Clay County · Area Guide
Fleming Island Plantation, Clay County
A planned community on Fleming Island between Doctors Lake and the St. Johns River, with a Town Center and a short drive to NAS Jax.
Our take on Fleming Island Plantation
The area pairs established resale homes and community amenities with roughly a 13-minute drive to NAS Jax. Mayport is a longer drive and Kings Bay is farther still.
What the data will not tell you
- Resale condition varies street by street. We look for recent roof, HVAC and kitchen updates so a renovation is not a surprise.
- Amenity access and HOA or CDD rules differ between enclaves. We confirm what each address includes before you write an offer.
- VA-assumable loans appear more often in older Clay inventory than in newer builds. We watch for them.
- School assignment is address-specific. Confirm with Clay County District Schools before writing an offer.
- If you prefer new construction, we compare nearby Clay builders against Plantation resale so you can see the real difference.
Full market data & live listings
Pricing, days on market, and active inventory for Fleming Island Plantation update on Momentum's data guides. We bring the judgment; they bring the live numbers.
Momentum covers the broader Fleming Island market at this link; Plantation enclaves also have sub-community guides when you need a tighter comps set.
Neighborhood & Community Guide
Fleming Island Plantation
Doctors Lake · St. Johns River · Planned golf-community living
Clay County · Prepared by S² Home Partners · Last reviewed October 2026
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Community Snapshot
Fleming Island Plantation is a planned community inside the Fleming Island census-designated place; figures below are for the CDP.
2020 population
29,142
Fleming Island census-designated place, 2020 U.S. Census.
Land area
15.84 sq mi
Fleming Island CDP.
History
Hibernia plantation, 1790
The area traces back to a plantation of that name; Fleming Island High School opened in 2003.
Setting
Between Doctors Lake and the St. Johns River
Fleming Island is a peninsula-like landmass in Clay County.
Planned communities
Fleming Island Plantation, Eagle Harbor, Pace Island
Each with its own amenities and homeowner association.
Known for
Town Center & water access
Fleming Island Town Center and boating on Doctors Lake.
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Why People Love Living in Fleming Island
Water access
Doctors Lake and the St. Johns River offer boating and fishing nearby.
Fleming Island Town Center
A central shopping and dining district.
Black Creek Park and Moccasin Slough
Local parks and a nature preserve add trails and open space.
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Neighborhood Personality
What the place itself feels like to move through.
Planned and master-planned
Streets and amenities follow master plans, with sections added over successive phases.
Green setting
Planned landscaping and preserved natural areas shape the layout.
Water-oriented
Boating and fishing are part of the area’s identity.
Drive-oriented
Most daily errands involve a short drive.
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Housing Overview
Fleming Island Plantation is a planned community, so housing is organized in phases, each with its own architectural character and homeowner-association rules. The broader Fleming Island area ranges from established 1990s and 2000s neighborhoods to newer construction and riverfront properties. Ask us for the build year, association details and any community development district for a specific address.
1990s–2000s
Established neighborhoods built in phases.
Newer construction
Later phases and nearby new builds.
Waterfront
Properties on Doctors Lake and the St. Johns River.
Association rules
Each phase has its own HOA rules and fees.
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
The Town Center is the main dining node; confirm tenants and hours before you go.
Fleming Island Town Center
The principal cluster of restaurants and cafes in the area.
US 17 corridor
Additional restaurants line US 17 and CR 220.
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Shopping & Everyday Living
Fleming Island Town Center
Retail and services in one district.
Grocery and daily services
Located along US 17 and CR 220.
Orange Park nearby
Larger retail options are a short drive north.
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Parks, Recreation & Outdoor Living
Black Creek Park
A county park area on Black Creek.
Moccasin Slough
A nature-preserve area on the island.
Doctors Lake
Boating and fishing access.
St. Johns River
A major waterway on the island’s eastern edge.
Golf communities
Fleming Island Plantation and Eagle Harbor are built around amenity cores.
Community amenities
HOA pools, trails and sports facilities vary by community.
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Schools & Community Resources
Fleming Island 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 the area.
St. Johns Classical Academy
A charter school on the island.
Clay County Library headquarters
The county library system’s headquarters is 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
Rounded, off-peak driving times.
NAS Jax
About 13 minutes
Mayport
About 42 minutes
Kings Bay
About 58 minutes
Main roads
US 17, CR 220, and I-295 and Blanding Boulevard to the north
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Find Your Fit, by Feature
Match the features you want to the parts of this place that deliver them.
Water access
Doctors Lake and the St. Johns River are minutes away.
Short drive to NAS Jax
Among the nearer suburban areas to the air station.
Town Center in one place
Shops and dining are concentrated in the Town Center.
Golf-community layouts
Planned communities with amenity cores.
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Pros & Considerations
An honest look at both sides.
What stands out
- Water access and boating on Doctors Lake and the river.
- A short drive to NAS Jax.
- A central Town Center for shopping and dining.
- Planned communities with defined amenities.
Worth weighing
- A car is needed for most daily errands.
- HOA rules and fees vary by community.
- Flood zones apply near the water; check each address.
- Mayport and Kings Bay are a longer drive than from the beaches or Nassau County.
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Local Insider Tips
Compare HOA documents
Association dues and rules differ from phase to phase.
Check flood zones
Waterfront and low-lying sites need an elevation review.
Look at launch options
Ask where the nearest public and private boat ramps are.
Test the drive
Try your commute at the actual time of day you would travel.
Ask about CDD charges
Some communities have community development district charges.
Visit Black Creek Park
Good place to see the island’s natural setting.
A Weekend in Fleming Island
Morning
Coffee and errands at the Town Center.
Midday
Lunch at the Town Center, then a walk at Black Creek Park.
Afternoon
Time on Doctors Lake, by boat or from the shore.
Evening
Dinner in the Town Center or along US 17.
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Final Thoughts
Fleming Island pairs water access with planned-community layouts and a central Town Center. If those features suit what you are looking for, we can compare Fleming Island Plantation with nearby communities on amenities, fees and drive time.
Talk with S² Home Partners about Fleming Island Plantation
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
- Doctors Lake, Fleming Island: Saraleebread, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
- Doctors Lake near Orange Park: AndrewAvitus, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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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