Clay County Real Estate Market Trends in 2025

Clay County, FL, continues to be a top choice for homebuyers in 2025. Whether you’re buying, selling, or investing, here’s what you need to know.

📈 Market Overview

  • Median Home Price: $344,495 (1.2% decrease from last year).
  • Days on Market: Homes are averaging 99 days before selling (up from 66 days).
  • Sales Activity: 14% more homes sold this year than last year.
    🔗 Market report from Redfin

📉 What’s Driving These Trends?

  • More Inventory: 366 new listings in Feb 2025, a small but steady rise.
  • Higher Mortgage Rates: Slowing demand slightly, but buyers are still active.
  • Insurance Costs: Rising rates are affecting affordability across Florida.
    🔗 FRED Economic Data

🔮 What This Means for You

💰 For Buyers:

  • Lower prices = more negotiating power.
  • Longer days on market = less competition for homes.

📢 For Sellers:

  • Pricing smartly is key—homes are sitting longer.
  • Strong marketing & staging can make all the difference.

📈 For Investors:

  • Clay County remains a great long-term play, but due diligence is key.

Clay County’s real estate market is shifting, but opportunities are everywhere. Stay informed & strategic for the best results!

📲 To learn more about this or any other real estate topic - Call/Text/Email Theodore Pearsall - 239-209-6787 - theodorepearsall@gmail.com - PearsallProperties.com - Licensed Sales Associate, United Real Estate Gallery.

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