Governors Landing
Homes for Sale in Green Cove Springs, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Photo courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS FIRST COAST REALTY · via realMLS
Governors Landing's value story isn't set by a single number pulled from comps — it's set by condition and access. The community's 21 homes span construction from 1952 to 2020, with a median year built of 1996, so two listings here can represent genuinely different products depending on when — and how recently — each home was built or updated. On top of that spread sits a gated amenity package built around water: a boat dock, boat slip, pool, clubhouse, fitness center, sauna and spa. That kind of infrastructure pulls value toward condition and amenity access rather than toward any single construction era.
Right now the market here is buyer-leaning, with 12 months of supply against just 2 active listings out of the 21 homes in the community — a thin, easily-skewed sample where a single closing can move the read materially. For a buyer, that combination of buyer-leaning posture and long months of supply means real room to negotiate on price, terms, and timeline. For a seller, it means pricing to condition and being patient: with supply running at 12 months, this isn't a community where homes are getting bid up on scarcity alone.
Governors Landing 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 August 20, 2026. Confidence: Medium (3 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).
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Updated August 20, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Governors Landing market snapshot (as of August 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $220K ($183 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 25 days on market for closed sales, and 12.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market.
A gated, water-access community of 21 homes in Green Cove Springs where the amenity package — boat dock, boat slip, clubhouse, pool, fitness center, sauna and spa — carries as much weight in the value conversation as any single listing does.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Governors Landing is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing boat dock and slip access over a large pool of comparable listings to choose from.
- Buyers comfortable evaluating homes across a wide construction-year range and paying close attention to condition and updates.
- Buyers who want an HOA-maintained, gated amenity package — clubhouse, pool, fitness center, sauna and spa — and are willing to verify current terms directly with the association.
Probably not for
- Buyers who want to compare several active listings side by side before deciding — inventory here is currently down to 2.
- Buyers who need every home in a tight construction-year band; stock here ranges from 1952 to 2020.
- Investors seeking a community with a lower owner-occupancy share; roughly 77.3% of homes here carry a homestead exemption.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 20 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($220K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 4 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
28% of homes for sale in ZIP 32043 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 (2026-08-18).
Governors Landing Market Scorecard
Governors Landing is currently a buyer-leaning market. About 12.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $237,000, and homes go under contract in about 81 days.
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Governors Landing
Live MLS inventory for Governors Landing. 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 · 81 daysTop listing
Active · 22 daysActive · 106 daysActive and pending Governors Landing listings as of 2026-08-20, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.
Governors Landing on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Life at Governors Landing
- Boat Dock · reported on 5 of 5 listings
- Gated · reported on 5 of 5 listings
- Clubhouse · reported on 4 of 5 listings
- Maintenance Grounds · reported on 4 of 5 listings
- Pool · reported on 4 of 5 listings
- Boat Slip · reported on 4 of 5 listings
- Security Gate · reported on 3 of 5 listings
- Maintenance Structure · reported on 2 of 5 listings
- Trash · reported on 2 of 5 listings
- Sauna · reported on 1 of 5 listings
- Spa/Hot Tub · reported on 1 of 5 listings
- Barbecue · reported on 1 of 5 listings
Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
Schools
- Clay County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Clay High School (Clay County District Schools, verify by address)FLDOE grade B · High
- Green Cove Springs Junior High School or your address-zoned middle school · Middle
- Charles E. Bennett Elementary School (verify by address)FLDOE grade B · 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 Governors Landing address.
The Governors Landing buying strategy.
If we were buying in Governors Landing 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.
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.
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 Governors Landing.
The housing stock behind the gate
Governors Landing counts 21 homes total, built between 1952 and 2020 with a median year built of 1996. Median living area runs 1,650 square feet — a size that keeps the community in more modest-footprint territory even as the amenity package around it reads larger. With active inventory at just 2 listings, most of what's built here isn't turning over; buyers who want in should expect to work with whatever surfaces rather than choosing from a deep list.
The amenity roster is extensive for a community of this size: boat dock and boat slip access, a security gate and security fence, clubhouse, pool, spa/hot tub, sauna, fitness center and barbecue area, with maintenance of grounds and structure plus trash handled through the association. Roughly 77.3% of homes here carry a homestead exemption, indicating the majority of the housing stock is owner-occupied rather than held as investment or seasonal property. Amenities are reported across this community's MLS listings — verify current amenities and access directly with the HOA before writing an offer.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Governors Landing. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With only 2 active listings across 21 homes, Governors Landing isn't a community you shop by browsing a long list — it's one you track closely so you're ready the moment something surfaces. Momentum works this kind of thin-inventory, amenity-heavy market by watching activity as it happens, verifying boat dock and slip access plus HOA maintenance terms before they become a surprise at closing, and pricing each listing against a construction-year spread that runs from 1952 to 2020 rather than against a single neighborhood average.
Governors Landing in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- Mandatory HOA. Confirm current dues
- 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 Governors Landing buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Governors Landing sales matched to your home.
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Recent Developments in Governors Landing
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Governors Landing, 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 10 miles north of Governors Landing, 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 10 miles north of Governors Landing.
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 20, 2026) |
| Community market stats | realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 20, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-08-18 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2003 (50 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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