What's in this guide
- Executive Summary
- Quick Facts
- Community Overview & History
- Areas & Streets
- Real Estate Market
- Who Lives Here
- Schools
- Amenities & Lifestyle
- HOA, CDD & Costs
- Commute Analysis
- Shopping & Dining
- Pros and Cons
- Comparable Areas
- Hidden Things Buyers Should Know
- Momentum Expert Insight
- Selling Your Home
- Frequently Asked Questions
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace is an established community in Clay County, in the 32073 zip code on the Orange Park side of the Jacksonville metro, just across the Duval line. It is one of the area's value neighborhoods, with a deep stock of ranch-style single-family homes at some of the more affordable prices in Clay County.
The neighborhood appeals to first-time and value-focused buyers who want single-family ownership near Orange Park's shopping and services. This guide covers where it sits, what homes cost, how the schools work, the amenities, and the honest trade-offs of buying or selling here.
Quick Facts
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Clay County, near Orange Park, just across the Duval line |
| Zip code | 32073 (with 32065 nearby) |
| Character | Established, affordable, ranch-style |
| Housing | Ranch-style single-family homes, some on larger lots |
| Typical price | Around $264,000 (Rocket Homes median sold, 2025) |
| School district | Clay County District Schools |
| Schools | Set by home address, confirm with the Clay County locator |
| County | Clay |
Community Overview & History
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace grew as a suburban Clay County community near Orange Park, with much of its housing built in the mid-to-late 20th century. It is a settled, ranch-heavy area that has long been one of the more affordable parts of Clay County.
It offers single-family ownership at a price below most of the metro, with the convenience of the Orange Park retail corridors close by and the age of the housing as the main consideration.
Areas & Streets
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace is a grid of established ranch-home streets near the Blanding Boulevard corridor on the Orange Park side of Clay County. Blocks set back from the main roads are quieter, and the homes vary in age and updates.
Because the housing is fairly uniform, condition and lot separate one home from the next, which is where a careful walkthrough pays off.
Real Estate Market
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace is a value Clay County market. An attributed third-party figure sets the context, and the county number frames it.
| Segment | Note |
|---|---|
| Established single-family | Around $264,000 (Rocket Homes median sold, 2025) |
| Larger or updated homes | A modest premium |
| Clay County context | $365,000 county median (NEFAR, April 2026, county-level) |
Because the homes are similar, condition drives value here. Price to recent comparable sales and confirm current pricing for a specific home.
Who Lives Here
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace draws first-time buyers, value-focused households, and Clay County commuters who want affordable single-family ownership near Orange Park.
It reads as a working-and-middle Clay County neighborhood, so buyers tend to value price and the chance to own over newness.
Schools
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace sits in Clay County, which runs its own school district separate from Duval, and assigns schools by home address.
Clay County District Schools assigns the zoned elementary, middle, and high school by home address, so confirm the assignment for a specific address with the district before you buy. See our Clay County schools ranking for how the district's high schools compare.
Amenities & Lifestyle
The community offers the practical retail of the Orange Park and Blanding Boulevard corridors, with shopping, groceries, and services close at hand, plus nearby Clay County parks. The lifestyle is residential and value-oriented.
Larger shopping is a short drive in Orange Park, and I-295 connects across the metro.
HOA, CDD & Costs
Most of Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace is older platted neighborhood with no Community Development District and no blanket homeowners association, which keeps recurring costs low.
The real cost questions are condition and insurance. Budget for the age of the roof and systems, and model the all-in monthly.
Commute Analysis
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace sits near Blanding Boulevard with I-295 a short drive away, which makes Orange Park and the Westside easy to reach. Downtown Jacksonville is generally a 20 to 25 minute drive via I-295 and I-10, depending on traffic.
The central Clay location near Orange Park is the practical draw.
Shopping & Dining
Everyday shopping runs along Blanding Boulevard and the Orange Park corridors, with the Orange Park Mall and big-box retail a short drive away.
The mix suits a value neighborhood, with practical daily needs nearby.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Among the more affordable single-family areas in Clay County
- Near Orange Park shopping and services
- Quick I-295 access across the metro
- Ranch homes on a settled grid
- No CDD and no blanket HOA
- A practical first-home entry point
Cons
- Older housing stock means roofs and systems to budget for
- Blanding Boulevard corridor traffic nearby
- Condition varies house to house
- Confirm the zoned Clay County schools by address
- Fewer amenities than newer communities
- Value depends on the specific home
Comparable Areas
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace competes with a few nearby Clay County areas.
| Area | How it compares to Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace |
|---|---|
| Orange Park | The established town next door with more retail and a range of homes. |
| OakLeaf Plantation | A newer master-planned area on the Clay-Duval edge with amenities and higher prices. |
| Clay County | The wider county, from Fleming Island to Green Cove Springs and Middleburg. |
Hidden Things Buyers Should Know
A few things consistently come up once buyers get serious about Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace.
Condition is the value story
The ranch homes are similar in age and size, so the renovated and the dated ones price very differently. Inspect carefully.
It is Clay County, not Duval
The community sits just across the Duval line in Clay County, so schools, taxes, and services are Clay's. Confirm the county for a specific address.
Budget for roof and systems
The older ranch stock means roof and system age matters. Factor it into the offer.
Confirm the school zone for the exact home
Clay assigns by address. Verify the zoned schools at oneclay.net.
Momentum Expert Insight
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace is a solid Clay County value answer for first-time buyers who want a ranch home near Orange Park without a Duval price. The first thing I clarify is that it is Clay County, so the schools and taxes are Clay's, not Duval's.
Like the older Westside, condition is everything here, so the inspection carries the day, roof and systems first.
We confirm the zoned schools at oneclay.net and price to the comparable sales for the specific street.
Selling a Home in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace
If you are thinking about selling in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales in this specific area, not an automated estimate. Pricing to the street, the lot, and the current Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace inventory is what earns the strongest offer in the fewest days on market.
Across the wider Jacksonville metro, Momentum's listings have run a 97.98 percent sold-to-list ratio and 64 days on market for our agents, against a market average closer to 96.73 percent and 72 days, year to date. A listing specialist will give you a true home value from real comparable sales and a pricing strategy built for the current market. Start with a no-obligation home value request below.
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Related Reading
Explore nearby Clay County communities we cover in full, plus our Clay schools guide.