Hyland Trail vs Lake Asbury
Two Clay communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-13.
| Metric | Hyland Trail | Lake Asbury |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $408K | $620K |
| Price per sq ft | $187 | $218 |
| Avg days on market | 96 days | 113 days |
| Months of supply | 24.0 mo | 2.3 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | -3% | -10% |
| Recent closings | 12 | 42 |
The verdict
Lake Asbury carries the higher median price — about 52% above Hyland Trail. Homes in Hyland Trail sell faster (96 days on market vs 113). Lake Asbury is the tighter market on inventory (2.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
Hyland Trail and Lake Asbury are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Clay County.
| Hyland Trail | Lake Asbury | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Clay County, FL | Clay County, FL |
| City / area | Green Cove Springs | Green Cove Springs |
| ZIP | 32043 | 32043 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 21 mi | 22 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 28 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) | 29 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 94% of 33 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 91% of 22 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
| Hyland Trail | Lake Asbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 24 | 8 |
| Under contract | 15 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $337K to $725K | $430K to $700K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 23 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Hyland Trail homes for sale · Lake Asbury homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Hyland Trail | Lake Asbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 86 | 387 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 1967–2024 (median 1978) |
| Typical living area | 2,246 sq ft | 2,112 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 6% | 81% |
| Vacant lots | 183 | 18 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Hyland Trail median | Lake Asbury median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $404K (10 sales) | $503K (17 sales) |
| 2025 | $417K (97 sales) | $544K (20 sales) |
| 2026 | $409K (98 sales) | $620K (41 sales) |
Since 2024, Hyland Trail's median sale price is +1% and Lake Asbury's is +23% — Lake Asbury has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Hyland Trail | Lake Asbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.5% | 95.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 98% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,241 sq ft | 2,151 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
| Hyland Trail | Lake Asbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Lake Asbury | Lake Asbury |
| Middle | Lake Asbury | Lake Asbury |
| High school | Clay | Clay |
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, Hyland Trail is the lower entry point (median $408K vs $620K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Hyland Trail; Lake Asbury trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Hyland Trail (96 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 Lake Asbury more expensive than Hyland Trail?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Lake Asbury is $620,000 versus $408,000 in Hyland Trail, about 52% higher.
How far apart are Hyland Trail and Lake Asbury?
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, Hyland Trail or Lake Asbury?
Hyland Trail: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 1978 in Lake Asbury (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Hyland Trail or Lake Asbury?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose 1% in Hyland Trail and 23% in Lake Asbury (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Hyland Trail — sellers there received 97.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.5% in Lake Asbury.
What high schools serve Hyland Trail and Lake Asbury?
Listings in Hyland Trail most often report Clay; listings in Lake Asbury report Clay. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Hyland Trail homes, photos & schools · Lake Asbury homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.