Borden Place
Homes for Sale in Green Cove Springs, FL
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 3 closed sales in Borden Place in Green Cove Springs, FL since 2019, the most recent in October 2026. Across Green Cove Springs as a whole, 1,079 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $355,000, 56 median days on market, with 399 homes for sale today. At that median and Clay County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.05 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,340 ($4,750 with the full homestead exemption).
Last 30 days in Borden Place: 1 closed sale (median $225,000). As of November 13, 2026, realMLS.
Borden Place sits in Green Cove Springs, in Clay County, and what you're buying here is location and the specific house in front of you more than any headline number. With the data we have as of mid-2026, price is going to be driven by condition, lot, and floor plan rather than a neat per-neighborhood formula. Treat every listing on its own merits.
For buyers, that means the spread between a well-kept home and one that needs work can be wide, so due diligence pays. For sellers, presentation and condition are doing more of the work than the address alone. Neither side should anchor to a rumor of what a neighbor got; anchor to the actual house.
Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
The 60-Second Overview
Borden Place is a Green Cove Springs community in Clay County, positioned in a part of Northeast Florida where you trade a longer commute for more house and a quieter setting.
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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Borden Place is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing square footage and lot size over commute time
- Buyers willing to do the due diligence to value a home on its own condition
- Buyers who want a quieter Clay County setting outside the urban core
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a short daily commute to central Jacksonville
- Buyers expecting a narrow, predictable price band across the community
- Buyers unwilling to inspect closely and account for condition differences
The market around Borden Place
Borden Place is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32043, 529 homes are on the market and 24% are under contract — a steady corner of Green Cove Springs.
Across Clay County, 1,279 homes are active and 403 pending (24% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Borden Place specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Borden Place, Green Cove Springs
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.
Life at Borden Place
- Restaurant · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Fishing · reported on 1 of 1 listings
Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
The Borden Place buying strategy.
If we were buying in Borden Place 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 Borden Place.
What actually drives value in Borden Place
Green Cove Springs is a Clay County location where value tends to track condition, lot, and how recently a home has been updated. Because we're not working from a wide public price range here, the smart move is to read each listing closely rather than assume a going rate for the community.
Location is the steady part of the story: this is a further-out Northeast Florida address, which typically means more square footage and land for the money in exchange for distance. Whether that trade works depends entirely on your commute and how much space you want.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Borden Place. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
We cover Clay County and Green Cove Springs directly, so we can walk a Borden Place home with you and tell you where the value is and where a listing is overreaching. When there isn't a tidy comp set, that on-the-ground read is what keeps you from over- or underpaying.
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Recently off market in Borden Place
Homes in Borden Place 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. 1 on record.
- 223 Elmore Street · off market
Recent Developments in Borden Place
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Borden Place, 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 11 miles southeast of Borden Place.
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 project is about 5 miles southeast of Borden Place, elsewhere in Clay County.
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 south of Borden Place.
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 8 miles northwest of Borden Place.
Source: Jax Daily Record - 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 8 miles southeast of Borden Place.
Source: Jax Daily Record - April 2026Development
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 8 miles northwest of Borden Place.
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
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 13, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32043)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-11-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2019 (3 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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