Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club 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 | Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club | Russell Retreat |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $520K | $466K |
| Price per sq ft | $211 | $146 |
| Avg days on market | 103 days | 123 days |
| Months of supply | 4.8 mo | 1.8 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | -5% | False |
| Recent closings | 50 | 26 |
The verdict
Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club carries the higher median price — about 12% above Russell Retreat. Homes in Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club sell faster (103 days on market vs 123). Russell Retreat is the tighter market on inventory (1.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club | Russell Retreat | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Clay County, FL | Clay County, FL |
| City / area | Green Cove Springs | Green Cove Springs |
| ZIP | 32043, 32223, 32092 | 32043 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 29 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 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
| Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club | Russell Retreat | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 20 | 4 |
| Under contract | 4 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $339K to $899K | $410K to $440K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 3 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club homes for sale · Russell Retreat homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club | Russell Retreat | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 459 | n/a |
| Built | 1987–2024 (median 2006) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 2,518 sq ft | n/a |
| Vacant lots | 3 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club | Russell Retreat | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.5% | 94.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 4% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 2,511 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
| Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club | Russell Retreat | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Spring Park | not reported |
| Middle | Green Cove Springs | 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 $520K). Sellers get a faster sale in Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club (103 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 Russell Retreat?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club is $520,000 versus $466,000 in Russell Retreat, about 12% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club — sellers there received 96.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.6% in Russell Retreat.
Go deeper on each: Magnolia Point Golf and Country Club homes, photos & schools · Russell Retreat homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.