he real estate market on Amelia Island, Florida, which includes Fernandina Beach, shows varying trends depending on the reporting period and specific metrics.
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As of October 13, 2025, the Fernandina Beach housing market is considered somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Fernandina Beach was $680,000 in August 2025, reflecting a 2.7% increase year-over-year. Homes generally sold after 90 days on the market, an improvement from 98 days the previous year. The median sale price per square foot was $348, which was down 18.9% from the previous year. In August 2025, 35 homes were sold, a slight decrease from 38 homes sold in August 2024. The Redfin Compete Score™ indicates that some homes receive multiple offers, and the average home sells for approximately 5% below the list price, going pending in around 78 days. Hot homes can sell for about 1% below the list price and go pending in about 15 days [1].
In contrast, data from January 2025 indicates a different picture. The median home sales price in Fernandina Beach was $650,000, which was a 14.5% decrease from January 2024. Homes in January 2025 sold faster, averaging 32 days on the market, compared to 58 days in January 2024. The market had 160 homes for sale in January 2025, down from 195 in January 2024, and 21 homes were sold, a decrease from 29 a year prior. This period was characterized as a balanced market, with a housing supply of 7.6 months. The sales-to-listing ratio is an indicator of supply and demand, and a balanced market typically has a ratio between 0.12 and 0.2. A ratio higher than 0.2 favors sellers, while a ratio below 0.12 favors buyers [3].
Looking at the last 30 days (leading up to October 12, 2025), the median price for sold homes on Amelia Island was $785,000, while new listings had a median price of $857,500, and active listings had a median price of $793,000. The median days on site for active listings was 82 days. There were 47 sold listings and 66 new listings in this period [2].
Migration patterns show that in June-August 2025, 30% of Fernandina Beach homebuyers searched to move out of the area, while 70% looked to stay within the metropolitan area. Miami, New York, and Washington were the most common metros from which people searched to move into Fernandina Beach. Conversely, Greenville, Knoxville, and Asheville were popular destinations for those leaving Fernandina Beach [1].
The overall real estate market in Fernandina Beach, which is part of Amelia Island, is influenced by its appeal as a tranquil natural oasis with beaches and wildlife, located near Jacksonville [4].