Holstein Crossing vs Russell Retreat
Two Clay communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Holstein Crossing | Russell Retreat |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $348K | $473K |
| Price per sq ft | $183 | $148 |
| Avg days on market | 18 days | 50 days |
| Months of supply | 0.8 mo | 4.8 mo |
| Market | Strong Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 59 | 25 |
The verdict
Russell Retreat carries the higher median price — about 36% above Holstein Crossing. Homes in Holstein Crossing sell faster (18 days on market vs 50). Holstein Crossing is the tighter market on inventory (0.8 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Holstein Crossing | Russell Retreat | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 10 |
| Under contract | 12 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $303K to $379K | $389K to $470K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 4 | 10 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Holstein Crossing homes for sale · Russell Retreat homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Holstein Crossing | Russell Retreat | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 2 | n/a |
| Built | n/a | n/a |
| Typical living area | n/a | n/a |
| Vacant lots | 180 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Holstein Crossing | Russell Retreat | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.5% | 94.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 98% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,879 sq ft | 3,026 sq ft |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Momentum Realty agents have closed 1 home in Holstein Crossing and 0 in Russell Retreat (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Holstein Crossing · Russell Retreat.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Holstein Crossing is the lower entry point (median $348K vs $473K). Sellers get a faster sale in Holstein Crossing (18 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 Russell Retreat more expensive than Holstein Crossing?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Russell Retreat is $473,000 versus $348,000 in Holstein Crossing, about 36% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Holstein Crossing — sellers there received 98.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.6% in Russell Retreat.
Go deeper on each: Holstein Crossing homes, photos & schools · Russell Retreat homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.