Bellair East in Orange Park

Bellair East
Homes for Sale in Orange Park, FL

All 331 homes for sale in Orange Park, FL · median $330,000 · 150 homes for sale in 32073 · Clay County homes for sale

Community in Orange Park · Clay County · ZIP 32073
324 homesBuilt 1961–1980Median sale $272K
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Built fromLive realMLS data15 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-11-12, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $271,700, $181 per square foot, a median 41 days on market, sellers accepting 95% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1965–1972; none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 54 ft). At the median price and Clay County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.05 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,090 ($3,490 with the full homestead exemption).

Last 30 days in Bellair East: 1 closed sale (median $260,000). As of November 13, 2026, realMLS.

Live · Bellair East Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$272K
Median sold · 12 mo
$181/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $207 in 2024
94.9%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
41days
Median DOM · closed
30 days at the 2024 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
58%
Owner-occupied · Bellair East
189 of 325 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
42%
Non-owner-occupied · Bellair East
incl. 12% trust or LLC-held · 9% out-of-state
324
Homes in the community
plus 1 vacant residential lots · 325 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 15 years of records
27
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $230K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
1961–1980
Years homes were built
median 1971 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
1,452sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
0.9%/yr
Turnover rate
about 3 of 324 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 12, 2026

Bellair East is an older, established pocket of Orange Park where the housing stock does most of the pricing work. With a median build year of 1966 and a median footprint around 1,316 square feet, condition and updates — not square footage or newness — are what separate one closing from the next. Expect a wide spread on price depending on whether a home has been renovated or left largely original.

The build range runs from 1960 all the way to 2021, so this isn't a monolithic subdivision; you'll find long-standing homes alongside occasional newer infill. For buyers, that means underwriting each property on its own merits rather than the neighborhood average. For sellers, updated homes have a real story to tell against a backdrop of mostly mid-1960s inventory.

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 Bellair East 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.

514 VALDERIA Drive
$245K · 0.1 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,001 sqft
514 VALDERIA Drive
Listed by JASON MITCHELL REAL ESTATE FLORIDA, LLC.
431 VALDERIA Drive
$175K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,410 sqft
431 VALDERIA Drive
Listed by EXP REALTY LLC
401 GANO Avenue
$200K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft
401 GANO Avenue
Listed by AMERICAN DREAM OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA
549 CLERMONT Avenue
$239K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,352 sqft
549 CLERMONT Avenue
Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC
553 CLERMONT Avenue
$250K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,338 sqft
553 CLERMONT Avenue
Listed by ENTERA REALTY LLC
416 JANELL Drive
$211K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,100 sqft
416 JANELL Drive
Listed by LPT REALTY LLC

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Bellair East market snapshot (as of November 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $272K ($181 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 41 days on market for closed sales.

In ZIP 32073 (Orange Park), 943 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $302K ($172/sq ft), down 1.9% year over year, with a median 36 days on market. Right now 180 active and 77 pending listings put supply at about 2.3 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32073 housing market and the Clay County market.

County records show 27 qualified sales in Bellair East across 2024–2025 (20 in 2024, 7 in 2025), median $230,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Bellair East is a community of 324 homes in Orange Park, Clay County, built between 1961 and 1980 (median 1971.0), with a median living area of about 1,286 square feet. 58% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

This is a mature Clay County neighborhood of 446 homes where age and condition drive value more than size — a market that rewards careful, property-by-property evaluation.

Best for

  • Buyers seeking a compact, established Orange Park home who will underwrite condition carefully
  • Owner-occupants planning to hold rather than flip quickly
  • Renovation-minded buyers who see value in updating an older floor plan

Probably not for

  • Buyers set on new or near-new construction
  • Those who need large square footage as a starting point
  • Buyers wanting a turnkey home with no appetite for age-related maintenance

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending November 12 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($272K) IS the median in the snapshot above.

Windows contain 0 to 3 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes sold per 12-mo window
012320122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 3 a year; 3 in the current window.
How much local inventory is already under contract

25% of homes for sale in ZIP 32073 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-11-12).

Bellair East Market Scorecard

Balanced

Bellair East is currently a balanced market..

$271,700
Median sold
0/0/3
Active/Pend/Sold 12 mo

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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

If we were buying in Bellair East today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Bellair East.

Best Buy
Buyers comfortable evaluating an older home on its individual condition.
Biggest Risk
Mid-1960s stock means age-related systems and roofs need close scrutiny.
Sweet Spot
An updated compact home where the major systems have already been addressed.
Avoid If
You need new construction or large square footage as your baseline.

An older stock where condition sets the price

The median home here was built in 1966 and measures roughly 1,316 square feet. That combination points to compact, single-story-era floor plans, and it puts the burden on inspection: roof age, systems, and prior updates matter more than any headline figure. Two homes of similar size can transact very differently based on how much work has been done.

A homestead share near 58% suggests a meaningful portion of these homes are owner-occupied rather than turned over quickly, which tends to correlate with steadier, held inventory. The nearly six-decade build span also means the occasional newer home appears among the older majority — worth knowing before you anchor your expectations to one property you toured.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Bellair East. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a neighborhood this age, the deal is won or lost in the details — roof, systems, and the true scope of past updates. We read each home against the wider Bellair East picture so you're not overpaying for cosmetics or underestimating deferred work, and we help sellers of updated homes position clearly against mostly mid-1960s inventory.

Bellair East in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers comfortable evaluating an older home on its individual condition.
Biggest advantageAn established Orange Park location with a high owner-occupied share.
Biggest riskMid-1960s stock means age-related systems and roofs need close scrutiny.
Sweet spotAn updated compact home where the major systems have already been addressed.
Avoid ifYou need new construction or large square footage as your baseline.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Bellair East sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in Bellair East

Homes in Bellair East that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 3 on record.

Bellair East key facts
LocationOrange Park, Clay County, FL · ZIP 32073
Amenities listed by sellersSuburban
Sale prices, last 12 months$271,700 median across 3 closed sales · $181 per sq ft
Days on market (closed sales)41 median
For sale right now0 active, 0 pending

Data as of November 12, 2026. Data provided by realMLS. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Bellair East key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/bellair-east-orange-park, data as of November 12, 2026.

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Recent Developments in Bellair East

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Bellair East, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.

  1. October 2026
    Schools

    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 13 miles south of Bellair East.

    Source: Clay Today
  2. October 2026
    Market

    Northeast Florida home sales dip in September as inventory tightens

    Closed sales across the six-county Northeast Florida Association of Realtors area fell 7.7% year over year to 1,608, with the median price at $398,566, up 2.8%. Active inventory dropped 18.4% to 6,348 homes. Median prices were $344,000 in Duval, $575,000 in St. Johns, $355,000 in Clay and $496,500 in Nassau.

    What it may mean for the marketLower inventory with softer sales volume points to a thinner supply of listings across all four counties, with Clay the only one of the four showing a year-over-year price decline. The site is about 12 miles northeast of Bellair East.

    Source: Clay Today
  3. September 2026
    Infrastructure

    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 6 miles south of Bellair East.

    Source: News4JAX
  4. June 2026
    Development

    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 9 miles west of Bellair East.

    Source: Jax Daily Record
  5. June 2026
    Infrastructure

    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 10 miles south of Bellair East.

    Source: Jax Daily Record
  6. April 2026
    Development

    Hillwood seeks to mass-grade an AllianceFlorida site for a possible 1 million-square-foot building

    Hillwood asked to mass grade a site at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center to prepare for a possible 1 million-square-foot building, a step that typically precedes a large industrial or distribution user committing to the Westside park.

    What it may mean for the marketA build-ready million-square-foot pad points to a potential large employer on the Westside, the kind of jobs anchor that can lift demand for nearby housing. The site is about 9 miles west of Bellair East.

    Source: Jax Daily Record

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Bellair East?
The median sale price in Bellair East was $272K over the 12 months ending November 12, 2026 (3 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Bellair East take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending November 12, 2026 took a median 41 days on market (3 sales, realMLS).
How many homes are in Bellair East?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 324 homes plus 1 vacant residential lots in Bellair East (public records).
What share of Bellair East is owner-occupied?
58% of Bellair East parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Bellair East built?
Homes in Bellair East were built between 1961 and 1980, with a median year built of 1971.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Bellair East?
The best agent for Bellair East is one who actively works Orange Park and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Bellair East.
How do I find a top Orange Park real estate agent who knows Bellair East?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Bellair East and the wider Orange Park area.
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Where is Bellair East, and what county is it in?
Bellair East is in Orange Park, Clay County, FL, ZIP 32073.
How far is Bellair East from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 12 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 22 miles from the Atlantic beach at Ponte Vedra Beach, both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Buyers seeking a compact, established Orange Park home who will underwrite condition carefullyExcellent fit
Owner-occupants planning to hold rather than flip quicklyExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers who see value in updating an older floor planExcellent fit
Buyers set on new or near-new constructionProbably not
Those who need large square footage as a starting pointProbably not
Buyers wanting a turnkey home with no appetite for age-related maintenanceProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 13, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending November 12, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 32073))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-11-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2011 (22 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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