Homes For Sale in Orange Park Florida
Orange Park, Florida is a community of only 5.3 square miles located along the St. Johns River. The town lies southwest of Downtown Jacksonville, with a driving distance of about 15 miles. Located in Clay County, the name of the town of Orange Park is reflective of the hopes of many in the business of growing oranges; however, the Great Freeze of 1894 destroyed the crops, which never returned.
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As with most small towns in the US, there is a strong community vibe supported by a full slate of events year-round, many of them held in the Town Square. Festivals, arts markets, outdoor movies, fireworks, and kids’ fests abound. April, November, and March are the most pleasant months in Orange Park, with yearly temperatures averaging between 46°F to 91°F with 224 sunny days per year on average.
Many households for sale in Orange Park are either affiliated with the military, with the presence of Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville less than 6 miles (10 km) away, or are in the medical field. The median housing value in Orange Park is $166,800. The mean prices in 2017 for all housing units was $208,984.
In the Orange Park area bordering Doctor’s Lake, luxury homes can range from the mid-$200,000s to over $1,000,000. Many have waterfront access, which takes boaters into the nearby St. Johns River northward to Downtown Jacksonville. There is undeveloped property available in the area as well as farther south into the communities of Middleburg and Green Cove Springs.
The surrounding areas of Fleming Island, Ridgewood, Doctors Inlet, Orange Park South, Lakeside, and Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace are considered part of the wider region of Clay County. There are two master-planned communities in Fleming Island, Eagle Harbor and Fleming Island Plantation. Fleming Island boasts some of the best schools in the state and Eagle Harbor has one of the state’s best tennis programs. Clay County Soccer Club is also an excellent athletic option, offering many programs for all ages.
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One of the newest developments in Orange Park is Oakleaf Plantation, a planned community located partially within the Jacksonville city limits but mostly in unincorporated Clay County. Thousands of acres of green space and wooded areas surround the homes that are for sale in Oakleaf, along with dozens of activities, a waterpark, and a fitness center. Homes of all kinds are available to meet any buyer’s needs.
Best Realtors in Clay County FL
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