Osceola Forest
Homes for Sale in Middleburg, FL
All 369 homes for sale in Middleburg, FL · median $350,000 · 330 homes for sale in 32068 · Clay County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 14 closed sales in Osceola Forest in Middleburg, FL since 2005, the most recent in January 2026. Across Middleburg as a whole, 602 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $315,000, 46 median days on market, with 219 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).
Price in Osceola Forest is driven by condition and age, not by any single product type. With a build range spanning from 1955 to 2024 and a median year built right around 1998, this is a mixed-vintage pocket where a renovated older home and a newer build can sit near the same median. The median sits at $290,000, or roughly $210 per square foot on about 1,540 square feet of living space, but expect a wide spread underneath that number depending on how much work a given home needs.
The market posture right now is brisk but not frantic. A median of 22 days on market means well-priced, move-in-ready homes are turning in just over three weeks, while anything overpriced or deferred will sit. For sellers, that rewards realistic pricing and pre-list condition work. For buyers, it means you should have financing lined up and be ready to move on the cleaner listings; the tired ones are where your negotiating room lives.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Osceola Forest 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
Osceola Forest is a small, established Middleburg pocket in Clay County where housing stock varies widely in age, so two homes at the same price can tell very different stories on condition and updates.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 11 homes in Osceola Forest that have changed hands since 2016, built between 1955 and 2023 (median 1999), with a median living area of about 1,519 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout. 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 Osceola Forest is best for.
Best for
- Buyers around the mid-$200s to low-$300s who want an established Clay County location
- Buyers willing to weigh an older home's condition against a newer build at a similar number
- Owner-occupants planning to homestead and stay put in a lived-in pocket
Probably not for
- Buyers who require new or near-new construction with consistent finishes
- Buyers wanting a large, uniform community with predictable, tightly banded pricing
- Investors seeking a heavy rental-turnover pocket rather than an owner-occupied one
The market around Osceola Forest
Osceola Forest is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32068, 461 homes are on the market and 28% are under contract — a steady corner of Middleburg.
Across Clay County, 1,290 homes are active and 439 pending (25% under contract).
In ZIP 32068 (Middleburg), 1,340 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $315K ($183/sq ft), up 2.0% year over year, with a median 45 days on market. Right now 262 active and 116 pending listings put supply at about 5.1 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 Osceola Forest specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Osceola Forest
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Osceola Forest, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- 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 9 miles west of Osceola Forest, 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 5 miles southwest of Osceola Forest.
Source: Jax Daily Record - May 2026Retail & Dining
Grocery-anchored retail center proposed in Durbin Park
A grocery-anchored retail center was proposed at Durbin Park, the large mixed-use development near Interstate 95 and County Road 210 in northern St. Johns County, adding to the district's existing stores, restaurants, and Walmart-anchored core.
What it may mean for the marketAdded grocery and retail at Durbin Park deepens everyday conveniences in northern St. Johns County, an amenity factor that can support demand for surrounding communities. The site is about 8 miles east of Osceola Forest.
Source: Jax Daily Record - February 2026Retail & Dining
Durbin Park Walmart plans an expansion
The Walmart anchoring Durbin Park filed plans to expand in early 2026, reinforcing the retail core of the Interstate 95 and County Road 210 district in northern St. Johns County.
What it may mean for the marketInvestment in Durbin Park's retail anchor signals continued commercial strength in northern St. Johns County, which can reinforce the appeal of nearby residential areas. The site is about 8 miles east of Osceola Forest.
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 Osceola Forest buying strategy.
If we were buying in Osceola Forest 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 Osceola Forest.
A mixed-vintage pocket where condition sets the price
The defining feature here is the build range: homes dating back to 1955 sit alongside construction as recent as 2024. That means the median year built near 1998 is an average, not a description of what you will actually walk through. Budget for inspection realities on the older end, and read the finishes carefully on anything marketed as updated.
With 54 homes in the community and a homestead share near 58 percent, this reads as a lived-in, owner-occupied pocket rather than an investor-heavy one. Closings data comes off a narrow three-sale window, so treat the median price and per-square-foot figures as directional snapshots rather than precise benchmarks, and lean on a current comparative analysis before you anchor an offer.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Osceola Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A community this varied in age and this thin on recent closings rewards local reading over headline stats. We price and negotiate off condition, vintage, and the specific comparables that actually apply to your home, not off a broad median that can mask a wide spread. Whether you are listing an older home that needs positioning or evaluating a newer build against a tired one, we will tell you where the real value and the real risk sit.
Osceola Forest 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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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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32068)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (14 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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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Chimney Drive (1 homes on record)
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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Osceola Forest. 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).