The Preserve at Laurelton
Homes for Sale in Clay County, FL
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The value case here is a defined amenity package paired with a quick move-in that can be bought as a finished home rather than a pre-construction contract. At $504,900 for the published quick move-in, the question is what the monthly cost looks like once the HOA and CDD are added.
Before comparing this to resale, get in writing the CDD amount and the period it covers, what the HOA of $654.31 per year includes, the contract and deposit terms, and any builder incentives tied to the quick move-in. The Final Opportunity label should be tested against an actual closing date, because no timeline has been published.
Figures in this note are as of October 25, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
The 60-Second Overview
The Preserve at Laurelton is a single-family community at 1510 Rivercraft Way in Green Cove Springs, Clay County, Florida 32043. David Weekley Homes is the builder, and the community is in a first-phase sales stage. The one price point published is a quick move-in at $504,900, so there is no full price range to quote. Listed amenities include a pool, splash pad, clubhouse, event barn, pickleball, playground, and a chipping and putting green. The listing shows an HOA of $654.31 per year and a CDD figure of $1,799.41, with the billing period for the CDD figure still worth confirming. The page is marked Final Opportunity, which is a marketing label and not a published delivery date. The community sits in the Laurelton area alongside Alder Creek at Laurelton. Home count, lot sizes and a full plan list have not been published.
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 The Preserve at Laurelton is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want a move-in ready home instead of a long build
- Buyers who plan to use a pool, clubhouse or pickleball regularly
- Buyers who will review CDD and HOA paperwork before signing
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a published full price list before touring
- Buyers who want to avoid CDD charges entirely
- Buyers who need a budget well under $504,900
The market around The Preserve at Laurelton
The Preserve at Laurelton is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
Across Clay County, 1,172 homes are active and 480 pending (29% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not The Preserve at Laurelton specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
How far is everything?
Everyday stops around The Preserve at Laurelton are close: the nearest parks is about 21 minutes away.
- City of Green Cove Springs Wildlife Corridor Trail · Parks21 min
- Magic Flavor · Dining22 min
- Market in the Park · Groceries25 min
- Fresenius Medical Care · Health25 min
- The Pink Peony · Coffee25 min
- Cove Plaza · Shopping27 min
Approximate drive times via Mapbox Search + Directions, 2026-07-03. Verify for a specific address.
Recent Developments in Preserve At Laurelton
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Preserve At Laurelton, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Development
Six agricultural enclave projects seek to develop 6,500-plus acres in St. Johns County
Jacksonville Today reported that St. Johns County received six proposals totaling more than 6,558 acres for development under a new Florida agricultural enclave law that took effect July 1, 2026. The largest proposal, about 4,462 acres north of Nocatee, comes from the Davis family and the PARC Group. The County Commission scheduled a public hearing on the proposals for August 19, 2026.
What it may mean for the marketSignals a large potential expansion of developable land and future housing and commercial capacity, using a new state process that can convert farmland to residential and commercial use with reduced local review. The site is about 8 miles east of Preserve At Laurelton.
Source: Jacksonville Today - 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 15 miles west of Preserve At Laurelton, 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 11 miles west of Preserve At Laurelton.
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 2 miles northeast of Preserve At Laurelton.
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 2 miles northeast of Preserve At Laurelton.
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 The Preserve at Laurelton buying strategy.
If we were buying in The Preserve at Laurelton 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 The Preserve at Laurelton.
A first-phase community with amenities in place
The Preserve at Laurelton is in Green Cove Springs, in Clay County, and David Weekley Homes is the builder. The street address given is 1510 Rivercraft Way. It sits in the Laurelton area, next to the already-tracked Alder Creek at Laurelton.
The only price published is a quick move-in at $504,900. Amenities listed are a chipping and putting green, clubhouse, event barn, pickleball, playground, pool and splash pad. The HOA is listed at $654.31 per year and the CDD at $1,799.41. The page carries a Final Opportunity label, but home counts, lot sizes and a delivery schedule have not been published.
Unconfirmed items include the CDD billing period, the plans and lots still open, and what incentives apply. Ask the builder for the written fee schedule and the specific home's estimated closing date, and we will check those against what is on the page.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in The Preserve at Laurelton. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
We track releases, pricing and incentives at The Preserve at Laurelton, and we line up comparable communities near Green Cove Springs so you can see the real alternatives side by side.
We read the contract, the fee stack and the delivery timeline with you before you sign. This service costs the buyer nothing, because the builder pays. We do not promise outcomes, and we will say so if another option fits you better.
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| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-08-18 |
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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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