Pace Highlands
Homes for Sale in Orange Park, FL
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 25 closed sales in Pace Highlands in Orange Park, FL since 2001, the most recent in February 2024. Across Orange Park as a whole, 640 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $325,000, 40 median days on market, with 329 homes for sale today. At that median and Clay County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.05 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,890 ($4,300 with the full homestead exemption).
Pace Highlands is a built-out community of 236 homes constructed between 1988 and 2003, with the median home dating to 1997. What sets price here is condition, not vintage. These homes are mature enough that updates matter, and the spread between a carefully maintained, renovated house and one that still wears its original finishes can be wide. Buyers should underwrite the roof, systems, and kitchens/baths, not the listing photos.
The homestead share sits at roughly 83 percent, which tells you this is a stay-put, owner-occupied community rather than a churn of rentals or flips. That tends to mean tighter inventory and sellers who are in no hurry. For buyers, patience and a willingness to move on the right house matter more than aggressive negotiation. For sellers, presentation and honest condition disclosure carry the sale.
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 Pace Highlands 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
Pace Highlands is an established Orange Park community in Clay County where the housing stock finished going up in the early 2000s, so what you're buying is a settled neighborhood with room-sized lots and homes that have been lived in and, in many cases, updated. The median living area of about 2,363 square feet points to genuinely usable floor plans rather than starter footprints.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 12 homes in Pace Highlands that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1989 and 1999 (median 1995), with a median living area of about 2,622 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2.5-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.
County records show 13 qualified sales in Pace Highlands across 2024–2025 (11 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $562,500 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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 Pace Highlands is best for.
Best for
- Long-hold buyers who want an established neighborhood and plan to stay put for years
- Buyers seeking a larger floor plan around the ~2,363 sq ft median rather than a compact starter
- Renovation-minded buyers comfortable pricing in roof and systems work on an older home
Probably not for
- Buyers set on new construction or builder warranties
- Anyone needing a fully turnkey home with zero deferred maintenance
- Short-term flippers counting on quick resale in a low-turnover, owner-occupied community
The market around Pace Highlands
Pace Highlands is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32003, 172 homes are on the market and 33% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Orange Park.
Across Clay County, 1,405 homes are active and 462 pending (25% under contract).
In ZIP 32003 (Orange Park), 459 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $455K ($214/sq ft), down 1.2% year over year, with a median 33 days on market. Right now 83 active and 34 pending listings put supply at about 3.7 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32003 housing market and the Clay County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Pace Highlands specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Pace Highlands buying strategy.
If we were buying in Pace Highlands 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 Pace Highlands.
A built-out community trades on condition
With construction spanning 1988 to 2003 and a median build year of 1997, Pace Highlands is past the phase where a subdivision still feels raw. Trees are mature, the streetscape is settled, and no builder is delivering new phases to compete with resale. That stability is the draw. The tradeoff is age: expect to evaluate roofs, HVAC, water heaters, and any big-ticket systems on a house-by-house basis, because two homes on the same street can be in very different shape.
At a median of roughly 2,363 square feet, floor plans here lean toward real living space rather than compact builds. That size, combined with the high owner-occupancy, keeps the community oriented toward buyers who intend to stay a while and are willing to invest in a home over time. The single price figure we stand behind is the median; everything else about pricing in this community is condition-driven, and we'd rather walk a house with you than quote a number a spreadsheet made up.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Pace Highlands. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a built-out, owner-occupied community like this, the deal is won on reading condition correctly and knowing what a specific update is actually worth. We walk the roof age, the systems, and the finishes with you, and we tell you plainly when a listing's price reflects work it still needs. That's the difference between overpaying for cosmetics and buying real value.
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Housing distress & ownership in Pace Highlands, Orange Park
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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Recent Developments in Pace Highlands
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Pace Highlands, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Retail & Dining
Council committee defers vote on incentives for Downtown Publix at 119 W. Beaver St.
The Finance Committee deferred a $49.65 million incentive package for Gateway Jax's $140.15 million high-rise anchored by a Publix at 119 W. Beaver St. The tower is planned with 259 apartments and about 400 parking spaces. The committee is scheduled to revisit the bill Nov. 4, the day after the Amendment 3 vote.
What it may mean for the marketThe timing of the first full-size grocery store in the Downtown core depends on the incentive vote, affecting nearby retail access. The site is less than a mile east of Pace Highlands.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Infrastructure
JEA advances about $690 million in infrastructure projects including Fulton Cut transmission line raise near JAXPORT
JEA is moving forward with three water reclamation projects (Blacks Ford in northwest St. Johns County, over $220 million; near Jacksonville International Airport, about $193 million; East Arlington, just under $165 million) and the $117 million Fulton Cut transmission line clearance over the St. Johns River near Blount Island. Fulton Cut, shared with JAXPORT and the city, is expected to finish in summer 2027 and all four projects by 2030.
What it may mean for the marketRaised power lines support larger ship access to port terminals, and new reclamation capacity supports growth in surrounding areas. The site is about 11 miles northeast of Pace Highlands.
Source: News4JAX - September 2026Development
Gateway Jax seeks more than $70 million in city incentives for Riverfront Plaza tower and Hotel Merrydelle
Gateway Jax is requesting about $55.4 million in incentives for a 17-story, roughly $271.5 million Riverfront Plaza tower with 130 to 170 hotel rooms and 50 to 150 residences on Independent Drive. It also seeks a $15 million loan for the nearly $50 million renovation of the former Ambassador Hotel at 420 Julia Street. The Downtown Investment Authority board votes Sept. 16 and City Council has the final say.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the projects would add hotel rooms, residences and restaurants along the Downtown riverfront. The site is about 1 mile east of Pace Highlands.
Source: Jacksonville Today - September 2026Development
Downtown review board approves concept for first new University of Florida graduate campus building in LaVilla
The Downtown Development Review Board voted 7-0 on Sept. 10 for a six to eight story, roughly 185,000 square foot academic building on a 2.34-acre site bounded by West Bay, Forsyth and North Lee streets. It is the first new building in a multiphase UF graduate and semiconductor institute campus estimated at $345 million. UF hopes to break ground in December, pending final design review and permitting.
What it may mean for the marketA large graduate campus adds education and technology jobs and daytime foot traffic to the western Downtown core. The site is less than a mile south of Pace Highlands.
Source: Jacksonville Today - July 2026Development
Culinary Institute of America selects Jacksonville for Southeast campus
News4Jax reported that the Culinary Institute of America chose downtown Jacksonville for its Southeast hub, to be located at 330 E. Bay Street on the Northbank riverfront. The campus would anchor a $160.5 million hotel and convention center development. The city previously approved up to $35 million in incentives, and the Downtown Investment Authority is finalizing agreements on design and property details.
What it may mean for the marketAnchors a major downtown riverfront redevelopment that pairs an educational campus with hotel and convention space, adding institutional and commercial investment to the urban core alongside Riverfront Plaza and Pearl Square. The site is about 1 mile east of Pace Highlands.
Source: News4Jax - February 2026Infrastructure
JAXPORT details $250M Blount Island modernization and record cargo in 2026 State of the Ports
At its February 2026 State of the Ports address, JAXPORT outlined a $250 million modernization of Blount Island's container and vehicle-handling capabilities and reported record fiscal-2025 cargo volumes. The port also said an air-draft expansion to accommodate larger ships is on track to finish by the end of 2026.
What it may mean for the marketContinued heavy investment in the Blount Island port complex anchors long-term industrial employment on the northeast side, a structural demand driver for the surrounding area. The site is about 10 miles northeast of Pace Highlands.
Source: News4Jax
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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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32003/32073)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (25 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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Pace Highlands. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32003; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Fleming Island High School · 9-12 (zoned; confirm by address) · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 34 nearby communities)
- Green Cove Springs Junior High School · 7-8 (zoned; confirm by address) · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 16 nearby communities)
- Thunderbolt Elementary School · (zoned; confirm by address) · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 9 nearby communities)
- Fleming Island Elementary School · PreK-5 (in the community) · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 8 nearby communities)
- Thunderbolt Elementary · K-5 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 7 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).