06/29/2026
MARKET UPDATE: May 2026
The market isn’t bad, but it is less forgiving.
According to the latest single-family residential numbers from the Amelia Island–Nassau County Association of REALTORS®, the May median sale price was $555,000, up 7.6% compared to May of last year.
But one month never tells the whole story.
When you zoom out and look at the year-to-date number, the median sale price was $510,000, which was down 2.2% year-over-year. That’s why I think it’s important to look at the broader trend instead of overreacting to one monthly snapshot.
The timing numbers matter too:
Median time to contract: 43 days, up 13.2% year-over-year
Median time to sale: 78 days, unchanged year-over-year
My takeaway?
Buyers are still active, but they’re being more selective. Pricing, condition, location, insurance factors, roof age, presentation, and overall value all matter more than they did during the faster market a few years ago.
For homeowners, that does not mean you missed your chance. It means strategy matters.
The right pricing and prep can help a home stand out. The wrong repairs, overpricing, or weak presentation can make the process more frustrating than it needs to be.
If you’d like the full AINCAR residential report, or the condo or manufactured home reports, feel free to reach out and I’ll be happy to send them over.
And if you’re curious what your home may realistically be worth in today’s market, I’d be glad to take a look and give you a local, no-pressure opinion. Reach out anytime.