Cross Creek vs Rolling Hills
Two Clay communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-19.
| Metric | Cross Creek | Rolling Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $318K | $329K |
| Price per sq ft | $169 | $190 |
| Avg days on market | 124 days | 204 days |
| Months of supply | 6.2 mo | 6.5 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | -3% | -6% |
| Recent closings | 50 | 77 |
The verdict
Rolling Hills carries the higher median price — about 3% above Cross Creek. Homes in Cross Creek sell faster (124 days on market vs 204). Cross Creek is the tighter market on inventory (6.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
Cross Creek and Rolling Hills are about 13 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Duval County.
| Cross Creek | Rolling Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32086, 32223 | 32043, 32086, 32221 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 13 mi | 22 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 14 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach | 27 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 42 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 53 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
| Cross Creek | Rolling Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 26 | 42 |
| Under contract | 10 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $180K to $460K | $275K to $425K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 29 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Cross Creek homes for sale · Rolling Hills homes for sale.
Price history, year by year
| Year | Cross Creek median | Rolling Hills median |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $424K (21 sales) | $118K (22 sales) |
| 2015 | $434K (7 sales) | $118K (33 sales) |
| 2016 | $410K (13 sales) | $202K (66 sales) |
| 2017 | $425K (3 sales) | $204K (90 sales) |
| 2019 | $445K (5 sales) | $220K (51 sales) |
| 2020 | $335K (7 sales) | $190K (43 sales) |
| 2021 | $552K (4 sales) | $272K (62 sales) |
| 2022 | $635K (5 sales) | $308K (82 sales) |
| 2023 | $582K (3 sales) | $300K (42 sales) |
| 2025 | $650K (3 sales) | $339K (82 sales) |
Since 2014, Cross Creek's median sale price is +53% and Rolling Hills's is +186% — Rolling Hills has appreciated faster over that stretch.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Cross Creek | Rolling Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Rideout | Lake Asbury |
| Middle | Lake Asbury | Lake Asbury |
| High school | Clay | Clay |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Momentum Realty agents have closed 1 home in Cross Creek and 1 in Rolling Hills (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Cross Creek · Rolling Hills.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Cross Creek is the lower entry point (median $318K vs $329K). Sellers get a faster sale in Cross Creek (124 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 Rolling Hills more expensive than Cross Creek?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Rolling Hills is $329,000 versus $318,000 in Cross Creek, about 3% higher.
How far apart are Cross Creek and Rolling Hills?
About 13 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Duval County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has appreciated more, Cross Creek or Rolling Hills?
From 2014 to 2025 the median sale price rose 53% in Cross Creek and 186% in Rolling Hills (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Cross Creek and Rolling Hills?
Listings in Cross Creek most often report Clay; listings in Rolling Hills report Clay. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Cross Creek homes, photos & schools · Rolling Hills homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.