Lake Asbury vs Silver Creek
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 | Silver Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $620K | $301K |
| Price per sq ft | $218 | $172 |
| Avg days on market | 113 days | 89 days |
| Months of supply | 2.3 mo | 2.6 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | -10% | -6% |
| Recent closings | 42 | 23 |
The verdict
Lake Asbury carries the higher median price — about 106% above Silver Creek. Homes in Silver Creek sell faster (89 days on market vs 113). Lake Asbury is the tighter market on inventory (2.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
Lake Asbury and Silver Creek are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Clay County.
| Lake Asbury | Silver Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Clay County, FL | Clay County, FL |
| City / area | Green Cove Springs | Green Cove Springs |
| ZIP | 32043 | 32043, 32259 |
| 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) | 91% of 22 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 14 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 | Silver Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 5 |
| Under contract | 4 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $430K to $700K | $300K to $430K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Lake Asbury homes for sale · Silver Creek homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Lake Asbury | Silver Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 387 | 316 |
| Built | 1967–2024 (median 1978) | 2004–2023 (median 2006) |
| Typical living area | 2,112 sq ft | 2,025 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 81% | 55% |
| 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 | Silver Creek median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $183K (8 sales) | $140K (50 sales) |
| 2013 | $282K (12 sales) | $155K (31 sales) |
| 2014 | $215K (24 sales) | $156K (31 sales) |
| 2015 | $236K (36 sales) | $159K (46 sales) |
| 2016 | $260K (43 sales) | $173K (45 sales) |
| 2017 | $285K (33 sales) | $180K (47 sales) |
| 2018 | $350K (24 sales) | $212K (51 sales) |
| 2019 | $347K (30 sales) | $215K (56 sales) |
| 2020 | $330K (44 sales) | $227K (43 sales) |
| 2021 | $417K (33 sales) | $282K (60 sales) |
| 2022 | $500K (28 sales) | $351K (31 sales) |
| 2023 | $515K (27 sales) | $335K (27 sales) |
| 2024 | $503K (17 sales) | $339K (25 sales) |
| 2025 | $544K (20 sales) | $312K (17 sales) |
| 2026 | $620K (41 sales) | $288K (23 sales) |
Since 2012, Lake Asbury's median sale price is +238% and Silver Creek's is +106% — Lake Asbury has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Lake Asbury | Silver Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.5% | 97.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,151 sq ft | 1,724 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 55 (normal) | 25 (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 | Silver Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Silver Creek is the lower entry point (median $301K 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 Silver Creek; Lake Asbury trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Silver Creek (89 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 Silver Creek?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Lake Asbury is $620,000 versus $301,000 in Silver Creek, about 106% higher.
How far apart are Lake Asbury and Silver Creek?
About 2 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 Silver Creek?
Silver Creek: its homes were built 2004–2023 with a median year of 2006, versus a median of 1978 in Lake Asbury (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Lake Asbury or Silver Creek?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 238% in Lake Asbury and 106% in Silver Creek (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Silver Creek — sellers there received 97.6% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.5% in Lake Asbury.
What high schools serve Lake Asbury and Silver Creek?
Listings in Lake Asbury most often report Clay; listings in Silver Creek report Clay. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Lake Asbury homes, photos & schools · Silver Creek homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.