Lakes at Bella Lago vs Rolling Hills
Two Clay communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-19.
| Metric | Lakes at Bella Lago | Rolling Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $356K | $329K |
| Price per sq ft | $165 | $190 |
| Avg days on market | 48 days | 204 days |
| Months of supply | 4.3 mo | 6.5 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | +8% | -6% |
| Recent closings | 45 | 77 |
The verdict
Lakes at Bella Lago carries the higher median price — about 8% above Rolling Hills. Homes in Lakes at Bella Lago sell faster (48 days on market vs 204). Lakes at Bella Lago is the tighter market on inventory (4.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
Lakes at Bella Lago and Rolling Hills are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center), in Clay and Duval counties.
| Lakes at Bella Lago | Rolling Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Clay County, FL | Duval County, FL |
| City / area | Green Cove Springs | Jacksonville |
| ZIP | 32043 | 32043, 32086, 32221 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 22 mi | 22 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 27 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) | 27 mi, Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra) |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 96% of 26 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 53 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 | Rolling Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 16 | 42 |
| Under contract | 10 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $293K to $390K | $275K to $425K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 14 | 29 |
| 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 · Rolling Hills homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Lakes at Bella Lago | Rolling Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 88 | n/a |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 1,844 sq ft | n/a |
| Vacant lots | 122 | 0 |
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 | Rolling Hills median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $379K (32 sales) | $345K (132 sales) |
| 2025 | $382K (74 sales) | $339K (82 sales) |
| 2026 | $357K (47 sales) | $316K (103 sales) |
Since 2024, Lakes at Bella Lago's median sale price is -6% and Rolling Hills's is -8% — Lakes at Bella Lago has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Lakes at Bella Lago | Rolling Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.9% | 94.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 56% |
| Typical sold home | 2,193 sq ft | 1,711 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 | 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 Lakes at Bella Lago and 1 in Rolling Hills (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works Lakes at Bella Lago · Rolling Hills.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Rolling Hills is the lower entry point (median $329K vs $356K). Sellers get a faster sale in Lakes at Bella Lago (48 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 Lakes at Bella Lago more expensive than Rolling Hills?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Lakes at Bella Lago is $356,000 versus $329,000 in Rolling Hills, about 8% higher.
Are Lakes at Bella Lago and Rolling Hills in the same county?
No. Lakes at Bella Lago 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, Lakes at Bella Lago or Rolling Hills?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -6% in Lakes at Bella Lago and -8% in Rolling Hills (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Rolling Hills — sellers there received 94.9% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 92.9% in Lakes at Bella Lago.
What high schools serve Lakes at Bella Lago and Rolling Hills?
Listings in Lakes at Bella Lago 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: Lakes at Bella Lago homes, photos & schools · Rolling Hills homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.