Lakes at Bella Lago vs Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club
Two Clay communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-11.
| Metric | Lakes at Bella Lago | Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $349K | $520K |
| Price per sq ft | $177 | $211 |
| Avg days on market | 61 days | 102 days |
| Months of supply | 4.3 mo | 5.0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | +8% | -5% |
| Recent closings | 47 | 50 |
The verdict
Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club carries the higher median price — about 49% above Lakes at Bella Lago. Homes in Lakes at Bella Lago sell faster (61 days on market vs 102). Lakes at Bella Lago is the tighter market on inventory (4.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
Lakes at Bella Lago and Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Clay County.
| Lakes at Bella Lago | Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Clay County, FL | Clay County, FL |
| City / area | Green Cove Springs | Green Cove Springs |
| ZIP | 32043 | 32043, 32223, 32092 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 22 mi | 23 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 27 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) | 24 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 92% of 24 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 30 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
| Lakes at Bella Lago | Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 17 | 21 |
| Under contract | 8 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $290K to $390K | $339K to $899K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 15 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Lakes at Bella Lago homes for sale · Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Lakes at Bella Lago | Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 88 | 482 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 1987–2024 (median 2006) |
| Typical living area | 1,844 sq ft | 2,537 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 19% | 84% |
| Vacant lots | 122 | 3 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Lakes at Bella Lago median | Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $368K (36 sales) | $550K (46 sales) |
| 2025 | $385K (71 sales) | $498K (46 sales) |
| 2026 | $353K (49 sales) | $529K (53 sales) |
Since 2024, Lakes at Bella Lago's median sale price is -4% and Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club's is -4% — the same pace.
How each one trades
| Lakes at Bella Lago | Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.2% | 96.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 4% |
| Typical sold home | 2,193 sq ft | 2,530 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
| Lakes at Bella Lago | Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Lake Asbury | Spring Park |
| Middle | Lake Asbury | Green Cove Springs |
| 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 $349K vs $520K). 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; Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Lakes at Bella Lago (61 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 Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club more expensive than Lakes at Bella Lago?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club is $520,000 versus $349,000 in Lakes at Bella Lago, about 49% higher.
How far apart are Lakes at Bella Lago and Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club?
About 4 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Clay County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Lakes at Bella Lago or Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club?
Lakes at Bella Lago: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2006 in Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club. The typical home there is 2,537 sq ft of living area, versus 1,844 sq ft in Lakes at Bella Lago.
Which has appreciated more, Lakes at Bella Lago or Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -4% in Lakes at Bella Lago and -4% in Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club — sellers there received 96.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.2% in Lakes at Bella Lago.
What high schools serve Lakes at Bella Lago and Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club?
Listings in Lakes at Bella Lago most often report Clay; listings in Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club report Clay. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Lakes at Bella Lago homes, photos & schools · Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.