar or a large, deep inventory to choose from.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Ship Watch?
The median sale price in Ship Watch was $850K over the 12 months ending July 14, 2026 (3 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Ship Watch take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 14, 2026 took a median 28 days on market (3 sales, realMLS).
Is Ship Watch a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of July 14, 2026, Ship Watch leans toward buyers: 8.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
Do cash buyers compete in Ship Watch?
Cash buyers took 0% of Ship Watch sales in the 12 months ending July 2024 (0 of 3 closings, realMLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Ship Watch?
The best agent for Ship Watch 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 Ship Watch.
How do I find a top Fernandina Beach real estate agent who knows Ship Watch?
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 Ship Watch and the wider Fernandina Beach area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Ship Watch?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Ship Watch purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers targeting a coastal Fernandina Beach location with a budget comfortable around the mid-$800sExcellent fit
Those prioritizing setting and condition over the most square footage per dollarExcellent fit
Buyers who can move on a well-shown home within about a month of listingExcellent fit
Buyers chasing the lowest possible per-square-foot costProbably not
Those who need a large selection of active listings to compareProbably not
Buyers who want a stable, high-volume sales history before committingProbably not

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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 14, 2026
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2016 (49 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.

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 14, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15, 2026
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2016 (49 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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