Water Crest
Homes for Sale in Fleming Island, FL
All 127 homes for sale in Fleming Island, FL · median $494,000 · 110 homes for sale in 32003 · Clay County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 26 closed sales in Water Crest in Fleming Island, FL since 2002, the most recent in May 2026. Across Fleming Island as a whole, 273 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $460,000, 29 median days on market, with 57 homes for sale today. At that median and Clay County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.05 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,920 ($6,330 with the full homestead exemption).

Water Crest is a compact, established pocket of Fleming Island: 74 homes built in a tight window between 1993 and 1995, with a median just under 1,926 square feet. When a community is this uniform in age and size, price is driven less by floor plan and more by condition and updates. A kitchen and systems that have been refreshed will separate itself from one still carrying its original finishes, and buyers should underwrite accordingly.
The homestead share sits at about 72%, which points to a community held largely by long-term owners rather than churned by investors. For sellers, that scarcity of turnover can work in your favor when inventory is thin. For buyers, it means patience — the right home here comes up when it comes up, and being ready to move on a well-kept listing matters more than waiting for a wave of options.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Water Crest 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
Water Crest is a small, mature Fleming Island community in Clay County where nearly every home dates to the mid-1990s, so the buying decision here is about how well a given house has been maintained and updated over three decades.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 8 homes in Water Crest that have changed hands since 2002, built between 1994 and 1994 (median 1994), with a median living area of about 1,920 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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Water Crest is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a mid-1990s home near 1,900+ square feet and willing to wait for the right listing
- Owner-occupants planning to hold long-term in an established Fleming Island setting
- Buyers comfortable budgeting for updates or reading condition-based price differences carefully
Probably not for
- Buyers who want newer construction or modern floor plans
- Shoppers needing a large, constantly refreshed pool of inventory
- Investors chasing quick turnover in a high-owner-occupancy, low-churn community
The market around Water Crest
Water Crest is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32003, 163 homes are on the market and 32% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Fleming Island.
Across Clay County, 1,285 homes are active and 448 pending (26% under contract).
In ZIP 32003 (Fleming Island), 507 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $425K ($212/sq ft), down 1.9% year over year, with a median 34 days on market. Right now 84 active and 38 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 Water Crest specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Water Crest, Fleming Island
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.
Life at Water Crest
- Fitness Center · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Jogging Path · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Maintenance Grounds · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Playground · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Tennis Court(s) · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Pickleball · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Children's Pool · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Pool · reported on 1 of 1 listings
Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
The Water Crest buying strategy.
If we were buying in Water Crest 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 Water Crest.
A condition-driven market in a fixed-supply pocket
With homes clustered around a 1994 build year and a median living area near 1,926 square feet, Water Crest doesn't offer much variety in bones — the differences that move value are updates, roof and system age, and overall upkeep. Expect a wide spread in asking prices that reflects renovation, not square footage. Read every listing through that lens and get a clear inspection picture before committing.
The high owner-occupancy rate reinforces the character of the place: this is a hold-and-maintain community more than a trading floor. That tends to keep the housing stock reasonably cared for, but it also caps how many homes are available at any moment. Timing and preparation carry more weight here than in newer subdivisions with steady resale flow.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Water Crest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small, condition-driven community like Water Crest, the value of local read is knowing which updates the market actually pays for and which it doesn't. We help buyers price the gap between a refreshed home and one that needs work, and we help sellers position a well-maintained property so its condition premium is obvious rather than assumed.
Water Crest in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $5/month · median of 19 MLS listings, most billed annually
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $5 per month — the median AssociationFee across 19 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.
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 Water Crest buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Water Crest sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
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Recently off market in Water Crest
Homes in Water Crest that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.
- 1501 Quail Wood Court · off market
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 30, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32003/32065)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-30 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (26 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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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Water Crest Drive (3 homes on record)
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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Water Crest. 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).









