Lake Asbury vs Rolling Hills
Two Clay communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-24.
| Metric | Lake Asbury | Rolling Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $620K | $335K |
| Price per sq ft | $232 | $189 |
| Avg days on market | 74 days | 212 days |
| Months of supply | 3.5 mo | 6.2 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | -10% | -6% |
| Recent closings | 41 | 77 |
The verdict
Lake Asbury carries the higher median price — about 85% above Rolling Hills. Homes in Lake Asbury sell faster (74 days on market vs 212). Lake Asbury is the tighter market on inventory (3.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
Lake Asbury and Rolling Hills are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center), in Clay and Duval counties.
| Lake Asbury | Rolling Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Clay County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Green Cove Springs | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32043 | 32221, 32043, 32086 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 22 mi | 22 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 29 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) | 27 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 92% of 24 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 52 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
| Lake Asbury | Rolling Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 12 | 40 |
| Under contract | 2 | 6 |
| Asking prices today | $375K to $760K | $275K to $425K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 28 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Lake Asbury homes for sale · Rolling Hills homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Lake Asbury | Rolling Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 387 | n/a |
| Built | 1967–2024 (median 1978) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 2,112 sq ft | n/a |
| Vacant lots | 18 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Lake Asbury median | Rolling Hills median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $179K (9 sales) | $170K (26 sales) |
| 2013 | $290K (11 sales) | $162K (25 sales) |
| 2014 | $225K (24 sales) | $120K (23 sales) |
| 2015 | $232K (32 sales) | $116K (32 sales) |
| 2016 | $250K (45 sales) | $202K (66 sales) |
| 2017 | $290K (36 sales) | $205K (91 sales) |
| 2018 | $350K (23 sales) | $226K (92 sales) |
| 2019 | $347K (30 sales) | $220K (49 sales) |
| 2020 | $330K (44 sales) | $200K (45 sales) |
| 2021 | $418K (32 sales) | $275K (61 sales) |
| 2022 | $500K (30 sales) | $307K (81 sales) |
| 2023 | $502K (26 sales) | $300K (43 sales) |
| 2024 | $503K (17 sales) | $345K (131 sales) |
| 2025 | $549K (21 sales) | $338K (83 sales) |
| 2026 | $620K (40 sales) | $318K (103 sales) |
Since 2012, Lake Asbury's median sale price is +247% and Rolling Hills's is +87% — Lake Asbury has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Lake Asbury | Rolling Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.5% | 95.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 55% |
| Typical sold home | 2,180 sq ft | 1,711 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 55 (normal) | 19 (cold) |
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 | Rolling Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Momentum Realty agents have closed 0 homes in Lake Asbury and 1 in Rolling Hills (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Lake Asbury · Rolling Hills.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Rolling Hills is the lower entry point (median $335K vs $620K). Sellers get a faster sale in Lake Asbury (74 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 Rolling Hills?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Lake Asbury is $620,000 versus $335,000 in Rolling Hills, about 85% higher.
Are Lake Asbury and Rolling Hills in the same county?
No. Lake Asbury is in Clay County and Rolling Hills is in Duval County; property-tax rates, school districts and permitting differ between the two.
Which has appreciated more, Lake Asbury or Rolling Hills?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 247% in Lake Asbury and 87% in Rolling Hills (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Lake Asbury and Rolling Hills?
Listings in Lake Asbury most often report Clay; listings in Rolling Hills report Clay. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Lake Asbury homes, photos & schools · Rolling Hills homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.