Southern Hills
Homes for Sale in Orange Park, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 8 closed sales in Southern Hills in Orange Park, FL since 2010, the most recent in June 2023. Across Orange Park as a whole, 656 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $330,000, 40 median days on market, with 161 homes for sale today. At that median and Clay County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.05 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,970 ($4,370 with the full homestead exemption).
Southern Hills is a newer-construction pocket in Orange Park, with homes built between 2006 and 2022 and a median build year of 2014. What sets price here is condition and size rather than location alone: with a median living area near 2,940 square feet, this is a big-house market, and the spread within it is driven by how updated a given home is and how it presents. There is no single price band you can rely on — expect a wide range around the median depending on finishes, lot, and how much work a home needs.
With roughly 228 homes and a homestead share near 69 percent, most owners here occupy their homes rather than rent them out. That tends to mean fewer distressed or churn-driven listings and a slower, more deliberate pace. For a buyer, that argues for patience and readiness to move when the right home lists; for a seller, it means your competition is other well-kept owner-occupied homes, so condition and presentation carry the day.
The 60-Second Overview
Southern Hills is a predominantly owner-occupied enclave of larger, relatively new homes in Clay County's Orange Park, where square footage and finish level — not a starting price point — define the market.
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 Southern Hills is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who need substantial square footage and want post-2006 construction
- Long-term owners who value a low-turnover, owner-occupied setting
- Move-up buyers comfortable underwriting each home on its condition rather than a fixed price band
Probably not for
- Buyers seeking a compact or low-maintenance footprint
- Investors chasing rental turnover or quick flips in a mostly homesteaded community
- Bargain hunters expecting large concessions on well-kept homes
The market around Southern Hills
Southern Hills is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32065, 146 homes are on the market and 30% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Orange Park.
Across Clay County, 1,221 homes are active and 475 pending (28% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Southern Hills specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Southern Hills
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Southern Hills, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- June 2026Development
Hillwood contracts with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center
Master developer Hillwood contracted with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center on Jacksonville's Westside, continuing the buildout of the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field into an industrial and logistics park.
What it may mean for the marketContinued absorption of large industrial parcels at Cecil signals sustained employment growth on the Westside, which can support housing demand across nearby communities. The site is about 5 miles north of Southern Hills.
Source: Jax Daily Record - 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 9 miles southeast of Southern Hills, 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 12 miles southeast of Southern Hills.
Source: Jax Daily Record - April 2026Development
Hillwood seeks to mass-grade an AllianceFlorida site for a possible 1 million-square-foot building
Hillwood asked to mass grade a site at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center to prepare for a possible 1 million-square-foot building, a step that typically precedes a large industrial or distribution user committing to the Westside park.
What it may mean for the marketA build-ready million-square-foot pad points to a potential large employer on the Westside, the kind of jobs anchor that can lift demand for nearby housing. The site is about 5 miles north of Southern Hills.
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 Southern Hills buying strategy.
If we were buying in Southern Hills 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 Southern Hills.
A big-home market that trades on condition
The defining feature here is size. A median living area of about 2,940 square feet puts Southern Hills firmly in larger-home territory, and the construction window of 2006 to 2022 means most homes are modern in layout and systems. That combination narrows the buyer conversation to those who want the room and are comfortable maintaining it.
Because the homestead share sits near 69 percent, inventory tends to be homes people have lived in and cared for, not investor turnover. That generally supports quality but also means fewer bargains and less negotiating leverage on well-kept listings. The practical takeaway: judge each home on its own updates and condition rather than assuming a neighborhood-wide price.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Southern Hills. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this condition-driven and this owner-occupied, the value is in reading each home individually — what has been updated, what hasn't, and how that should move the number. We know the Southern Hills product, we track what actually closes in Orange Park, and we will tell you plainly when a listing is priced ahead of its condition or when it's the one worth moving on.
Southern Hills 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 Southern Hills buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-08-30 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2010 (8 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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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.
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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.