Jefferson Square
Homes for Sale in Orange Park, FL
All 355 homes for sale in Orange Park, FL · median $339,999 · 175 homes for sale in 32065 · Clay County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 59 closed sales in Jefferson Square in Orange Park, FL since 2002, the most recent in August 2025. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $220,000 to $250,000 (median $226,800), on homes of 1,098 to 1,100 sq ft. 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 $3,410 ($2,820 with the full homestead exemption).
Jefferson Square is a small, tightly defined pocket in Orange Park — just 12 homes, all built in 1984 or 1985. That homogeneity matters: when a market is this compact and the housing stock is this uniform in age, price is driven almost entirely by condition and updates rather than square footage or vintage. The homes here are substantial, with a median living area around 3,688 square feet, so the real question on any given listing is how much of that space has been renovated versus left original to the mid-1980s.
With only a handful of homes and a thin closing window, this is not a market you read off a single number. Expect a wide spread between an updated house and one that needs work, and expect comps to be scarce. A seller who has invested in the interior has a genuine story to tell; a buyer should underwrite carefully and lean on inspection rather than assuming the neighborhood sets the price for them.
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 Jefferson Square 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
Jefferson Square is a compact enclave of larger 1980s homes in Orange Park, Clay County — the kind of small neighborhood where each sale is more of an individual negotiation than a market trend.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 32 homes in Jefferson Square that have changed hands since 2002, built between 1982 and 1989 (median 1987), with a median living area of about 1,098 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 88% 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 Jefferson Square is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking maximum living space and willing to price a home on its condition rather than a neighborhood average
- Renovation-minded buyers who can budget for updating a mid-1980s home
- Investors comfortable with a market where homestead exemptions are absent and carrying costs need careful modeling
Probably not for
- Buyers wanting new construction or a home already fully modernized without diligence
- Anyone who needs deep comp data and predictable pricing before committing
- Buyers looking for a small, low-maintenance footprint rather than 3,600-plus square feet
The market around Jefferson Square
Jefferson Square 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 Jefferson Square specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Jefferson Square buying strategy.
If we were buying in Jefferson Square 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 Jefferson Square.
A small pool of large 1980s homes
The defining feature here is scale paired with age. A median of roughly 3,688 square feet is well above what most buyers picture in this price tier, and all of it dates to 1984-1985. That combination means mechanicals, roofs, kitchens, and baths are the variables that separate one house from the next. Two homes of nearly identical size can be worlds apart on price depending on what has been touched.
One notable data point: none of the 12 homes carry a homestead exemption. That is worth flagging because it can signal a higher share of non-owner-occupied or investment-held homes, which affects how carrying costs pencil out and how quickly inventory turns. Buyers should confirm their own homestead eligibility and factor the tax treatment into their numbers rather than assuming what a current owner pays.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Jefferson Square. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 12-home neighborhood with thin sales activity, generic pricing tools fall apart — there simply are not enough comparable closings to lean on. We price and negotiate off condition, updates, and the specifics of each home, and we will tell you plainly when a house is priced on its finishes rather than its footprint.
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Housing distress & ownership in Jefferson Square, 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 Jefferson Square Orange Park Clay
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Jefferson Square Orange Park Clay, 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 3 miles east of Jefferson Square Orange Park Clay.
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 17 miles south of Jefferson Square Orange Park Clay, 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 12 miles east of Jefferson Square Orange Park Clay.
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 3 miles east of Jefferson Square Orange Park Clay.
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 2 miles southeast of Jefferson Square Orange Park Clay.
Source: Jacksonville Today - 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 project is about 21 miles south of Jefferson Square Orange Park Clay, elsewhere in Clay County.
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
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32065)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (59 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 Jefferson Square. 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).