Clay County · Area Guide
Eagle Harbor, Fleming Island
An established planned community on Fleming Island with golf, lakes, a boat launch and shared sports facilities.
Our take on Eagle Harbor
Eagle Harbor offers mature landscaping and community amenities in a master plan that is past its raw construction phase. It is a longer drive to Mayport than the beach cities.
What the data will not tell you
- CDD bonds are paid off on many homes here. That changes carrying costs, so we check parcel by parcel.
- Golf and lake sections are priced differently. We show what water or course frontage adds compared with interior lots.
- Resale competition can rise when spring inventory overlaps with moving season. We base offer strategy on current days on market.
- Boat launch and sports amenities are a draw, but parking and weekend traffic are worth seeing in person.
- If Eagle Harbor is above your budget, nearby Clay communities such as Oakleaf offer comparable amenities at different price points.
Full market data & live listings
Pricing, days on market, and active inventory for Eagle Harbor update on Momentum's data guides. We bring the judgment; they bring the live numbers.
Neighborhood & Community Guide
Eagle Harbor
Golf · Lakes · Planned amenity community on Fleming Island
Clay County · Prepared by S² Home Partners · Last reviewed October 2026
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Community Snapshot
Eagle Harbor is a planned community within Fleming Island; the census figures below are for the Fleming Island CDP.
Place type
Planned community
Within Fleming Island, Clay County.
2020 population (CDP)
29,142
Fleming Island CDP.
Land area (CDP)
15.84 sq mi
Fleming Island CDP.
Amenities
Golf, lakes, boat launch
Plus sports amenities within the community.
Construction eras
Established landscaping
Built out over several phases.
Known for
Golf and lakes
One of the planned communities on Fleming Island.
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Why People Love Living in Eagle Harbor
Golf
The community is organized around a golf course.
Lake and boat launch
Lake frontage and a boat launch are part of the amenity set.
Sports amenities
On-site sports facilities.
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Neighborhood Personality
What the place itself feels like to move through.
Mature landscaping
Established plantings.
Course and lake sections
Frontage varies by section.
Drive-oriented
Errands involve a short drive.
Association-managed
Amenities and common areas are managed by an association.
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Housing Overview
Eagle Harbor is an established planned community on Fleming Island, so it has more mature landscaping than a newly opened phase. Golf-course, lake-view and interior lots differ in setting and lot position, and many homes have had community development district bonds paid off, which affects carrying costs. We check each parcel individually.
Established homes
Mature landscaping.
Golf-course lots
Course frontage varies.
Lake lots
Lake frontage varies.
CDD status
Confirm the status for each parcel.
Sale prices here move too quickly to print in a guide, and every block behaves differently. Ask me for this week’s numbers on the specific streets you are considering.
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Restaurants & Local Favorites
Dining is nearby on Fleming Island rather than inside the community; confirm tenants and hours.
Fleming Island Town Center
A short drive away.
US 17 and CR 220
Additional restaurants.
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Shopping & Everyday Living
Fleming Island Town Center
Retail and services.
Grocery and errands
Along US 17 and CR 220.
Orange Park
Larger retail options a short drive north.
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Parks, Recreation & Outdoor Living
Community golf course
The center of the amenity set.
Boat launch
Lake and waterway access.
Sports amenities
On-site sports facilities.
Black Creek Park
A county park area nearby.
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Schools & Community Resources
Eagle Harbor is zoned to Clay County District Schools. Names below are for orientation only.
Fleming Island High School
Opened in 2003.
Thunderbolt, Fleming Island and Paterson Elementary
Public elementary schools serving Fleming Island.
St. Johns Classical Academy
A charter school on the island.
Clay County Library headquarters
On Fleming Island.
School boundaries do not always follow city lines. Confirm with the district before writing an offer.
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Commuting & Accessibility
Ask us for exact times from a specific address; Eagle Harbor is among the farther-south pockets of Fleming Island.
NAS Jax
See Fleming Island, about 13 minutes at the island’s north end
Mayport
Longer drive; see the Fleming Island guide
Main roads
US 17 and CR 220
Test it
Drive it at your actual commute time
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Find Your Fit, by Feature
Match the features you want to the parts of this place that deliver them.
Golf and lakes
A golf course and lakes within the community.
Mature landscaping
Established plantings rather than newly planted lots.
Boat launch
A launch inside the community.
Sports amenities
Facilities within the community.
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Pros & Considerations
An honest look at both sides.
What stands out
- Established landscaping and community amenities.
- Golf, lakes and a boat launch within the community.
- CDD bonds paid off on many homes.
- Part of Fleming Island, with shopping and dining nearby.
Worth weighing
- Golf and lake lots carry different positions and costs.
- Parking and weekend traffic around amenities are worth seeing in person.
- HOA rules apply.
- Mayport is a longer drive than from the beaches.
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Local Insider Tips
Check CDD status
Confirm for each parcel.
Compare lot positions
Course, lake and interior lots differ.
Visit on a weekend
See parking and traffic around the amenities.
Read HOA documents
Rules and fees vary.
Check flood zones
Lake and low-lying lots need elevation review.
Plan the drive
Test commute at your real hours.
A Weekend in Eagle Harbor
Morning
Breakfast at the Town Center.
Midday
Time at the community amenities.
Afternoon
Boat launch or lake time.
Evening
Dinner along US 17.
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Final Thoughts
Eagle Harbor is an established Fleming Island community built around golf, lakes and shared amenities. If that setting matches what you are looking for, we can compare lots, fees and drive time for the specific addresses you are weighing.
Talk with S² Home Partners about Eagle Harbor
Tell us which streets, features and timeline you have in mind and we will send you current, address-level information.
Sarah Fuller & Sarah Luther, REALTORS® · S² Home Partners at Momentum Realty · S2HomePartners@gmail.com · 🏠 Equal Housing Opportunity
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Sources, Credits & Disclosures
Sources
Photo credits: community entrance photo provided by S² Home Partners.
Drive times are rounded, off-peak estimates and change with traffic, construction and bridge or tunnel conditions. Walk Score values are as published on walkscore.com in 2026 and may change.
This guide is general information about a municipality and is not a recommendation about where any particular buyer should live. Information is believed accurate as of the date of publication and should be independently verified.
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