Cross Creek vs Rookery
Two Clay communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-14.
| Metric | Cross Creek | Rookery |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $287K | $315K |
| Price per sq ft | $165 | $183 |
| Avg days on market | 107 days | 87 days |
| Months of supply | 6.8 mo | 2.8 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | -3% | False |
| Recent closings | 51 | 125 |
The verdict
Rookery carries the higher median price — about 10% above Cross Creek. Homes in Rookery sell faster (87 days on market vs 107). Rookery is the tighter market on inventory (2.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Cross Creek | Rookery | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Duval County, FL | Clay County, FL |
| City / area | Jacksonville | Green Cove Springs |
| ZIP | 32223, 32086 | 32043 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 44 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 89% of 37 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
| Cross Creek | Rookery | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 29 | 29 |
| Under contract | 11 | 10 |
| Asking prices today | $180K to $460K | $232K to $400K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 29 |
| 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 $287K vs $315K). Sellers get a faster sale in Rookery (87 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 $315,000 versus $287,000 in Cross Creek, about 10% 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.