Deer Springs Estates in Keystone Heights

Deer Springs Estates
Homes for Sale in Keystone Heights, FL

All 94 homes for sale in Keystone Heights, FL · median $275,000 · 118 homes for sale in 32656 · Clay County homes for sale

Community in Keystone Heights · Clay County · ZIP 32656
88 homesBuilt 1970–2019
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As of October 2026, Deer Springs Estates in Keystone Heights, FL has 1 home for sale. As of October 2026, the MLS records 29 closed sales in Deer Springs Estates in Keystone Heights, FL since 2002, the most recent in May 2026. Across Keystone Heights as a whole, 102 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $272,450, 41 median days on market, with 45 homes for sale today. At that median and Clay County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.05 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,100 ($3,510 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Deer Springs Estates Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
12.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
0%
Under contract
Clay: 25% (439 of 1,729)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
62%
Owner-occupied · Deer Springs Estates
68 of 109 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
38%
Non-owner-occupied · Deer Springs Estates
incl. 3% trust or LLC-held · 1% out-of-state
88
Homes in the community
plus 21 vacant residential lots · 109 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 24 years of records
7
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $145K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1970
Community established
homes built 1970-2019, median 1986 (FL DOR 2025)
1.1%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 88 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

The honest read on Deer Springs Estates right now is that we're working with a thin snapshot. This is a small pocket in Keystone Heights, and with a narrow closings window there isn't enough recent transaction volume to draw a hard price line. What that means practically: condition, acreage, and the specifics of each individual home will drive value here far more than any neighborhood-wide number.

For a seller, that thinness cuts both ways — a well-prepared listing can set the tone for the area because there's little competing inventory to anchor against, but you also can't lean on a deep bank of recent comps to justify price. For a buyer, expect to underwrite each home on its own merits rather than assuming a going rate. Patience and a willingness to move when the right property surfaces both matter more than usual.

Deer Springs Estates Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of October 1, 2026

Deer Springs Estates 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 October 1, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 1 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated October 2, 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 Springs Estates sits in Keystone Heights, in the rural southwest corner of Clay County. It's a small-community setting where the character of individual homes and lots, rather than a dense stream of sales, defines the market.

realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 25 homes in Deer Springs Estates that have changed hands since 2002, built between 1971 and 2011 (median 1985), with a median living area of about 1,320 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout. 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.

County records show 7 qualified sales in Deer Springs Estates across 2024–2025 (5 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $145,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

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 acreage and a quieter Keystone Heights setting over urban convenience
  • Patient buyers willing to wait for the right property and underwrite it individually
  • Sellers with a well-maintained home who can be flexible on timing given limited buyer flow

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a short commute to the Jacksonville or Orange Park employment core
  • Buyers who want deep recent comps and a predictable going rate before making an offer
  • Sellers who need a fast, high-certainty exit in a high-turnover market

The market around Deer Springs Estates

Deer Springs Estates is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32656, 146 homes are on the market and 18% are under contract — a slower corner of Keystone Heights.

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

In ZIP 32656 (Keystone Heights), 319 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $330K ($191/sq ft), down 5.0% year over year, with a median 43 days on market. Right now 81 active and 21 pending listings put supply at about 21.2 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32656 housing market and the Clay County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Deer Springs Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Deer Springs Estates

Live MLS inventory for Deer Springs Estates. 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 Springs Estates listings as of 2026-10-01, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

If we were buying in Deer Springs Estates 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

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.

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 Deer Springs Estates.

Best Buy
Buyers who want rural space in southwest Clay County and aren't chasing a short commute.
Biggest Risk
Thin comps make pricing harder to pin down for both sides.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained home on a desirable lot, priced to its own merits.
Avoid If
You need daily access to the Jacksonville job core or dense amenities.

A thin-data corner of Clay County

Keystone Heights is lake country on the far side of Clay County, well removed from the Orange Park and Fleming Island commuter belt. Deer Springs Estates fits that profile — a smaller residential enclave where you're trading proximity to the urban core for space and a quieter setting. That location shapes who the community serves and how long a well-priced home may take to find its buyer.

Because recent closing activity is limited, we treat pricing here as condition- and property-driven rather than formula-driven. Two homes in the same community can justify very different numbers based on lot, updates, and structures. That's a reason to lean on direct, current data at the point of sale instead of stale assumptions.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Deer Springs Estates. 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 low-volume community like this one, the value we add is disciplined, property-by-property analysis instead of a blanket neighborhood figure. We'll pull the freshest available comps, weigh condition and acreage honestly, and tell you plainly when a home is priced ahead of what the surrounding market supports — or when it's a genuine value worth moving on.

Deer Springs Estates in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want rural space in southwest Clay County and aren't chasing a short commute.
Biggest advantageLimited competing inventory can let a well-prepared seller set the tone.
Biggest riskThin comps make pricing harder to pin down for both sides.
Sweet spotA well-maintained home on a desirable lot, priced to its own merits.
Avoid ifYou need daily access to the Jacksonville job core or dense amenities.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Deer Springs Estates 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 Deer Springs Estates.
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 Deer Springs Estates sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in Deer Springs Estates

Homes in Deer Springs Estates 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.

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

18% of homes for sale in ZIP 32656 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

Is Deer Springs Estates a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of October 1, 2026, Deer Springs Estates leans toward buyers: 12.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
How many homes are in Deer Springs Estates?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 88 homes plus 21 vacant residential lots in Deer Springs Estates (public records).
What share of Deer Springs Estates is owner-occupied?
62% of Deer Springs Estates parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Deer Springs Estates built?
Homes in Deer Springs Estates were built between 1970 and 2019, with a median year built of 1986 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Deer Springs Estates?
The best agent for Deer Springs Estates is one who actively works Keystone Heights 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 Deer Springs Estates.
How do I find a top Keystone Heights real estate agent who knows Deer Springs Estates?
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 Deer Springs Estates and the wider Keystone Heights area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Deer Springs Estates?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Deer Springs Estates purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Deer Springs Estates, and what county is it in?
Deer Springs Estates is in Keystone Heights, Clay County, FL, ZIP 32656. The community's center is about 2 miles west of the center of Keystone Heights (straight-line).
How far is Deer Springs Estates from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 42 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 44 miles from the Atlantic beach at Vilano Beach, both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Buyers prioritizing acreage and a quieter Keystone Heights setting over urban convenienceExcellent fit
Patient buyers willing to wait for the right property and underwrite it individuallyExcellent fit
Sellers with a well-maintained home who can be flexible on timing given limited buyer flowExcellent fit
Buyers who need a short commute to the Jacksonville or Orange Park employment coreProbably not
Buyers who want deep recent comps and a predictable going rate before making an offerProbably not
Sellers who need a fast, high-certainty exit in a high-turnover marketProbably 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 32656))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-10-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2002 (29 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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Thinking of selling in Deer Springs Estates? 1 recorded closings (window ending 2026-10-01). See the Clay County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Schools serving nearby communities

We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Deer Springs Estates. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32656; 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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