The Area
About Fleming Island Plantation
Fleming Island Plantation is a Clay County community in Fleming Island where the current market runs from about $575k to $675k, with homes built 2004–2005. 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: Fleming Island Plantation 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 Fleming Island Plantation
Daily life in Fleming Island Plantation revolves around the community's own amenities — a golf course, fitness center, jogging path, pickleball and tennis courts, playgrounds, and both a main pool and a children's pool give residents plenty to work with close to home. When residents head out for a broader outing, The Avenues Mall is about 15 miles away and St. Johns Town Center is roughly 17 miles northeast, offering a wide range of shopping and dining. For a special evening, Restaurant Orsay in Jacksonville's Avondale neighborhood and the Cowford Chophouse in downtown Jacksonville — each about 17 to 18 miles away — represent the kind of dining experiences residents make a point of returning to. What I find buyers appreciate most about this community is that the low annual HOA structure means more of their budget stays in their pocket while the amenity package remains surprisingly complete.
The Homes
Fleming Island Plantation Homes & Architecture
Homes in Fleming Island Plantation are traditional-style single-family residences built primarily in the mid-2000s, typically offering five bedrooms and around 3,000 to 3,100 square feet of living space. Prices have generally ranged from the mid-$500s to the upper $600s. Inside, these homes tend to feature open floorplans, eat-in kitchens with breakfast bars, entrance foyers, split-bedroom layouts, walk-in closets, and primary baths with a soaking tub and separate shower — floor plans that feel spacious without being oversized. Roofs, HVAC systems, and exterior finishes on many of these homes have been updated in recent years, reflecting the natural refresh cycle for a community built around 2004–2005.
Amenities
Fleming Island Plantation Amenities & Community Features
Fleming Island Plantation's amenity package is one of its clearest selling points: the community includes a golf course, a full clubhouse, a fitness center, a main pool, a dedicated children's pool, tennis courts, pickleball courts, a jogging path, a park, and playgrounds — all connected by sidewalks with curbed streets throughout. It's a setup that gives residents a full activity calendar without leaving the neighborhood.
Location
Fleming Island Plantation Location & Commute
Fleming Island Plantation sits in Fleming Island in Clay County, roughly 13 miles from Baptist Medical Center South and about 17 miles from both Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside and Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. The Ponte Vedra and Jacksonville beaches are approximately 23 to 25 miles to the east, and Jacksonville International Airport is about 29 miles to the north. St. Augustine's historic district — Castillo de San Marcos, St. George Street, and centuries of coastal history — is roughly 27 miles south, an easy day trip.
Schools
Schools Near Fleming Island Plantation
Fleming Island Plantation is served by Clay County District Schools, with the area zoned for Thunderbolt Elementary, Green Cove Springs Middle, and Fleming Island High School. School assignments are address-specific, so buyers should confirm zoning directly with the district before relying on any general reference.

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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about Fleming Island Plantation
What are the HOA fees like in Fleming Island Plantation?
For buyers watching their carrying costs, that structure is worth factoring in when comparing this community against others with similar pools, clubhouses, and fitness centers. I don't publish fee numbers that can go stale. When you're serious about a home here, I pull the current HOA and assessment figures for that exact lot.
How far is Fleming Island Plantation from the beach?
The nearest beach access points — Mickler's Landing and Ponte Vedra Beach — are roughly 23 miles east, which translates to about a 30-minute drive in typical conditions. Jacksonville Beach, with its pier and more active beach-town atmosphere, is about 25 miles away. It's a comfortable day-trip distance, though residents who prioritize daily beach access should weigh that commute.
What hospital options are closest to Fleming Island Plantation?
Baptist Medical Center South, a full-service hospital in the Southside/Mandarin area, is the closest major medical facility at about 13 miles. Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside and Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville — which is home to Wolfson Children's Hospital and a Level I trauma center — are each roughly 17 miles away.




