Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace vs Holly Cove Townhomes
Two Clay communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-24.
| Metric | Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace | Holly Cove Townhomes |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $255K | $223K |
| Price per sq ft | $180 | $150 |
| Avg days on market | 61 days | 87 days |
| Months of supply | 22.0 mo | 4.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | -3% | -15% |
| Recent closings | 12 | 12 |
The verdict
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace carries the higher median price — about 14% above Holly Cove Townhomes. Homes in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace sell faster (61 days on market vs 87). Holly Cove Townhomes is the tighter market on inventory (4.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace and Holly Cove Townhomes are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Clay County.
| Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace | Holly Cove Townhomes | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Clay County, FL | Clay County, FL |
| City / area | Orange Park | Orange Park |
| ZIP | 32073 | 32073 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 12 mi | 11 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 22 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach | 21 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 97% of 32 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 12 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace | Holly Cove Townhomes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 22 | 4 |
| Under contract | 7 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $195K to $399K | $240K to $285K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace homes for sale · Holly Cove Townhomes homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace | Holly Cove Townhomes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 785 | 39 |
| Built | 1960–2021 (median 1973) | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 1,392 sq ft | 1,488 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 62% | 3% |
| Vacant lots | 8 | 62 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace median | Holly Cove Townhomes median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $250K (98 sales) | $260K (7 sales) |
| 2025 | $250K (81 sales) | $220K (25 sales) |
| 2026 | $250K (69 sales) | $223K (20 sales) |
Since 2024, Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace's median sale price is +0% and Holly Cove Townhomes's is -14% — Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace | Holly Cove Townhomes | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.1% | 98.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 1% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,392 sq ft | 1,483 sq ft |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace | Holly Cove Townhomes | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | W. E. Cherry | Grove Park |
| Middle | Orange Park | Orange Park |
| High school | Orange Park | Orange Park |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Holly Cove Townhomes is the lower entry point (median $223K vs $255K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Holly Cove Townhomes; Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace (61 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace more expensive than Holly Cove Townhomes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace is $255,000 versus $223,000 in Holly Cove Townhomes, about 14% higher.
How far apart are Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace and Holly Cove Townhomes?
About a mile straight-line, center to center, both in Clay County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace or Holly Cove Townhomes?
Holly Cove Townhomes: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 1973 in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace or Holly Cove Townhomes?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose 0% in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace and -14% in Holly Cove Townhomes (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Holly Cove Townhomes — sellers there received 98.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.1% in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace.
What high schools serve Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace and Holly Cove Townhomes?
Listings in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace most often report Orange Park; listings in Holly Cove Townhomes report Orange Park. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace homes, photos & schools · Holly Cove Townhomes homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.