Lakeside Estates vs Wilford Preserve
Two Clay communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-29.
| Metric | Lakeside Estates | Wilford Preserve |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $307K | $429K |
| Price per sq ft | $185 | $160 |
| Avg days on market | 33 days | 151 days |
| Months of supply | 1.1 mo | 4.4 mo |
| Market | Strong Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | -7% | -2% |
| Recent closings | 32 | 65 |
The verdict
Wilford Preserve carries the higher median price — about 40% above Lakeside Estates. Homes in Lakeside Estates sell faster (33 days on market vs 151). Lakeside Estates is the tighter market on inventory (1.1 months of supply).
Where each one is
Lakeside Estates and Wilford Preserve are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Clay County.
| Lakeside Estates | Wilford Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Clay County, FL | Clay County, FL |
| City / area | Orange Park | Orange Park |
| ZIP | 32073 | 32073, 32065 |
| Straight-line to downtown Jacksonville | 14 mi | 14 mi |
| Nearest Atlantic beach | 22 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach | 26 mi, Ponte Vedra Beach |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 14 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 93% of 41 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
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
| Lakeside Estates | Wilford Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 24 |
| Under contract | 4 | 15 |
| Asking prices today | $422K to $430K | $300K to $580K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 15 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Lakeside Estates homes for sale · Wilford Preserve homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Lakeside Estates | Wilford Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 106 | 390 |
| Built | 1961–2018 (median 1973) | 2019–2024 (median 2022) |
| Typical living area | 1,747 sq ft | 2,330 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 76% | 40% |
| Vacant lots | 2 | 183 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Lakeside Estates | Wilford Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.7% | 97.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 75% |
| Typical sold home | 1,786 sq ft | 2,614 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
| Lakeside Estates | Wilford Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Lakeside | Argyle |
| Middle | Lakeside | Orange Park |
| High school | Orange Park | Orange Park |
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, Lakeside Estates is the lower entry point (median $307K vs $429K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Wilford Preserve; Lakeside Estates trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Lakeside Estates (33 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 Wilford Preserve more expensive than Lakeside Estates?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Wilford Preserve is $429,000 versus $307,000 in Lakeside Estates, about 40% higher.
How far apart are Lakeside Estates and Wilford Preserve?
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, Lakeside Estates or Wilford Preserve?
Wilford Preserve: its homes were built 2019–2024 with a median year of 2022, versus a median of 1973 in Lakeside Estates (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Wilford Preserve. The typical home there is 2,330 sq ft of living area, versus 1,747 sq ft in Lakeside Estates.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Wilford Preserve — sellers there received 97.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.7% in Lakeside Estates.
What high schools serve Lakeside Estates and Wilford Preserve?
Listings in Lakeside Estates most often report Orange Park; listings in Wilford Preserve report Orange Park. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Lakeside Estates homes, photos & schools · Wilford Preserve homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.