Duck Pond in Middleburg

Duck Pond Homes for Sale in Middleburg, FL

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

A small, established Middleburg neighborhood in rural Clay County, attainable, low-traffic, and land-rich.

Established, attainableRural Clay CountyLow-traffic Middleburg
Live Market Pulse
53/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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Built fromLive realMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulserealMLS
$215K
Median Price
2.7mo
Supply
72days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$122/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Duck Pond reads as a small, established neighborhood in Middleburg, Clay County, in a rural, land-rich part of the county that buyers choose for attainable prices and space. Third-party sources describe a long-established community of midsize homes with a wide size range. The buy is condition-and-lot rather than amenities. Confirm any HOA, the Clay tax picture, the FEMA flood zone, and the well-and-septic situation common in rural Middleburg. Pricing context is third-party and illustrative, accessed June 2026; confirm per home."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Duck Pond market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $215K ($122 per sq ft), with homes averaging 72 days on market and 2.7 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 9 recent closings in live realMLS data.

Duck Pond is a small, established neighborhood in Middleburg, Clay County, ZIP 32068, in a rural, land-rich part of the county (neighborhoods.com; Watson Realty; accessed June 2026; confirm per home). Third-party sources describe a community with roots dating back decades.

Homes are midsize single-family residences with a wide size range, roughly 1,100 to 2,560 square feet, that vary in age and updates, so the right comparison is house-by-house on lot, size, and condition. The reported median list price was around $349,000 in 2024 (third-party data); confirm current pricing per home.

Middleburg is one of Clay County's fast-growing, land-rich, and livable areas, southwest of Orange Park and Jacksonville, where buyers trade a longer commute for space, lower prices, and a quieter, semi-rural setting near Black Creek and the Jennings State Forest.

As a rural Middleburg neighborhood, the central diligence items are any HOA, the Clay County tax, the FEMA flood zone given the area's creeks, whether the home is on well and septic or public utilities, and the condition of the specific home.

Best for

  • Value buyers who want an attainable, established home with space in Clay County
  • Buyers who prefer a quiet, semi-rural Middleburg setting near Black Creek
  • Buyers comfortable verifying well/septic, flood zone, and any HOA per home

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a short commute to the Southside or downtown Jacksonville
  • Buyers who want a gated amenity master plan or new construction
  • Anyone unwilling to check well, septic, and flood exposure

How Duck Pond is performing right now

53/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
2.7Months of supplytight
71Median days on marketdays
0 : 2Under contract vs for salestrong demand
9Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+63%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from realMLS, as of June 25, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Duck Pond listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Duck Pond buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Duck Pond

Live MLS inventory for Duck Pond. 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 Duck Pond listings as of 2026-06-25, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from realMLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Middleburg / Blanding Blvd shopping~8 to 15 min · everyday services
Orange Park~15 to 25 min · shopping, dining, hospital
Oakleaf Town Center~12 to 20 min · retail to the north
Black Creek / Jennings State Forest~5 to 15 min · outdoor recreation
Interstate 295 (via Blanding)~20 to 30 min · beltway to Jacksonville
NAS Jacksonville~25 to 35 min · northeast for military commuters
Downtown Jacksonville~35 to 45 min · northeast via I-295

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Duck Pond (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Clay County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Duck Pond is served by Clay County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Duck Pond address.

The takeaway

What is actually moving near Duck Pond, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Duck Pond

Our read on what is being built around Duck Pond, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishMiddleburg keeps drawing demand for attainable space, so the story for an established neighborhood like Duck Pond is value, condition, and rural-home diligence rather than amenities.

Attainable Clay County space

BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Middleburg

Middleburg's lower prices and larger lots draw value buyers willing to trade commute for space, which supports steady demand for established homes like Duck Pond.

Rural-home diligence (well, septic, flood)

NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Duck Pond

In rural Middleburg, confirm whether the home is on well and septic or public utilities, and pull the FEMA flood zone given the area's creeks, since both shape cost and insurability.

Clay County millage and the tax bill

NeutralMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Clay County

Property taxes follow Clay County millage on the assessed value; read the actual figure for the specific parcel (Clay County Property Appraiser, 2024).

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Duck Pond, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. 2024
    Taxes

    Clay County millage and assessments

    Property taxes in Duck Pond follow Clay County millage applied to the assessed value, with any HOA billed separately; the authoritative figure is the specific parcel's record. Why it matters: Pull the actual Clay County Property Appraiser record for the exact home, and confirm whether the parcel is on well and septic or public utilities, since both affect cost. Source

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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.

If we were buying in Duck Pond, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm well and septic versus public utilities. In rural Middleburg, verify the water and sewer setup for the specific home, since it changes cost and maintenance.

2

Pull the FEMA flood zone for the exact parcel. Given the area's creeks, confirm the determination and how it affects insurance.

3

Confirm any HOA or deed restrictions. Verify whether an HOA applies to the specific home and what it covers, since rural neighborhoods often have few or none.

4

Inspect the home's basics. Roof age, HVAC, systems, and any well or septic equipment drive the real cost; budget them before you write.

5

Comp house-by-house. Price the specific home on its size, lot, and condition against the closest comparable Duck Pond sale, not a Middleburg average.

Best Buy
A well-kept home with a newer roof on a good lot with confirmed utilities, priced to its condition rather than a Middleburg average.
Biggest Risk
An aging well or septic system, unexpected flood exposure, or deferred maintenance on an older home.
Best Lot
The lot, the space, and the home's condition are the value here; rural utilities and flood are the diligence items.
Smart Timing
An attainable, steady Middleburg market gives a prepared buyer who has checked utilities and flood room to negotiate on condition.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Duck Pond is a small, established neighborhood in Middleburg, Clay County, ZIP 32068, in a rural, land-rich part of the county with roots dating back decades. Homes are midsize single-family residences with a wide size range, roughly 1,100 to 2,560 square feet, that vary in age and condition, with a reported median list price around $349,000 in 2024. Middleburg is a fast-growing, land-rich, livable area southwest of Orange Park, near Black Creek and the Jennings State Forest, where buyers trade commute for space and lower prices. The central diligence items are any HOA, the Clay County tax, the FEMA flood zone, whether the home is on well and septic or public utilities, and the condition of the specific home.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: smaller original-condition homes
$67K to $189K

Smaller homes in original condition are the value entry. Confirm utilities and flood and budget updates before you write (third-party context, June 2026, not MLS).

Lowest entry
Mid: updated three-bedroom homes
$189K to $278K

Updated three-bedroom homes are the core of the neighborhood. Condition, lot, and utilities separate these; price on the closest comparable Duck Pond sale.

Most inventory
High: larger or fully renovated homes
$278K to $850K

Larger or fully renovated homes, especially on bigger lots, sit at the top of the neighborhood. Price each on its updates, lot, and condition, not a Middleburg average.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$67K to $189K
Entry: smaller original-condition homes
Smaller homes in original condition are the value entry. Confirm utilities and flood and budget updates before you write (third-party context, June 2026, not MLS).
$189K to $278K
Mid: updated three-bedroom homes
Updated three-bedroom homes are the core of the neighborhood. Condition, lot, and utilities separate these; price on the closest comparable Duck Pond sale.
$278K to $850K
High: larger or fully renovated homes
Larger or fully renovated homes, especially on bigger lots, sit at the top of the neighborhood. Price each on its updates, lot, and condition, not a Middleburg average.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Intracoastal West locationStrong
Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong
$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Duck Pond

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Duck Pond is about attainable, established space in rural Middleburg, not amenities. The deal is read in the condition, the lot, the utilities, and the flood zone, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
5.8C+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength5.8/10
Renovation Risk5.6/10
Location Efficiency5.8/10
Long-Term Defensibility5.6/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.4/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Duck Pond is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live realMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live realMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from realMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • The lot, the space, and the home's condition are the value; rural utilities and flood are the diligence items.
  • Confirm well and septic versus public utilities for the specific home.
  • Check the FEMA flood determination given the area's creeks.

In an attainable, semi-rural Middleburg neighborhood, value comes down to the lot, the space, and the home's condition, with rural utilities and flood as the key diligence items. At Duck Pond, the midsize homes are driven by roof age, systems, and updates, and whether the parcel is on well and septic or public utilities changes the cost picture. The honest approach is to verify the utilities, the flood zone, and any HOA, then price the specific home on its condition and lot against the closest comparable Duck Pond sale rather than a Middleburg average.

Duck Pond in 15 seconds.

Best forValue buyers who want an attainable, established home with space in Clay County.
Strong onValue and space: lower prices and a quiet, semi-rural Middleburg setting near Black Creek.
WatchWell and septic, flood exposure, older-home condition, and the longer commute.
Not forBuyers who want a short Southside commute, new construction, or a gated amenity master plan.
The edgeAttainable, established space in a land-rich part of Clay County.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Confirm whether an HOA applies and what it covers; rural Middleburg often has few or none.
  • Verify well and septic versus public utilities for the specific home.
  • Budget insurance, the flood determination, and rural-home maintenance.

Duck Pond is a small, established Middleburg neighborhood; whether an HOA applies, and its dues, are best confirmed for the specific home, since rural Clay neighborhoods often have few or no mandatory dues. No CDD is expected; confirm per parcel.

Any association is likely limited or absent; verify what, if anything, is collected for the specific home, and confirm whether the parcel is on well and septic or public utilities.

There is no reported private club or mandatory membership; the draws are the space, the attainable price, and the nearby Black Creek and Jennings State Forest recreation.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across the Jacksonville metro for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus the Jacksonville metro average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Duck Pond, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Azalea Ridge, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

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.

$1,805/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.

Duck Pond Market Scorecard

Seller's market

Duck Pond is currently a seller's market. About 2.7 months of supply, a median asking price of $179,500, and homes go under contract in about 72 days.

2.7
Months supply
$179,500
Median list
$215,000
Median sold
$199
Per sqft
72
Days on mkt
2/0/9
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32068 ZIP is $327,207, about 20.1% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Duck Pond?
Duck Pond is a small, established neighborhood in Middleburg, Clay County, ZIP 32068, in a rural, land-rich part of the county southwest of Orange Park.
What kind of homes are in Duck Pond?
Midsize single-family homes with a wide size range, roughly 1,100 to 2,560 square feet, that vary in age and condition. Compare house-by-house (third-party data, June 2026).
Are homes here on well and septic?
Many rural Middleburg homes are on well and septic, though some have public utilities. Confirm the water and sewer setup for the specific home, since it affects cost and maintenance.
Is there an HOA?
It depends on the specific home; rural Middleburg neighborhoods often have few or no mandatory dues. Confirm whether an HOA applies and what it covers in writing.
What do homes cost in Duck Pond?
The reported median list price was around $349,000 in 2024 (third-party data, not MLS); pricing is best confirmed per home because size and condition vary. Confirm current pricing for a specific home.
Is Duck Pond in a flood zone?
Given the area's creeks, flood exposure should be checked per parcel. The FEMA map is authoritative, so confirm the determination and its effect on insurance.
How long is the commute to Jacksonville?
Downtown Jacksonville is roughly 35 to 45 minutes northeast via I-295, with Orange Park and Oakleaf closer. Confirm your real commute at your departure time.
Is there a CDD?
No CDD is expected in an established Middleburg neighborhood like Duck Pond, but confirm per parcel as a matter of course.
What should I check before buying here?
Confirm well and septic versus public utilities, the FEMA flood zone, any HOA, and the roof and systems, since those decide the real cost on a rural home.
What is nearby?
Middleburg and Blanding Boulevard shopping, Orange Park and Oakleaf retail, Black Creek and the Jennings State Forest for recreation, and I-295 access to Jacksonville.
What schools serve Duck Pond?
It is in the Clay County School District, assigned by address. Confirm the current zoned schools for the specific home with the district before you rely on it.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Duck Pond?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Having your own representation, which costs you nothing as the buyer, to check utilities, flood, and comps is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Who is the best real estate agent for Duck Pond?
The best agent for Duck Pond is one who actively works Middleburg and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, 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 Duck Pond.
How do I find a top Middleburg real estate agent who knows Duck Pond?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Duck Pond and the wider Middleburg area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Duck Pond?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Duck Pond purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
You want an attainable, established home with space in Clay CountyExcellent fit
You prefer a quiet, semi-rural Middleburg setting near Black CreekExcellent fit
You will verify well/septic, flood zone, and any HOA per homeExcellent fit
You want a short commute to the Southside or downtown JacksonvilleProbably not
You want a gated amenity master plan or new constructionProbably not
You are unwilling to check well, septic, and flood exposureProbably not

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