Sarah Ashley, Amelia Island Realtor, Jacksonville Realtor

09/16/2026

Coming Soon in South Ponte Vedra -

This 2239 square feet Condo home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It is located at 220 S OCEAN GRANDE Drive E #104, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

08/14/2026

A home on N. Fletcher is sitting active at $1.585M. Another on Coastal Oaks is active at $984K. Meanwhile, three others in the same stretch just went pending.

That gap is not random, and it is telling you exactly how the Amelia Island market is behaving right now.

Buyers here are not absent. They are selective. Move-in-ready homes with thoughtful finishes are moving quickly, while properties needing work are giving buyers real negotiating room, sometimes a $600K spread inside the same zip code.

And July is doing what July always does on the island: pulling in relocating families who need to be settled before the school year. Historic Downtown and the gated communities near the golf corridor are seeing very different activity, and knowing which is which changes your whole strategy.

Swipe through for the three signals worth reading before you make a move. 🌾

Questions on a specific street or neighborhood? Send us a message. We watch these numbers every day.

08/12/2026

A home listed at $1.2M closed at $1.19M. Another listed at $1.1M closed at $975K. Same island, same month, completely different stories.

That gap between list price and sale price? It's the most honest number in real estate. List price is what a seller hopes to get. Sale price is what the market actually pays. And on Amelia Island right now, the space between those two figures reveals more about pricing strategy than it does about a home's value.

For sellers, this is why list price matters as a positioning tool, not a ceiling. A well-priced home in Historic Downtown Fernandina attracts a very different buyer than a home tucked inside a gated golf community off Amelia Island Parkway. The strategy has to match the neighborhood, the buyer pool, and the moment.

For buyers, here's the takeaway: asking prices are opinions. Sale prices are facts. If you want to understand where the market truly sits, look at what homes are closing for, not what they're listed at.

That's the conversation we love having with our clients. Whether you're thinking about listing this fall or watching the market from the sidelines, we're happy to walk you through what the recent sale data on Amelia Island is actually telling us. 🏡

08/10/2026

A teal kitchen island with brass pendants. Tropical tile wrapping a freestanding tub. Woven pendants over reclaimed oak floors.

These aren't just pretty finishes. They're the details buyers describe to their friends after a showing, and the ones that quietly move a home from "nice" to "I have to have it."

After years of styling luxury coastal homes across Amelia Island, Sarah has seen the same pattern hold. Whether it's a Historic Downtown cottage or a new build tucked inside a gated golf community, the homes that command stronger offers are almost always the ones where finish choices read as one cohesive story rather than a piece-by-piece assembly.

Swipe through for the three coastal design choices that hold real value here, straight from Sarah's BFA-trained eye. 🌿

Thinking about listing, or planning finishes for a home you'll one day sell? Send us a message. We love this part.

07/23/2026

Most agents can tell you what your home is worth. I can tell you exactly what to change before you list it. 🎨

That's because I'm not just a REALTOR®. I hold a BFA in Interior Design from the University of Georgia, and I use it on every listing I takes.

Before a single photo gets taken, I walk the house with a trained eye. Which wall color is quietly turning buyers off. Which room is fighting its own layout. Where a $200 fix will add thousands to the offer.

Most sellers on Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach don't realize how much of the sale price is decided before the sign goes in the yard. Sarah does. It's why her clients tend to skip the "we should have done that first" regret.

If you're thinking about selling this year, let's walk your home together before you touch a thing. You might be surprised what a designer's eye catches that a spreadsheet never will.

Call 912-590-2215

07/16/2026

A kitchen like this doesn't happen by accident. The brass dome pendants, the wicker bar stools, the crisp white cabinetry against that soft coastal blue. Every finish was chosen to feel like Amelia Island without leaning on the usual seashell-and-rope clichés.

When you're preparing a home for resale here, the details are what turn a walkthrough into an offer. Buyers remember how a space made them feel long after they've forgotten the listing sheet.

If you're thinking about selling on Amelia Island or Fernandina Beach and want a team that understands how design drives price, we'd love to walk your space with you. ✨

06/16/2026

✨ Imagine ending every day with peaceful water views right from your backyard.
This beautiful Snapdragon home in Amelia Concourse offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and convenience—just minutes from Amelia Island's beaches, charming downtown Fernandina Beach, and everyday essentials.

🏡 Features you'll love:
✨ Spacious open-concept living
✨ Tranquil waterfront setting
✨ Versatile bonus room ideal for guests, a home office, or multi-generational living
✨ Community pool, parks, and scenic walking trails nearby

📍 95134 Snapdragon Drive, Fernandina Beach
🗓 Friday, June 19 | 2:00–4:00 PM
🏡 Open House hosted by Jacqueline Stouse

Come experience the views, the space, and the lifestyle that make this home so special.

📲 For more information or a private tour:
Sarah Chancey | 912-590-2215
Maria Pinto Malek | 443-936-8274
ERA Fernandina Beach Realty

05/08/2026

Sunlit spaces, peaceful water views, and a lifestyle that feels like vacation every day. 🌴

Join us this weekend to tour this beautiful home in Amelia Concourse and see why so many families love living just minutes from Amelia Island and historic downtown Fernandina Beach.

✨ Bright, open living spaces
✨ Serene water views
✨ Flexible bonus room perfect for guests or a private suite
✨ Easy access to neighborhood pool, parks, and walking trails

📍 95134 Snapdragon Drive, Fernandina Beach
🗓 Saturday, 9th | 10 AM–12 PM

Come experience the space, the light, and the lifestyle for yourself.

📲 Questions or want a private showing?
Sarah Chancey 912-590-2215
443-936-8274


See the Listing: https://loom.ly/XR--CB0

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05/06/2026

🏡 Open House
Friday the 8th | 9:30–11am

Is this the LAST HOUSE you’ll ever need to see? 👀

✨ Renovated
✨ Airbnb-friendly
✨ Waterfront Dock Life
✨ Under $1M

Boat days, sunset views, and income potential—all in one. This Pirates Way home checks every box.

If you’ve been waiting for the house… don’t miss this one.

📲 912-590-2215 or dm me for the listing

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05/04/2026

Another happy out-of-state buyer is officially under contract in Del Webb Wildlight 🙌

They were looking for:
✨ Low-maintenance living
✨ A vibrant, active community
✨ New construction (without the overwhelm)

…and their villa checked every box ✔️

Wildlight is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about communities just outside Jacksonville—with beautiful homes, amazing amenities, and that easy, coastal lifestyle so many buyers are after.

Thinking about making a move to Northeast Florida? I’ve got you 🤍
📩 DM me “WILDLIGHT” and I’ll send you current opportunities.