Eagle Harbor Rental Prices Are Rising It was bound to happen - with all the short sales and foreclosures, not to mention military personnel with short orders to NAS Jax, rental prices are going up in Eagle Harbor. It wasn't too long ago when $1800 could get you a 2800 sf house. Here is a list that might surprise you:   Address                              Rent Price         Rent Date         Sq. Ft.         Bedrooms       Baths   2246 Keaton Chase               $1800             03/06/2011       2633                 5                 3 1610 Hawks Nest                  $1800             05/18/2011       2380                 4                 2 1656 Highland View              $1800             03/25/2011       2343                 4                 2 2266 Keaton Chase               $1800 ... 06/01/2011

Fleming Island sales during April 2011 reveal some interesting stats. More houses on the market this April vs. April 2010, are due to both a rise in distressed properties and Sellers who have decided to sell. Sold prices are up 1.32%, but this is more due to waterfront luxury homes selling vs. a true rise in home prices. Home prices are actually bouncing up and down in some neighborhoods, but still overall in decline. The number of Sold homes is exactly the same as last year, what a coincidence! Let's see what May's numbers say. Fleming Island is a community in the Clay County area of Jacksonville with an abundance of waterfront living, some of the Florida's best schools, with shopping and restaurants nearby, and convenient to highways and NAS Jax.    05/31/2011

EAGLE HARBOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND ACTIVITIES Eagle Harbor is gearing up for the 2011 Memorial Day Holiday weekend. Here are fun activities and events that are planned for Eagle Harbor residents. Friday, May 27 Swim Park 3-6 PM Poolside Activities Saturday, May 28 Amazing Race, 10 AM, $10 per Team (Swim Park)* Swim Park 1-4 PM Poolside Activities Sunday, May 29 Swim Park 1-4 PM Poolside Activities Monday, May 30 BBQ 12-4 PM (Swim Park) $8 Adults, $6 Children; Entertainment Swim Park Poolside Activities 1-4 PM *Sounds like a Treasure Hunt; it will take place all over Eagle Harbor! Come at 9:30 AM to register and be ready for a really fun Call 904-394-5918 or email ehevents@hamptongolfclubs.com for reservations. RSVP is required by May 26 at 6 PM. Come join the activities and have a wonder... 05/25/2011

Fleming Island High School 2011 Senior Awards The school year is winding down. Tonight Fleming Island High School celebrated its top students with an Awards Ceremony that was both exciting and bittersweet as our Senior's high school days near the end. We know Fleming Island High is a good school, but we keep finding out juicy tidbits to confirm just how great a school it is. Here are some new tidbits we have learned in the last two days: 32% of the Senior Class qualify for some type of Academic Award. That means 32% have a 3.0 grade point average or better. In 2011, Fleming Island High School has EIGHT National Merit Scholarship Finalists. This is practically unheard of in any high school, even the prestigious Bolles School in Jacksonville doesn't have eight National Merit Finalists thi... 05/19/2011

Pace Island Homes For Sale Market Report May 2011 - Fleming Island Florida Real Estate   Pace Island is a gated community located off Hwy. 17 just north of C.R. 220 side of Fleming Island, Florida. Pace Island has some great amenities such as 2 pools, tennis courts, basketball courts, playground, sports field for soccer/baseball, and bike/jogging path. Pace Island has no CDD fees like Eagle Harbor and Fleming Island plantation and has reasonable home owners asscoiation fees for all the amenities that you receive in return. Activity in April 2011: Homes Sold: 3 Average Sales Price: $431,900 Average days on Market of Sold Homes: 53 Homes Currently For Sale: 11 Average Asking price: $487,123 Average Days on Market of Homes For Sale: 144 Home prices start right around $167,000 for a 4 bedro... 05/19/2011

PREPARING YOUR FLEMING ISLAND HOUSE FOR SALE - IT TAKES AN ARMY If you want to sell your FLEMING ISLAND house in this market for top dollar, it can take a small army to get it ready. Here is a list of vendors you may need to consult prior to putting your house on the market: 1. Home inspection - we highly recommend this. There is nothing like a house where everything is in great repair at the inspection. Plus, the work can be done less expensively if performed prior to a home inspection in a contract. 2. Storage Facility - if the garage isn't big enough or you don't want a bunch of boxes, then find a nearby facility so you can declutter your house. 3. POD - another alternative to a storage facility, especially if you are moving long distance. 4. Handyman - this naturally follows the hom... 05/17/2011

EAGLE HARBOR GOLF COURSE NEWS   The CDD at Eagle Harbor just made a hard financial decision concerning the golf course bond and interest payments. They elected not to pay the $150,000 interest payment due in April. The Chairman of the CDD board, Steve Czajkowski said that the finances were strong enough to keep the course running, but not strong enough to repay that debt. The Crossings CDD has the $150,000 to pay it, but decided against making the payments due to the loss in revenues over the last 5 years. The golf course is down almost $1,000,000 in revenue since 2006, from $2,706,255 to $1,860,478 in 2010. Eagle Harbor CDD bought the golf course in 1999, the height of golf course prices in the country, paying $7.8 million. At present, $4.5 million is owed. The bond payment is due each... 05/16/2011

2641 Country Side Dr ~ Eagle Harbor Home for Sale (Fleming Island FL) Offered at $498,000 Magnificent Executive Home in Eagle Harbor’s Cypress Creek neighborhood in Black Creek at Eagle Harbor. 4 Bedroom 4 Bath, 3878 sq. ft. Toll Brothers custom home located on a peaceful lagoon features a dramatic two-story Foyer with Formal Living and Dining Rooms, Private Study, Bonus Room, and Master Bedroom and Guest Suite downstairs. Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Counters, Cherry Cabinets, Stainless Appliances, large Breakfast Nook, raised snack bar and walk-in Pantry. Built-in Bookshelf so you'll never have to worry about where to put your cookbooks! Computer Desk Area. Stately Family Room with vaulted ceiling, a wall of windows and custom gas fireplace. French door opens to the screened lanai. Th... 05/14/2011

ATTENTION EAGLE HARBOR TENNIS PLAYERS ~LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR 2011 USTA SUMMER COMTO AND TRI-LEVEL TENNIS TEAMS IS MONDAY, MAY 16! Men's Combo Leagues Begin June 18 Matches: Saturday 8 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Available NTRP Leagues 6.5,7.5,8.5 Women's Combo Leagues Begin June 18 Matches: Saturday 8 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Available NTRP Leagues 6.5,7.5,8.5 Men's Tri-Level Leagues Begin June June 7 Matches: Tuesday 6 p.m. - Level 1 3.5,4.0, 4.5 (one position of each level) - Level 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 (one position of each level) Woman's Tri-Level Leagues Begin June 7 Matches: Thursday 9:30 a.m. - Level 1 3.5,4.0, 4.5 (one position of each level) - Level 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 (one position of each level) To sign up, go to CourtsideUSA.com. Click on Calendar (blue banner) and click on event, then click on "I'll ... 05/14/2011

Margaret's Walk Home Sales May 2011 Market Report - Fleming Island Florida Real Estate       Margaret's Walk is a gated community located on the south east side of Fleming Island, Florida right off Hwy. 17. With just around 170 homes in margaret's walk, there is something for everybody. There are homes as small as a 3 bedroom 2 Bathroom 1746 sq. ft. all up to a 6 bedroom 7 bathroom 6998 sq.ft. home that backs up to the St. Johns River.          Margaret's Walk                                                          Home in Margaret's Walk Activity in April 2011: Homes Sold: 1 Average Sales Price: $318,000 Average days on Market of Sold Homes: 14 Homes Currently For Sale: 7 Average Asking price: $697,843 Average Days on Market of Homes For Sale: 165 Home prices are starting right aroun... 05/12/2011

Hibernia Plantation Home Sales May 2011 Market Report - Fleming Island Florida Real Estate   Hibernia Plantation is located on the east South East side of Fleming Island on the south end of Pine Ave. Hibernia Plantation is a great neighborhood if you are looking for a home and not wanting to pay an annual CDD fees like Eagle Harbor and Fleming Island. There are large oak trees throughout the neighborhood that give plenty of shade. There are nature trail that lead to 2 community docks that lead out to the St. Johns River. Activity in April 2011: Homes Sold: 0 Average Sales Price: N/A Average days on Market of Sold Homes: N/A Homes Currently For Sale: 6 Average Asking price: $617,450 Average Days on Market of Homes For Sale: 84 Home prices are starting right around $299,900 for a 4 bedro... 05/12/2011

Fire Prevention Program for Fleming Island Homeowners It's no secret that we are having a pretty dry spring - a couple of days ago the air was very smoky and there were actually ashes falling occasionally outside our home. Anyone who remembers the summer of 1997 knows that wildfire education is important. The Clay County Division of Emergency Management and Florida Division of Forestry are presenting free wildfire prevention programs titled, "How to Have a Firewise Home." The Fleming Island program will be held at the Fleming Island Splash Park, May 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The address is 1510 Calming Water Drive, Fleming Island FL 32003. Dinner will be provided. Topics will include: how to know if you are at risk for wildfire, how to protect your home from wildfire, why homes burn, an explan... 05/11/2011

Habersham Harbour Home Sales May 2011 Market Report - Fleming Island Florida Real Estate   Homes in Habersham Harbour Habersham Harbour is a community located off C.R. 220 on Fleming Island, Florida. Habersham Harbour has some great amenities such as community pool, tennis courts, picnik area, playground, community boat ramp, and a R/V & boat storage lot. Habersham Harbour is a wonderful neighborhood with a low annually HOA fee and no CDD fees like Eagle Harbor and Fleming Island Plantation. It's a small neighborhood with around 103 homes. Currently home prices start at $225,000 for a 4 bedroom 2 bathroom 2384 sq. ft. home. and up to $355,000 4 bedroom 3 bathroom 2714 sq. ft. home. Activity in April 2011 Homes Sold: 0 Average Sales Price:N/A Average days on Market of Sold Homes: N/A Ho... 05/10/2011

Fleming Grove Home Sales - May 2011 Market Report - Fleming Island Florida Real Estate Fleming Grove subddivision is located off the south end of Pine Ave. in Fleming Island Florida. There 49 homes in Fleming Grove With the smallest on being 3 bedroom 2 bathroom and 1746 sq. ft. and the largest home being 4 bedroom 2 bathroom and 2686 sq. ft. Activity in April 2011 Homes Sold: 0 With a Sales Price: N/A Days on Market of Sold Homes: N/A Homes Currently For Sale: 1 Average Asking price: $150,000 Average Days on Market of Homes For Sale: 68 Home prices are starting right around $150,000 for a 4 bedroom 3 bathroom 1996 sq.ft. home. Activity in April 2010: Homes Sold: 0 Average Sales Price: N/A Average days on Market of Sold Homes: N/A Below is an interactive search map where you can search... 05/10/2011

    Waterfront Living Around Fleming Island - Just about any way you look at it, life in the Fleming Island area is delightful. You have the advantage of four waterfront bodies - the St. John's River, Doctor's Lake, Black Creek or Swimming Pen Creek. There is something for every type of waterfront fan and boater. There is the beauty of driving over any of our three bridges, the river on one side, a gorgeous tributary on the other. The breezes, the boats swaying in their slips, and beautiful neighborhoods with great schools and convenient shopping all lend themselves to an exceptional place to live. Whether you're an avid boater or just want a waterfront setting close to the city but far enough for serenity, Fleming Island is one of the top destinations in the Jacksonville area. The phot... 05/09/2011

FLEMING ISLAND SELLERS -  WHY YOU NEED TO PRICE YOUR HOME AGGRESSIVELY Fleming Island residents who have a home on the market right now or who are considering putting their home for sale in the next six to 12 months need to be aware of the foreclosure homes that will be coming on the market in the next six months. The banks are getting their papers in order, slowed by the robo signing debacle of last Fall, and in the next few months there will be a large number of discounted properties hitting the market. Traditionally, foreclosures have been said to sell at 70-80% of market value, but RealtyTrac has noted that they sell at 59% of market value. So how are you going to compete with a home that is 41% lower priced than you want to be? The answer is that you must aggressively price your ho... 05/08/2011

Participate in the 2011 Blood Alliance Neighborhood Blood Drive Competition at Eagle Harbor! NEW LOCATION: GOLF CLUBHOUSE Sunday, May 8th | 12 - 4 p.m.   It may be Mother's Day, but it's a perfect gift to give the gift of life by supporting the Eagle Harbor Blood Alliance Country Club/Neighborhood Blood Drive Competition. Here's the scoop: Eagle Harbor and 5 other communities are competing to collect the most blood to help others. Each Donor will receive a Blood Alliance commemorative t-shirt and ahve the chance to win a 2010 Smart Car or a pair of tickets to a championship round of The Players Championship!!! An added bonus: If we are the winning community, every donor will win a gift certificate to a local restaurant. So come for brunch, then give some blood to help this worthy cause ... 05/07/2011

Happy Mother's Day Eagle Harbor Moms! Let's Celebrate Mother's Day with a fabulous Brunch at Talon's Restaurant in the Eagle Harbor Golf Club. Join us Sunday, May 8, 9am - 2pm Adults $13.95 Children 5-11 $7.95 Children 4 and under are free with paying adult Taxes and gratuity not included Here's the yummy menu: Scrambled Eggs Hash Browns Grits Sausage & Bacon Assorted Pastries Fresh Fruit Made-to-Order Omelettes Belgian Waffles with assorted toppings (these are really delish!) Ham Carving Station Roast Beef Carving Station Turkey Carving Station Mashed Potatoes with Gravy Green Beans Juice and Coffee Selections Reservations are necessary as walk-in seating cannot be guaranteed on Mother's Day. Please call 904-269-1953 for your Eagle Harbor Mother's Day Brunch reservations! 05/06/2011

Black Creek At Eagle Harbor Home Sales - May 2011 Market Report-   Fleming Island Florida Real Estate     Black Creek At Eagle Harbor is a part of Eagle Harbor and is located off Old Hard Rd. on Fleming Island, Florida. It is a 18 hole champion golf course community. Being on the other side of C.R. 220 Black Creek At Eagle Harbor still has all the amenities such as 3 community pools, tennis courts, soccer fields, outdoor baasketball courts, walking/biking trails, golf course club house, and plenty of playgrounds. They have the creekside park pool and a dock that goes out Black Creek that is located in the community.                                                Homes in Black Creek at Eagle Harbor Activity in April 2011 Homes Sold: 0 Average Sales Price: N/A Average days on Market of S... 05/05/2011

Fleming Island Florida Homes For Sale - Market Report Fleming Island Florida Homes For Sale - Real Estate Market Conditions For May 2011 Currently there are 273 Fleming Island homes for sale. The same time last month there were 276 Fleming Island homes for sale. The average home price is $332,199 with a price range from $67,900 to $1,500,000. There are 75 homes that are pending/under contract on Fleming Island. In the the month of April there have been 23 homes that have sold and closed on Fleming Island. The average closed price of $246,024 with an average of 97 days on the market. Year to date there has been a total of 104 homes that have sold on Fleming Island with an average sold price of $245,984 with an average of 108 on the market. Highest home sale YTD on Fleming Island was $1,0... 05/04/2011