Lake Asbury vs Russell Retreat
Two Clay communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Lake Asbury | Russell Retreat |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $620K | $466K |
| Price per sq ft | $218 | $146 |
| Avg days on market | 113 days | 123 days |
| Months of supply | 2.3 mo | 1.8 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -10% | False |
| Recent closings | 42 | 26 |
The verdict
Lake Asbury carries the higher median price — about 33% above Russell Retreat. Homes in Lake Asbury sell faster (113 days on market vs 123). Russell Retreat is the tighter market on inventory (1.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Lake Asbury | Russell Retreat | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Clay County, FL | Clay County, FL |
| City / area | Green Cove Springs | Green Cove Springs |
| ZIP | 32043 | 32043 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 91% of 22 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 20 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 | Russell Retreat | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 4 |
| Under contract | 4 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $430K to $700K | $410K to $440K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 3 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Lake Asbury homes for sale · Russell Retreat homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Lake Asbury | Russell Retreat | |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
How each one trades
| Lake Asbury | Russell Retreat | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.5% | 94.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 2,151 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.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Lake Asbury | Russell Retreat | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Lake Asbury | not reported |
| Middle | Lake Asbury | not reported |
| High school | Clay | not reported |
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, Russell Retreat is the lower entry point (median $466K vs $620K). Sellers get a faster sale in Lake Asbury (113 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 Russell Retreat?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Lake Asbury is $620,000 versus $466,000 in Russell Retreat, about 33% higher.
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 Russell Retreat.
Go deeper on each: Lake Asbury homes, photos & schools · Russell Retreat homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.