Golden Lake in Orange Park

Golden Lake
Homes for Sale in Orange Park, FL

All 272 homes for sale in Orange Park, FL · median $350,000 · 116 homes for sale in 32065 · Clay County homes for sale

Community in Orange Park · Clay County · ZIP 32065
126 homesBuilt 1979–1995
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Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside Golden Lake right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.

2877 GATLING Boulevard
$258K · 0.2 mi away
5 bd · 2 ba · 1,976 sqft
2877 GATLING Boulevard
Listed by DALTON WADE INC
2842 HOMESTEAD Road
$195K · 0.4 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,352 sqft
2842 HOMESTEAD Road
Listed by MARK SPAIN REAL ESTATE
1451 BUTTE Court
$255K · 0.4 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,800 sqft
1451 BUTTE Court
Listed by ENTERA REALTY LLC
1324 INDEPENDENCE Drive #B
$265K · 0.5 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,076 sqft
1324 INDEPENDENCE Drive #B
Listed by MARK SPAIN REAL ESTATE
1214 CIMMARON Drive
$247K · 0.6 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,314 sqft
1214 CIMMARON Drive
Listed by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY
1264 SUFFOLK Place
$240K · 0.6 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,301 sqft
1264 SUFFOLK Place
Listed by ENTERA REALTY LLC

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

As of October 2026, the MLS records 42 closed sales in Golden Lake in Orange Park, FL since 2001, the most recent in August 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $194,000 to $315,000 (median $270,000), on homes of 1,372 to 1,865 sq ft. 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 $4,060 ($3,470 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Golden Lake Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
54%
Owner-occupied · Golden Lake
68 of 126 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
46%
Non-owner-occupied · Golden Lake
incl. 9% trust or LLC-held · 19% out-of-state
126
Homes in the community
126 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 25 years of records
12
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $247K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1979
Community established
homes built 1979-1995, median 1984 (FL DOR 2025)
0.8%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 126 homes trade a year

The market around Golden Lake

Golden Lake is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32065, 167 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady 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 Golden Lake specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in Golden Lake, Orange Park

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
50.0%
1 of 2 listings · short sale 1
Distress share trend — 50.0% now (2026-09-04 → 2026-10-01)

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.

Schools

In short
  • Clay County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Orange Park High School (Clay County School District)FLDOE grade B · High
  • Orange Park Junior High School or your address-zoned middle school (verify by address) · Middle
  • J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School or your address-zoned elementary school (verify by address) · Elementary

Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year and can change; always confirm with Clay County Public Schools for a specific address.

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

If we were buying in Golden Lake 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

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

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 Golden Lake.

A closer look at the Golden Lake market

The housing stock is 126 homes built between 1979 and 1995, and 54% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Golden Lake. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

HOA, CDD & Fees

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

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Recently off market in Golden Lake

Homes in Golden Lake 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Golden Lake?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 126 homes in Golden Lake (public records).
What share of Golden Lake is owner-occupied?
54% of Golden Lake parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Golden Lake built?
Homes in Golden Lake were built between 1979 and 1995, with a median year built of 1984.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
What schools serve Golden Lake?
Golden Lake is served by Clay County Public Schools, typically Orange Park High School (Clay County School District), Orange Park Junior High School or your address-zoned middle school (verify by address) and J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School or your address-zoned elementary school (verify by address). Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Golden Lake?
The best agent for Golden Lake is one who actively works Orange Park 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 Golden Lake.
How do I find a top Orange Park real estate agent who knows Golden Lake?
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 Golden Lake and the wider Orange Park area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Golden Lake?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Golden Lake purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Golden Lake, and what county is it in?
Golden Lake is in Orange Park, Clay County, FL, ZIP 32065. The community's center is about 3 miles southwest of the center of Orange Park (straight-line).
How far is Golden Lake from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 16 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 25 miles from the Atlantic beach at Ponte Vedra Beach, both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32065/32068))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-10-01
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (42 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 Golden Lake? 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.

Streets in this community

Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.

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