Fleming Forest
Homes for Sale in Orange Park, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 11 closed sales in Fleming Forest in Orange Park, FL since 2004, the most recent in December 2024. Across Orange Park as a whole, 637 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $325,000, 40 median days on market, with 161 homes for sale today. At that median and Clay County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.05 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,890 ($4,300 with the full homestead exemption).
Fleming Forest sits in Orange Park, in Clay County, and the pricing story here is driven more by the individual home than by the address. Without a wide public-facing spread to lean on, the honest read is that condition, updates, and lot specifics move the number more than any neighborhood premium. Two homes on the same street can land far apart depending on how much work the last owner did.
For buyers, that means underwriting each listing on its own merits rather than assuming a going rate. For sellers, it means presentation and condition are doing the heavy lifting — a well-prepped home stands out, and a deferred-maintenance home gets discounted quickly. This is a market where the work you put in before listing tends to show up in the offer.
The 60-Second Overview
Fleming Forest is an established Orange Park pocket in Clay County, close to the commuter routes and everyday retail that define this part of the county's west side. It reads as a settled residential area rather than a new-construction corridor.
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 Fleming Forest is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting an established Orange Park location who will evaluate each home on condition rather than a headline price
- Owner-occupants comfortable budgeting for updates on an older home in exchange for a settled setting
- Value-focused buyers willing to negotiate hard on deferred-maintenance listings
Probably not for
- Buyers set on new construction or a turnkey, never-touched home
- Shoppers who want a tight, predictable price range before touring
- Anyone unwilling to reconcile a listing's asking price against its actual condition
The market around Fleming Forest
Fleming Forest is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32003, 161 homes are on the market and 31% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Orange Park.
Across Clay County, 1,290 homes are active and 439 pending (25% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Fleming Forest specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Fleming Forest by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Fleming Forest subdivision: 7 homes on record; built 1981–2006; typical size about 1,941 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | $142,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | $284,900 |
| 2020 | 1 | $309,900 |
| 2021 | 1 | $328,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | $410,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $320,000 on 2024-12-13.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
Housing distress & ownership in Fleming Forest, Orange Park
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.
Recent Developments in Fleming Forest
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Fleming Forest, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- 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 8 miles southwest of Fleming Forest, 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 6 miles south of Fleming Forest.
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.
The Fleming Forest buying strategy.
If we were buying in Fleming Forest 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 Fleming Forest.
What actually moves the number here
Because the reliable data point is the median rather than a full price band, the smart move is to treat every Fleming Forest home as a condition-driven negotiation. Kitchens, roofs, HVAC age, and any structural updates carry outsized weight. The spread between an updated home and one that needs work can be wide, so comps have to be read carefully rather than averaged.
Location within Orange Park is the other lever. Proximity to the main arteries, retail, and services matters for resale, and Clay County's overall positioning southwest of Jacksonville shapes commute expectations. Buyers who understand what they are buying — and sellers who prepare accordingly — do better here than those who rely on a headline figure.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Fleming Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
We work Orange Park and Clay County closely enough to read a Fleming Forest listing for what it is: what the condition supports, what the comps actually say, and where a price is aspirational versus grounded. We will walk you through the trade-offs before you write or accept an offer, and we will tell you when a home is not worth what it is asking.
Fleming Forest in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
Tools for a Fleming Forest buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Fleming Forest sales matched to your home.
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If you are thinking about selling in Fleming Forest, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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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.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Clay County scorecard.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Should you buy in Fleming Forest?
An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.
Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32003)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (11 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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