Sampson Lake
Homes for Sale in Starke, FL
All 35 homes for sale in Starke, FL · median $347,500 · 50 homes for sale in 32091 · Bradford County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Price here is driven by condition and by the water, not by any tidy formula. With a build range spanning 1940 to 2024 and a median vintage in the mid-1990s, you are looking at a genuinely mixed pool of homes — original older cottages, decades-old rebuilds, and a handful of new construction all sitting in the same market. That spread means the single median figure tells you less than usual; two homes at similar prices can be worlds apart in age, systems, and finish.
The homestead share of roughly 58% tells me a majority of these are lived-in primary homes rather than a churn of rentals or flips. For a buyer, that generally means less turnover and more owners who have maintained to their own standard — good and bad. For a seller, it means you are competing on condition against homes that have been genuinely cared for, so presentation and honest disclosure carry real weight.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Sampson Lake right now. These are the 2 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
Sampson Lake Starke is a small, water-oriented market in Bradford County with around 107 homes and a wide range of ages under one roof. Expect variety over uniformity — this is not a subdivision where every house looks like its neighbor.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 9 homes in Sampson Lake that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1973 and 2020 (median 1997), with a median living area of about 1,440 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.
County records show 7 qualified sales in Sampson Lake across 2024–2025 (2 in 2024, 5 in 2025), median $270,000 — 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 Sampson Lake is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing a lake setting and willing to inspect carefully across a range of home ages
- Owner-occupants planning to stay a while in a low-turnover, primary-home market
- Renovation-comfortable buyers who can budget for systems work on an older home
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a large selection of listings to compare at once
- Anyone wanting uniform, newer-only construction with minimal deferred maintenance
- Buyers who want walkable amenities and a fast-paced, convenience-dense location
The market around Sampson Lake
Sampson Lake is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32091, 57 homes are on the market and 14% are under contract — a slower corner of Starke.
Across Bradford County, 92 homes are active and 19 pending (17% under contract).
In ZIP 32091 (Starke), 95 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $358K ($191/sq ft), up 38.8% year over year, with a median 49 days on market. Right now 1 pending listings — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32091 housing market and the Bradford County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Sampson Lake specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Sampson Lake, Starke
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.
The Sampson Lake buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sampson Lake 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 Sampson Lake.
A mixed-vintage lake market
The defining feature of this community is age diversity. A median year built around 1993 sits between homes going back to 1940 and construction as recent as 2024. Practically, that means your inspection and your renovation math matter more than a headline number: an older home may need roof, HVAC, and systems attention, while a newer build carries little of that near-term deferred cost. Median living area of roughly 1,788 square feet points to comfortable, mid-sized homes rather than a market of oversized new product.
This is a Starke location in Bradford County, so it trades a metro pace for a smaller-town setting near the water. That appeals to buyers who want space and quiet over convenience density. It is not for someone who wants walkable amenities at the door or a large inventory to choose from — with roughly 107 homes total, selection is limited and the right listing may take patience to find.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sampson Lake. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small market with this much spread in age and condition, the median price is a starting point, not an answer. We price and evaluate homes here on their actual bones — roof, systems, structure, and water exposure — so you are not overpaying for a tired house or underselling a well-kept one. With limited inventory, we also help buyers stay ready to move when the right home surfaces.
Sampson Lake 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.
Tools for a Sampson Lake buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Sampson Lake sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Sampson Lake, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Bradford 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 · Bradford 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32091)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (19 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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