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Ocean Pond
Homes for Sale in Olustee, FL

Community in Olustee · Baker County · ZIP 32072
Median sale $528K
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Built fromLive realMLS data11 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-10-04, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $527,500, $353 per square foot, a median 73 days on market. At the median price and Baker County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.42 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,140 ($7,530 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Ocean Pond Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$528K
Median sold · 12 mo
$353/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $353 in 2026
Tempo
73days
Median DOM · closed
73 days at the 2026 low
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Track record · 11 years of records
1,496sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Ocean Pond is a lake-oriented pocket in Olustee, out in Baker County, and price here is driven less by any tidy comp set than by what a specific parcel offers: proximity to the water, lot size, and the condition of the structure sitting on it. This is not a subdivision where units trade in lockstep, so treating one recent sale as the benchmark for the next is a mistake.

For a buyer, that means patience and a willingness to underwrite each property on its own terms. For a seller, it means condition and presentation carry real weight, because there is no dense stream of identical listings pulling your price up automatically. Expect a market that rewards homework on both sides.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside Ocean Pond 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.

1706 EVANS Drive
$860K · 0.0 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,646 sqft
1706 EVANS Drive
Listed by NEFLA NETWORK REALTY
1897 OCEAN POND Drive
$597K · 0.1 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,550 sqft
1897 OCEAN POND Drive
Listed by CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRST COAST
1571 BLUE HERON Lane
$800K · 0.3 mi away
5 bd · 3 ba · 3,310 sqft
1571 BLUE HERON Lane
Listed by RE/MAX UNLIMITED
3079 MERRILL Boulevard
$1.05M · 0.4 mi away
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,708 sqft
3079 MERRILL Boulevard
Listed by COMPASS FLORIDA LLC
1110 RUTH Avenue
$779K · 0.4 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,150 sqft
1110 RUTH Avenue
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS
1947 GREEN HERON Point
$710K · 0.4 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,310 sqft
1947 GREEN HERON Point
Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Ocean Pond market snapshot (as of October 4, 2026): the median sale price is about $528K ($353 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 73 days on market for closed sales.

Ocean Pond sits well outside the Jacksonville metro pull, in a rural stretch of Baker County near Olustee. It reads as a water-and-land setting rather than a walkable neighborhood, and the housing stock varies enough that no two properties should be compared casually.

Best for

  • Buyers seeking rural land and a water-adjacent setting who are comfortable pricing each property individually
  • Long-horizon buyers who value privacy and acreage over convenience and are patient with limited inventory
  • Sellers of well-maintained, well-located homes willing to invest in condition and presentation to command their price

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need walkable amenities, short commutes, or dense services nearby
  • Buyers who want the predictability of a uniform subdivision with a reliable comp set
  • Buyers on a tight timeline who cannot wait for the right infrequent listing to surface

Windows contain 0 to 4 sales each (4 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes sold per 12-mo window
024201620182020202220242026
0 to 4 a year; 4 in the current window.
How much local inventory is already under contract

0% of homes for sale in ZIP 32072 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-04).

Housing distress & ownership in Ocean Pond, Olustee

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 1 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-14 → 2026-10-04)

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.

If we were buying in Ocean Pond today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Ocean Pond.

Best Buy
Buyers who want rural acreage and lake-adjacent living outside the metro.
Biggest Risk
Thin inventory and few clean comps make value hard to triangulate.
Sweet Spot
A well-kept, well-sited home near the water in solid condition.
Avoid If
You need walkability, dense services, or a predictable subdivision comp set.

A rural, water-adjacent market that trades on the parcel

The defining feature here is location: Baker County acreage and lake frontage rather than a planned community with shared amenities and uniform lots. That gives the area a spread in what homes offer and, by extension, in what they command. The value question is almost always property-specific — how much land, how close to the water, and what shape the home is in.

Because inventory in a place like this is thin and irregular, timing matters. The right listing may not have an obvious twin on the market, which cuts both ways: sellers of well-kept, well-sited homes have leverage, and buyers who move on the wrong assumption about value can overpay. Slow down and read each property individually.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Ocean Pond. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

Thin, condition-driven markets like Ocean Pond are exactly where local judgment earns its keep. We underwrite each parcel on its own merits — land, water access, structure — instead of leaning on a comp average that does not really exist out here, and we will tell you plainly when a property does not justify its ask or when a listing deserves a stronger position.

Ocean Pond in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want rural acreage and lake-adjacent living outside the metro.
Biggest advantageEvery parcel is distinct, which rewards a buyer who does the homework.
Biggest riskThin inventory and few clean comps make value hard to triangulate.
Sweet spotA well-kept, well-sited home near the water in solid condition.
Avoid ifYou need walkability, dense services, or a predictable subdivision comp set.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Ocean Pond homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Ocean Pond.
In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Ocean Pond sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Ocean Pond?
The median sale price in Ocean Pond was $528K over the 12 months ending October 4, 2026 (4 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Ocean Pond take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending October 4, 2026 took a median 73 days on market (4 sales, realMLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Ocean Pond?
The best agent for Ocean Pond is one who actively works Olustee and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Ocean Pond.
How do I find a top Olustee real estate agent who knows Ocean Pond?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Ocean Pond and the wider Olustee area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Ocean Pond?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Ocean Pond purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Ocean Pond, and what county is it in?
Ocean Pond is in Olustee, Baker County, FL, ZIP 32072.
How far is Ocean Pond from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 16 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 1 miles from the Atlantic beach at Jacksonville Beach, both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Buyers seeking rural land and a water-adjacent setting who are comfortable pricing each property individuallyExcellent fit
Long-horizon buyers who value privacy and acreage over convenience and are patient with limited inventoryExcellent fit
Sellers of well-maintained, well-located homes willing to invest in condition and presentation to command their priceExcellent fit
Buyers who need walkable amenities, short commutes, or dense services nearbyProbably not
Buyers who want the predictability of a uniform subdivision with a reliable comp setProbably not
Buyers on a tight timeline who cannot wait for the right infrequent listing to surfaceProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending October 4, 2026
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-10-04
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2015 (6 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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Thinking of selling in Ocean Pond? 4 recorded closings; median 73 days on market (window ending 2026-10-04). See the Baker County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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