Live Oak
Homes for Sale in Middleburg, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in Live Oak in Middleburg, FL, the most recent in September 2006. Across Middleburg as a whole, 665 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $312,500, 46 median days on market, with 220 homes for sale today. At that median and Clay County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.05 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,700 ($4,110 with the full homestead exemption).
Live Oak sits in Middleburg, out in Clay County, and its pricing is driven far more by the individual home than by any single market number. Lot size, age and condition, and how much a given property has been updated will move value here more than a headline figure would suggest, so I read this as a market where the specific listing matters more than the community average.
Without a hard read on current inventory and pace, my posture is the same for both sides: verify before you commit. Buyers should price each home on its own condition rather than a neighborhood shorthand, and sellers should not assume a comp two streets over sets their number. This is a community where honest, property-by-property analysis wins.
The 60-Second Overview
Live Oak is a Middleburg community in Clay County, positioned in the more spread-out western reach of the Jacksonville metro where lot and home characteristics tend to carry the pricing conversation.
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 Live Oak is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing land and space over proximity to dense retail and services
- Buyers willing to underwrite a home on its condition and updates rather than a neighborhood average
- Buyers comfortable with a longer commute in exchange for a quieter setting
Probably not for
- Buyers who need walkable shops, dining, and transit near the front door
- Buyers who want a tight, predictable price band with little variation between homes
- Buyers unwilling to inspect systems, roof, and lot closely before committing
The market around Live Oak
Live Oak is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32068, 475 homes are on the market and 27% are under contract — a steady corner of Middleburg.
Across Clay County, 1,221 homes are active and 475 pending (28% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Live Oak specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Live Oak
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Live Oak, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- 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 5 miles north of Live Oak.
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 10 miles southeast of Live Oak, 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 13 miles southeast of Live Oak.
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 5 miles north of Live Oak.
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.
The Live Oak buying strategy.
If we were buying in Live Oak 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 Live Oak.
What actually moves value in Live Oak
Middleburg is a lower-density part of Clay County, and that context shapes what you are buying: land, home condition, and updates tend to matter more than any single average price. Two homes with the same footprint can price very differently depending on how they have been maintained and improved, so the spread between properties can be wide.
For that reason I treat Live Oak as a market you underwrite one address at a time. Rather than anchoring to a community number, look hard at the roof, the systems, the lot, and the level of interior updating, then let the individual home set the value.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Live Oak. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community where condition and lot drive price more than any average, you need someone who will underwrite each home on its own merits rather than lean on a headline figure. We will walk the property with you, flag what actually affects value, and tell you plainly when a listing does not fit your goals.
Live Oak in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-08-30 |
| 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.
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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.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Clay County scorecard.
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.