Our Fall Real Estate season has arrived with some SIGNIFICANT NATIONAL CHANGES affecting Real Estate transactions for Sellers and Buyers via new MLS Regulations and Rules (Seller Commission Communications and Required Buyer Showing Agreements).
For a quick review, please visit HERE and feel free to contact me for more information or clarification - we are already seeing quite a lot of miscommunication regarding these mandated changes!
Here is one of my Latest Oceanfront Amelia Island Listings:
Affordability meets luxurious oceanfront living in this Fully Furnished Turnkey Villa! Tucked away on the 2nd floor of the oceanfront Beach Walker Villas community in gated Amelia Island Plantation Resort, this condo offers an ideal opportunity as a proven Income Producing Rental Property and/pr family beach getaway!
Soaring vaulted ceilings in the living room give way to the white kitchen w/breakfast bar, dining space, and corner bar with wine fridge! The two spacious carpeted bedrooms, one with an en suite bath and the other with close access to the guest bath. The recently resurfaced balcony, accessible from both bedrooms, is a private space to relax and enjoy the sound of ocean waves crashing just beyond the preserve!
The current owners splurged on ALL new furnishings and coastal decor throughout
(few exclusions apply). Additional upgrades include newer HVAC (2023), new interior doors, and fresh paint throughout! Also equipped with ALL NEW washer and kitchen essentials, including dishwasher, refrigerator, washer, toaster, and pots and pans. Outdoor lockable storage conveys, great for bikes, surfboards, and all other outdoor activity equipment!
The Beach Walker complex features a recently renovated oceanfront pool, private beach access, and is just a short drive or bike ride away from the Plantation shops and restaurants!VISIT HERE for more information, photos and map
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LISTING:
Located on the desirable ocean side of the Omni Amelia Island Plantation, this charming 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath patio-style home has peaceful wooded views and luxurious amenities. The double glass front doors give way to the spacious living and dining areas that feature soaring vaulted ceilings with a gas fireplace surrounded in marble and whitewash hardwood floors throughout the main level.
The living room opens to the expansive rear deck overlooking the preserve to create a private retreat for shade relaxing and entertaining. The yard stretches beyond the deck with a small putting green under the shade of handsome oak trees (with plenty of space for a pool!) The remodeled kitchen boasts granite countertops with waterfall edge, breakfast bar, glass front cabinets, and a light-filled breakfast nook with access to the laundry room and 2-car garage.
The main level owner's suite has large windows and a private en suite bath. Both guest rooms are located upstairs and each has their own walk-in closets and a private en suite bath. Updates include: Windows replaced in 2023. Owner suite windows 2020. Downstairs HVAC 2021. Hot water heater 2020, and roof 2016. A generator and water softening system add to the comforts offered by this home. The homes location provides and easy walk, bike or golf cart ride to the Pickleball/Tennis courts, the Amelia Island Club and the beach! Please ask the listing agent about the Fantastic Amelia Island Club Membership Opportunity!
Visit here for more information, photos and map location: http://www.MyAmeliaHouse.com/
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Do you have recommendations for locating a “Disney” Fishing Cabin?
The Cabin is coming from Disney’s Fort Wilderness Lodge and was built around 2000. Disney is changing out these cabins for brand new ones. Guests stayed in this cabin just a few weeks ago. It is about 520 sq.ft.
Placement options include:
• Adding it to a current lot & home as an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
• Placing it on its own lot or land parcel
• Renting or subdividing a current land parcel for its placement
It would be great to have a location near or on the water (pond, lake, river, tidal marsh, woods) to make it a fishing getaway! However, I am open to ideas, different placements/locations and other opportunities.
The Cabin comes with everything it had at its Disney location (furniture, appliances, TV’s ... even down to the silverware).
To give you a better idea of the cabin, attached are a few photos and this YouTube link shows the cabins at the Disney location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDD13i_UNl8
Please contact me with any ideas, recommendations or opportunities!
Thank you,
John Raker
(904) 557-8054 / Jraker44@gmail.com
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Our Spring Real Estate Market is now in full swing! In addition to getting asked “How is the Market,” I am also often asked about the prices of specific homes on the market AND the current value of peoples homes. So to help, here are TWO FREE resources that you can use whenever you want to determine home prices for yourself:
EV INSIDER ON YOUR SMART PHONE
Become a real estate insider with the Engel & Völkers property search app, EVInsider. It has the most accurate, up-to-date MLS information, and features augmented reality search, large photos, advanced search filters, and more. It can be used nationwide, as well as here in Nassau county, wherever homes are listed on the multiple-listing-service. Download it now: EV INSIDER SEARCH APPLICATION
FREE MULTIPLE SOURCE HOME VALUATION & MORE
Just type in the address and in one click use this weblink to view (3) separate price valuations for your property (includes zillow and 2 others). The site allows you to edit the number of beds, baths and square footage and provides really interesting Maps showing Buyer Activity and past 90-days of color-coded Buyer Search Areas specific to your property location. You can also review Recent Nearby Sales and have the ability to receive FREE monthly updates on your property evaluations by e-mail. Click here to visit: FREE Home Price Valuation with (3) different sources
Thank you for your interest and please call on me if I can help you or your family and friends with their real estate needs..png)
John Raker, Real Estate Advisor
cell: 1-904-557-8054
5185 South Fletcher AvenueAmelia Island, Florida 32034
Our Fall Real Estate season has arrived with some SIGNIFICANT NATIONAL CHANGES affecting Real Estate transactions for Sellers and Buyers via new MLS Regulations and Rules (Seller Commission Communications and Required Buyer Showing Agreements).
For a quick review, please visit HERE and feel free to contact me for more information or clarification - we are already seeing quite a lot of miscommunication regarding these mandated changes!
Here is one of my Latest Oceanfront Amelia Island Listings:
(few exclusions apply). Additional upgrades include newer HVAC (2023), new interior doors, and fresh paint throughout! Also equipped with ALL NEW washer and kitchen essentials, including dishwasher, refrigerator, washer, toaster, and pots and pans. Outdoor lockable storage conveys, great for bikes, surfboards, and all other outdoor activity equipment!
VISIT HERE for more information, photos and map
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LISTING:
Visit here for more information, photos and map location: http://www.MyAmeliaHouse.com/
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Do you have recommendations for locating a “Disney” Fishing Cabin?
The Cabin is coming from Disney’s Fort Wilderness Lodge and was built around 2000. Disney is changing out these cabins for brand new ones. Guests stayed in this cabin just a few weeks ago. It is about 520 sq.ft.
Placement options include:
• Adding it to a current lot & home as an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
• Placing it on its own lot or land parcel
• Renting or subdividing a current land parcel for its placement
It would be great to have a location near or on the water (pond, lake, river, tidal marsh, woods) to make it a fishing getaway! However, I am open to ideas, different placements/locations and other opportunities.
The Cabin comes with everything it had at its Disney location (furniture, appliances, TV’s ... even down to the silverware).
To give you a better idea of the cabin, attached are a few photos and this YouTube link shows the cabins at the Disney location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDD13i_UNl8
Please contact me with any ideas, recommendations or opportunities!
Thank you,
John Raker
(904) 557-8054 / Jraker44@gmail.com
EV INSIDER ON YOUR SMART PHONE
Become a real estate insider with the Engel & Völkers property search app, EVInsider. It has the most accurate, up-to-date MLS information, and features augmented reality search, large photos, advanced search filters, and more. It can be used nationwide, as well as here in Nassau county, wherever homes are listed on the multiple-listing-service. Download it now: EV INSIDER SEARCH APPLICATION
FREE MULTIPLE SOURCE HOME VALUATION & MORE
Just type in the address and in one click use this weblink to view (3) separate price valuations for your property (includes zillow and 2 others). The site allows you to edit the number of beds, baths and square footage and provides really interesting Maps showing Buyer Activity and past 90-days of color-coded Buyer Search Areas specific to your property location. You can also review Recent Nearby Sales and have the ability to receive FREE monthly updates on your property evaluations by e-mail. Click here to visit: FREE Home Price Valuation with (3) different sources
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How is the Market for SELLERS?
Contrary to our volatile fishing weather, our Spring Real Estate Selling Season is off to a Fantastic start. Here are three listings that I have under contract!
community went under-contract before we officially launched it on our MLS.
Oyster Bay Harbour that has a community lake across the street in front and expansive marsh views to Amelia Island from the rear.
For Amelia Island Sellers here is some Data from our local multiple listing service:
Of the 106 Amelia Island properties under contract 84 went under contract since the end of January with a Median Price of $759,000 from a list price range of $5,100,000 (oceanfront home) to $175,000 (a lot).
Just like with successful fishing, a professional guide with expert knowledge who understands current conditions/seasons with 10 years or ore direct experience can more successfully market and sell our home more quickly and at a higher price than those without. I can be your guide to help you successfully navigate our real estate market!
If you have questions, or wish to refer friends or family, please contact me so that I can help!
John Raker
Real Estate Advisor, Engel & Völkers
(904) 557-8054 (m)
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How is the market?
There are 786 Active Listings in our local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) today (2/5/2024).
This is traditionally a very low number for our Inventory!
A normal count used to be closer to 1,100-1,300 active listings prior to Covid-19. During periods of the Covid pandemic, inventory here dropped to just under 350. With all the new homes and communities that have been built over the last few years, this makes the percentage of total homes for sale even lower comparatively.
Of the 786 Active Listings:
23 Commercial
78 Condominiums
2 Duplexes
196 Lots and Land Parcels
4 Multifamily
34 Rentals
449 Residential Homes
Of the 449 Active Homes for sale in the MLS, 141 are on Amelia Island and the Median
asking price of Amelia Island Homes is $1,050,000 (from range of $9,975,000 - $369,000. The
Median number of Days-on-Market (DOM) for these listings is 67 Days (from Range of 415-0).
Of the 308 other Active Homes in our MLS, the Median asking price is $618,950 (from range of $5,500,000 - $139,000) and their Median number of DOM is 59 (from Range of 360 - 0)
Please contact John Raker for a custom property valuation and market analysis.
Thank you for reading,
John Raker
Real Estate Advisor, Engel & Völkers
(904) 557-8054 (m)
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Active Homes for Sale with Deep Water Docks!
$2,064,000 3 Beds, 3.5 Baths with 2,759 sq.ft.
Click on:
$1,350,000 3 Beds, 3 Bath with 2,495 sq.ft.
Click on:
$2,490,000 4 Beds, 4 Bath with 5,200 sq.ft
Click on:
John Raker
904-557-8054
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THE LAST THREE MONTHS OF THE YEAR COULD BE THE BEST FOR 2023 LOCAL REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES!
The Best Local Real Estate Opportunities of 2023 will be this October – December!
Here is Why: Current Active For Sale Inventory of Homes remains historically low and with Buyers waiting to "see what happens", a slowdown in contract activity has occured in recent months (the balance point of Supply/Demand).
So Buyers who can ACT NOW when there is LESS COMPETITION can be rewarded! Or instead, Buyers who WAIT and allow Buyer Activity to increase will experience Fierce Buyer Competition again in this low home inventory environment.
Sellers can move forward in this market but need to follow important marketing and pricing strategies to Sell!
Please call on me to Professionally Advise you as a Buyer or Seller or share my information with Friends and Family to do the same!
My Reviews over the past 9 years are provided below:
Zillow: 5 STARS (28 Reviews) ★★★★★ https://www.zillow.com/profile/jraker44//#reviews
Google: 5 STARS (34 Reviews) ★★★★★ https://maps.app.goo.gl/MBNEb1gS5v9u3HpbA
Facebook: 5 STARS (8 Reviews) ★★★★★ https://www.facebook.com/theameliaislandteam
John Raker
904-557-8054
Current Active Listings For Sale:
Amelia Island Oceanfront Home: https://www.myameliahouse.com/
Oyster Bay Harbour Marshfront Lot: https://www.myoysterbayhouse.com/
Amelia Island 5-Acre Development Parcel: https://www.ameliaislandland.com/
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Local Real Estate Advisor John Raker is giving (10) FREE Consultations to the Amelia Island Fishing Report readers!
Do you have questions about:
Real Estate Closing Costs- the Process of Listing or Buying a Property,
- Florida Homestead Real Estate Tax Exemption(s),
- Working with a Lender,
- Where to find Nassau County HOA Documents or original community Lot Plats,
- Finding a Great Realtor to Help you in another part of Florida, the US or Internationally, the Fernandina, Amelia Island, Florida or First Coast Real Estate Markets,
- Past Sales and Activity Data in your Community?
Basically John is offering to help some of my readers with anything relating to Real Estate for FREE. First Come – First Served by contacting John Directly.
John Bio Link: https://johnrakergroup.evrealestate.com/bio/JohnRaker
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Ocean Front Amelia Island Home!
Don't miss this Ocean Front Amelia Island home and it's Grand Coastal Living Lifestyle!
List price: 2.95 million
Realtor John Raker can also Email Floor & Site plan diagrams, 2014-2023 written detail of completed renovations and update work.
Contact John Raker, Realtor at
Cell: +1 904-557-8054
jraker44@gmail.com
jraker44@gmail.com
Build Your Dream Home In The Beautiful Marina Community of Oyster Bay Harbor!
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Please call on me to help you and your friends with your real estate needs!
Thank you,
John Raker
Real Estate Advisor
5 Acre Parcel On Island!
(Click on maps to enlarge)
This very unique parcel has ab out an acre fronting First Coast Highway that is zoned Commecial General to allow for a wide range of uses such as Hotel, Retail, Restaurants, Private Club and more. The remaining 4 acres are zoned Residential General 1 to allow for uses such as single family, duplex, multiple family and townhouse dwellings. Such parcels are getting very difficult to find, especially with a great south-island location and zoning in place.
Have you ever been curious about the price or information of a Home you see for sale when traveling or about town?
If so, use our Free App on your phone to quickly view the Homes Details, Price
and Map of the area. The App also allows you to do a custom search with your specific search criteria. You can use your location to quickly find a home you are driving or walking by. The App also has a built-in mortgage calculator for quick analysis. We use the App also around the country like last spring when on a fishing trip in Boca Grande FL and last month while in Charleston, SC. 
Use my link to the Phone Application that works on iPhones & Android Phones:
Become a Real Estate Insider with the Engel & Völkers property search EVInsider APP. It has the most accurate, up-to-date MLS information, and features augmented reality search, large photos, advanced search filters, and more. Download it now onto your phone or text John Raker (904) 557-8054 to receive the APP invitation by text message: https://app.evrealestate.com/GYyu
and Map of the area. The App also allows you to do a custom search with your specific search criteria. You can use your location to quickly find a home you are driving or walking by. The App also has a built-in mortgage calculator for quick analysis. We use the App also around the country like last spring when on a fishing trip in Boca Grande FL and last month while in Charleston, SC.
Use my link to the Phone Application that works on iPhones & Android Phones:
A Message from John Raker, Realtor:
Over the years I have read about several national examples of
property fraud and theft. Unfortunately, in the last couple of years I have local knowledge of several in Nassau County. For example, there was an instance where a lot owner had their property fraudulently "Quick Claimed" to another owner in Texas, where an LLC holding several properties had their status changed as Managing Member to someone else who then had properties fraudulently mortgaged and of course there are examples of wire fraud by Email interceptions/fraud.
property fraud and theft. Unfortunately, in the last couple of years I have local knowledge of several in Nassau County. For example, there was an instance where a lot owner had their property fraudulently "Quick Claimed" to another owner in Texas, where an LLC holding several properties had their status changed as Managing Member to someone else who then had properties fraudulently mortgaged and of course there are examples of wire fraud by Email interceptions/fraud.
Please view this free service from our Nassau County Clerk of Courts to potentially alert and notify you whenever a document with YOUR name is recorded in the Official Records of Nassau County's Clerk of Courts. Sign up only takes a few minutes online via:
Stay vigilant and consider this step to protect your property ownership from Fraud Crime.
Thank you,
John Raker
Real Estate Advisor
Real Estate Valuations
This move-in-ready two bedroom two bath home located on Amelia Island has numerous upgrades including luxury vinyl plank or tile flooring, quartz kitchen counters and matching island, stainless steel appliances and more! Only a 5-minute drive to downtown Historic Fernandina Beach, grocery stores, pharmacies the Post Office and shopping. 
For recreation, you're also just minutes from the Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center, the beach, the YMCA, the Greenway and......three boat ramps! CLICK HERE to see all the information you need about this beautiful Amelia Island home. 
The current dock design has a deep-water floating dock set-up that can handle a Yacht up to 60’ or it can be re-configured to custom-fit your boating, dock or boatlift needs. Please note that the current dock is in need of repairs. Within view from the Dock is the quick run to the Intracoastal Waterway and out to the Atlantic through the northern Amelia Island Inlet.
The Real Estate Market continues to change! Interest rates, active home inventory, inflation, and south east population migrations are all current influences.
Please use my Home Valuation Tool and get (3) different $Price Estimates and their ranges to reference. The report also includes local buyer breakdown, recent nearby sales and more! Give it a try as this much better and more informative than just zillow...and it's FREE!
If you wish, you can have the site automatically email you monthly to monitor the (2) $Price Estimates. There is also no charge for this service.
Please note if you have a house here in Nassau County and you want a market-ready home price, I can always help you with a home valuation that goes further by accounting for your home's location, age, recent updates/upgrades (roof, HVAC, etc) and unique features (pool, garages, etc) that also considers market competition and sentiment!
Click on this Home Estimator by John Raker
Thank you,
John Raker
Real Estate Advisor
Real Estate Advisor
ENGEL & VÖLKERS Amelia Island
Amelia Island/Jacksonville Beach/Neptune Beach/St. Johns
5185 South Fletcher Avenue
Amelia Island, Florida 32034
5185 South Fletcher Avenue
Amelia Island, Florida 32034
Cell: +1 904-557-8054
jraker44@gmail.com
jraker44@gmail.com
Beautiful Amelia Island Home
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Have you ever Dreamed of Owning and Living on a Private Island?
If so, there is a 4.57 Acre Island with a convenient paved-causeway entrance to create a home that offers easy island living and is only limited by your imagination.
Johnson Island is in Oyster Bay Harbour and has over 2.25 acres of buildable footprint for a family compound with plenty of room for an Estate Home, Guest Cottages, Storage Buildings, Pool and basically whatever you decide. This Maritime Forest Island has Scenic Marsh and River Water views framed by Florida Lowcountry Live Oak Trees draped in Spanish Moss.
CLICK HERE FOR MLS INFORMATION AND MORE PHOTOS.
5185 South Fletcher Avenue
Amelia Island, Florida 32034
Cell: +1 904-557-8054
Contact Listing Agent & Oyster Bay Resident John Raker for more Information. List Price is $2,800,000
Thank you,
John Raker
Real Estate Advisor
ENGEL & VÖLKERS Amelia Island
Amelia Island | Jacksonville Beach | Neptune Beach | St. Johns
5185 South Fletcher Avenue
Amelia Island, Florida 32034
Cell: +1 904-557-8054
New Home in Oyster Bay
Harbour
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My wife and I have lived in Oyster Bay Harbour since 2014 and we are members of its Yacht Club therefore I am well versed with the Community, HOA, Marina, etc. Fishing is one of its amenities as well as secure RV/Boat storage near the tennis courts/entrance gate.
However, I am working with a local Builder
offering 12 home+lot packages with water
views & 5 different floor plans (Home prices: $699k-$799k with 2,314-3,020
sq.ft). At the moment, these offerings
are not listed on our MLS!
(Click on images to expand)As an example, the “Emma” home plan has a $699,000 price for a 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath
with 2,314 heated/cooled sq.ft. It offers a huge garage of 1,264 sq.ft. with 3 spaces in tandem + workshop area plus & another 772 sq.ft. of outside living space).
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Meet John Raker, Real Estate Advisor here at Amelia Island working with Engel & Volkers. You can CLICK HERE to visit John's webpage for more information.
with 2,314 heated/cooled sq.ft. It offers a huge garage of 1,264 sq.ft. with 3 spaces in tandem + workshop area plus & another 772 sq.ft. of outside living space).
If you would like to learn more, please e-mail me using the link. I can provide answers to your questions, send you the other floor plan offerings and give additional market insights.
Lets have some FUN! To those who respond to me with interest and question(s) in the next 2 weeks, I will provide some unique incentives and enter you in a special Oyster Bay prize raffle drawing.
Thank you,
John Raker
Engel & Völkers Real Estate Advisor
Oyster Bay Harbour Resident
Meet John Raker, Realtor
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John and I have fished together numerous times in the backwaters of Amelia Island and I can attest to his good attitude, friendliness and professionalism-not to mention his angling skills!
If you are in need of a Realtor to help you find that perfect home or property here at Amelia Island or the surrounding area, or need help getting your home listed for sale, contact John Raker.
John is not only a Realtor here at Amelia Island but he is also an accomplished angler who has traveled the world fishing for Bonefish, Jack Crevalle, Rainbow Trout, Mutton Snapper, Snook and Permit using fly gear. He's frequently on our local waters targeting Seatrout, Redfish and Flounder. His nice Seatrout took 2nd place in the 2021 Rodeo Tournament but unfortunately the Redfish he caught during the Tournament was OVERSIZED to be entered, but it sure made for a great photograph!
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