Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace vs Orange Park
Two Clay communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace | Orange Park |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $250K | $380K |
| Price per sq ft | $180 | $189 |
| Avg days on market | 73 days | 72 days |
| Months of supply | 3.4 mo | 2.9 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | -2% | +14% |
| Recent closings | 67 | 67 |
The verdict
Orange Park carries the higher median price — about 52% above Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace. Homes in Orange Park sell faster (72 days on market vs 73). Orange Park is the tighter market on inventory (2.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace and Orange Park are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Clay County.
| Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace | Orange Park | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Clay County, FL | Clay County, FL |
| City / area | Orange Park | Middleburg |
| ZIP | 32073 | 32068, 32073 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 12 mi | 13 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 | 73% of 26 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
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 | Orange Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 19 | 16 |
| Under contract | 5 | 11 |
| Asking prices today | $159K to $400K | $250K to $1.83M |
| 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 · Orange Park homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace | Orange Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 409 | 804 |
| Built | 1960–2021 (median 1972) | 1886–2024 (median 1993) |
| Typical living area | 1,498 sq ft | 2,389 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 62% | 76% |
| Vacant lots | 6 | 14 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace median | Orange Park median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $60K (60 sales) | $108K (58 sales) |
| 2013 | $65K (83 sales) | $137K (85 sales) |
| 2014 | $59K (82 sales) | $126K (97 sales) |
| 2015 | $66K (122 sales) | $148K (102 sales) |
| 2016 | $95K (114 sales) | $178K (94 sales) |
| 2017 | $116K (99 sales) | $172K (102 sales) |
| 2018 | $145K (108 sales) | $192K (94 sales) |
| 2019 | $152K (99 sales) | $205K (95 sales) |
| 2020 | $164K (113 sales) | $229K (99 sales) |
| 2021 | $180K (132 sales) | $249K (114 sales) |
| 2022 | $235K (117 sales) | $395K (77 sales) |
| 2023 | $240K (92 sales) | $325K (73 sales) |
| 2024 | $250K (97 sales) | $349K (59 sales) |
| 2025 | $250K (84 sales) | $345K (60 sales) |
| 2026 | $250K (69 sales) | $346K (68 sales) |
Since 2012, Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace's median sale price is +319% and Orange Park's is +222% — Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace | Orange Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.8% | 95.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 1% | 2% |
| Typical sold home | 1,386 sq ft | 1,805 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 32 (cold) | 40 (normal) |
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 | Orange Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | W. E. Cherry | Swimming Pen Creek |
| 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, Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace is the lower entry point (median $250K vs $380K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Orange Park; Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Orange Park (72 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 Orange Park more expensive than Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Orange Park is $380,000 versus $250,000 in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, about 52% higher.
How far apart are Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace and Orange Park?
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 Orange Park?
Orange Park: its homes were built 1886–2024 with a median year of 1993, versus a median of 1972 in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Orange Park. The typical home there is 2,389 sq ft of living area, versus 1,498 sq ft in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace.
Which has appreciated more, Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace or Orange Park?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 319% in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace and 222% in Orange Park (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace and Orange Park?
Listings in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace most often report Orange Park; listings in Orange Park 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 · Orange Park homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.