Sweetbriar
Homes for Sale in Orange Park, FL
All 258 homes for sale in Orange Park, FL · median $350,000 · 137 homes for sale in 32073 · Clay County homes for sale
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Market Heat
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As of September 2026, Sweetbriar in Orange Park, FL has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-17, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $341,000, $162 per square foot, a median 13 days on market, sellers accepting 100% of original asking (+6% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1997–2002; 4 of 6 report an HOA (median $13/mo); none of the 6 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 53 ft). At the median price and Clay County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.05 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,130 ($4,540 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Orange Park, Clay County, FL · ZIP 32073 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Curbs |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $341,000 median across 5 closed sales · $162 per sq ft · +6.1% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 13 median |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 0 pending · median asking $399,900 · 2.4 months of supply |
| Zoned public schools | Orange Park High School or Ridgeview High School (Clay County District Schools); verify by address; Wilkinson Junior High School (verify by address) (A, FLDOE 2025-26); Argyle Elementary School (verify by address) (A, FLDOE 2025-26) |
Data as of September 17, 2026. Data provided by realMLS. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Sweetbriar key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/sweetbriar-orange-park, data as of September 17, 2026.
Last 30 days in Sweetbriar: 1 closed sale (median $261,864). As of September 18, 2026, realMLS.
Sweetbriar's price is a function of era and size, not one standout feature: the community built out mostly between 1996 and 2002 (median year built 1998), and today's median resale runs 1,880 square feet for a median price of $341,000 — $162 per square foot. With 297 homes in the pool, that median is built on real transaction volume, not a thin handful of comps.
Momentum reads the current posture as seller-favorable but not overheated: a 12-day median days-on-market and a market heat score of 57 point to homes moving briskly when priced correctly. Prices are up 4.8% year over year and 253% since 2012, so buyers negotiating here should treat that run-up as the market's own history, not room to negotiate below it.
Sweetbriar right now
🔴 Seller-leaning market. 2.4 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give sellers the pressure advantage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records, as of September 17, 2026. Confidence: Medium (1 active and pending listings, 5 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($341K) is up 6.1% from the prior 12 months ($322K) and up 254% since 2012. With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 17. Confidence: Low (5 and 7 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 18, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Sweetbriar market snapshot (as of September 17, 2026): the median sale price is about $341K ($162 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 13 days on market for closed sales, and 2.4 months of supply, a seller-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 6% from the prior 12 months and up 254% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 32073 (Orange Park), 1,082 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $300K ($172/sq ft), down 2.3% year over year, with a median 36 days on market. Right now 189 active and 82 pending listings put supply at about 3.3 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32073 housing market and the Clay County market.
County records show 10 qualified sales in Sweetbriar across 2024–2025 (4 in 2024, 6 in 2025), median $329,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Sweetbriar is a community of 297 homes in Orange Park, Clay County, built between 1996 and 2002 (median 1998), with a median living area of about 1,880 square feet. 61% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Sweetbriar is an established, late-1990s-to-early-2000s community in Orange Park, Clay County, offering larger single-family floor plans at a price point shaped by two decades of steady appreciation rather than new-construction premiums.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Sweetbriar is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with a budget near the $341,000 median who want a larger, established floor plan rather than a starter-size new build.
- Owner-occupant buyers planning to hold long-term, in step with the community's 61.3% homestead-exemption share.
- Buyers ready to move decisively on a well-priced listing in a 12-day median days-on-market market.
Probably not for
- Buyers who specifically want brand-new construction — Sweetbriar's homes date to 1996–2002.
- Investors expecting a slow market to negotiate a steep discount; a heat score of 57 and 12-day median DOM don't support long sit times.
- Buyers who need a starter-size footprint well under the 1,880 sq ft median.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 17 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($341K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($322K) IS the +6.1% one-year change.
Windows contain 5 to 18 sales each (5 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
28% of homes for sale in ZIP 32073 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-18).
Sweetbriar Market Scorecard
Sweetbriar is currently a strong seller's market. About 2.4 months of supply, a median asking price of $399,900, and homes go under contract in about 36 days.
Typical home value in the 32073 ZIP is $301,219, about 20.6% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in Sweetbriar, Orange Park
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Sweetbriar
Live MLS inventory for Sweetbriar. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Sweetbriar listings as of 2026-09-17, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Sweetbriar on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Clay County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Orange Park High School or Ridgeview High School (Clay County District Schools); verify by address · High
- Wilkinson Junior High School (verify by address)FLDOE grade A · Middle
- Argyle Elementary School (verify by address)FLDOE grade A · Elementary
Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year and can change; always confirm with Clay County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Sweetbriar address.
The Sweetbriar buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sweetbriar today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Sweetbriar.
A Two-Decade Appreciation Story
Built primarily between 1996 and 2002, Sweetbriar sits past the early-ownership window where builder-warranty issues dominate, without the deferred-maintenance profile of much older stock. A median living area of 1,880 square feet points to move-up-sized floor plans rather than compact starter units, and buyers should expect finish level — not square footage — to be what separates one listing from the next at a $162 median price per square foot.
The 61.3% homestead-exemption share indicates most of Sweetbriar's 297 homes are owner-occupied rather than investor-held, which tends to show up as better-maintained resale inventory. Combined with a 12-day median days-on-market, that ownership pattern points to a market where well-priced, well-kept listings move fast rather than sit.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sweetbriar. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Sweetbriar buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 5 factors (8.3). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +254% since 2012; Recent Direction +6.1% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 2.4 months of supply; Owner Commitment 61% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 100.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
Sweetbriar's pricing is condition-driven rather than location-driven — two homes of similar square footage a few doors apart can post very different numbers depending on updates. Momentum tracks the realmls closings behind that $341,000 median directly, so pricing a listing or vetting an offer starts from the actual comparable set as of July 11, 2026, not a generic Orange Park average.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $13/month · median of 24 MLS listings, most billed annually
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $13 per month — the median AssociationFee across 24 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Sweetbriar buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Sweetbriar sales matched to your home.
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Recently off market in Sweetbriar
Homes in Sweetbriar that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 5 on record.
- 3608 Morning Meadow Lane · off market
- 3916 Heavenside Court · off market
- 3944 Heavenside Court · off market
- 473 Thornberry Road · off market
- 585 Thornberry Road · off market
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 17, 2026) |
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 17, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (10 streets, ZIP 32073/32083)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-17 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (280 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of realMLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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