Homes for sale in
Green Cove Springs, Florida
River-town living on the St. Johns
27
Homes for sale
$391,590
Median list price
$191
Avg price / sqft
17
Median days on market
Green Cove Springs sits on the west bank of the St. Johns River in Clay County, a small-town seat with a walkable historic core and easy reach to the wider Jacksonville area. It's the kind of place where new subdivisions like Amberly rise alongside longtime neighborhoods, and where you can still find waterfront homes within a short drive of the county courthouse. The pace is unhurried, the schools are a real draw, and the mix leans heavily toward detached houses on generous lots.
For buyers today, the market is active but not frantic: 25 homes are listed with a median around $385,000, and half of everything sells within 19 days. A big share of inventory is new construction — 17 of the 25 active listings — so you're often choosing between a builder's floor plan and an established resale. With 122 homes sold in the past year at 98% of asking, sellers still have leverage, but well-priced offers on the right single-family homes are getting done. It's worth watching the just reduced listings if you want negotiating room.
Green Cove Springs is in Clay County, Florida.
Quick facts
$215,000 – $2.8M price range
2,294 sqft median home
Seller’s market right now
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Green Cove Springs
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$391,590
3544 ZYDECO LOOP, GREEN COVE SPRINGS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,716 sqft
$464,150
3225 TOPAZ WAY, GREEN COVE SPRINGS
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,511 sqft
$429,664
3730 HOLSTEIN WAY, GREEN COVE SPRINGS
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,956 sqft
$490,480
3218 TOPAZ WAY, GREEN COVE SPRINGS
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,161 sqft
$402,920
3226 TOPAZ WAY, GREEN COVE SPRINGS
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,055 sqft
$430,153
3754 HOLSTEIN WAY, GREEN COVE SPRINGS
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,554 sqft
$448,440
3230 TOPAZ WAY, GREEN COVE SPRINGS
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,511 sqft
$2,790,000
3260 COUNTY ROAD 209, GREEN COVE SPRINGS
6 bd · 7 ba · 8,217 sqft
$391,990
3848 HOLSTEIN WAY, GREEN COVE SPRINGS
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,289 sqft
$425,990
3453 AMERICANA DRIVE, GREEN COVE SPRINGS
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,190 sqft
$354,990
3302 WILLOWLEAF LANE, GREEN COVE SPRINGS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,716 sqft
$501,520
3229 TOPAZ WAY, GREEN COVE SPRINGS
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,161 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Green Cove Springs market
Seller’s market
2.3 months of inventory
Homes sell fast and inventory is thin — buyers should come prepared.
118
Sold, last 12 months
$395,995
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
18 days
Median time to sell
Green Cove Springs vs Clay County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 15.2% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▲ 22.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Green Cove Springs, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
Where to look
Green Cove Springs neighborhoods
Neighborhood boundaries by edgeAI — listings matched to the actual polygon, not agent-entered subdivision names.
For the school run
School zones with homes for sale
Homes matched to official attendance boundaries — always verify zoning with the district.
Beyond the listings
Living in Green Cove Springs
St. Johns River Setting
The town's identity is tied to the river, with a small set of waterfront and water-view properties available at any given time.
Heavy New-Construction Supply
17 of the 25 active listings are new builds, giving buyers a real choice between fresh construction and established resales.
Strong Clay County Schools
Assigned schools include Clay High, Lake Asbury Junior High, and Shadowlawn and Charles E. Bennett Elementary among others.
Fast-Moving Market
Median days on market is just 19, and sellers are averaging 98% of their asking price.
Low HOA Costs
The median HOA runs about $40 a month, light compared with many gated Florida communities.
Population
9,937
Median age
43
Median income
$66,907
Median home value
$283,200
What people here are into
Hobbies & Interests
Top 11% in the U.S.Handcrafted
The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Beliefs
Top 11% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Relationships
Top 12% in the U.S.Happily Ever After
Whether it's the stress of wedding planning or looking back on that special day, this population has their eyes and hearts focused on lifelong commitment.
Relationships
Top 13% in the U.S.Love & Romance
Love is in the air when this population is present. Includes people expressing their feelings for significant others in special ways. Common activities include anniversaries and date nights.
Attitudes
Top 14% in the U.S.Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Beliefs
Top 14% in the U.S.Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Green Cove Springs home
≈ $2,709/mo
$391,590 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
7%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
Straight answers
Green Cove Springs real estate FAQs
Is Green Cove Springs a good place to live?+
It's a small St. Johns River town with a historic downtown, a slower pace, and well-regarded Clay County schools like Clay High and Shadowlawn Elementary. The housing stock is almost entirely single-family, which suits buyers who want a house and a yard rather than a condo or townhome.
Is Green Cove Springs expensive?+
It's moderate for the Jacksonville region: the median list price is about $384,990 and the median sold price over the past year was $395,995. Prices range widely, from around $215,000 up to nearly $2.8 million, so there's room at both ends — you can browse by price to see the entry-level end.
What do homes cost in Green Cove Springs?+
Expect roughly $190 per square foot on a median home size of about 2,435 square feet. With 17 of 25 active listings being new construction, builder inventory sets much of the current pricing, while resales fill in the range below.
How is the housing market right now?+
It's active and fairly quick: 25 homes are listed, the median sits on the market just 19 days, and 122 homes sold in the last year. Sellers are getting about 98% of asking on average, though keeping an eye on the just reduced listings can turn up more flexible sellers.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA costs are light here, with a median around $40 per month, and the median annual property tax is about $4,814. A couple of gated communities exist, but most of the market is standard single-family with modest or no association dues.
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