Cross Creek vs Rookery
Two Clay communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-04.
| Metric | Cross Creek | Rookery |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $318K | $338K |
| Price per sq ft | $169 | $188 |
| Avg days on market | 133 days | 91 days |
| Months of supply | 6.5 mo | 3.3 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | -3% | False |
| Recent closings | 50 | 119 |
The verdict
Rookery carries the higher median price — about 6% above Cross Creek. Homes in Rookery sell faster (91 days on market vs 133). Rookery is the tighter market on inventory (3.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Cross Creek | Rookery | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Clay County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Green Cove Springs |
| ZIP | 32086, 32223 | 32043 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 39 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 47 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 | Rookery | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 27 | 33 |
| Under contract | 7 | 14 |
| Asking prices today | $200K to $460K | $230K to $425K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 33 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Cross Creek homes for sale · Rookery homes for sale.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Cross Creek | Rookery | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Rideout | Charles E. Bennett |
| Middle | Lake Asbury | Green Cove Springs |
| 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 0 in Rookery (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Cross Creek · Rookery.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Cross Creek is the lower entry point (median $318K vs $338K). Sellers get a faster sale in Rookery (91 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 Rookery more expensive than Cross Creek?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Rookery is $338,000 versus $318,000 in Cross Creek, about 6% higher.
Are Cross Creek and Rookery in the same county?
No. Cross Creek is in Duval County and Rookery is in Clay County; property-tax rates, school districts and permitting differ between the two.
What high schools serve Cross Creek and Rookery?
Listings in Cross Creek most often report Clay; listings in Rookery report Clay. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Cross Creek homes, photos & schools · Rookery homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.