Holstein Crossing vs Rookery
Two Clay communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Holstein Crossing | Rookery |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $331K | $338K |
| Price per sq ft | $162 | $188 |
| Avg days on market | 46 days | 88 days |
| Months of supply | 1.0 mo | 3.3 mo |
| Market | Strong Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 58 | 119 |
The verdict
Rookery carries the higher median price — about 2% above Holstein Crossing. Homes in Holstein Crossing sell faster (46 days on market vs 88). Holstein Crossing is the tighter market on inventory (1.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Holstein Crossing | Rookery | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Clay County, FL | Clay County, FL |
| City / area | Green Cove Springs | Green Cove Springs |
| ZIP | 32043 | 32043 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 17 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
| Holstein Crossing | Rookery | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 33 |
| Under contract | 7 | 14 |
| Asking prices today | $307K to $408K | $230K to $425K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 5 | 33 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Holstein Crossing homes for sale · Rookery homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Holstein Crossing | Rookery | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 2 | n/a |
| Built | n/a | n/a |
| Typical living area | n/a | n/a |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 0% |
| Vacant lots | 180 | 331 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Holstein Crossing | Rookery | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.5% | 96.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 98% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 2,111 sq ft | 1,655 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
| Holstein Crossing | Rookery | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Charles E. Bennett |
| Middle | not reported | Green Cove Springs |
| High school | not reported | 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 Holstein Crossing and 0 in Rookery (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Holstein Crossing · Rookery.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Holstein Crossing is the lower entry point (median $331K vs $338K). Sellers get a faster sale in Holstein Crossing (46 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 Holstein Crossing?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Rookery is $338,000 versus $331,000 in Holstein Crossing, about 2% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Holstein Crossing — sellers there received 97.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.4% in Rookery.
Go deeper on each: Holstein Crossing homes, photos & schools · Rookery homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.