Penny Farms in Green Cove Springs

Penny Farms
Homes for Sale in Green Cove Springs, FL

All 404 homes for sale in Green Cove Springs, FL · median $381,386 · 399 homes for sale in 32043 · Clay County homes for sale

Community in Green Cove Springs · Clay County · ZIP 32043
106 homesBuilt 1914–2022
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As of October 2026, Penny Farms in Green Cove Springs, FL has 1 home for sale. As of October 2026, the MLS records 17 closed sales in Penny Farms in Green Cove Springs, FL since 2003, the most recent in July 2024. Across Green Cove Springs as a whole, 803 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $357,291, 59 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 $5,380 ($4,780 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Penny Farms Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0%
Under contract
Clay: 25% (439 of 1,729)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
57%
Owner-occupied · Penny Farms
69 of 120 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
42%
Non-owner-occupied · Penny Farms
incl. 2% trust or LLC-held · 4% out-of-state
106
Homes in the community
plus 14 vacant residential lots · 120 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 23 years of records
6
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $282K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1914
Community established
homes built 1914-2022, median 1969 (FL DOR 2025)
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Penny Farms is a small, older pocket of Clay County, with a housing stock that runs from 1914 all the way to 2022 and a median build year of 1973. That spread is the whole story on price here: two homes on the same road can sit in very different places on the value scale depending on how much of the original 20th-century construction has been updated. Condition and renovation history — not a neighborhood-wide price tier — are what set the number.

With only 123 homes in the count, inventory is thin and sales are episodic; one or two listings can define what the market looks like in a given month. Buyers should expect to move deliberately when the right updated home appears, and sellers should price to their home's actual condition rather than to a headline figure, because comparables are limited and buyers here read renovation quality closely.

The 60-Second Overview

Penny Farms is a compact, long-established community in Green Cove Springs where the median home runs about 1,524 square feet and roughly 58% of homes are homesteaded — a signal of owner-occupancy rather than heavy turnover.

realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 9 homes in Penny Farms that have changed hands since 2003, built between 1960 and 2021 (median 1991), with a median living area of about 1,700 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 78% 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 6 qualified sales in Penny Farms across 2024–2025 (3 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $282,500 — 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.

Best for

  • Buyers comfortable owning an older home and budgeting for updates over time
  • Owner-occupants seeking a settled, low-turnover setting near Green Cove Springs
  • Buyers who value a smaller, manageable floor plan over maximum square footage

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a large, new-construction floor plan
  • Anyone requiring a wide selection of listings to choose from quickly
  • Buyers unwilling to scrutinize the condition and systems of an older home

The market around Penny Farms

Penny Farms is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32043, 543 homes are on the market and 25% are under contract — a steady corner of Green Cove Springs.

Across Clay County, 1,290 homes are active and 439 pending (25% under contract).

In ZIP 32043 (Green Cove Springs), 1,139 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $336K ($183/sq ft), down 4.0% year over year, with a median 64 days on market. Right now 265 active and 110 pending listings put supply at about 3.8 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32043 housing market and the Clay County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Penny Farms specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in Penny Farms, Green Cove Springs

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 (2026-09-04 → 2026-10-01)

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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Penny Farms

Live MLS inventory for Penny Farms. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Penny Farms listings as of 2026-07-14, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

Recent Developments in Penny Farms

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Penny Farms, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.

Dev Momentum39/100 · Moderate
  1. June 2026
    Builder 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 4 miles north of Penny Farms.

    Source: News4Jax
  2. June 2026
    Infrastructure

    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 northeast of Penny Farms.

    Source: Jax Daily Record

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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.

If we were buying in Penny Farms 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 Penny Farms.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a modestly sized home in an established Clay County pocket.
Biggest Risk
Thin inventory and condition-driven pricing make comparables hard to read.
Sweet Spot
An updated mid-century home priced honestly to its renovation level.
Avoid If
You need large square footage or a deep, fast-moving pool of listings.

A century of building in one small footprint

The year-built range from 1914 to 2022 is unusual for a community this size, and it means you are shopping across genuinely different eras of construction under one name. Older homes may carry original systems, additions, and layouts that reward inspection; newer infill offers modern construction without the wait of a large subdivision. The median build year of 1973 tells you the center of gravity is mid-century, so most homes will have some age to account for.

At a median of about 1,524 living square feet, these are modestly sized homes rather than sprawling new-construction floor plans. The homestead share near 58% suggests a settled community where a meaningful portion of homes are held by owner-occupants, which tends to limit the volume of listings that hit the market at once.

“

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a thin, condition-driven market like Penny Farms, the value of a broker is in reading each home on its own terms — construction era, updates, and how it stacks against a short list of comparables. We help buyers judge whether an older home's price reflects real renovation or just cosmetics, and we help sellers set expectations against their home's actual condition rather than a broad average.

Penny Farms in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a modestly sized home in an established Clay County pocket.
Biggest advantageA wide range of building eras means real choice between vintage character and newer construction.
Biggest riskThin inventory and condition-driven pricing make comparables hard to read.
Sweet spotAn updated mid-century home priced honestly to its renovation level.
Avoid ifYou need large square footage or a deep, fast-moving pool of listings.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Penny Farms 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 Penny Farms.
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 Penny Farms sales matched to your home.

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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.

$2,052/mo
Clay County typical true cost to own
$99/mo
Clay County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

25% of homes for sale in ZIP 32043 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 (2026-10-01).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Penny Farms?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 106 homes plus 14 vacant residential lots in Penny Farms (public records).
What share of Penny Farms is owner-occupied?
57% of Penny Farms parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Penny Farms built?
Homes in Penny Farms were built between 1914 and 2022, with a median year built of 1969.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Penny Farms?
The best agent for Penny Farms is one who actively works Green Cove Springs 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 Penny Farms.
How do I find a top Green Cove Springs real estate agent who knows Penny Farms?
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 Penny Farms and the wider Green Cove Springs area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Penny Farms?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Penny Farms purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Penny Farms, and what county is it in?
Penny Farms is in Green Cove Springs, Clay County, FL, ZIP 32043. The community's center is about 4 miles west of the center of Green Cove Springs (straight-line).
How far is Penny Farms from downtown Jacksonville and the beach?
About 26 miles from downtown Jacksonville and about 29 miles from the Atlantic beach at Mickler's Landing (Ponte Vedra), both straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Buyers comfortable owning an older home and budgeting for updates over timeExcellent fit
Owner-occupants seeking a settled, low-turnover setting near Green Cove SpringsExcellent fit
Buyers who value a smaller, manageable floor plan over maximum square footageExcellent fit
Buyers who need a large, new-construction floor planProbably not
Anyone requiring a wide selection of listings to choose from quicklyProbably not
Buyers unwilling to scrutinize the condition and systems of an older homeProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 14, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32043/32079))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-10-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2003 (17 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 Penny Farms. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32043; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.

Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).

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