Holly Oaks Forest
Homes for Sale in Middleburg, FL
All 343 homes for sale in Middleburg, FL · median $339,000 · 317 homes for sale in 32068 · Clay County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in Holly Oaks Forest in Middleburg, FL, the most recent in June 2006. Across Middleburg as a whole, 941 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $315,000, 46 median days on market, with 321 homes for sale today. At that median and Clay County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.05 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,740 ($4,150 with the full homestead exemption).
Holly Oaks Forest sits in Middleburg, out in Clay County, and the price you pay here is driven far more by the individual home than by any neighborhood-wide number. Lot, condition, and how recently a place has been updated carry the negotiation, so two homes on the same street can land in very different places. Treat any single list price as a starting point tied to that specific property, not a read on the whole community.
The practical posture for a buyer is to underwrite each home on its own merits and let condition set your offer. For a seller, that means presentation and honest pricing to condition do most of the work — the market here rewards a home that shows well and prices to what it actually is, and punishes a stretch.
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 Holly Oaks Forest 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
Holly Oaks Forest is a Middleburg community in Clay County, well west of the coast, where you trade proximity to the urban core for more room and a quieter setting.
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 Holly Oaks Forest is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing lot size and a quieter setting over proximity and walkability
- Buyers willing to underwrite a home on its own condition and hold out for the right listing
- Move-up buyers comfortable trading commute distance for more space
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a short commute to Jacksonville or the coast
- Buyers who want walkable shops, dining, and errands nearby
- Buyers on a tight timeline who can't wait for the right home to surface
The market around Holly Oaks Forest
Holly Oaks Forest is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32068, 409 homes are on the market and 22% are under contract — a steady corner of Middleburg.
Across Clay County, 1,289 homes are active and 394 pending (23% under contract).
In ZIP 32068 (Middleburg), 1,082 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $320K ($185/sq ft), up 1.8% year over year, with a median 45 days on market. Right now 275 active and 84 pending listings put supply at about 3.0 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32068 housing market and the Clay County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Holly Oaks Forest specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Holly Oaks Forest buying strategy.
If we were buying in Holly Oaks Forest 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 Holly Oaks Forest.
Living in Middleburg
Middleburg is a Clay County location that reads suburban-to-rural — the appeal is space and setting rather than walkability. Expect to drive for most daily errands, and plan your commute honestly before you fall for a floor plan, because distance to work is the factor most buyers underweight out here.
Because this is a smaller pocket, inventory can be thin and uneven. When a home that fits comes up, it pays to be ready to move; when nothing fits, patience is the correct play. Judge each listing on lot, layout, and condition rather than trying to time a neighborhood-wide trend.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Holly Oaks Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this specific, the value we add is pricing to condition and reading each home against the last comparable sale — not applying a broad average that hides real differences. We will tell you when a home is priced ahead of what it is, and when a quieter listing is actually the better buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-11-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (1 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.
Recent Developments in Holly Oaks Forest
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Holly Oaks Forest, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Market
Northeast Florida home sales dip in September as inventory tightens
Closed sales across the six-county Northeast Florida Association of Realtors area fell 7.7% year over year to 1,608, with the median price at $398,566, up 2.8%. Active inventory dropped 18.4% to 6,348 homes. Median prices were $344,000 in Duval, $575,000 in St. Johns, $355,000 in Clay and $496,500 in Nassau.
What it may mean for the marketLower inventory with softer sales volume points to a thinner supply of listings across all four counties, with Clay the only one of the four showing a year-over-year price decline. The site is about 10 miles northeast of Holly Oaks Forest.
Source: Clay 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 site is about 7 miles south of Holly Oaks Forest.
Source: News4JAX - July 2026Development
JWB secures funding for 108 affordable housing units in Jacksonville
Jacksonville Today reported that JWB Real Estate Capital secured about $28.59 million in gap funding for 108 income-restricted units across three Westside sites on Tracy, Justina and Ricker roads. Plans include 38 townhome-style units and two sets of 35 efficiency units, priced at or below 60% of area median income for 50 years. Groundbreaking is expected by September 2026 with completion in 2027.
What it may mean for the marketAdds new income-restricted rental and townhome housing supply on the Westside, increasing the stock of long-term affordable units and drawing public and tax-credit investment into three infill sites. The site is about 3 miles north of Holly Oaks Forest.
Source: Jacksonville Today - June 2026Development
Hillwood contracts with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center
Master developer Hillwood contracted with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center on Jacksonville's Westside, continuing the buildout of the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field into an industrial and logistics park.
What it may mean for the marketContinued absorption of large industrial parcels at Cecil signals sustained employment growth on the Westside, which can support housing demand across nearby communities. The site is about 9 miles west of Holly Oaks Forest.
Source: Jax Daily Record - 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 12 miles south of Holly Oaks Forest.
Source: Jax Daily Record - April 2026Development
Hillwood seeks to mass-grade an AllianceFlorida site for a possible 1 million-square-foot building
Hillwood asked to mass grade a site at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center to prepare for a possible 1 million-square-foot building, a step that typically precedes a large industrial or distribution user committing to the Westside park.
What it may mean for the marketA build-ready million-square-foot pad points to a potential large employer on the Westside, the kind of jobs anchor that can lift demand for nearby housing. The site is about 9 miles west of Holly Oaks Forest.
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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