Clay County real estate.
Clay County is the value play of Northeast Florida, just west and south of Jacksonville across the river. Anchored by Orange Park, Fleming Island, and the fast-growing Green Cove Springs, it offers more home for the money than St. Johns or the Duval beaches, with strong schools and an easy commute to the Southside and NAS Jacksonville.
See the Clay County market report → the latest median price, inventory, days on market, and forecast.
Clay County at a glance.
Clay County draws families priced out of St. Johns who still want good schools, space, and newer housing. Fleming Island is the established premium area around Doctors Lake, Orange Park is the mature commercial and residential hub, and Green Cove Springs is the growth frontier, with master plans like Hyland Trail and the communities along the First Coast Expressway adding new construction quickly.
As of the April 2026 NEFAR report, the Clay median was about $365,000, with homes selling in a median of around 47 days and roughly a 3.5-month supply. Prices run below St. Johns and Nassau, which is the county's defining advantage for buyers focused on value.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $365,000 |
| Median days on market | around 47 days |
| Active inventory | about 1,000 homes |
| Months of supply | 3.5-month |
| Position in region | The value county west of jacksonville |
The communities buyers ask about.
Clay County is not one market. Here are the communities and areas that draw the most buyer interest, each with a full guide.
| Community / area | What it is |
|---|---|
| Fleming Island · Lake Asbury · Wilford Preserve · Eagle Landing at Oakleaf | Established premium area on Doctors Lake, top Clay schools |
| Eagle Harbor | Golf and lakes master plan in Fleming Island |
| Pace Island | Guard-gated Doctors Lake community |
| Green Cove Springs | Growth frontier, new construction, riverfront downtown |
| Orange Park | Mature hub, convenient and affordable |
| Middleburg | Rural-suburban, larger lots, value |
Schools.
Clay County is served by well-regarded Clay County District Schools. In Northeast Florida, school zoning is one of the biggest drivers of home value, and it varies by address and changes as districts adjust boundaries. Confirm the current assignment for any specific home with the district before you buy. See the Clay County Schools guide for the district's standing and the schools, and the Northeast Florida school-zone guide for how zones affect prices.
Buying or selling in Clay County.
A county median is a starting point, not a price. The right number for a specific home or offer comes from recent comparable sales in that exact neighborhood, which is what a local agent provides. Momentum represents buyers and sellers across Clay County, and works only for you. Call (904) 351-6461 or reach us at jon@movewithmomentum.com.
Market figures come from the Northeast Florida Association of REALTORS (NEFAR) and RealMLS monthly releases, the most recent being April 2026 at publication, updated monthly. County medians describe the whole county and are not a substitute for a comparable-sales analysis of a specific property. Every community linked here has its own guide with prices, schools, HOA and CDD detail, the commute, and the honest trade-offs.
Explore Clay County guides.
Cities and towns: Fleming Island · Orange Park · Green Cove Springs
Community guides: Fleming Island · Eagle Harbor · Pace Island · Green Cove Springs · Orange Park · Middleburg · Two Creeks · Hyland Trail · Rolling Hills · Granary Park
Other counties: St. Johns · Duval · Nassau
Related: NE Florida Housing Statistics · Communities by Lifestyle · All Neighborhood Guides · Housing Data
Primary sources: Builder sales offices · NEFAR new construction data · Duval, St. Johns, Clay, Nassau County permitting · Community visits. Data accuracy reflects Momentum Realty's best available information as of the last update date.
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Last updated: Q2 2026 (May). Next refresh: Q3 2026 (August).