The Area
About Eagle Nest Preserve
Eagle Nest Preserve is a Clay County community in Fleming Island where the current market runs from about $530k to $740k, with homes built 2016–2018. Every listing below is live from the MLS — the same data, tax truth, and flood detail as everywhere else on this site, updated continuously. A note on how I work this area: Eagle Nest Preserve sits beyond the St. Johns County and Beaches corridor I serve street-by-street every day. The data here is real and current, and when you are ready to tour or list, I will introduce you to the colleague at my Christie's International Real Estate office who knows this market best — and stay involved as your advocate from first call to closing.
Living Here
What It's Like to Live in Eagle Nest Preserve
Fleming Island puts daily conveniences and broader Jacksonville destinations within reasonable reach of Eagle Nest Preserve. For a night out, Restaurant Orsay in Avondale and Matthew's Restaurant in San Marco are both about 15 to 16 miles away, and the Cowford Chophouse on downtown Jacksonville's Bay Street is roughly 16 miles out. Shoppers will find The Avenues Mall about 14 miles north and St. Johns Town Center — with more than 175 stores — around 16 miles away. What surprises people touring Eagle Nest Preserve is how much the community itself offers day-to-day, with on-site amenities that reduce the need to venture far for recreation.
The Homes
Eagle Nest Preserve Homes & Architecture
Homes in Eagle Nest Preserve are single-family residences built between 2016 and 2018, running from about 2,500 to 3,550 square feet with four to six bedrooms and three to three-and-a-half baths. Prices generally range from the $500s into the $700s. Traditional and Craftsman styles dominate, and interiors typically feature kitchen islands, breakfast bars, eat-in kitchens, walk-in closets, split bedroom layouts, and primary suites with soaking tubs and separate showers. Some homes have screened private pools — a notable feature given the Florida climate — and the overall construction quality reflects the mid-2010s build era when open floor plans and generous ceiling heights were standard.
Amenities
Eagle Nest Preserve Amenities & Community Features
HOA and any district assessment numbers here change year to year, so I confirm the current figures on any home you're considering instead of quoting a stale number. Residents have access to a community pool and a separate children's pool, a clubhouse, tennis courts, a basketball court, a dog park, a playground, and a park — a roster that covers most everyday recreation without leaving the neighborhood. Trash service is included in the HOA. Off-site management handles day-to-day operations, which keeps the community running smoothly without placing the burden on residents.
Location
Eagle Nest Preserve Location & Commute
Eagle Nest Preserve sits in Fleming Island in Clay County, roughly 12 miles from Baptist Medical Center South and about 15 to 16 miles from both Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside and Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. The Atlantic coast beaches — Mickler's Landing, Ponte Vedra Beach, and Jacksonville Beach — are approximately 22 to 24 miles east. Jacksonville International Airport is about 28 miles north, and St. Augustine's historic district is a similar distance to the south. Buyers commuting into Jacksonville's Southside or downtown should plan for drives in that 20-to-30-minute range depending on traffic.
Schools
Schools Near Eagle Nest Preserve
Eagle Nest Preserve is served by the Clay County District Schools, with zoning for Thunderbolt Elementary, Green Cove Springs Middle, and Fleming Island High School. School assignments are address-specific — always verify your particular address through the district's official school locator before relying on any zoning information.

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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about Eagle Nest Preserve
How much are HOA fees in Eagle Nest Preserve?
Fee figures move with each association budget and each district's adopted assessment, so I confirm them per home at the point you are serious. That fee covers community amenities including the pool, clubhouse, courts, dog park, playground, and trash service.
How far is Eagle Nest Preserve from the beach?
The nearest Atlantic coast beaches — Mickler's Landing and Ponte Vedra Beach — are roughly 22 to 23 miles from Eagle Nest Preserve, which puts them about a 30-minute drive in normal traffic. Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach are a few miles farther east.
What hospital is closest to Eagle Nest Preserve?
Baptist Medical Center South in the Southside/Mandarin area is the nearest major hospital, about 12 miles from Eagle Nest Preserve. Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside and Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville — both full-service facilities — are each roughly 15 to 16 miles away.






