River Trace
Homes for Sale in Orange Park, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 58 closed sales in River Trace Ii in Orange Park, FL since 2001, the most recent in September 2024. Recorded prices across those 58 sales ran from $189,184 to $538,500 (median $241,164), on homes of 1,778 to 2,944 sq ft. Across Orange Park as a whole, 654 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $330,000, 39 median days on market, with 162 homes for sale today. At that median and Clay County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.05 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,630 ($3,030 with the full homestead exemption).
River Trace II is unusually tight on build era: every one of the neighborhood's 106 MLS-tracked homes went up between 1997 and 2002, with a median year built of 2001. That's a level of construction consistency you don't often get in Clay County — less guesswork on roof generation, systems age, and floor-plan style than a neighborhood assembled piecemeal over decades. At a median 2,390 square feet, this is a mid-size product, not a starter footprint and not an estate lot.
The other number worth reading is the 74.5% homestead share. Roughly three-quarters of the homes here carry Florida's homestead exemption, meaning they're owner-occupied primary residences rather than investment or rental inventory. For a buyer, that points to a market that moves on owners' timelines rather than investor-driven flip cycles. For a seller, it means your comps are mostly other owner-occupants, not landlords pricing to a rent formula.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside River Trace Ii 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
River Trace II is a 106-home Orange Park community in Clay County, built entirely within the 1997-2002 window — a degree of construction consistency that's uncommon for this corner of the market. At a median 2,390 square feet, homes here run larger than a typical starter product, and current MLS listings do not document a formal community amenity package.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 25 homes in River Trace that have changed hands since 2001, built between 2000 and 2002 (median 2001), with a median living area of about 2,521 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-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 3 qualified sales in River Trace across 2024–2025 (2 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $539,000 — 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 River Trace is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want one consistent build era (1997-2002) instead of a mixed-vintage block.
- Buyers targeting a median-size, roughly 2,390-square-foot home rather than a starter or estate footprint.
- Buyers comfortable verifying HOA and amenity details directly rather than buying off a marketed package.
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a documented, marketed amenity package (pool, clubhouse, etc.) confirmed up front.
- Buyers specifically targeting new construction outside the 1997-2002 build window.
- Investors expecting a high-turnover rental market — the 74.5% homestead share points the other way.
The market around River Trace
River Trace is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32003, 158 homes are on the market and 32% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Orange Park.
Across Clay County, 1,286 homes are active and 456 pending (26% under contract).
In ZIP 32003 (Orange Park), 449 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $460K ($214/sq ft), down 2.3% year over year, with a median 32 days on market. Right now 86 active and 35 pending listings put supply at about 3.2 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 River Trace specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
River Trace by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the River Trace subdivision: 23 homes on record; built 2000–2001; typical size about 2,458 heated sq ft; 4 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 16 | $231,705 |
| 2002 | 5 | $208,425 |
| 2003 | 1 | $269,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | $538,500 |
Newest recorded sale: $538,500 on 2024-09-27.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
Housing distress & ownership in River Trace Ii, 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.
Recent Developments in River Trace Ii
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting River Trace Ii, 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 8 miles southwest of River Trace Ii, 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 south of River Trace Ii.
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 River Trace buying strategy.
If we were buying in River Trace 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 River Trace.
One Build Era, One Size Class
Across the full set of 106 homes tracked in the MLS, River Trace II's year-built range runs from 1997 to 2002, with a median of 2001. There's no older pocket and no newer infill to account for — what you're evaluating is a single generation of construction, which simplifies the systems-age conversation buyers usually have to have street by street. Living space clusters around a 2,390-square-foot median, putting this squarely in the mid-size range for Orange Park rather than at either end of the spectrum.
What the current MLS data does not show is a community amenity package — no pool, clubhouse, or similar feature is identified in the listing set as of 2026-07-14. That doesn't mean nothing exists, but it means a buyer should verify any HOA structure and amenities directly rather than assume a marketed package. Paired with a 74.5% homestead share, the picture is a stable, owner-occupied neighborhood built out in one continuous phase, sold on the home itself rather than a lifestyle amenity pitch.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in River Trace. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Because River Trace II doesn't come with a documented amenity package or an obvious price story from the public listing data, the diligence has to happen off the page — confirming HOA terms, verifying what (if anything) residents actually have access to, and reading the 106-home build history correctly instead of guessing. That's the kind of legwork Momentum does on realmls data as of 2026-07-14, not marketing copy.
River Trace 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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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 2026-09-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (58 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 River Trace. 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).