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Eagle Harbor is a Master Planned Community with Five Day Docks throughout. The Dock on Doctor's Lake is beside the Waterfront Park to the east and a Preserve to the west which houses a Bald Eagle's nest. Boaters are welcome to dock their boats for the day while they visit Eagle Harbor residents. Residents shrimp and crab here and bring their favorite beverage to enjoy spectacular sunsets.

Pace Island is a guard-gated naturally beautiful community on Fleming Island Florida. It is one of eight communities in Florida to win the coveted "Florida Quality Development" award. It was the first to win this award, and the only community in Northeast Florida to ever win this award.

The land which Pace Island sits on was purchased by John and Gussie Pace in 1949, when it was known as Geiger Point. For years it was their family home place and they dug lakes, canals, built roads and bridges, and cultivated many plants and trees. Developers gave them a price they couldn't refuse in 1984, and the development of Pace Island as a community was begun. You can read about the history of Pace Island here. For Orange Park residents, Pace Island was considered 'way out,' even though it was just over the Doctor's Lake Bridge. Now it's considered 'close in' on Fleming Island with the newer communities down the road.

The Moccasin Slough Wildlife Refuge was part of the original purchase of John Pace. Today, the Slough adjoins Pace Island affording a continuous natural setting for residents and guests. There are still many forms of wildlife to be observed and enjoyed.

There are 685 homes in Pace Island, developed as twenty-one units in four distinct neighborhoods. The first neighborhood, Pace Cove, is near the entrance on the right, and has smaller homes with an average 70'x120' lot. To the left is the Pace Highlands, where lots average 85'-100'x120'. Further down on the left is the Pace Vinings, with similar lot sizes as the Highlands.

Driving down a winding road through the conservation areas, you will come to the Pace Gardens. Turn right or left on Salt Myrtle, and you will wind around a large circle with homes on a lagoon and homes on navigable Doctor's Lake. Lot sizes start at 100' and range from 150' to over 225' deep. Turn right on Pace Island Trace, and you will see the Park with sports fields, swimming pool, pavilion, and nature walk to the community dock.

Home prices range from the high $100,000s to over $1,500,000. Home sizes range from around 1700 sq. ft. to around 6,000 sq. ft.

Amenities for Pace Island include:

2 Swimming Pool Areas - Front Pool is an Olympic-sized competition pool and has a Clubhouse, kiddie pool, tennis courts and playground.

Back Pool in the Pace Gardens area where there are soccer and baseball field, playground, and a nature walk to the Pavilion and Day Dock on Doctor's Lake.

The Black Creek Trail Bicycle Path runs along the outside of the community and bikers can hop on and ride town to the Trail. There are also lighted basketball courts.

Pace Island has lots to do for children and adults: The Pirhanas Swim Team, Tennis Team, Bunco, Bridge, Aerobics, Holiday parties and  other activities.

Pace Island borders the Moccasin Slough wildlife refuge and there are trails running through it that may be accessed within the community.

Residents enjoy a very active social life and the Hibiscus newsletter keeps Pace Islanders informed of local events and news. Copies are available in the newsstand container just outside the guard gate on your way out of the community.

If living in a gated community where the natural beauty has been preserved appeals to you, then get in touch with us and we will be glad to help!

 

 

 

Orange Park Florida is located in Clay County, 20 miles south of Downtown Jacksonville and about a mile south of the Jacksonville Naval Air Station. It is bordered on the east by the St. Johns River.

Orange Park includes the Town of Orange Park and parts of unincorporated Clay County and covers zip codes 32073 and 32065. The Town is 5.6 square miles, which includes 1.6 square miles of water. Fleming Island (32003),over the Doctor's Lake bridge, was considered part of Orange Park until 2008.

Orange Park was one of four Florida towns named in Sperling's top 100 Best Places to Raise Your Family. Orange Park was also noted for: Best for Just Plain Fun, Best for Water Sports, Best for Beach Lovers, and Best Warm-All-Winter Places.

Jax Beach is about 35 minutes away, St. Augustine is 40 minutes, and Orlando is 2 hours away. Gainesville is a little over an hour away. Go Gators!

With over 226 sunny days, Orange Park FL is a perfect location for outdoors lovers, with 82 days of 90+ degrees weather and only about 12 days at/near freezing. When we have a freeze, it is only for a few hours and when the weather is chilly, in a few days it will be warm again. It can be 80 degrees any day in Orange Park, so we never put away our summer clothes.

As of 2006, 33% of all households were families with children. The median household income according to the 2000 census was $56,350, Clay County median household income was $66,288. In the Town of Orange Park, the population was 9,081, households with families were 68.9%, and average age was 43 years.

Orange Park was founded in 1877 by the Florida Winter Home and Improvement Company. In 1930, Yale University and Robert Yerkes opened the Yerkes Regional Primate Research Center on Kingsley Avenue. The Research Center was relocated to Emory University in 1965. Locals called it "The Monkey Farm" and most people really knew nothing about the type of research being done.

There is no defined 'downtown area' but there are shopping and business along Kingsley Avenue which runs from Blanding Blvd. to US Highway 17. The Orange Park Mall is a Regional Mall located on Blanding Blvd. at Wells Road. The movie theatre is one of the top grossing theatres in America. Wells Road is 'Restaurant Row' for Orange Park.

Shopping and businesses also run along Highway 17, but it is far more consumer and tree friendly thanks to the "Tree Ladies" of the 1960s who kept the tree-lined streets of the Town of Orange Park and drove the urban sprawl over to Blanding. They also successfully blocked large commercial signage for many years. There are still sign ordinances in effect, but they are somewhat relaxed.

River Road is a beautiful drive and you will find some historical homes along the way. The homes are across from the River, so you have a great view. Moosehaven Retirement Home is on the River - become a Moose and you can retire there!

Orange Park Schools are part of the respected Clay County School system. Orange Park Elementary is on a lottery system (siblings get first priority) and is a highly desired 'A' rated school. All other schools in Orange Park are ether 'A' or 'B' grades - except Orange Park High is a 'C' grade.

Click here for information about homes for sale in Orange Park, including the beautiful master planned communities of Orange Park Golf & Country Club and Oakleaf Plantation and Eagle Landing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fleming Island boasts many beautiful communities, including Eagle Harbor, Fleming Island Plantation, Pace Island, and Hibernia Plantation among others.

Here are the statistics on Homes for Sale on Fleming Island. This Report also includes four significant communities on Fleming Island - Eagle Harbor, Fleming Island Plantation, Pace Island, and Hibernia Plantation.

Fleming Island Homes for Sale

There is a significant reduction in the homes for sale since the July Market Report. There are about 35% fewer homes for sale on Fleming Island at this time. There is a 45% reduction in the number of short sale homes for sale on Fleming Island.

224 Active

 39 Short Sales (Title still held by Owner)

 15 Bank Owned (Foreclosed, REO)

24% of all homes for sale on Fleming Island are Short Sales or Bank Owned.

Active homes for sale on Fleming Island range from $119,900 to $2,285,000. Sq. ft. sizes range from 1200 to 6199.

Currently, there are 41 Contracts Pending. 24 of them range between $200,000-300,000.

Eagle Harbor Homes for Sale

83 Active

12 Short Sales

 1 Bank Owned

16% of all homes for sale in Eagle Harbor are Short Sales or Bank Owned.

Eagle Harbor has many amenities, including golf course, three water parks, clubhouse, 5 day docks, one community with private docks, playgrounds throughout the community, tennis, a nature preserve, and many activities.

There is one townhouse neighborhood, one condominium neighborhood, and many single family home neighborhoods. Three neighborhoods offer waterfront homes on Doctor's Lake which opens into the St Johns River. Homes on smaller lots (patio homes or golf villas) are located near the golf course.

Active homes range from $142,900 to $1,599,000.

Fleming Island Plantation Homes for Sale

50 Active

11 Short Sales

 9 Bank Owned

40% of all homes for sale in Fleming Island Plantation are Short Sales or Bank Owned. 

Currently there are 11 Contracts Pending. All of them are under $300,000. 2 are under $200,000.

Fleming Island Plantation has many amenities, including golf course, two water parks, clubhouse, playgrounds, tennis, and many activities. There is one town home neighborhood, two condominium neighborhoods (one gated), two paired villa neighborhoods (one gated), one single family neighborhood with lawn care, two single family home gated neighborhoods and many other single family neighborhoods. Margaret's Walk is a gated community with riverfront lots.

20 homes were improperly identified in the MLS. That means distressed homes for sale were improperly identified. Please note this if you are particularly interested in distressed properties homes for sale in Fleming Island Plantation. They are just named for the individual neighborhood.

Active homes range from $163,000 to $2,285,000.

Pace Island Homes for Sale

14 Active

 1 Short Sales

 1 Bank Owned

Just over 1% of the homes on the market are Short Sales or Bank Owned in Pace Island.

13 Homes have sold since 11/15/2008. There is a 12 month supply of homes on the market.

Currently there are 3 Contracts Pending in Pace Island.

Pace Island is a guard-gated community about a half-mile south of the bridge coming over Doctor's Lake on Highway 17. Amenities include two community pools, tennis courts, soccer fields, gazebo and day dock. Homes include frontage on Doctor's Lake.

Active homes for sale range from $174,900 to $1,950,000.

 

Hibernia Plantation Homes for Sale

4 Active

0 Short Sales

0 Bank Owned

Two homes have sold in Hibernia Plantation since 11/15/2008. There is a two-year supply of homes at present.

Hibernia Plantation is located in the SE part of Fleming Island and includes riverfront properties. No waterfront properties are active. There are no amenities in Hibernia Plantation, but the oak-lined streets with larger lots are very appealing to many buyers.

Active homes for sale range from $329,000 to $749,900.

 

Fleming Island Waterfront Homes for Sale

33 Active

 4 Short Sales

 0 Bank Owned

Fleming Island is bordered by water on all sides - there is a portion that was blocked by a storm years ago that is swamp - and there are always homes for sale on navigable water, either canal or waterfront on the St. Johns, Doctor's Lake, Swimming Pen Creek or Black Creek.

12% of Fleming Island Waterfront homes for sale are Short Sales. In the July Market Report, 23% or 10 waterfront homes for sale were short sales.

Currently, there is one Contract Pending Waterfront Property on Fleming Island.

Active waterfront homes for sale range from $399,000 to $2,285,000.

If you are interested in viewing the homes for sale on Fleming Island, we are ready to help you. We have the latest information on the best values in the Fleming Island area. Please email or call us at 904-673-2308.

 

Original Photography, All Rights Reserved. *Fleming Island Homes for Sale November 15, 2009*

All Data Supplied by Northeast Florida MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Fleming Island Homes for Sale November 8, 2009

Fleming Island Homes for Sale October 24, 2009

Fleming Island Homes for Sale October 17, 2009

Fleming Island Homes for Sale October 10, 2009

Fleming Island Homes for Sale October 3, 2009

Fleming Island Homes for Sale September 26, 2009

Fleming Island Homes for Sale July, 2009

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Fleming Island boasts many beautiful communities, including Eagle Harbor, Fleming Island Plantation, Pace Island, and Hibernia Plantation among others.

As of November 8, 2009, here are the statistics on Homes for Sale on Fleming Island. This Report also includes four significant communities on Fleming Island - Eagle Harbor, Fleming Island Plantation, Pace Island, and Hibernia Plantation.

Fleming Island Homes for Sale

There is a significant reduction in the homes for sale since the July Market Report. There are about 35% fewer homes for sale on Fleming Island at this time. There is a 45% reduction in the number of short sale homes for sale on Fleming Island.

219 Active

 38 Short Sales (Title still held by Owner)

 17 Bank Owned (Foreclosed, REO)

25% of all homes for sale on Fleming Island are Short Sales or Bank Owned.

Active homes for sale on Fleming Island range from $119,000 to $2,285,000. Sq. ft. sizes range from 1200 to 6495.

Eagle Harbor Homes for Sale

71 Active

12 Short Sales

 2 Bank Owned

20% of all homes for sale in Eagle Harbor are Short Sales or Bank Owned.

Eagle Harbor has many amenities, including golf course, three water parks, clubhouse, 5 day docks, one community with private docks, playgrounds throughout the community, tennis, a nature preserve, and many activities.

There is one townhouse neighborhood, one condominium neighborhood, and many single family home neighborhoods. Three neighborhoods offer waterfront homes on Doctor's Lake which opens into the St Johns River. Homes on smaller lots (patio homes or golf villas) are located near the golf course.

Active homes range from $142,900 to $1,599,000.

Fleming Island Plantation Homes for Sale

50 Active

10 Short Sales

10 Bank Owned

40% of all homes for sale in Fleming Island Plantation are Short Sales or Bank Owned. 

Fleming Island Plantation has many amenities, including golf course, two water parks, clubhouse, playgrounds, tennis, and many activities. There is one town home neighborhood, two condominium neighborhoods (one gated), two paired villa neighborhoods (one gated), one single family neighborhood with lawn care, two single family home gated neighborhoods and many other single family neighborhoods. Margaret's Walk is a gated community with riverfront lots.

30 homes were improperly identified in the MLS. That means distressed homes for sale were improperly identified. Please note this if you are particularly interested in distressed properties homes for sale in Fleming Island Plantation. They are just named for the individual neighborhood.

Active homes range from $163,000 to $2,285,000.

Pace Island Homes for Sale

15 Active

 1 Short Sales

 1 Bank Owned

Just over 1% of the homes on the market are Short Sales or Bank Owned in Pace Island.

Pace Island is a guard-gated community about a half-mile south of the bridge coming over Doctor's Lake on Highway 17. Amenities include two community pools, tennis courts, soccer fields, gazebo and day dock. Homes include frontage on Doctor's Lake.

Active homes for sale range from $190,000 to $1,950,000.

 

Hibernia Plantation Homes for Sale

4 Active

0 Short Sales

0 Bank Owned

Hibernia Plantation is located in the SE part of Fleming Island and includes riverfront properties. No waterfront properties are active. There are no amenities in Hibernia Plantation, but the oak-lined streets with larger lots are very appealing to many buyers.

Active homes for sale range from $329,000 to $749,900.

 

Fleming Island Waterfront Homes for Sale

32 Active

 4 Short Sales

 0 Bank Owned

Fleming Island is bordered by water on all sides - there is a portion that was blocked by a storm years ago that is swamp - and there are always homes for sale on navigable water, either canal or waterfront on the St. Johns, Doctor's Lake, Swimming Pen Creek or Black Creek.

13% of Fleming Island Waterfront homes for sale are Short Sales. In the July Market Report, 23% or 10 waterfront homes for sale were short sales.

Active waterfront homes for sale range from $399,000 to $2,285,000.

If you are interested in viewing the homes for sale on Fleming Island, we are ready to help you. We have the latest information on the best values in the Fleming Island area. Please email or call us at 904-673-2308.

 

Original Photography, All Rights Reserved. *Fleming Island Homes for Sale November 8, 2009*

All Data Supplied by Northeast Florida MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Fleming Island Homes for Sale October 24, 2009

Fleming Island Homes for Sale October 17, 2009

Fleming Island Homes for Sale October 10, 2009

Fleming Island Homes for Sale October 3, 2009

Fleming Island Homes for Sale September 26, 2009

Fleming Island Homes for Sale July, 2009

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Fleming Island Plantation Homes for Sale - Fleming Island Florida

52 Active

11 Short Sales

 9 Bank Owned

38% of all homes for sale in Fleming Island Plantation are Short Sales or Bank Owned. 

50 homes have sold since 11/15/2008, so there is about a 12.5 month inventory of homes for sale in Fleming Island Plantation.

The best homes at the best price will sell.

Currently, there are 11 Contracts Pending in Fleming Island Plantation. 2 are between $100,000-$200,000 and 9 are between $200,000-$300,000.

Fleming Island Plantation has many amenities, including an 18-hole golf course, two water parks, clubhouse, playgrounds, tennis, and many activities. There are two townhome neighborhoods (one gated), one condominium neighborhood, two paired villa neighborhoods (one gated), one single family neighborhood with lawn care, one single family home gated neighborhood and many other single family neighborhoods.

20 homes for sale in Fleming Island Plantation were improperly identified in the MLS. Please note this if you are particularly interested in homes for sale in Fleming Island Plantation. They may just be listed under the individual neighborhood name.

Active homes for sale range from $163,000 to $2,285,000. Size ranges from 1809 sq. ft. to 5900 sq. ft.

Frank and I are Fleming Island residents. We moved to old Orange Park in 1989 to be close to Frank's family and have lived here ever since except a few years in Orlando. Frank moved to Jacksonville when he was 11, so he has lived here most of his life. We are Top Producers for our company and have earned the Jacksonville Homebuyer Best in Client Satisfaction Award for the last 4 years.

If you are interested in viewing the homes for sale on Fleming Island, we are ready to help you. We have the latest information on the best values on Fleming Island. Please email or call us at 904-673-2308.

Original Photography, All Rights Reserved. *Fleming Island Plantation Homes for Sale November 15, 2009*

All statistical information provided from the NEFAR MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

November 15, 2009 Market Report

October 24, 2009 Market Report

October 17, 2009 Market Report

October 10, 2009 Market Report

October 3, 2009 Market Report

September 19, 2009 Market Report

September 26, 2009 Market Report

July 2009 Market Report

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Eagle Harbor Homes for Sale

83 Active 

12 Short Sale

 1 Bank Owned

16% of all Eagle Harbor homes for sale are Short Sales.

The market trends are somewhat down from the from the Eagle Harbor Homes for Sale July 4 Market Report, which listed 97 homes for sale and 15% were  short sales. Active homes for sale in Eagle Harbor are down by about 15%.

94 homes have sold in Eagle Harbor since 11/15/2008. This means we have about a 10.5 month supply of homes for sale if no other homes come on the market. The best looking, best priced homes will sell.

Currently, there are 17 Contracts Pending in Eagle Harbor. 6 are under $300,000,  4 are between $300,000 and $400,000 and 4 are above $400,000.

Eagle Harbor has many amenities, including an 18-hole golf course, three water parks, clubhouse, 5 day docks, one community with private docks, playgrounds throughout the community, tennis, a nature preserve, and many activities.

There is one townhouse neighborhood - Pine Lake, one condominium neighborhood - The Enclave, and many single family home neighborhoods Neighborhoods range from patio homes with very small lots, starter homes, production builder homes to custom homes on estate lots. There is something for everyone. Three neighborhoods offer waterfront homes on Doctor's Lake which opens into the St Johns River - The Preserve, Daniel's Landing and Neilhurst.

Active single family homes range from $142,900 to $1,599,000. The smallest home is 1438 sq. ft. and the largest is 5701 sq. ft.

Frank and I are Eagle Harbor residents. We moved to the Jacksonville area in 1989 to be close to Frank's family and have lived here ever since except a few years in Orlando. We are Top Producers at our company, Watson Realty.

If you are interested in purchasing a home on Fleming Island, we are ready to help you. We have the latest information on the best values in Eagle Harbor. Please email or call us at 904-673-2308.

Original Photography, All Rights Reserved. *Eagle Harbor Homes for November 15, 2009*

All statistical information provided from the NEFAR MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

November 8, 2009 Eagle Harbor Homes for Sale Market Report

October 24, 2009 Eagle Harbor Homes for Sale Market Report

October 17, 2009 Eagle Harbor Homes for Sale Market Report

October 10, 2009 Eagle Harbor Homes for Sale Market Report

October 3, 2009 Eagle Harbor Homes for Sale Market Report

September 26, 2009 Eagle Harbor Homes for Sale Market Report

September 18, 2009 Eagle Harbor Homes For Sale Market Report

July Eagle Harbor Homes for Sale Market Report

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IT'S TIME FOR EAGLE HARBOR'S SEMI-ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALE!

WHEN: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14

7 A.M. - 12 P.M.

WHERE: FLEMING ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RESERVE A TABLE AT THE WATERFRONT PARK FOR $25 OR CALL 394-5918 FOR INFORMATION

EAGLE HARBOR RESIDENTS: This is the perfect time to clean out your closets and garage! Make a little money for Christmas or your favorite charity. Find fantastic bargains or maybe even some Christmas gifts!

HERE'S WHAT YOU MAY FIND: Kids' clothing, baby equipment, toys galore, yard equipment, tools, jewelry, furniture, adult clothing, athletic equipment, designer, bedding and bath items, and more!

Eagle Harbor's Real Estate Market has picked up this quarter. Home sales in Eagle Harbor and elsewhere on Fleming Island have resulted in reduced inventory since July. Eagle Harbor is an active community with something for every lifestyle, whether it is golfing, swimming, tennis, boating, or just walking or bike riding. Shopping and restaurants are nearby and some of the top schools in Florida are on Fleming Island.

Eagle Harbor is located on Fleming Island in the Orange Park area of Jacksonville FL (zip 32003). There are over 20,000 residents on Fleming Island and about half of them live in Eagle Harbor. There are about 2800 homes in Eagle Harbor ranging from 1132 to 5700 sq. ft. Prices range from the mid $100,000s to over $1,500,000. There are condominiums, townhomes, and a variety of single family home styles and sizes.

Eagle Harbor Community Amenities include: Community Golf and Clubhouse, Three Swim Parks, 12 Har-Tru Clay Tennis Courts, Five Day Docks, Boat/RV Storage, 8' Sidewalks through the neighborhood; Lick Skillet Preserve, Playgrounds throughout neighborhoods, Full-time Activities Director, and more!

Eagle Harbor Market Report:

   Listings (11/09/2009) 79          - 79

   Under Contract (11/09/2009)    - 16

   Sold October 2009                    -  5

   Sold Oct. 2008-Oct. 2009          - 95

   Absorption Rate                        - 11 months

Eagle Harbor is currently experiencing a Buyer's market.

There are many excelent values in homes for sale in Eagle Harbor at this time. We would love to help you find your Eagle Harbor Dream Home!

 

Construction is slow driving down CR 209 from CR 220 in the Lake Asbury area of Green Cove Springs. The widening of the road and bridge over Black Creek has finally begun.

Coming down CR 209 from Sandridge towards US 17, traffic is also slow due to construction there - they are digging a big hole for some reason at the intersection of CR 209 N (Russell Rd) and CR 209 at the railroad tracks heading east to US 17.

Add 5 to 10 minutes to travel times in these areas. The 209/209 traffic should clear up in a few days, but the traffic across the Black Creek Bridge on CR 209 is going to be impacted for quite some time to come.

For information about major road construction in Northeast Florida, click on the link to Florida Department of Transportation. Our area is District Two.