Black Creek Trails in Green Cove Springs

Black Creek Trails
Homes for Sale in Green Cove Springs, FL

All 404 homes for sale in Green Cove Springs, FL · median $381,386 · 399 homes for sale in 32043 · Clay County homes for sale

Community in Green Cove Springs · Clay County · ZIP 32043
31 homesBuilt 1982–2022
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Built fromLive realMLS data25 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of October 2026, Black Creek Trails in Green Cove Springs, FL has 1 home for sale. As of October 2026, the MLS records 13 closed sales in Black Creek Trails in Green Cove Springs, FL since 2001, the most recent in March 2023. Across Green Cove Springs as a whole, 803 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $357,291, 59 median days on market, with 219 homes for sale today. At that median and Clay County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.05 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,380 ($4,780 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Black Creek Trails Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0%
Under contract
Clay: 25% (439 of 1,729)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
72%
Owner-occupied · Black Creek Trails
29 of 40 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
28%
Non-owner-occupied · Black Creek Trails
incl. 0% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
31
Homes in the community
plus 9 vacant residential lots · 40 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 25 years of records
Est. 1982
Community established
homes built 1982-2022, median 1992 (FL DOR 2025)
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Black Creek Trails sits in Green Cove Springs, in the part of Clay County that has drawn steady interest as buyers push south and west of the Jacksonville core looking for newer construction and more lot for the money. Without a median print in front of me for this snapshot, I'd tell you price here is driven less by a fixed ceiling and more by condition, lot, and finish level — the spread between a builder-basic layout and a well-kept, upgraded home can be meaningful.

For buyers, the posture is to underwrite each home on its own merits rather than assume the community sets one price. For sellers, that same reality means presentation and condition do real work here — the home that shows tight and move-in ready separates itself from the one that needs updating. Come to the table with realistic comps, not a headline number.

The 60-Second Overview

Black Creek Trails is a Green Cove Springs address in Clay County, positioned in a corridor that trades proximity-to-downtown-Jacksonville convenience for newer housing stock and more room. It reads as a location play as much as a housing one.

realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 8 homes in Black Creek Trails that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1984 and 2000 (median 1996), with a median living area of about 2,047 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.

Best for

  • Buyers prioritizing newer construction and more lot who can absorb a longer commute
  • Purchasers willing to underwrite each home on condition and comps rather than a headline price
  • Buyers targeting the Clay County / Green Cove Springs corridor for value over centrality

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a short daily drive to central Jacksonville employment
  • Purchasers who want a tight, predictable price range before touring
  • Anyone unwilling to price in the cost of updates on a home that needs work

The market around Black Creek Trails

Black Creek Trails is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32043, 543 homes are on the market and 25% are under contract — a steady corner of Green Cove Springs.

Across Clay County, 1,290 homes are active and 439 pending (25% under contract).

In ZIP 32043 (Green Cove Springs), 1,139 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $336K ($183/sq ft), down 4.0% year over year, with a median 64 days on market. Right now 265 active and 110 pending listings put supply at about 3.8 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32043 housing market and the Clay County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Black Creek Trails specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in Black Creek Trails, Green Cove Springs

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 12 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-04 → 2026-10-01)

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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Black Creek Trails

Live MLS inventory for Black Creek Trails. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Black Creek Trails listings as of 2026-10-01, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

If we were buying in Black Creek Trails 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 Black Creek Trails.

Best Buy
Buyers who want newer stock and more lot and will trade commute time for it.
Biggest Risk
Price is condition-driven, so no single number tells you what a given home is worth.
Sweet Spot
A well-kept, updated home bought on its own comps rather than a blanket community price.
Avoid If
You need a short commute to the Jacksonville core or want a fixed, predictable price band.

What actually moves value in Black Creek Trails

This is Clay County, so the calculus is location and commute against home condition and lot. Green Cove Springs sits down US-17 from the Orange Park and Fleming Island retail and employment nodes, and the value question for most buyers is how much drive time they are willing to trade for a newer or larger home. That trade defines the community more than any single amenity.

Because we don't have a fixed price range to lean on, the honest read is that condition sets the outcome. Two homes with similar square footage can land far apart depending on finish level, updates, and lot. Buyers should tour widely before anchoring on a number, and sellers should assume the market will price the work a home still needs.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

We cover Northeast Florida and this Clay County corridor specifically, and we'd rather tell you when Black Creek Trails is the wrong fit than talk you into a commute you'll resent. We price to condition and comps, not to a headline, and we'll walk you through what the drive to Orange Park or Jacksonville actually costs you day to day before you write an offer.

Black Creek Trails in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want newer stock and more lot and will trade commute time for it.
Biggest advantageA Green Cove Springs address with room to breathe and access down the US-17 corridor.
Biggest riskPrice is condition-driven, so no single number tells you what a given home is worth.
Sweet spotA well-kept, updated home bought on its own comps rather than a blanket community price.
Avoid ifYou need a short commute to the Jacksonville core or want a fixed, predictable price band.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Black Creek Trails homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Black Creek Trails.
In short
  • HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

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

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The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Clay County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$2,052/mo
Clay County typical true cost to own
$99/mo
Clay County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

How much local inventory is already under contract

25% of homes for sale in ZIP 32043 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 (2026-10-01).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Black Creek Trails?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 31 homes plus 9 vacant residential lots in Black Creek Trails (public records).
What share of Black Creek Trails is owner-occupied?
72% of Black Creek Trails parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Black Creek Trails built?
Homes in Black Creek Trails were built between 1982 and 2022, with a median year built of 1992 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Black Creek Trails?
The best agent for Black Creek Trails is one who actively works Green Cove Springs 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 Black Creek Trails.
How do I find a top Green Cove Springs real estate agent who knows Black Creek Trails?
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 Black Creek Trails and the wider Green Cove Springs area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Black Creek Trails?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Black Creek Trails purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Black Creek Trails, and what county is it in?
Black Creek Trails is in Green Cove Springs, Clay County, FL, ZIP 32043. The community's center is about 8 miles northwest of the center of Green Cove Springs (straight-line).
How far is Black Creek Trails from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 19 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 26 miles from the Atlantic beach at Ponte Vedra Beach, both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Buyers prioritizing newer construction and more lot who can absorb a longer commuteExcellent fit
Purchasers willing to underwrite each home on condition and comps rather than a headline priceExcellent fit
Buyers targeting the Clay County / Green Cove Springs corridor for value over centralityExcellent fit
Buyers who need a short daily drive to central Jacksonville employmentProbably not
Purchasers who want a tight, predictable price range before touringProbably not
Anyone unwilling to price in the cost of updates on a home that needs workProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32043/32068))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-10-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (13 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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Schools serving nearby communities

We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Black Creek Trails. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32043; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.

Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).

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