Santa Rosa County, Florida

Jay Real Estate

Jay is the Santa Rosa County market known for Gulf beach homes and growing suburban neighborhoods, reached by I-10 and US-90 traffic. Home to about 524 residents (2020 Census).

Market Snapshot · July 2026

Jay home values right now

Typical Jay home values are up 5.5% over the past year, at about $280,908.

Typical home value$280,908
1-year change+5.5%
5-year change+20.7%
Santa Rosa County typical value$353,670 (+0.9% yr)
Population (2020 Census)524
County seatMilton
CourtsFirst Judicial Circuit · Santa Rosa County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Values: Zillow Home Value Index and Observed Rent Index, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, July 2026. Population: U.S. Census 2020. Indexes are estimates, not appraisals; a free Jay market report gives you sold comps for your exact street.

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Living in Jay

What defines the Jay market

Gulf beach homes and growing suburban neighborhoods

Access via I-10 and US-90 traffic

Santa Rosa County · seat Milton · First Judicial Circuit

Buying or Selling in Jay?

Your REALTOR® and your real estate attorney in Jay: the same person

Arthur Simpson · Realty Pros Assured is licensed statewide and serves Jay buyers and sellers by phone, video, and in-person appointment. Because Arthur is also a Florida attorney, REALTOR® & CIPS, you get a sharper eye on the contract, the title, and the deed, the parts of a Santa Rosa County deal where money is usually lost.

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Questions

Jay real estate FAQ

What is the typical home value in Jay, Florida?

As of July 2026, Zillow's Home Value Index puts the typical Jay home at about $280,908, +5.5% over the past year. Santa Rosa County overall is about $353,670.

Which county and court handle Jay property records?

Jay is in Santa Rosa County (county seat: Milton). Deeds and liens are recorded with the Santa Rosa County Clerk of the Circuit Court, and real estate disputes are heard in the First Judicial Circuit.

Can Arthur Simpson help me buy or sell in Jay?

Yes. Arthur Simpson is licensed statewide as a Florida REALTOR® with Realty Pros Assured and is also a Florida attorney, so Jay buyers and sellers get one person for the contract, the negotiation, and the legal side. He works Jay by phone, video, and in-person appointment from Ormond Beach.

Do I need a real estate attorney to buy or sell a home in Jay?

Florida does not require one, but Jay contracts, title questions, and deed transfers are where money is usually lost. Arthur reviews your paperwork as an attorney at no extra cost when he represents you as your REALTOR®; legal services are provided separately through Truestead Law when you need them.

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