Turtle Dunes
Homes for Sale in Amelia Island, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Photo courtesy of SHRIMP CAPITAL REALTY · via realMLS
Turtle Dunes trades on scarcity as much as on the gate itself. There is one active listing and one recorded closing in the current window, and months of supply sits at 12 — a figure built off very few transactions rather than a deep, liquid market. That thinness is the story here more than any single price point: whatever is listed effectively sets the market until the next home comes along.
For a buyer, that means limited choice but real room to negotiate given the buyer-leaning posture, since there is no competing inventory pushing offers higher. For a seller, it cuts the other way — with only one comparable active and one closing to point to, pricing has to be grounded in the home itself (condition, lot, gate proximity) rather than a pattern of recent sales, because that pattern barely exists right now.
Figures in this note are as of July 15, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
The 60-Second Overview
Turtle Dunes is a gated, guard-attended enclave on Amelia Island in Nassau County built around beach access, tennis, and a community pool — a small footprint that shows up in the data as thin, low-volume trading rather than a broad, comparable market.
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 Turtle Dunes is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want gated, guard-attended security and beach access and are ready to act on a single available listing rather than wait for more options
- Buyers comfortable negotiating in a buyer-leaning market where there is little competing inventory to push terms
- Buyers who prioritize the amenity package — pool, tennis, jogging path, playground — over having a large pool of homes to compare
Probably not for
- Buyers who want to compare several similar homes before deciding on one
- Buyers who rely on a long, steady sales history to judge fair pricing
- Buyers who need frequent new listings and fast inventory turnover to shop against
The market around Turtle Dunes
Turtle Dunes 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 Amelia Island.
Across Nassau County, 584 homes are active and 186 pending (24% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Turtle Dunes specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Turtle Dunes, Amelia Island
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 Turtle Dunes
Live MLS inventory for Turtle Dunes. 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 Turtle Dunes listings as of 2026-10-21, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Life at Turtle Dunes
- Beach Access · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Gated · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Jogging Path · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Playground · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Security · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Tennis Court(s) · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Pool · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- 24 Hour Security · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Gated with Guard · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Security Gate · reported on 1 of 1 listings
Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
How far is everything?
Everyday stops around Turtle Dunes are close: the nearest dining is about 1 minutes away.
- Nonna Mia · Dining1 min
- Amelia Island Nature Center · Parks2 min
- Palmetto Walk Shopping Village · Shopping6 min
- Starbucks · Coffee7 min
- Harris Teeter Pharmacy · Groceries8 min
- VITAS Healthcare · Health14 min
Approximate drive times via Mapbox Search + Directions, 2026-07-03. Verify for a specific address.
Schools
- Nassau County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Southside Elementary SchoolFLDOE grade A · PreK-5
- Fernandina Beach Middle SchoolFLDOE grade A · 6-8
- Fernandina Beach High SchoolFLDOE grade A · 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 Turtle Dunes address.
Recent Developments in Turtle Dunes Fernandina Beach
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Turtle Dunes Fernandina Beach, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Retail & Dining
Council committee defers vote on incentives for Downtown Publix at 119 W. Beaver St.
The Finance Committee deferred a $49.65 million incentive package for Gateway Jax's $140.15 million high-rise anchored by a Publix at 119 W. Beaver St. The tower is planned with 259 apartments and about 400 parking spaces. The committee is scheduled to revisit the bill Nov. 4, the day after the Amendment 3 vote.
What it may mean for the marketThe timing of the first full-size grocery store in the Downtown core depends on the incentive vote, affecting nearby retail access. The site is about 5 miles south of Turtle Dunes Fernandina Beach.
Source: Jacksonville Today - 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 8 miles east of Turtle Dunes Fernandina Beach.
Source: News4JAX - September 2026Development
Gateway Jax seeks more than $70 million in city incentives for Riverfront Plaza tower and Hotel Merrydelle
Gateway Jax is requesting about $55.4 million in incentives for a 17-story, roughly $271.5 million Riverfront Plaza tower with 130 to 170 hotel rooms and 50 to 150 residences on Independent Drive. It also seeks a $15 million loan for the nearly $50 million renovation of the former Ambassador Hotel at 420 Julia Street. The Downtown Investment Authority board votes Sept. 16 and City Council has the final say.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the projects would add hotel rooms, residences and restaurants along the Downtown riverfront. The site is about 5 miles south of Turtle Dunes Fernandina Beach.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
Downtown review board approves concept for first new University of Florida graduate campus building in LaVilla
The Downtown Development Review Board voted 7-0 on Sept. 10 for a six to eight story, roughly 185,000 square foot academic building on a 2.34-acre site bounded by West Bay, Forsyth and North Lee streets. It is the first new building in a multiphase UF graduate and semiconductor institute campus estimated at $345 million. UF hopes to break ground in December, pending final design review and permitting.
What it may mean for the marketA large graduate campus adds education and technology jobs and daytime foot traffic to the western Downtown core. The site is about 6 miles south of Turtle Dunes Fernandina Beach.
Source: Jacksonville Today - 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 8 miles east of Turtle Dunes Fernandina Beach.
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 8 miles east of Turtle Dunes Fernandina Beach.
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.
The Turtle Dunes buying strategy.
If we were buying in Turtle Dunes 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 Turtle Dunes.
Turtle Dunes: gated amenities, a thin data set
The amenity package is the draw: beach access, a security gate with 24 hour security and guard staffing, tennis courts, a pool, a jogging path, and a playground, all reported across this community's MLS listings. It reads as a full-service gated address, though as with any HOA-run amenity set, current access and condition are worth confirming directly with the association rather than assumed from listing history.
The market side is quieter. With one active listing, one closing in the trailing window, and 12 months of supply, Turtle Dunes is currently classified buyer-leaning — but that label is being carried by a very small sample. Anyone tracking this community should treat the numbers as directional, not as a statistically deep trend, and expect the picture to shift meaningfully with the next listing or closing rather than staying stable month to month.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Turtle Dunes. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A community with one active listing and one closing on record does not give you much of a public trend to lean on, so the value of representation shifts toward knowing that single listing, the last closing, and the gate's actual access rules in real time — not from a stale data pull. Momentum tracks Turtle Dunes at that granular level, confirms amenity and gate details directly with the HOA before a client relies on them, and reads the buyer-leaning posture in context rather than treating a thin sample as a firm trend.
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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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 21, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32034/32045)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (28 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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