Foxmeadow

Executive Summary

Foxmeadow is an established acreage community platted around 1977 off the CR-218 corridor, with lots running roughly one to two acres and Jennings State Forest close enough to count as the back yard.

It is really two markets under one name: original-era homes of roughly 1,700 to 2,100-plus square feet, and a recent wave of Drees Homes custom builds around 3,430 square feet on remaining lots, now reported sold out.

Per neighborhoods.com in April 2025 the median list price was 535,000 dollars, a figure skewed by the new customs, while Redfin estimates referenced in June 2026 put older resales roughly in the 323,000 to 364,000 dollar range; the HOA is voluntary at about 40 dollars per year per neighborhoods.com, and there is no CDD.

Quick Facts

Community Overview & History

Acreage with a forest for a neighbor

The CR-218 corridor west of Blanding is where Middleburg keeps its horse fences and long driveways, and Foxmeadow sits in the middle of it with Jennings State Forest, roughly 25,000 acres of trails, creeks, and managed pine, essentially next door. That conservation footprint is the closest thing acreage buyers get to a guarantee the area stays rural.

How it feels on the ground today

Foxmeadow reads as settled acreage: 1970s and 1980s ranches under mature canopy, a county park within walking distance, and a visible newer tier where Drees built large customs on the remaining lots. The mix means two very different buyers shop the same streets.

The Two Tiers and What You Are Buying

Foxmeadow pricing only makes sense once you separate the tiers, because the averages blend two different products.

Original-era homes

Roughly 1,700 to 2,100-plus square feet on one-to-two-acre lots, built from the late 1970s onward; Redfin estimates referenced in June 2026 ran roughly 323,000 to 364,000 dollars for this tier.

Recent Drees customs

Large custom builds around 3,430 square feet on the remaining lots, now reported sold out by the builder; these set the top of the comp stack and skew the medians.

Lot position

Parcels backing toward the forest side or the county park carry the premium; corner and road-facing acreage trades at a discount.

Real Estate Market

Per neighborhoods.com in April 2025, the median list price was 535,000 dollars, but that median leans on the new Drees customs.

Per Redfin estimates referenced in June 2026, older Foxmeadow homes carried values roughly between 323,000 and 364,000 dollars, which is the realistic band for the original housing stock.

Inventory is thin in both tiers, so a single listing can move the apparent market; price the tier, not the blended number.

Who Lives Here

Foxmeadow draws acreage buyers who want elbow room without leaving commute range, trail and horse people feeding off Jennings State Forest, and move-up buyers who caught the Drees custom wave.

Schools

Foxmeadow is served by Clay County District Schools, with attendance zones by home address. Confirm the exact zoning for a Foxmeadow address before you buy. The CR-218 corridor has seen rezoning as Clay County grows, so check the current assignment rather than an old listing.

Amenities & Lifestyle

The amenities here are public and natural rather than gated and private, which is exactly what the voluntary HOA price buys.

County park in walking distance

Tennis courts, a playground, and trails sit at the edge of the neighborhood.

Jennings State Forest

Roughly 25,000 acres of trails, creeks, and riding country nearby; confirm current trailhead access.

One-to-two-acre lots

Room for barns, workshops, pools, and gardens under county rules rather than HOA rules.

Voluntary HOA

Reported around 40 dollars per year per neighborhoods.com; it is optional, so it funds goodwill projects rather than enforcement.

HOA, CDD & Costs

The HOA is voluntary and was reported around 40 dollars per year by neighborhoods.com, which means no mandatory dues and no architectural enforcement; verify the current status when you buy.

There is no CDD.

Budget for acreage realities instead: most homes here run on wells and septic, so inspect both, and price the maintenance of an acre-plus lot honestly.

Commute Analysis

CR-218 feeds Blanding for the daily loop, and the First Coast Expressway interchange has turned what used to be a remote corner into a workable commute to Oakleaf and the Jacksonville loop. NAS Jax is the longer leg.

Shopping & Dining

Daily needs run through the Blanding corridor in Middleburg about ten minutes out, with Oakleaf Town Center carrying the big-box and dining load at twenty.

Pros and Cons

Foxmeadow vs. Comparable Communities

Hidden Things Buyers Should Know

The median is not the market

The 535,000 dollar April 2025 median per neighborhoods.com leans on the new Drees customs; the original housing stock trades a tier and a half below it, which surprises both buyers and sellers.

The Drees wave reset the ceiling

Sold-out custom builds around 3,430 square feet established a comp ceiling the older homes never had, which quietly lifts the renovation math on the original ranches.

The park nobody prices in

A county park with tennis, playground, and trails in walking distance is a production-community amenity sitting next to acreage lots, and listings rarely mention it.

Momentum Expert Insight

Selling a Home in Foxmeadow

Selling here means framing the tier correctly: an updated original home should price off the custom-build ceiling, not the dated comps, and that argument has to be made to the appraiser.

We market the setting, the park, the forest, and the acreage, because that is what the buyer pool is actually shopping for.

Flood Zones & Insurance

Clay County flooding concentrates near Black Creek, Doctors Lake, and low-lying and wetland areas, while many newer inland communities sit in lower-risk zones.

The reliable move is to pull the FEMA flood designation for the exact Foxmeadow address before you write an offer, since two homes in the same area can fall in different zones. A home in Zone X can cost far less to insure than one near water in Zone AE. Get a bindable flood and homeowners quote during your inspection period, so the cost is in your monthly math before you commit, not after.

Internet & Connectivity

The populated Clay County corridors are served by AT&T and Xfinity (Comcast), with fiber expanding and some gaps in the more rural western areas. If working from home matters, confirm the options, and fiber in particular, at the specific Foxmeadow address rather than assuming.

The Tax Reality

Clay County total millage is generally lower than the City of Jacksonville, though it varies by district and any CDD is billed separately. The Florida homestead exemption for 2026 is 51,411 dollars for those who qualify, and the deadline to file a new homestead exemption is March 1.

The trap to plan for is the post-sale reset: when you buy, the Save Our Homes cap from the previous owner ends and the assessed value resets to the new just value, so your second-year tax bill is often higher than the seller current one. Budget the true number, and confirm whether the specific home carries a CDD or other assessment that is billed separately from the millage and is not reduced by the homestead exemption.

What Your Budget Buys Here

The same budget buys very different homes across Foxmeadow and the surrounding area, depending on age, size, lot, and condition. Rather than anchor on the asking price or the neighborhood average, price any specific home off the most recent comparable sales, and weigh what your money would buy in the nearby alternatives before you commit.

The Future of the Area

Clay County continues to grow, with new rooftops, retail, and road work reshaping parts of the area. That growth supports long-run demand, but it can also add competing inventory and construction traffic in the near term, so factor both the upside and the disruption into your timing and your pricing.

Resale Liquidity

How quickly a Foxmeadow home resells comes down to presentation, condition, and pricing against the latest comparable sales rather than the neighborhood average. Homes that are priced correctly and shown well tend to move, while overpriced or dated homes sit. We track the active and sold comparable set so a Foxmeadow home is priced to the real market.

The Foxmeadow Playbook

If you are buying in Foxmeadow, here is how we would approach it: pull the flood zone and a real insurance quote for the specific address, confirm the HOA dues and whether a CDD applies, compare what your budget would buy nearby, and price the home off the closest comparable sales rather than the asking price. If you are buying any new-construction home, bring your own agent before you register, since the on-site representative works for the builder, not for you.

Questions We Would Ask Before Buying Here

Mistakes to Avoid

The common ones around Foxmeadow: trusting the seller current tax bill instead of the post-sale reset; skipping the address-specific flood check; assuming fiber is at every home; and pricing off the neighborhood average rather than the closest comparable sales. Each is avoidable with the right diligence, which is exactly where having your own agent pays off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Foxmeadow?

In Middleburg, Clay County, ZIP 32068, off the CR-218 corridor near Jennings State Forest.

How big are the lots?

Roughly one to two acres.

What do homes cost?

Per neighborhoods.com in April 2025 the median list price was 535,000 dollars, skewed by new customs; Redfin estimates referenced in June 2026 put older resales roughly between 323,000 and 364,000 dollars. Price the tier, not the blend.

Is there an HOA?

A voluntary HOA reported around 40 dollars per year per neighborhoods.com; no mandatory dues and no enforcement.

Is there a CDD?

No.

When was Foxmeadow built?

The community was platted around 1977, with homes from the late 1970s onward plus a recent wave of large custom builds.

Who built the newer homes?

Drees Homes built large customs around 3,430 square feet on remaining lots, reported sold out at publish time.

What amenities are nearby?

A county park with tennis courts, a playground, and trails sits within walking distance, and Jennings State Forest is close by.

What schools serve it?

Clay County District Schools, with zoning by address; the corridor has seen rezoning, so verify the current assignment.

Are there city utilities?

Most homes run on wells and septic; verify the setup for the specific property.

How far is the First Coast Expressway?

About 15 minutes, which opens Oakleaf and the Jacksonville loop.

How far is NAS Jacksonville?

About 35 minutes.

Can I keep horses or build a barn?

Acreage lots here allow far more than production communities, subject to county zoning; verify the rules for the specific parcel.

Is Foxmeadow a good investment?

Conservation next door, a proven custom-build comp ceiling, and thin acreage supply make a solid long hold; the two-tier pricing requires buying the right tier at the right number.

Who should I call about Foxmeadow?

Call Momentum Realty at (904) 351-6461 or use the form on this page, and we will connect you with the right agent.

Do I need my own agent to buy here?

Yes. The listing agent works for the seller. Your own agent represents only you, and on acreage the lot diligence is where that matters most.

Related Reading

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