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Spencers Lake
Homes for Sale in Jacksonville, FL

Community in Jacksonville · Clay County · ZIP 32073
198 homesBuilt 1995–2016
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Live · Spencers Lake Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 4 a year
Ownership and context
50%
Owner-occupied · Spencers Lake
99 of 198 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
50%
Non-owner-occupied · Spencers Lake
incl. 18% trust or LLC-held · 29% out-of-state
198
Homes in the community
198 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 24 years of records
5
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $310K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
1995–2016
Years homes were built
median 1997 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
1.0%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 198 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 12, 2026

Spencers Lake sits in Jacksonville's Duval County market, and with the data we have as of mid-2026, the honest read is that price here is driven more by condition and individual home specifics than by any single headline number. Without a full pricing spread to lean on, treat each listing on its own merits: what has been updated, what hasn't, and how it shows.

For buyers, that means the work is in the walkthrough, not the spreadsheet — comparing homes directly rather than assuming a neighborhood premium. For sellers, it means presentation and prep carry real weight, because there isn't a strong price-band story doing the selling for you.

Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

The 60-Second Overview

Spencers Lake is a Jacksonville community in Duval County served by the realMLS feed; it reads as a place where the specifics of each home, rather than a broad market narrative, tell you what you're paying for.

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.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a Duval County home and are comfortable evaluating each property on its individual merits
  • Buyers prioritizing updated, move-in-ready condition and willing to pay for it
  • Sellers ready to invest in prep and presentation to earn their price

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a clearly defined price range before they'll engage
  • Buyers expecting a single neighborhood premium to guide their offer
  • Sellers hoping the community name alone will carry the sale without prep

The market around Spencers Lake

Spencers Lake is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32073, 203 homes are on the market and 23% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.

Across Clay County, 1,404 homes are active and 459 pending (25% under contract).

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Spencers Lake specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in Spencers Lake, Jacksonville

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
50.0%
1 of 2 listings · short sale 1
Distress share trend — 50.0% now (2026-09-04 → 2026-10-22)

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.

If we were buying in Spencers Lake today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Spencers Lake.

Best Buy
Buyers willing to compare homes directly rather than shop by a neighborhood average.
Biggest Risk
The absence of a clear price band means you underwrite each home on its own, with no shortcut.
Sweet Spot
A well-prepped home priced honestly against its condition.
Avoid If
You want a predictable price story and a tidy range to shop within.

Reading Spencers Lake on the merits

The useful thing to know about a community like this is that a general snapshot only takes you so far. The differences between two homes on the same street — updates, layout, lot, and overall condition — can matter more than any neighborhood average, so we underwrite each property individually rather than by rule of thumb.

That puts a premium on comparing real, current listings side by side. When you are ready to look here, the right move is to pull the active inventory and walk it, because the story is in the homes themselves and in how each is priced against its condition.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Spencers Lake. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

We work Duval County listing by listing, not by cliche. In a community where condition and specifics drive value, our job is to compare active homes honestly, flag what a listing is and isn't, and tell you plainly when a particular property — or the community itself — doesn't fit what you're after.

Spencers Lake in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers willing to compare homes directly rather than shop by a neighborhood average.
Biggest advantageValue tracks condition and specifics, so a well-chosen home can be a genuinely sound buy.
Biggest riskThe absence of a clear price band means you underwrite each home on its own, with no shortcut.
Sweet spotA well-prepped home priced honestly against its condition.
Avoid ifYou want a predictable price story and a tidy range to shop within.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Spencers Lake sales matched to your home.

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Recent Developments in Spencers Lake

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Spencers Lake, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.

  1. September 2026
    Infrastructure

    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 7 miles south of Spencers Lake.

    Source: News4JAX
  2. June 2026
    Development

    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 west of Spencers Lake.

    Source: Jax Daily Record
  3. June 2026
    Builder 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 south of Spencers Lake, elsewhere in Clay County.

    Source: News4Jax
  4. June 2026
    Infrastructure

    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 south of Spencers Lake.

    Source: Jax Daily Record
  5. April 2026
    Development

    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 west of Spencers Lake.

    Source: Jax Daily Record

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Spencers Lake?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 198 homes in Spencers Lake (public records).
What share of Spencers Lake is owner-occupied?
50% of Spencers Lake parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Spencers Lake built?
Homes in Spencers Lake were built between 1995 and 2016, with a median year built of 1997.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Spencers Lake?
The best agent for Spencers Lake is one who actively works Jacksonville and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Spencers Lake.
How do I find a top Jacksonville real estate agent who knows Spencers Lake?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Spencers Lake and the wider Jacksonville area.
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Buyers who want a Duval County home and are comfortable evaluating each property on its individual meritsExcellent fit
Buyers prioritizing updated, move-in-ready condition and willing to pay for itExcellent fit
Sellers ready to invest in prep and presentation to earn their priceExcellent fit
Buyers who need a clearly defined price range before they'll engageProbably not
Buyers expecting a single neighborhood premium to guide their offerProbably not
Sellers hoping the community name alone will carry the sale without prepProbably not

Nearby Communities

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Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32065/32073))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-10-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2002 (130 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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