Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace vs Lakeside Estates
Two Clay communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-06.
| Metric | Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace | Lakeside Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $250K | $307K |
| Price per sq ft | $180 | $185 |
| Avg days on market | 64 days | 46 days |
| Months of supply | 3.0 mo | 1.5 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -2% | -7% |
| Recent closings | 67 | 33 |
The verdict
Lakeside Estates carries the higher median price — about 23% above Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace. Homes in Lakeside Estates sell faster (46 days on market vs 64). Lakeside Estates is the tighter market on inventory (1.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace and Lakeside Estates are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Clay County.
| Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace | Lakeside Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Clay County, FL | Clay County, FL |
| City / area | Orange Park | Orange Park |
| ZIP | 32073 | 32073 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 12 mi | 14 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 22 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach | 23 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 28 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 14 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 | Lakeside Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 17 | 4 |
| Under contract | 7 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $210K to $399K | $348K to $435K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace homes for sale · Lakeside Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace | Lakeside Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 431 | 57 |
| Built | 1960–2021 (median 1972) | 1964–1974 (median 1965) |
| Typical living area | 1,472 sq ft | 1,849 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 62% | 79% |
| Vacant lots | 6 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace median | Lakeside Estates median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $60K (61 sales) | $112K (18 sales) |
| 2013 | $65K (82 sales) | $125K (35 sales) |
| 2014 | $58K (85 sales) | $130K (44 sales) |
| 2015 | $67K (120 sales) | $143K (59 sales) |
| 2016 | $95K (115 sales) | $156K (66 sales) |
| 2017 | $117K (97 sales) | $175K (51 sales) |
| 2018 | $145K (111 sales) | $210K (51 sales) |
| 2019 | $152K (98 sales) | $220K (54 sales) |
| 2020 | $164K (112 sales) | $221K (57 sales) |
| 2021 | $182K (132 sales) | $266K (63 sales) |
| 2022 | $234K (118 sales) | $329K (58 sales) |
| 2023 | $240K (92 sales) | $324K (32 sales) |
| 2024 | $251K (96 sales) | $328K (40 sales) |
| 2025 | $250K (84 sales) | $318K (34 sales) |
| 2026 | $250K (68 sales) | $320K (33 sales) |
Since 2012, Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace's median sale price is +317% and Lakeside Estates's is +185% — Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace | Lakeside Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.0% | 95.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 2% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,389 sq ft | 2,000 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 34 (cold) | 32 (cold) |
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 | Lakeside Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | W. E. Cherry | Lakeside |
| Middle | Orange Park | Lakeside |
| 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, Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace is the lower entry point (median $250K vs $307K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace; Lakeside Estates trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Lakeside Estates (46 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 Lakeside Estates more expensive than Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Lakeside Estates is $307,000 versus $250,000 in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, about 23% higher.
How far apart are Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace and Lakeside Estates?
About 2 miles 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 Lakeside Estates?
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace: its homes were built 1960–2021 with a median year of 1972, versus a median of 1965 in Lakeside Estates (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Lakeside Estates. The typical home there is 1,849 sq ft of living area, versus 1,472 sq ft in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace.
Which has appreciated more, Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace or Lakeside Estates?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 317% in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace and 185% in Lakeside Estates (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace — sellers there received 96.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.4% in Lakeside Estates.
What high schools serve Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace and Lakeside Estates?
Listings in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace most often report Orange Park; listings in Lakeside Estates 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 · Lakeside Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.