Hickory Knolls
Estates Homes for Sale in Green Cove Springs, FL

Established resale · Green Cove Springs · ZIP 32043

An established single-family subdivision just north of Black Creek off US 17 in Green Cove Springs, in Clay County, for buyers who want a settled resale market close to the St. Johns River side of the county.

Established resaleGreen Cove Springs, Clay CountyAbout 98 homes
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"Hickory Knolls Estates is a small, settled subdivision on the Black Creek side of Green Cove Springs, not a builder-driven community, so the edge here is finding a well-kept resale rather than choosing a plan and homesite. Clay County's growth along the US 17 corridor is the backdrop; the community itself moves at a resale pace, with a modest number of homes changing hands."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Hickory Knolls Estates is an established single-family subdivision in Green Cove Springs, in Clay County, located just north of Black Creek off US 17. It is a resale community of existing homes rather than an actively selling new-construction development.

Because this is a resale market, activity depends on what current owners choose to list, and pricing reflects the age, size, and condition of the individual home rather than a builder price sheet. Buyers here are typically comparing a handful of available resales rather than choosing among new floor plans.

The wider context is Clay County's continued growth along the US 17 and Green Cove Springs corridor, which has brought more services and traffic to the area over recent years. That growth supports demand for established homes in the area, while day-to-day life in the subdivision itself remains tied to the pace of individual resales.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established, already-built home rather than new construction
  • Buyers focused on the Green Cove Springs and Black Creek side of Clay County
  • Buyers comfortable evaluating an individual resale on its own condition and price

Probably not for

  • Buyers who specifically want a new-construction home with a builder warranty
  • Buyers who need a large, active pool of listings to choose from at any given time
  • Anyone expecting golf, a clubhouse, or resort-style amenities here

How Green Cove Springs is performing right now

50/100
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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
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0Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
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Live market metrics for Hickory Knolls Estates update as realMLS listings and sales post. Figures shown reflect current recorded activity; confirm specifics by address.

Live from realMLS, as of July 9, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Green Cove Springs 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 Hickory Knolls Estates buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

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.

Downtown Green Cove Springs5 to 10 min · approximate
US 17 corridorDirect access · community sits just off US 17
Orange Park20 to 25 min · approximate
Downtown Jacksonville30 to 40 min · approximate

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
Green Cove Springs (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

Green Cove Springs 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.

High

Clay High School (Clay County District Schools, verify by address)

Middle

Green Cove Springs Junior High School (verify by address)

Elementary

Charles E. Bennett Elementary School (verify by address)

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Green Cove Springs address.

The takeaway

Clay County has been one of the faster-growing counties in Northeast Florida, and Green Cove Springs, along the US 17 and St. Johns River corridor, has been part of that growth.

Recent Developments in Hickory Knolls Estates

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

Net OutlookBullishNet positive for long-run demand and services in the area, with the usual tradeoffs of more traffic and development pressure that come with sustained county growth.

Clay County population growth

2020 to 2025
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: County

Clay County has continued to add residents this decade, with growth concentrated along established corridors including Green Cove Springs and Middleburg. Sustained population growth generally supports demand for established resale homes.

Insurance and carrying costs

2026
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Region

Florida homeowners insurance remains a meaningful line item for any resale purchase. Get a bindable quote for the specific home, factoring in roof age and any prior claims history, before you commit.

Resale market conditions

2026
NeutralMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

As a small, established subdivision, the number of homes on the market at any time is limited. Pricing depends on individual home condition and updates rather than a builder price list.

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 Hickory Knolls Estates, 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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    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 Green Cove Springs, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

    1

    Confirm whether an HOA exists for this subdivision and, if so, get the current dues amount and covenants in writing.

    2

    Verify CDD status, if any, on the specific parcel with the Clay County Property Appraiser before you rely on it.

    3

    Confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high school by the home's address with Clay County District Schools.

    4

    Get a bindable homeowners insurance quote for the specific home, including roof age and flood zone status given the proximity to Black Creek.

    5

    Compare any available resale here against similar established Green Cove Springs subdivisions before you make an offer.

    Best Buy
    A well-maintained resale with a documented roof and system age, priced against recent nearby closings.
    Biggest Risk
    Limited resale inventory means fewer direct comparables at any given time.
    Best Lot
    Prioritize lots away from Black Creek's flood zone unless flood risk and insurance cost are already priced in.
    Smart Timing
    Resale-paced. Track new listings as individual owners choose to sell.
    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

    The Homes

    Type

    Established single-family resale

    Size range

    Varies by home; verify per listing

    Home count

    About 98 homes (verify with the county property appraiser)

    Location

    Just north of Black Creek off US 17

    Costs & Fees

    HOA

    Confirm current dues with the association or management company

    CDD

    None identified; confirm on the parcel tax record

    Property use

    Primary residences

    Amenities

    Marketed

    No golf course or private club identified

    Status

    Residential subdivision amenities, if any, should be verified locally

    Location

    Town

    Green Cove Springs, Clay County

    Downtown Green Cove Springs

    About 5 to 10 min

    Jacksonville

    About 30 to 40 min

    The takeaway

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

    The Entry

    The most affordable available resales here tend to be smaller, older homes; verify size, age, and condition against the specific listing rather than a general figure.

    Lowest entry
    The Core

    Mid-range resales typically reflect updated systems or additional square footage; compare recent closings for the specific size and condition you want.

    Most inventory
    The Top

    The highest-priced available homes generally reflect the largest floor plans or the most recent renovations; verify against the current listing and recent comparable sales.

    Strongest resale

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

    The Entry
    The most affordable available resales here tend to be smaller, older homes; verify size, age, and condition against the specific listing rather than a general figure.
    The Core
    Mid-range resales typically reflect updated systems or additional square footage; compare recent closings for the specific size and condition you want.
    The Top
    The highest-priced available homes generally reflect the largest floor plans or the most recent renovations; verify against the current listing and recent comparable sales.

    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.

    Home conditionVaries by home
    Renovation riskVerify system ages
    Flood-zone exposureNear Black Creek, verify
    Inventory availabilityLimited at any time
    Location accessUS 17 corridor

    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 Green Cove Springs

    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.

    In a small, settled subdivision like this, the value is not in the plan, it is in the individual home's condition and price.

    Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
    6.2C · Buy Score
    Resale Strength6.0/10
    Renovation Risk6.0/10
    Location Efficiency6.2/10
    Long-Term Defensibility5.8/10
    Carrying Cost Advantage6.2/10

    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 Green Cove Springs 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 automated estimate, 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 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
    • This is an established subdivision, so home condition varies lot to lot.
    • Homes near Black Creek may carry flood-zone considerations; verify before you buy.
    • Ask for roof, HVAC, and system age documentation on any resale you consider.
    • Compare lot size and position against recent nearby closings.
    • Confirm flood insurance requirements given the proximity to Black Creek.

    Because this is a small, established resale subdivision rather than a new-construction community, the meaningful differences between homes are age, condition, and updates rather than plan or phase. Its position just north of Black Creek means flood-zone status and flood insurance are worth confirming on any specific lot before you make an offer. Ask for documented roof and system ages, and weigh any needed updates into your offer against recent nearby closings.

    Green Cove Springs in 15 seconds.

    Best forBuyers who want an established Green Cove Springs resale near Black Creek and US 17.
    Biggest advantageA settled, already-built subdivision on the Clay County side of the St. Johns River area.
    Biggest riskLimited resale inventory at any given time compared with larger communities.
    Sweet spotA well-maintained resale with documented updates, priced against recent local closings.
    Avoid ifYou specifically want new construction or resort-style amenities.

    HOA, CDD & Fees

    15-Second Take
    • Confirm HOA status and dues, if any, in writing before you buy.
    • No CDD was identified, but confirm it on the parcel's tax record.
    • No golf course or clubhouse amenities have been identified here.
    • This is a resale market; verify what, if anything, common areas include.
    • Budget Florida homeowners insurance as a real cost; get a bindable quote.

    Whether Hickory Knolls Estates carries an active homeowners association, and what the current dues are, should be confirmed directly with the subdivision's association or management company, since this is not published reliably here.

    If an HOA exists, confirm in writing what dues cover, such as common-area upkeep, before you buy.

    No golf course or private club has been identified for this community.

    The takeaway

    Selling here is won on condition and view, not an automated estimate. 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 Green Cove Springs, condition and view decide your number

    Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Cedar Bend, 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.

    What is your Green Cove Springs home worth?

    Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Green Cove Springs matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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    Real comps, not an automated estimate.

    Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

    Median sale prices in Hickory Knolls Estates year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

    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.

    $1,806/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.

    Live market metrics for Hickory Knolls Estates are being compiled from realMLS activity and will appear here as listings and sales post. For current county-level figures, see the market data links below.

    Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Hickory Knolls Estates new construction or resale?
    It is an established resale subdivision of about 98 single-family homes in Green Cove Springs. It is not an actively selling new-construction community.
    Where is Hickory Knolls Estates located?
    It sits just north of Black Creek off US 17 in Green Cove Springs, Clay County, Florida.
    Is there an HOA?
    HOA status and dues, if any, should be confirmed directly with the subdivision's association or management company before you buy.
    Is there a CDD bond on the taxes?
    No Community Development District was identified for this subdivision, but CDD status is best confirmed on the specific parcel's tax record with the Clay County Property Appraiser.
    What amenities does the community have?
    No golf course, clubhouse, or other private club amenities have been identified for this subdivision.
    Is Hickory Knolls Estates gated or age-restricted?
    There is no verified information that the community is gated or age-restricted. Confirm access details locally if this matters to you.
    What schools serve the community?
    It is in the Clay County School District, zoned toward Charles E. Bennett Elementary, Green Cove Springs Junior High, and Clay High School. Verify the exact zoned schools by the home's specific address.
    How is the commute to Jacksonville?
    Downtown Jacksonville is roughly a 30 to 40 minute approximate drive from Green Cove Springs, depending on the route and traffic.
    What is the biggest risk of buying here?
    Limited resale inventory. Because this is a small, established subdivision, there may be relatively few homes on the market at any given time, which can limit direct comparables.
    Should homes near Black Creek carry flood insurance?
    Proximity to Black Creek means flood-zone status is worth verifying on any specific lot, and flood insurance should be quoted for the exact home before you buy.
    Should I get my own agent for a resale purchase here?
    Yes. Your own agent can review recent comparable closings, the home's condition, and the contract, and represent your interests independent of the seller.
    How current is the data on this page?
    The market figures come from live realMLS data and update regularly. Always confirm the exact price and availability with a local agent before you make an offer.
    Who is the best real estate agent for Hickory Knolls Estates?
    The best agent for Hickory Knolls Estates is one who actively works Green Cove Springs 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 Hickory Knolls Estates.
    How do I find a top Green Cove Springs real estate agent who knows Hickory Knolls Estates?
    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 Hickory Knolls Estates and the wider Green Cove Springs area.
    Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Hickory Knolls Estates?
    Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Hickory Knolls Estates purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
    You want an established, already-built home rather than new construction.Excellent fit
    You are focused on the Green Cove Springs and Black Creek side of Clay County.Excellent fit
    You are comfortable evaluating an individual resale on its own condition and price.Excellent fit
    You do not need on-site golf or clubhouse amenities.Excellent fit
    You specifically want a new-construction home with a builder warranty.Probably not
    You need a large, active pool of listings to choose from at any given time.Probably not
    You want on-site resort-style amenities.Probably not
    You are not prepared to verify flood-zone status given the Black Creek location.Probably not

    Get the inside read on Green Cove Springs

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    We respond personally, usually the same day.

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    A Momentum Realty Green Cove Springs specialist will reach out personally, usually the same day.

    Median sale price in Hickory Knolls Estates, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
    Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. Source: Data provided by realMLS.

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