Highland Mills
Homes for Sale in Orange Park, FL
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 24 closed sales in Highland Mills in Orange Park, FL since 2005, the most recent in November 2025. Across Orange Park as a whole, 640 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $325,000, 40 median days on market, with 329 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).
Part of the Highland master-planned community in Orange Park, GA — see all Highland homes for sale (0 listings across 7 villages and sections in the MLS).
Highland Mills is a tight, single-era subdivision in Orange Park — 101 homes built inside a narrow window from 2003 to 2011, with a median build year of 2004. That consistency matters: when the housing stock is this uniform, price is driven less by vintage and more by condition, updates, and lot. Two homes of the same footprint can trade well apart based on whether the kitchen and systems have been touched since original construction.
With a median living area around 2,093 square feet, this is a mid-size product with a fairly predictable layout profile. For sellers, that means comps are legitimately comparable and buyers will price your finishes against the neighbor's. For buyers, the read is straightforward: pay for condition, not square footage you can already see in the comp set.
Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Highland Mills 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.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Highland Mills is a compact, built-out community of just over 100 homes from the mid-2000s, so inventory is finite and turnover — not new construction — sets the pace here.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 12 homes in Highland Mills that have changed hands since 2010, built between 2003 and 2004 (median 2004), with a median living area of about 2,366 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: realMLS (Northeast Florida) closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
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 Highland Mills is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a mid-size, mid-2000s home in a settled Orange Park neighborhood
- Owner-occupants who value consistent upkeep and comparable comps over variety
- Buyers ready to price for condition and budget for age-appropriate system updates
Probably not for
- Anyone wanting brand-new construction or the latest floor plans
- Buyers looking for a wide spread of home sizes, styles, or acreage
- Investors chasing a rental-heavy block with high turnover
The market around Highland Mills
Highland Mills is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32065, 229 homes are on the market and 23% are under contract — a steady corner of Orange Park.
Across Clay County, 1,405 homes are active and 462 pending (25% under contract).
In ZIP 32065 (Orange Park), 646 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $349K ($183/sq ft), down 2.0% year over year, with a median 44 days on market. Right now 160 active and 50 pending listings put supply at about 4.7 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32065 housing market and the Clay County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Highland Mills specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Highland Mills buying strategy.
If we were buying in Highland Mills 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 Highland Mills.
A uniform vintage, priced on condition
The defining feature of Highland Mills is its narrow construction window. Everything went up between 2003 and 2011, clustered around 2004, which gives the neighborhood a coherent look and a common set of aging questions — roofs, HVAC, and water heaters all reaching similar life stages. Buyers should budget for those items on any home that hasn't documented recent replacements; sellers who have done that work should keep receipts, because it is a real differentiator in a market this homogeneous.
Just under 60% of homes here carry a homestead exemption, which points to a community held largely by owner-occupants rather than a rental-heavy block. For a buyer, that tends to mean more consistent upkeep across the street; for a seller, it means your competition is other resident-owned homes rather than investor flips, so presentation and condition carry the day.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Highland Mills. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a neighborhood this uniform, the comps look deceptively simple — same era, similar footprints — but the real spread lives in condition and systems. We price against what's actually been updated, walk you through the age-related items that matter on a 2004-median build, and make sure you're not paying for, or giving away, work that isn't reflected in the listing.
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Housing distress & ownership in Highland Mills, 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.
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Recent Developments in Highland Mills
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Highland Mills, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Retail & Dining
Council committee defers vote on incentives for Downtown Publix at 119 W. Beaver St.
The Finance Committee deferred a $49.65 million incentive package for Gateway Jax's $140.15 million high-rise anchored by a Publix at 119 W. Beaver St. The tower is planned with 259 apartments and about 400 parking spaces. The committee is scheduled to revisit the bill Nov. 4, the day after the Amendment 3 vote.
What it may mean for the marketThe timing of the first full-size grocery store in the Downtown core depends on the incentive vote, affecting nearby retail access. The site is about 5 miles south of Highland Mills.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Infrastructure
County Road 220 widening and Little Black Creek bridge replacement open to traffic in Clay County
The project finished ahead of schedule, with a new four-lane bridge over Little Black Creek replacing a 1947 structure. Phase 1 began in December 2024 with intersection improvements at Rideout Ferry Road, and Phase 2 began in January 2025. Officials say it should ease traffic along the corridor.
What it may mean for the marketA four-lane CR 220 corridor improves commute capacity for Fleming Island and Middleburg area drivers. The project is about 22 miles south of Highland Mills, elsewhere in Clay County.
Source: News4JAX - September 2026Infrastructure
JEA advances about $690 million in infrastructure projects including Fulton Cut transmission line raise near JAXPORT
JEA is moving forward with three water reclamation projects (Blacks Ford in northwest St. Johns County, over $220 million; near Jacksonville International Airport, about $193 million; East Arlington, just under $165 million) and the $117 million Fulton Cut transmission line clearance over the St. Johns River near Blount Island. Fulton Cut, shared with JAXPORT and the city, is expected to finish in summer 2027 and all four projects by 2030.
What it may mean for the marketRaised power lines support larger ship access to port terminals, and new reclamation capacity supports growth in surrounding areas. The site is about 10 miles east of Highland Mills.
Source: News4JAX - September 2026Development
Gateway Jax seeks more than $70 million in city incentives for Riverfront Plaza tower and Hotel Merrydelle
Gateway Jax is requesting about $55.4 million in incentives for a 17-story, roughly $271.5 million Riverfront Plaza tower with 130 to 170 hotel rooms and 50 to 150 residences on Independent Drive. It also seeks a $15 million loan for the nearly $50 million renovation of the former Ambassador Hotel at 420 Julia Street. The Downtown Investment Authority board votes Sept. 16 and City Council has the final say.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the projects would add hotel rooms, residences and restaurants along the Downtown riverfront. The site is about 6 miles south of Highland Mills.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
Downtown review board approves concept for first new University of Florida graduate campus building in LaVilla
The Downtown Development Review Board voted 7-0 on Sept. 10 for a six to eight story, roughly 185,000 square foot academic building on a 2.34-acre site bounded by West Bay, Forsyth and North Lee streets. It is the first new building in a multiphase UF graduate and semiconductor institute campus estimated at $345 million. UF hopes to break ground in December, pending final design review and permitting.
What it may mean for the marketA large graduate campus adds education and technology jobs and daytime foot traffic to the western Downtown core. The site is about 6 miles south of Highland Mills.
Source: Jacksonville Today - February 2026Infrastructure
JAXPORT details $250M Blount Island modernization and record cargo in 2026 State of the Ports
At its February 2026 State of the Ports address, JAXPORT outlined a $250 million modernization of Blount Island's container and vehicle-handling capabilities and reported record fiscal-2025 cargo volumes. The port also said an air-draft expansion to accommodate larger ships is on track to finish by the end of 2026.
What it may mean for the marketContinued heavy investment in the Blount Island port complex anchors long-term industrial employment on the northeast side, a structural demand driver for the surrounding area. The site is about 10 miles east of Highland Mills.
Source: News4Jax
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: October 20, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32065)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (24 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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Highland Mills. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32065; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Ridgeview High School · 9-12, zoned · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 12 nearby communities)
- Oakleaf High School · 9-12 (verify zoning) · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 12 nearby communities)
- Lakeside Junior High School · 7-8, zoned (confirm by address at oneclay.net) · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 8 nearby communities)
- Orange Park High School · high (verify zoning) · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 7 nearby communities)
- Ridgeview Elementary School · PK-6, zoned (confirm by address at oneclay.net) · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 6 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).