Eagle Harbor vs Pace Island
Two Clay communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Eagle Harbor | Pace Island |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $568K | $458K |
| Price per sq ft | $198 | $229 |
| Avg days on market | 95 days | 66 days |
| Months of supply | 2.0 mo | 1.2 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -8% | -8% |
| Recent closings | 97 | 31 |
The verdict
Eagle Harbor carries the higher median price — about 24% above Pace Island. Homes in Pace Island sell faster (66 days on market vs 95). Pace Island is the tighter market on inventory (1.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
Eagle Harbor and Pace Island are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Clay County.
| Eagle Harbor | Pace Island | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Clay County, FL | Clay County, FL |
| City / area | Fleming Island | Fleming Island |
| ZIP | 32003 | 32003 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 16 mi | 15 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 22 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach | 21 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 97% of 33 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 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
| Eagle Harbor | Pace Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 16 | 3 |
| Under contract | 12 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $288K to $1M | $312K to $540K |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Eagle Harbor homes for sale · Pace Island homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Eagle Harbor | Pace Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 164 | 333 |
| Built | 1994–2003 (median 1999) | 1988–2013 (median 1996) |
| Typical living area | 2,640 sq ft | 2,290 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 77% | 80% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Eagle Harbor median | Pace Island median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $251K (108 sales) | $226K (22 sales) |
| 2013 | $250K (164 sales) | $235K (21 sales) |
| 2014 | $263K (137 sales) | $260K (26 sales) |
| 2015 | $272K (150 sales) | $282K (29 sales) |
| 2016 | $275K (143 sales) | $322K (32 sales) |
| 2017 | $300K (184 sales) | $265K (28 sales) |
| 2018 | $298K (186 sales) | $306K (36 sales) |
| 2019 | $303K (207 sales) | $341K (30 sales) |
| 2020 | $315K (211 sales) | $355K (30 sales) |
| 2021 | $399K (223 sales) | $395K (37 sales) |
| 2022 | $510K (171 sales) | $492K (24 sales) |
| 2023 | $490K (97 sales) | $474K (22 sales) |
| 2024 | $572K (84 sales) | $545K (27 sales) |
| 2025 | $540K (89 sales) | $535K (19 sales) |
| 2026 | $565K (98 sales) | $460K (31 sales) |
Since 2012, Eagle Harbor's median sale price is +125% and Pace Island's is +104% — Eagle Harbor has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Eagle Harbor | Pace Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.7% | 97.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,685 sq ft | 2,264 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 66 (hot) | 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
| Eagle Harbor | Pace Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Fleming Island | Paterson |
| Middle | Lakeside | Green Cove Springs |
| High school | Fleming Island | 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, Pace Island is the lower entry point (median $458K vs $568K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Eagle Harbor; Pace Island trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Pace Island (66 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 Eagle Harbor more expensive than Pace Island?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Eagle Harbor is $568,000 versus $458,000 in Pace Island, about 24% higher.
How far apart are Eagle Harbor and Pace Island?
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, Eagle Harbor or Pace Island?
Eagle Harbor: its homes were built 1994–2003 with a median year of 1999, versus a median of 1996 in Pace Island (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Eagle Harbor. The typical home there is 2,640 sq ft of living area, versus 2,290 sq ft in Pace Island.
Which has appreciated more, Eagle Harbor or Pace Island?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 125% in Eagle Harbor and 104% in Pace Island (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Eagle Harbor and Pace Island?
Listings in Eagle Harbor most often report Fleming Island; listings in Pace Island report Fleming Island. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Eagle Harbor homes, photos & schools · Pace Island homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.