Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace vs Pace Island
Two Clay communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-07.
| Metric | Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace | Pace Island |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $250K | $458K |
| Price per sq ft | $180 | $229 |
| Avg days on market | 65 days | 72 days |
| Months of supply | 3.0 mo | 1.2 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -2% | -8% |
| Recent closings | 67 | 30 |
The verdict
Pace Island carries the higher median price — about 83% above Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace. Homes in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace sell faster (65 days on market vs 72). Pace Island is the tighter market on inventory (1.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace and Pace Island are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Clay County.
| Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace | Pace Island | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Clay County, FL | Clay County, FL |
| City / area | Orange Park | Fleming Island |
| ZIP | 32073 | 32003 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 12 mi | 15 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 22 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach | 21 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 28 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 17 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 | Pace Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 17 | 3 |
| Under contract | 7 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $210K to $399K | $312K to $540K |
| 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 · Pace Island homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace | Pace Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 431 | 333 |
| Built | 1960–2021 (median 1972) | 1988–2013 (median 1996) |
| Typical living area | 1,472 sq ft | 2,290 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 62% | 80% |
| 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 | Pace Island median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $60K (61 sales) | $226K (22 sales) |
| 2013 | $65K (82 sales) | $236K (22 sales) |
| 2014 | $58K (85 sales) | $254K (26 sales) |
| 2015 | $67K (120 sales) | $282K (28 sales) |
| 2016 | $95K (115 sales) | $322K (32 sales) |
| 2017 | $117K (97 sales) | $265K (28 sales) |
| 2018 | $145K (111 sales) | $306K (36 sales) |
| 2019 | $152K (98 sales) | $341K (30 sales) |
| 2020 | $164K (112 sales) | $352K (31 sales) |
| 2021 | $182K (132 sales) | $405K (37 sales) |
| 2022 | $234K (118 sales) | $485K (23 sales) |
| 2023 | $240K (92 sales) | $474K (22 sales) |
| 2024 | $251K (96 sales) | $548K (28 sales) |
| 2025 | $250K (84 sales) | $528K (18 sales) |
| 2026 | $250K (68 sales) | $460K (31 sales) |
Since 2012, Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace's median sale price is +317% and Pace Island's is +104% — Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace | Pace Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.0% | 97.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 2% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,389 sq ft | 2,264 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 34 (cold) | 51 (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 | Pace Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | W. E. Cherry | Paterson |
| Middle | Orange Park | Green Cove Springs |
| High school | Orange Park | Fleming Island |
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 $458K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Pace Island; Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace (65 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 Pace Island more expensive than Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Pace Island is $458,000 versus $250,000 in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, about 83% higher.
How far apart are Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace and Pace Island?
About 4 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 Pace Island?
Pace Island: its homes were built 1988–2013 with a median year of 1996, versus a median of 1972 in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Pace Island. The typical home there is 2,290 sq ft of living area, versus 1,472 sq ft in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace.
Which has appreciated more, Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace or Pace Island?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 317% in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace and 104% in Pace Island (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Pace Island — sellers there received 97.6% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.0% in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace.
What high schools serve Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace and Pace Island?
Listings in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace most often report Orange Park; listings in Pace Island report Fleming Island. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace homes, photos & schools · Pace Island homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.