Fleming Island Plantation vs Pace Island
Two Clay communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-01.
| Metric | Fleming Island Plantation | Pace Island |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $394K | $458K |
| Price per sq ft | $195 | $229 |
| Avg days on market | 57 days | 65 days |
| Months of supply | 4.6 mo | 1.2 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | +6% | -8% |
| Recent closings | 31 | 31 |
The verdict
Pace Island carries the higher median price — about 16% above Fleming Island Plantation. Homes in Fleming Island Plantation sell faster (57 days on market vs 65). Pace Island is the tighter market on inventory (1.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
Fleming Island Plantation and Pace Island are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Clay County.
| Fleming Island Plantation | Pace Island | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Clay County, FL | Clay County, FL |
| City / area | Fleming Island | Fleming Island |
| ZIP | 32003 | 32003 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 18 mi | 15 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 22 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) | 21 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 91% of 22 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
| Fleming Island Plantation | Pace Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 12 | 3 |
| Under contract | 4 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $225K to $575K | $312K to $540K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 3 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Mobile Home, Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Fleming Island Plantation homes for sale · Pace Island homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Fleming Island Plantation | Pace Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 366 | 333 |
| Built | 1946–2024 (median 2000) | 1988–2013 (median 1996) |
| Typical living area | 1,680 sq ft | 2,290 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 64% | 80% |
| Vacant lots | 24 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Fleming Island Plantation median | Pace Island median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $187K (78 sales) | $225K (21 sales) |
| 2013 | $187K (76 sales) | $236K (22 sales) |
| 2014 | $255K (105 sales) | $260K (26 sales) |
| 2015 | $238K (126 sales) | $282K (29 sales) |
| 2016 | $221K (110 sales) | $322K (32 sales) |
| 2017 | $238K (99 sales) | $265K (28 sales) |
| 2018 | $240K (80 sales) | $302K (35 sales) |
| 2019 | $255K (98 sales) | $352K (30 sales) |
| 2020 | $255K (115 sales) | $352K (31 sales) |
| 2021 | $310K (109 sales) | $395K (37 sales) |
| 2022 | $395K (76 sales) | $492K (24 sales) |
| 2023 | $410K (65 sales) | $474K (22 sales) |
| 2024 | $391K (44 sales) | $545K (27 sales) |
| 2025 | $455K (43 sales) | $535K (19 sales) |
| 2026 | $395K (33 sales) | $460K (31 sales) |
Since 2012, Fleming Island Plantation's median sale price is +111% and Pace Island's is +104% — Fleming Island Plantation has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Fleming Island Plantation | Pace Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.6% | 97.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,972 sq ft | 2,264 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 26 (cold) | 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
| Fleming Island Plantation | Pace Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Thunderbolt | Paterson |
| Middle | Green Cove Springs | 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.
Momentum Realty agents have closed 2 homes in Fleming Island Plantation and 0 in Pace Island (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Fleming Island Plantation · Pace Island.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Fleming Island Plantation is the lower entry point (median $394K vs $458K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Fleming Island Plantation; Pace Island trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Fleming Island Plantation (57 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 Pace Island more expensive than Fleming Island Plantation?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Pace Island is $458,000 versus $394,000 in Fleming Island Plantation, about 16% higher.
How far apart are Fleming Island Plantation and Pace Island?
About 3 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 Pace Island?
Fleming Island Plantation: its homes were built 1946–2024 with a median year of 2000, versus a median of 1996 in Pace Island (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Pace Island. The typical home there is 2,290 sq ft of living area, versus 1,680 sq ft in Fleming Island Plantation.
Which has appreciated more, Fleming Island Plantation or Pace Island?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 111% in Fleming Island Plantation and 104% in Pace Island (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Pace Island — sellers there received 97.6% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.6% in Fleming Island Plantation.
What high schools serve Fleming Island Plantation and Pace Island?
Listings in Fleming Island Plantation 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: Fleming Island Plantation homes, photos & schools · Pace Island homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.