Old Ferry
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 Old Ferry in Middleburg, FL, the most recent in March 2012. Across Middleburg as a whole, 666 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $315,000, 46 median days on market, with 218 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).
Old Ferry sits in Middleburg, out in Clay County, and the pricing here is going to be driven by the homes themselves rather than by any single market trend I can point to. Condition, lot, and how a given property has been kept up will move the number more than the address will. Without a spread of comparable sales in front of you, treat every listing on its own merits.
For buyers, that means the work is in the walkthrough and the inspection, not in chasing a neighborhood average. For sellers, it means presentation and condition carry real weight — a well-prepared home stands out here more than it would in a tightly banded market. Come in with a clear read on the specific property and you will negotiate from a stronger position on either side.
The 60-Second Overview
Old Ferry is a Middleburg community in Clay County, positioned in Northeast Florida's western reaches where you trade proximity to the urban core for more room. It reads as a settle-in location rather than a quick-flip play.
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 Old Ferry is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing space and a slower pace over proximity to Northeast Florida's urban core
- Long-hold buyers planning to settle in rather than flip
- Hands-on buyers willing to evaluate a home on its specific condition and lot
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a short commute to downtown or coastal job centers
- Buyers who want a tightly banded market with abundant comparable-sales data
- Short-term buyers looking for quick turnover
The market around Old Ferry
Old Ferry is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32068, 459 homes are on the market and 27% are under contract — a steady corner of Middleburg.
Across Clay County, 1,267 homes are active and 451 pending (26% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Old Ferry specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Old Ferry, 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.
Recent Developments in Old Ferry
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Old Ferry, 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 11 miles northwest of Old Ferry.
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 site is about 3 miles south of Old Ferry.
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 6 miles southeast of Old Ferry.
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 11 miles northwest of Old Ferry.
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 Old Ferry buying strategy.
If we were buying in Old Ferry 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 Old Ferry.
Reading Old Ferry on its own terms
Middleburg is a further-out part of Clay County, and that geography shapes the trade-off. You are choosing more distance from the region's job centers and busier corridors in exchange for the kind of space and pace the western county offers. Whether that math works depends entirely on your commute and how you spend your week.
Because we are not working from a deep pool of published figures here, the honest approach is property-by-property. Look hard at the physical home, the lot, and the condition, and let those drive your offer. This is a place to buy the house, not the hype.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Old Ferry. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community without a thick book of comps, our value is in the fieldwork — walking the specific home, reading its condition against the asking price, and telling you plainly when a property does or does not stack up. We would rather talk you out of the wrong house than push you into it.
Old Ferry 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.
Tools for a Old Ferry buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Old Ferry sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Old Ferry, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2012 (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.