Rookery vs Russell Retreat
Two Clay communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-01.
| Metric | Rookery | Russell Retreat |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $301K | $470K |
| Price per sq ft | $182 | $146 |
| Avg days on market | 114 days | 120 days |
| Months of supply | 2.4 mo | 2.9 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 123 | 25 |
The verdict
Russell Retreat carries the higher median price — about 56% above Rookery. Homes in Rookery sell faster (114 days on market vs 120). Rookery is the tighter market on inventory (2.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Rookery | Russell Retreat | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Clay County, FL | Clay County, FL |
| City / area | Green Cove Springs | Green Cove Springs |
| ZIP | 32043 | 32043 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 40 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 22 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
| Rookery | Russell Retreat | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 25 | 6 |
| Under contract | 11 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $232K to $405K | $390K to $463K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 25 | 5 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Rookery homes for sale · Russell Retreat homes for sale.
How each one trades
| Rookery | Russell Retreat | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.4% | 94.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,655 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
| Rookery | Russell Retreat | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Charles E. Bennett | 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, Rookery is the lower entry point (median $301K vs $470K). Sellers get a faster sale in Rookery (114 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 Russell Retreat more expensive than Rookery?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Russell Retreat is $470,000 versus $301,000 in Rookery, about 56% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Rookery — sellers there received 96.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.6% in Russell Retreat.
Go deeper on each: Rookery homes, photos & schools · Russell Retreat homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.