Fleming Island Plantation vs Lakes at Bella Lago
Two Clay communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-01.
| Metric | Fleming Island Plantation | Lakes at Bella Lago |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $388K | $355K |
| Price per sq ft | $204 | $171 |
| Avg days on market | 67 days | 55 days |
| Months of supply | 4.1 mo | 4.1 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | +6% | +8% |
| Recent closings | 32 | 47 |
The verdict
Fleming Island Plantation carries the higher median price — about 9% above Lakes at Bella Lago. Homes in Lakes at Bella Lago sell faster (55 days on market vs 67).
Where each one is
Fleming Island Plantation and Lakes at Bella Lago are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Clay County.
| Fleming Island Plantation | Lakes at Bella Lago | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Clay County, FL | Clay County, FL |
| City / area | Fleming Island | Green Cove Springs |
| ZIP | 32003 | 32043 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 18 mi | 22 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 22 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) | 26 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 90% of 20 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 92% of 25 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
| Fleming Island Plantation | Lakes at Bella Lago | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 11 | 16 |
| Under contract | 2 | 9 |
| Asking prices today | $225K to $610K | $290K to $390K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 3 | 14 |
| Property types listed | Mobile Home, Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Fleming Island Plantation homes for sale · Lakes at Bella Lago homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Fleming Island Plantation | Lakes at Bella Lago | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 314 | 88 |
| Built | 1950–2024 (median 2001) | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 1,760 sq ft | 1,844 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 64% | 19% |
| Vacant lots | 23 | 122 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Fleming Island Plantation | Lakes at Bella Lago | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 100.0% | 94.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 11% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,752 sq ft | 2,193 sq ft |
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
| Fleming Island Plantation | Lakes at Bella Lago | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Thunderbolt | Lake Asbury |
| Middle | Green Cove Springs | Lake Asbury |
| High school | Fleming Island | 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 2 homes in Fleming Island Plantation and 0 in Lakes at Bella Lago (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Fleming Island Plantation · Lakes at Bella Lago.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Lakes at Bella Lago is the lower entry point (median $355K vs $388K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Lakes at Bella Lago; Fleming Island Plantation trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Lakes at Bella Lago (55 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 Fleming Island Plantation more expensive than Lakes at Bella Lago?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Fleming Island Plantation is $388,000 versus $355,000 in Lakes at Bella Lago, about 9% higher.
How far apart are Fleming Island Plantation and Lakes at Bella Lago?
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, Fleming Island Plantation or Lakes at Bella Lago?
Lakes at Bella Lago: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2001 in Fleming Island Plantation (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Fleming Island Plantation — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.6% in Lakes at Bella Lago.
What high schools serve Fleming Island Plantation and Lakes at Bella Lago?
Listings in Fleming Island Plantation most often report Fleming Island; listings in Lakes at Bella Lago report Clay. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Fleming Island Plantation homes, photos & schools · Lakes at Bella Lago homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.