Ashton
Homes for Sale in Fleming Island, FL
All 103 homes for sale in Fleming Island, FL · median $409,999 · 86 homes for sale in 32003 · Clay County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 38 closed sales in Ashton in Fleming Island, FL since 2011, the most recent in April 2024. Recorded prices across those 38 sales ran from $175,000 to $515,000 (median $245,000), on homes of 1,744 to 2,501 sq ft. Across Fleming Island as a whole, 416 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $450,000, 27 median days on market, with 87 homes for sale today. At that median and Clay County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.05 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,690 ($3,090 with the full homestead exemption).
Ashton is a built-out pocket in Fleming Island where the homes date to a tight window in the late 1990s, and that consistency is the story. With a median build of 1996 and a median footprint just over 2,000 square feet, the housing stock is uniform enough that price here is driven far less by size or vintage and far more by condition. A kitchen, roof, HVAC, and finishes that have been updated will separate one closing from another more than any headline number.
The posture is that of a stable, owner-held neighborhood rather than a churn market. With roughly 78% of homes carrying a homestead exemption, most owners live in what they bought, and turnover tends to be measured. For a buyer, that means patience and a willingness to move on well-kept inventory; for a seller, it means the pre-list condition work — not the listing price alone — is what earns the result.
Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Ashton right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Ashton is a compact, fully established Fleming Island community of about 83 homes, all built inside a late-1990s window, giving it a coherent look and a predictable set of maintenance questions for any home approaching its late-20s in age.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 35 homes in Ashton that have changed hands since 2002, built between 1995 and 1998 (median 1996), with a median living area of about 2,052 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida) closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Ashton is best for.
Best for
- Buyers wanting an established Fleming Island home around 2,000 square feet who intend to stay put
- Buyers comfortable budgeting for updates on a late-1990s home in exchange for a lower entry condition
- Buyers who value a settled, owner-occupied neighborhood over high turnover and constant new inventory
Probably not for
- Buyers set on new construction or the latest floor plans and finishes
- Buyers needing a broad range of home sizes or a large pool of active listings to choose from
- Buyers unwilling to underwrite the maintenance a home of this age can require
The market around Ashton
Ashton is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32003, 129 homes are on the market and 30% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Fleming Island.
Across Clay County, 1,279 homes are active and 403 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 32003 (Fleming Island), 401 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $468K ($215/sq ft), down 0.3% year over year, with a median 32 days on market. Right now 74 active and 21 pending listings put supply at about 2.2 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32003 housing market and the Clay County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Ashton specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Ashton buying strategy.
If we were buying in Ashton today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Ashton.
A condition-driven resale market
Because the homes were built between 1995 and 1999, buyers should evaluate each property on the age of its major systems more than its floor plan. At this vintage, roofs, water heaters, HVAC, and original kitchens and baths are the swing factors. Two homes with nearly identical square footage can price very differently based purely on what has been replaced and when.
The median living area of about 2,016 square feet points to a neighborhood of comparable, family-sized single homes rather than a mix of small and large product. That uniformity is useful: it makes comparables cleaner and makes it easier to judge whether a given home is priced for its condition. It also means the upside on a dated home is largely in your hands through renovation, not in buying a fundamentally different type of house.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Ashton. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a low-turnover, condition-driven community like Ashton, the value is in reading systems and finishes correctly against a narrow set of comparables. We help buyers price the deferred maintenance on a late-1990s home before they commit, and we help sellers decide which pre-list improvements actually move the number here — not the ones that just cost money.
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Housing distress & ownership in Ashton, Fleming Island
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Recent Developments in Ashton
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Ashton, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Schools
Clay school district says one-mill referendum renews, not raises, property tax
The Clay County school district says the referendum on the upcoming ballot renews the one-mill levy voters first approved in 2020 at the same rate. The money funds school law enforcement contracts and compensation to retain and attract teachers and support staff. A citizens' advisory committee reviews spending, and the district says non-renewal would leave a funding shortfall.
What it may mean for the marketThe outcome sets school operating funding and staffing support for Clay County without changing the current millage rate. The site is about 8 miles southeast of Ashton.
Source: Clay Today - October 2026Retail & Dining
Grumpy's opens largest location yet on Fleming Island
Grumpy's opened at 1803 East-West Parkway in the former Dick's Wings and Grill space, with a Oct. 12 grand opening after benefit soft-opening dinners on Oct. 9 and 10. At 5,352 square feet it is the chain's largest of six Northeast Florida locations, seating up to 190. The owners plan a third restaurant.
What it may mean for the marketA large breakfast-and-lunch restaurant filling a vacant East-West Parkway space adds a dining option on Fleming Island. The site is about 2 miles east of Ashton.
Source: Clay Today - September 2026Infrastructure
County Road 220 widening and Little Black Creek bridge replacement open to traffic in Clay County
The project finished ahead of schedule, with a new four-lane bridge over Little Black Creek replacing a 1947 structure. Phase 1 began in December 2024 with intersection improvements at Rideout Ferry Road, and Phase 2 began in January 2025. Officials say it should ease traffic along the corridor.
What it may mean for the marketA four-lane CR 220 corridor improves commute capacity for Fleming Island and Middleburg area drivers. The site is about 2 miles northwest of Ashton.
Source: News4JAX - June 2026Development
Hillwood contracts with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center
Master developer Hillwood contracted with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center on Jacksonville's Westside, continuing the buildout of the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field into an industrial and logistics park.
What it may mean for the marketContinued absorption of large industrial parcels at Cecil signals sustained employment growth on the Westside, which can support housing demand across nearby communities. The site is about 12 miles northwest of Ashton.
Source: Jax Daily Record - June 2026Builder Activity
Hyland Trail to bring over 3,000 homes to Lake Asbury in Clay County
News4Jax reported that Hyland Trail, along with the related Edenbrooke and The Glens communities, will bring more than 3,000 new homes to the Lake Asbury area of Clay County. Homes are being built by Dream Finders, Pulte and Lennar, with a Lodge amenity center featuring a beach-entry pool, splash zone, exercise facility and pickleball courts. Edenbrooke includes an age-restricted, low-maintenance home section.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a large volume of new single-family housing supply and a private amenity center to the Lake Asbury area, expanding for-sale inventory across a range of home sizes and price points. The site is about 5 miles southwest of Ashton.
Source: News4Jax - June 2026Infrastructure
First Coast Expressway advances as an economic-development corridor across Clay and St. Johns
The First Coast Expressway (State Road 23), a tolled beltway looping around the west and south of the Jacksonville metro, continued to open land for development along its corridor, with the final St. Johns County phase from Interstate 95 to east of County Road 2209 in progress. FDOT held a St. Johns County open house on the final phase in January 2026.
What it may mean for the marketNew limited-access highway capacity shortens commutes and opens adjacent land, changes that have historically shaped where new communities and demand concentrate. The site is about 4 miles southeast of Ashton.
Source: Jax Daily Record
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32003)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-11-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2011 (38 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of realMLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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