Wells Ridge in Orange Park

Wells Ridge
Homes for Sale in Orange Park, FL

Community in Orange Park · Clay County · ZIP 32073
Median sale $131K
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Live Market Pulse
8/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2013 → 2026 · 81 at the 2022 peak
0 is Wells Ridge's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 8. How it's scored

Photo via realMLS

Built fromLive realMLS data25 years of closingsUpdated twice daily
Live · Wells Ridge Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$131K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 23.1% vs the prior 12 months
-23.1%
1-yr price change
n = 6 and 3 sales in the two windows
$127/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $168 in 2025
88.4%
Sale vs ask
+184%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $46K median in 2012
Tempo
2.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
68days
Median DOM · closed
5 days at the 2017 low
67%
Under contract
Clay: 29% (480 of 1,652)
1 · 2
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
6
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 7 a year
Track record · 25 years of records
1,050sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Wells Ridge Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 23, 2026

Wells Ridge right now

🟡 Balanced market. 2.0 months of supply and 67% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records, as of August 23, 2026. Confidence: Medium (3 active and pending listings, 6 closed sales in 12 months).

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($131K) is down 23.1% from the prior 12 months ($170K) and up 184% since 2012. With about 7 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level realMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 23. Confidence: Low (6 and 3 sales in the two windows).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

Updated August 23, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Wells Ridge market snapshot (as of August 23, 2026): the median sale price is about $131K ($127 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 68 days on market for closed sales, and 2.0 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 23% from the prior 12 months and up 184% since 2012, computed from record-level realMLS closed sales (6 closings in the current window).

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 23 of each year, from record-level realMLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($131K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($170K) IS the -23.1% one-year change.

Windows contain 3 to 10 sales each (6 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$50K$100K$150K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 23.1% year over year; up 184% since 2012.
Every sale since 2001 · price vs size
$0$100K$200K1k1k2k2k
152 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$50$100$15020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $46 in 2012 to a $168 peak in 2025; $127 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
020406020122014201620182020202220242026
5 days at the 2017 low; 68 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
80%90%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
88.4% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
051020122014201620182020202220242026
3 to 10 a year; 6 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
81 at the 2022 peak, 8 in the troughs, 8 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

34% of homes for sale in ZIP 32073 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-08-18).

Wells Ridge Market Scorecard

Balanced

Wells Ridge is currently a balanced market. About 2.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $149,500, and homes go under contract in about 25 days.

2.0
Months supply
$149,500
Median list
$130,812
Median sold
$149
List $/sqft
25
Days on mkt
1/2/6
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in Wells Ridge, Orange Park

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

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 7 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-08-24)

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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Wells Ridge

Live MLS inventory for Wells Ridge. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Wells Ridge listings as of 2026-08-24, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Community amenities as reported across realMLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

Schools

In short
  • Clay County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Orange Park High School (Clay County District Schools)FLDOE grade B · High
  • Orange Park Junior High School or your address-zoned middle school (verify by address) · Middle
  • Orange Park Elementary School or your address-zoned elementary school (verify by address) · Elementary

Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year and can change; always confirm with Clay County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Wells Ridge address.

If we were buying in Wells Ridge 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 Wells Ridge.

A closer look at the Wells Ridge market

At a median of $127 per square foot, Wells Ridge prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

Inventory runs at 2.0 months of supply, a balanced market and the trailing-12-month median down 23% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 68 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
5.1C · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Recent Direction0.2/10
Liquidity & Demand8.0/10
Pricing Power2.3/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (5.1). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +184% since 2012; Recent Direction -23.1% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 2.0 months of supply; Pricing Power 88.4% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA. Confirm current dues
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Wells Ridge?
The median sale price in Wells Ridge was $131K over the 12 months ending August 23, 2026 (6 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Wells Ridge take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 23, 2026 took a median 68 days on market (6 sales, realMLS).
Is Wells Ridge a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of August 23, 2026, Wells Ridge is roughly balanced: 2.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
Have Wells Ridge home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 184% since 2012, from $46K to $131K (realMLS closed records).
What schools serve Wells Ridge?
Wells Ridge is served by Clay County Public Schools, typically Orange Park High School (Clay County District Schools), Orange Park Junior High School or your address-zoned middle school (verify by address) and Orange Park Elementary School or your address-zoned elementary school (verify by address). Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Wells Ridge?
The best agent for Wells Ridge is one who actively works Orange Park 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 Wells Ridge.
How do I find a top Orange Park real estate agent who knows Wells Ridge?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Wells Ridge and the wider Orange Park area.
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Wells Ridge purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 23, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 23, 2026
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-08-18
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (152 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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Thinking of selling in Wells Ridge? 6 recorded closings; median 67 days on market (window ending 2026-08-23). See the Clay County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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