Laurel Oaks
Homes for Sale in Middleburg, FL
All 369 homes for sale in Middleburg, FL · median $345,000 · 334 homes for sale in 32068 · Clay County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 22 closed sales in Laurel Oaks in Middleburg, FL since 2021, the most recent in September 2025. Across Middleburg as a whole, 648 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $320,000, 46 median days on market, with 324 homes for sale today. At that median and Clay County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.05 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,820 ($4,220 with the full homestead exemption).
The snapshot we have on Laurel Oaks is thin: a single closing in the reporting window, no median to anchor to, and no spread to describe. That tells you this is a low-turnover pocket of Middleburg where listings surface slowly and comparable sales are scarce — which means price here is set less by a busy market and more by the specific condition, lot, and finish of whatever happens to be for sale.
For a buyer, that argues for patience and a willingness to move when the right home appears, because you may wait a while for the next one. For a seller, it means pricing has to be built from the ground up on the home itself rather than leaning on a wall of recent neighborhood comps — the right listing agent earns their keep here by defending a number instead of copying one.
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 Laurel Oaks 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
Laurel Oaks is a quiet, low-volume community in Middleburg, Clay County. With almost nothing trading in the current window, it behaves like a wait-for-the-right-one market rather than a fast one.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 19 homes in Laurel Oaks that have changed hands since 2021, built between 2021 and 2023 (median 2022), with a median living area of about 1,800 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2-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 Laurel Oaks is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing a rural, spacious setting over walkable convenience
- Patient buyers with financing locked in who can act when a rare listing appears
- Sellers who want an agent to justify a price from the property itself, not borrowed comps
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a wide selection to compare on a tight timeline
- Buyers wanting a short commute to dense retail and major employment centers
- Investors who rely on high transaction volume and deep comparable data to underwrite
The market around Laurel Oaks
Laurel Oaks is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32068, 452 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Middleburg.
Across Clay County, 1,405 homes are active and 462 pending (25% under contract).
In ZIP 32068 (Middleburg), 1,206 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $320K ($185/sq ft), up 1.6% year over year, with a median 45 days on market. Right now 268 active and 93 pending listings put supply at about 4.3 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 Laurel Oaks specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Laurel Oaks buying strategy.
If we were buying in Laurel Oaks 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 Laurel Oaks.
A thin-data market in Middleburg
When only one home closes in a reporting window, the usual tools — median price, days-on-market trends, list-to-sale ratios — don't have enough behind them to be reliable. We won't pretend otherwise. What we can say is that low turnover tends to reward preparation: knowing your financing, your must-haves, and your walk-away price before a home hits the market.
Middleburg itself sits on the western side of Clay County, further out than the county's denser corridors, which typically means more room and a more rural feel in exchange for a longer drive to major employment and retail. That trade-off is the real story of a community like Laurel Oaks — and it should be tested against your own commute and errands before you commit.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Laurel Oaks. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this thin, generic pricing models fall apart — there simply aren't enough recent sales to lean on. We work the property in front of us: condition, lot, and finish, cross-checked against the broader Clay County picture, so buyers don't overpay and sellers don't leave money on the table or chase the market down.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2021 (22 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 Laurel Oaks
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Laurel Oaks, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- 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 12 miles southeast of Laurel Oaks, elsewhere in Clay County.
Source: News4JAX - 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 4 miles northeast of Laurel Oaks.
Source: Jax Daily Record - 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 14 miles southeast of Laurel Oaks, 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 17 miles southeast of Laurel Oaks.
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 4 miles northeast of Laurel Oaks.
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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Housing distress & ownership in Laurel Oaks, Middleburg
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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Laurel Oaks. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32068; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Middleburg High School · 9-12 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 56 nearby communities)
- Wilkinson Junior High School or your address-zoned middle school · Middle (assigned to 25 nearby communities)
- Wilkinson Junior High School · 7-8 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 22 nearby communities)
- Middleburg Elementary School or your address-zoned elementary school · Elementary (assigned to 14 nearby communities)
- Tynes Elementary School · PreK-6 · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 11 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
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