Deer Island
Homes for Sale in Green Cove Springs, FL
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As of November 2026, Deer Island in Green Cove Springs, FL has 1 home for sale. As of November 2026, the MLS records 21 closed sales in Deer Island in Green Cove Springs, FL since 2012, the most recent in September 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).
Price at Deer Island is driven by the home itself, not a tidy formula. With a build range spanning 1977 to 2022 and a median year built of 1996, you are looking at a community assembled over decades, so condition, updates, and lot position do most of the work in setting value. Expect a wide spread rather than a uniform per-square-foot number; two homes of similar size can sit far apart on price depending on how recently they have been worked on.
The posture here is stable rather than churning. A high homestead share — about 82% of homes — means most owners live in what they own, so inventory tends to trickle rather than flood. For sellers, that scarcity works in your favor when a well-kept home lists. For buyers, patience matters: the right home may not be sitting on the market when you start looking, and you should be ready to move when it appears.
Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Deer Island right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records, as of November 12, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 1 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated November 13, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Deer Island is a small, established pocket of Green Cove Springs in Clay County — roughly three dozen homes built across several decades, with a median size around 2,364 square feet that leans toward roomier floor plans.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 17 homes in Deer Island that have changed hands since 2012, built between 1979 and 2022 (median 1995), with a median living area of about 2,241 sq ft and a typical 3-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 Deer Island is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a larger, established floor plan and willing to weigh condition over age
- Long-hold owners who value low-turnover, owner-occupied surroundings
- Buyers with a renovation budget ready to add value to an older home
Probably not for
- Buyers who require brand-new construction and modern-standard systems throughout
- Shoppers who need a deep, constantly refreshed pool of listings
- Buyers on a tight timeline who cannot wait for limited inventory to come available
The market around Deer Island
Deer Island 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).
In ZIP 32043 (Green Cove Springs), 1,128 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $350K ($183/sq ft), down 2.7% year over year, with a median 65 days on market. Right now 272 active and 106 pending listings put supply at about 2.9 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 Deer Island specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Deer Island
Live MLS inventory for Deer Island. 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 Deer Island listings as of 2026-11-13, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Deer Island Green Cove Springs Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Deer Island Green Cove Springs listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 5369 Deer Island Road · $1,030,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Aug 15, 2026 · listed by United Real Estate Gallery
The Deer Island buying strategy.
If we were buying in Deer Island 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.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
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 Deer Island.
A settled enclave, not a new build tract
With homes dating from 1977 through 2022 and a median build year of 1996, Deer Island reads as mature rather than new. You will find larger lots and established landscaping in many cases, and the housing stock varies enough that inspections and update history matter more than any headline number. This is a place to evaluate each home on its own merits.
The median living area of about 2,364 square feet points to a community of substantial homes rather than starter footprints. Because the age range is broad, some homes will have been renovated and others will carry original systems — the difference shows up directly in price and in your near-term maintenance budget.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Deer Island. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small community with a high owner-occupancy share, the deals happen quietly and the comparables are thin. We track what actually trades in Deer Island, help you read condition against age, and price accordingly — whether you are listing a well-kept home into limited supply or waiting for the right one to surface.
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Housing distress & ownership in Deer Island, 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.
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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 (2026-11-13).
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Recent Developments in Deer Island
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Deer Island, 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 7 miles northwest of Deer Island.
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 14 miles northwest of Deer Island, 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 project is about 16 miles northwest of Deer Island, elsewhere in Clay County.
Source: News4JAX - 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 project is about 13 miles northwest of Deer Island, elsewhere in Clay County.
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 10 miles northwest of Deer Island.
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 (2 streets, ZIP 32043)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-11-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2012 (21 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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