Shady Oaks
Homes for Sale in Orange Park, FL
All 355 homes for sale in Orange Park, FL · median $339,999 · 156 homes for sale in 32073 · Clay County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 12 closed sales in Shady Oaks in Orange Park, FL since 2006, the most recent in May 2025. 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).
Shady Oaks is a small pocket in Orange Park, and with a community this size price is driven far more by the condition and updates of the individual home than by any neighborhood-wide trend. There is no meaningful "list price" here — a renovated home and a tired one on the same street can sell for very different numbers, so treat every listing on its own merits.
For buyers, that means the work is in the walk-through, not the search filters: read the roof, systems, and finishes carefully. For sellers, it means presentation matters more than the calendar — a home that shows well sets its own comp in a market this thin.
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 Shady Oaks 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
Shady Oaks is a modest Orange Park enclave in Clay County. Because the community is small, the usual neighborhood averages tell you less than the specific home in front of you.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 7 homes in Shady Oaks that have changed hands since 2011, built between 1962 and 1988 (median 1962), with a median living area of about 1,386 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-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.
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 Shady Oaks is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who value a small, quiet Orange Park setting over a large selection
- Buyers comfortable evaluating a home on its condition and updates rather than a list-price average
- Commuters who want straightforward Clay County access to the wider region
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a wide range of active listings to compare at once
- Buyers wanting a fast, liquid market with abundant recent comps
- Buyers unwilling to weigh renovation condition when judging value
The market around Shady Oaks
Shady Oaks is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32073, 204 homes are on the market and 22% are under contract — a steady corner of Orange Park.
Across Clay County, 1,405 homes are active and 462 pending (25% under contract).
In ZIP 32073 (Orange Park), 1,011 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $296K ($172/sq ft), down 2.3% year over year, with a median 36 days on market. Right now 191 active and 73 pending listings put supply at about 7.7 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32073 housing market and the Clay County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Shady Oaks specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Shady Oaks by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Shady Oaks subdivision: 7 homes on record; built 1962–1988; typical size about 1,386 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | $61,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | $36,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | $181,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | $255,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | $159,500 |
| 2025 | 2 | $609,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $885,000 on 2025-05-16.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
The Shady Oaks buying strategy.
If we were buying in Shady Oaks 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 Shady Oaks.
A condition-driven micro-market
The defining feature of Shady Oaks is scale. In a small community, a handful of transactions can swing any average, and the spread between an updated home and one needing work is usually wider than any seasonal or market-wide movement. That puts the burden on judgment rather than on the numbers.
Location does the steady work here: Orange Park sits within Clay County with straightforward access to the wider Northeast Florida corridor, and the area is close to everyday shopping and commuting routes. What varies is the house itself, which is why we underwrite each one individually rather than leaning on a community-wide figure.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Shady Oaks. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small, condition-driven market like Shady Oaks, generic pricing tools miss more than they catch. We price and negotiate off the actual home — its systems, its updates, its comparables — and we will tell you plainly when a given listing does not justify its ask or when it is the rare one worth moving on quickly.
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Housing distress & ownership in Shady Oaks, 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 Shady Oaks
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Shady Oaks, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- September 2026Infrastructure
County Road 220 widening and Little Black Creek bridge replacement open to traffic in Clay County
The project finished ahead of schedule, with a new four-lane bridge over Little Black Creek replacing a 1947 structure. Phase 1 began in December 2024 with intersection improvements at Rideout Ferry Road, and Phase 2 began in January 2025. Officials say it should ease traffic along the corridor.
What it may mean for the marketA four-lane CR 220 corridor improves commute capacity for Fleming Island and Middleburg area drivers. The site is about 8 miles southwest of Shady Oaks.
Source: News4JAX - September 2026Development
UF Health Durbin Park 99-bed hospital opens in northern St. Johns County; Baptist Silverleaf adds emergency department
UF Health Durbin Park, a 99-bed hospital with a 24-hour emergency department on 42.5 acres, held its ribbon-cutting and opens the following week. Baptist Health's Silverleaf campus, about 10 miles south, is adding an emergency department, and AdventHealth and Acadia Health have also opened facilities near I-95. The county's population has grown more than 25% since 2020.
What it may mean for the marketNew hospital and emergency capacity shortens drive times to emergency care and adds healthcare jobs in northern St. Johns County. The site is about 10 miles east of Shady Oaks.
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 11 miles southwest of Shady Oaks, 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 9 miles south of Shady Oaks.
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32073)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (12 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 Shady Oaks. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32073; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Orange Park High School · 9-12, zoned (confirm by address at oneclay.net) · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 29 nearby communities)
- Orange Park Junior High School · 7-8, zoned (confirm by address at oneclay.net) · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 11 nearby communities)
- Orange Park Junior High School or your address-zoned middle school · Middle (assigned to 10 nearby communities)
- Lakeside Junior High School · junior high (zoned, confirm by address) · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 8 nearby communities)
- Orange Park Elementary School or your address-zoned elementary school · Elementary (assigned to 8 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).