Wards Landing
Homes for Sale in Orange Park, FL
All 272 homes for sale in Orange Park, FL · median $350,000 · Clay County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 9 closed sales in Wards Landing in Orange Park, FL since 2002, the most recent in May 2025. Across Orange Park as a whole, 637 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $325,000, 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 $4,890 ($4,300 with the full homestead exemption).
Wards Landing sits in Orange Park, in Clay County, and the honest starting point is that this snapshot is thin on hard numbers. I won't manufacture a median or a days-on-market figure I don't have. What I can tell you is what typically drives value in a defined Orange Park subdivision like this one: condition, updates, lot position, and how a given listing stacks up against the handful of comparable homes trading nearby at any moment.
For a buyer, that means the pricing here is best read house by house rather than by any headline average. For a seller, it means presentation and honest comps carry the outcome. Until we have live listing data in front of us, treat every price you see as something to test against the specific home, not a community-wide rule.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Wards Landing 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
Wards Landing is a residential community in Orange Park, within Clay County, positioned in the Northeast Florida market southwest of Jacksonville.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 5 homes in Wards Landing that have changed hands since 2002, built between 1998 and 2001 (median 1999), with a median living area of about 2,120 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 Wards Landing is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing an Orange Park location with reasonable commuting range to Jacksonville
- Buyers comfortable judging a specific home on condition and updates rather than a community average
- Buyers who want hands-on comp analysis before committing to a price
Probably not for
- Buyers who require a deep public data trail before making an offer
- Buyers seeking a specific price tier we cannot confirm from current facts
- Buyers who want an urban core location rather than a Clay County subdivision
The market around Wards Landing
Wards Landing is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32003, 161 homes are on the market and 31% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Orange Park.
Across Clay County, 1,290 homes are active and 439 pending (25% under contract).
In ZIP 32003 (Orange Park), 508 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $425K ($212/sq ft), down 1.7% year over year, with a median 34 days on market. Right now 84 active and 37 pending listings put supply at about 3.0 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 Wards Landing specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Wards Landing by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Wards Landing subdivision: 5 homes on record; built 1998–2001; typical size about 2,120 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | $245,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | $248,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | $525,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $525,000 on 2025-05-15.
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 Wards Landing, 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.
The Wards Landing buying strategy.
If we were buying in Wards Landing 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 Wards Landing.
Reading Wards Landing without the hype
Orange Park's appeal is largely about location and commute geometry relative to Jacksonville and the surrounding Clay County corridor. In a subdivision setting, the differences between one home and the next tend to matter more than any broad neighborhood label, so we focus on the individual property: its condition, what's been updated, and its lot.
Because we're working from a limited snapshot, the responsible move is to pull current, address-level comps before anyone anchors to a number. That's how you avoid overpaying as a buyer and how you price to actually sell rather than sit.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Wards Landing. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
We work Clay County and Orange Park directly, and we'd rather show you real comparable sales than hand you a slogan. If Wards Landing isn't the right fit for your goals or budget, we'll say so and point you somewhere that is.
Wards Landing 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 Wards Landing 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 Wards Landing sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Wards Landing, 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 Clay 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 · Clay 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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Should you buy in Wards Landing?
An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.
Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32003)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-10-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (9 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 numbers on this page move markets in the aggregate. The number that matters to you is what a buyer pays for your address. Momentum sells for 1.25% above the realMLS member average and 8 days faster, and we’ll price yours against live local comps.
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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Wards Landing. 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).