Lake Asbury 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 | Lake Asbury | Lakes at Bella Lago |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $620K | $355K |
| Price per sq ft | $232 | $171 |
| Avg days on market | 87 days | 55 days |
| Months of supply | 2.9 mo | 4.1 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | -10% | +8% |
| Recent closings | 41 | 47 |
The verdict
Lake Asbury carries the higher median price — about 75% above Lakes at Bella Lago. Homes in Lakes at Bella Lago sell faster (55 days on market vs 87). Lake Asbury is the tighter market on inventory (2.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
Lake Asbury and Lakes at Bella Lago are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Clay County.
| Lake Asbury | Lakes at Bella Lago | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 26 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 92% of 24 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
| Lake Asbury | Lakes at Bella Lago | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 10 | 16 |
| Under contract | 4 | 9 |
| Asking prices today | $428K to $760K | $290K to $390K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 14 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Lake Asbury homes for sale · Lakes at Bella Lago homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Lake Asbury | Lakes at Bella Lago | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 387 | 88 |
| Built | 1967–2024 (median 1978) | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 2,112 sq ft | 1,844 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 81% | 19% |
| Vacant lots | 18 | 122 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Lake Asbury | Lakes at Bella Lago | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.5% | 94.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 2,399 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
| Lake Asbury | Lakes at Bella Lago | |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Lakes at Bella Lago is the lower entry point (median $355K 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 Lakes at Bella Lago; Lake Asbury 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 Lake Asbury more expensive than Lakes at Bella Lago?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Lake Asbury is $620,000 versus $355,000 in Lakes at Bella Lago, about 75% higher.
How far apart are Lake Asbury and Lakes at Bella Lago?
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, Lake Asbury 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 1978 in Lake Asbury (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Lake Asbury. The typical home there is 2,112 sq ft of living area, versus 1,844 sq ft in Lakes at Bella Lago.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Lake Asbury — sellers there received 95.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.6% in Lakes at Bella Lago.
What high schools serve Lake Asbury and Lakes at Bella Lago?
Listings in Lake Asbury most often report Clay; listings in Lakes at Bella Lago report Clay. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Lake Asbury 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.