Waters Edge
Homes for Sale in Orange Park, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 131 closed sales in Waters Edge in Orange Park, FL since 2001, the most recent in December 2024. Recorded prices across those 130 sales ran from $209,818 to $640,000 (median $264,720), on homes of 1,927 to 3,600 sq ft. Across Orange Park as a whole, 654 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $330,000, 39 median days on market, with 162 homes for sale today. At that median and Clay County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.05 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,980 ($3,390 with the full homestead exemption).
Waters Edge is a built-out community of 137 homes in Orange Park, with construction running from 1994 to 2003 and a median build year of 2001. At a median of roughly 2,584 living square feet, these are substantial single-family homes, and with almost no new supply the price here is driven far more by condition, updates, and lot than by any headline number. Expect a wide spread between a dated original-owner house and one that has been renovated.
A homestead share of about 86% tells you this is a hold-and-live neighborhood, not an investor churn. That usually means fewer listings at any given time and sellers who are not forced to move quickly. For a buyer, patience and a clear read on which homes have been updated matter more than trying to time the market; for a seller, condition is the lever you actually control.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Waters Edge 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
Waters Edge is a mature, largely owner-occupied community in Orange Park's Clay County, where the homes are sizable and the housing stock is set — meaning inventory is thin and each listing tends to stand on its own condition.
realMLS (Northeast Florida) sales records identify 47 homes in Waters Edge that have changed hands since 2001, built between 2000 and 2003 (median 2001), with a median living area of about 2,663 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-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.
County records show 12 qualified sales in Waters Edge across 2024–2025 (8 in 2024, 4 in 2025), median $599,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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 Waters Edge is best for.
Best for
- Buyers wanting more square footage in a mature Orange Park neighborhood and willing to wait for the right listing
- Long-hold buyers who value a stable, largely owner-occupied community over investor turnover
- Buyers comfortable budgeting for future system updates on a 1990s–early-2000s home
Probably not for
- Buyers who need to choose from a large, constantly refreshing pool of inventory
- Investors chasing quick turnover in a community where most owners stay put
- Buyers who want new construction and cannot take on any deferred-maintenance risk
The market around Waters Edge
Waters Edge is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32003, 158 homes are on the market and 32% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Orange Park.
Across Clay County, 1,286 homes are active and 456 pending (26% under contract).
In ZIP 32003 (Orange Park), 449 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $460K ($214/sq ft), down 2.3% year over year, with a median 32 days on market. Right now 86 active and 35 pending listings put supply at about 3.2 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 Waters Edge specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Waters Edge by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Waters Edge subdivision: 47 homes on record; built 2000–2003; typical size about 2,663 heated sq ft; 4 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 20 | $254,713 |
| 2003 | 4 | $266,115 |
| 2005 | 2 | $324,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | $389,900 |
| 2022 | 1 | $640,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | $590,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $540,000 on 2024-12-20.
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 Waters Edge, 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 Waters Edge buying strategy.
If we were buying in Waters Edge 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 Waters Edge.
A built-out community priced on condition
With the last homes finished more than two decades ago, roofs, HVAC systems, and kitchens across Waters Edge are at different points in their life cycles. That is the single most important thing to underwrite here. Two homes of similar square footage can trade very differently depending on whether major systems have been replaced, so the median price is a starting point for conversation, not a value you can apply house to house.
The scale of the homes — a median north of 2,500 square feet — gives buyers real room, and the 1994–2003 vintage generally means practical floor plans rather than the tighter footprints of older stock. The tradeoff is that you are buying maintenance history as much as you are buying the house, and the community's high owner-occupancy means well-kept homes are the norm and stand-out deferred-maintenance properties are the exception.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Waters Edge. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a thin, owner-held market like Waters Edge, the edge is knowing which homes have had the expensive work done and pricing condition honestly rather than defaulting to a neighborhood average. We track what actually sells here, help buyers separate a cosmetic refresh from real system upgrades, and help sellers position an updated home so it does not get lumped in with dated comps.
Waters Edge 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 Waters Edge buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32003)) |
| Under-contract shares | realMLS records, as of 2026-09-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (131 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 Waters Edge. 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).