So just what does it take to sell a home in Eagle Harbor on Fleming Island these days? Of all homes on the market, only 99 sold in 2008. Buyers prefer homes with upgrades and over 30% had a lot with a view. 26 homes - granite or solid surface counters 15 homes - stainless steel appliances 23 homes - hardwood flooring 6 homes - swimming pools 34 homes - lots with a view - golf course, lagoon, conservation or a combination of the three. 80% of the homes sold had one or more of the above features. Only 20% sold with no mention of upgrades in the MLS Remarks.    Stats on 2008 Annual Market Report for Eagle Harbor, Fleming Island, FL is featured in another post. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------... 01/17/2009

Eagle Harbor sold 99 homes in 2008. 8 homes were new construction. All the new construction homes sold were built in 2007, none in 2008. 12 homes were Corporate Relocations and 2 were Corporate-owned. 5 homes were Short Sales (sold for less than the amount of the mortgage) and 2 were REO (foreclosed and owned by the bank). So, 7% were Short Sales/REO. Over 75% of all transactions were conventional or cash. The least expensive sold: $164,900, 1472 sq. ft. in Brookstone - an Estate Sale. This was also the smallest home sold. The most expensive sold: $875,000, 4,256 sq. ft. in Daniel's Landing, a community with private docks. The largest home sold was 5,367 for $699,900 in Autumn Cove. This was also new construction. The average original list price was $360,054. The average listings price ... 01/17/2009

When Carmike Cinemas Theatre opens this Spring, no one will have to go far to find food. A handful of eateries are already open and waiting to welcome patrons of the 12-screen complex.               RESTAURANTS BELOW ARE WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE FROM THE 500-CAR PARKING LOT SHOWN ABOVE.       MoJo Smokehouse BBQ & Blues opened this past Spring and it has been a big hit with people in our office. They have real Carolina BBQ and they even serve Cheerwine! The quality of the food is great and the interior has more atmosphere than your average strip mall restaurant. The fare here is a cut above the average Jacksonville area BBQ place.             Pita Pit is a healthy alternative for waist-conscious diners. Their fresh ingredients are very tasty. Our 15-year old and his friends love eating h... 01/12/2009

Fleming Island FL is growing up. In just a few months, our new movie theater opens. . O'Connor Development negotiated with Carmike Cinemas, whose headquarters are in Columbus, GA, to build a 12-screen, 42,000 square-foot theater complex on Town Center Boulevard just south of the intersection of East West Parkway. Carmike Cinemas has over 250 theatres in 36 states across America, specializing in communities of 100,000 or less. According to their website, they are leaders in digital cinema and also 3-D cinema. For more information about Carmike, visit their website at www.carmike.com. The opening is anticipated to be in May and construction costs are over $6 million.     When you're coming to Carmike Cinema, you will have plenty of restaurants to choose from. The restaurants are featured ... 01/12/2009

Top 5 foreclosure property's for sale on Fleming Island, Florida for January 2009. I took some time the other day and previewed foreclosed and short sale homes on Fleming Island, Florida.  I came up with my top five homes. Now remember, I previewed all these homes and gave them a grade on how nice they were and priced.  If you would like the January's top 5 Fleming Island, Florida foreclosed and short sale homes for sale list please click on button below. If you would like a free list of all the foreclosed and short sale homes on Fleming Island please e-mail me at robert.schwabe@kw.com        01/04/2009

Fleming Island market conditions for December 2008 There are currently 331 single family homes for sale on Fleming Island. The average home price is $412,892 with a price range from $70,000 to $2,490,000. There are 27 homes that are pending/under contract of Fleming Island. In the past 30 days there has been 13 homes that have sold and closed on Fleming Island. The average closed price of $305,562 with an average of 131 days on the market. Year to date there has been a total of 328 homes that have sold on Fleming Island with an average sold price of $299,031 with an average of 104 on the market. Highest home sale YTD on Fleming Island was $1,560,000 and was on the market for 708 days. Lowest home sale YTD on Fleming Island was $107,500 and was on the market for 0 days. If you would like... 01/04/2009

Doctor's Lake Sunset from Romeo Pointe on Fleming Island, Christmas Day 2008 Winter on Fleming Island Florida - Some trees lose their leaves but many stay green. We enjoy fires when it's chilly, but it can be 80 degrees any day. Our most challenging weather happens June-November. Winter is a calmer, drier season for us. The water, sun and sky are gorgeous year round. Doctor's Lake from Eagle Harbor Dock on Fleming Island at Sunset The St Johns River/Doctor's Lake is 'brackish' so salt water creatures make their way out to Fleming Island. You can shrimp off the dock even this far from the ocean. Manatees love to hang out around the docks on the river until about October, then they head south for the winter. Swimming Pen Creek at Dusk The golden hour is my favorite time to take waterfron... 01/03/2009

This is the best-priced home in the entire Fleming Island, Clay County, Jacksonville area for its condition, location, view, and amenities. We know. We've done our homework. From the moment you walk up the steps into this open, airy home, the water views will captivate you. This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath pool home with dock, boathouse with lift and bulkhead sits on a beautiful lot overlooking Swimming Pen Creek. Swimming Pen Creek borders Fleming Island and leads to Doctors Lake. Doctors Lake is four miles long, joining the St. Johns River which is three miles wide in the area of Fleming Island and northern Clay County. The owners upgraded the bathrooms with Elustra counters and under mount sinks and finished the walkout basement converting it into a media room. The kitchen features solid sur... 12/31/2008

When we moved here it felt like we lived in a resort. The good news is, it still feels that way. The kids love it and so do we. Walk to schools, the public library, YMCA and more. Want to find out why so many folks are calling Fleming Island PLantation home? Check out the amenities in Fleming Island Plantation? Enjoy the slideshow below!! 12/26/2008

Every Year we do a fun coloring contest for the kids that live in Fleming Island Plantation. Except in this contest everyone is a winner. The kids are always so excited to recieve personalized gifts at thier front door. They work so hard, we hope you enjoy the show. At the end are just a few pictures from the Christmas Parade we sponsor every year. We hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and wish you a very proserous new year. From Movies Click on the picture above for slide show! 12/26/2008

Get Reaaaaady! Fleming Island Plantation is teaming up for the first time with Pine Castle for the First Annual F.L.I.P Night of Lights. Who is Pine Castle, Inc? Pine Castle, Inc is the largest non-profit organization in Northeast Florida providing opportunities to adults with developmental disabilities. Whats Included??? We have a deal for you. They have put together Luminary Kits that include 12 ten hour votives, 12 white bags and 2 bags of sand... all for only $7.00!Why is it so special to do? Glad you asked. One of the many traditions behind luminaries was that if it was a foggy night these lights would help guide Santa Claus safely to your home. So lets help Santa out so all 8 tiny little reindeer know exactly where Fleming Island Plantation is.How do i get my kit? Simple... all y... 12/16/2008

Fleming Island Plantation 5th ANNUAL SANTA PARADE! Another year passes and guess what... the kids in Fleming Island Plantation must have been really good because Santa is coming back folks! Mark your calendars this Saturday, December 20th. This year Santa decided to bring some of his good friends from the North Pole down here for the visit. Frosty, The Grinch, and we can't forget Mrs. Claus too! Santa will start at 4:15 and travel down every street in Fleming Island Plantation with candy and treats for the kids. This Saturday, December 20th is a perfect evening to sit outside with some friends and neighbors. Look for the squad car leading the parade. We would like to personally wish everyone in the Plantation a joyous and peaceful holiday season. Merry Christmas from Santa's Little Hel... 12/16/2008

Fleming Island market conditions for November 2008 There are currently 343 single family homes for sale on Fleming Island. The average home price is $407,845 with a price range from $115,000 to $2,490,000. There are 34 homes that are pending/under contract of Fleming Island. In the past 30 days there has been 12 homes that have sold and closed on Fleming Island. The average closed price of $255,292 with an average of 118 days on the market. Year to date there has been a total of 315 homes that have sold on Fleming Island with an average sold price of $298,503 with an average of 103 on the market. Highest home sale YTD on Fleming Island was $1,560,000 and was on the market for 708 days. Lowest home sale YTD on Fleming Island was $107,500 and was on the market for 0 days. If you would lik... 12/03/2008

Top 5 foreclosure and short sale properties for sale on Fleming Island, Florida for December 2008. I took some time the other day and previewed foreclosed homes on Fleming Island, Florida.  I came up with my top five homes. Now remember, I previewed all these homes and gave them a grade on how nice they were and priced.  If you would like the free december top 5 Fleming Island, Florida foreclosed homes for sale list please click on button below.       12/02/2008

Fleming Island market conditions for Oct. 2008 There are currently 358 single family homes for sale on Fleming Island. The average home price is $401,855 with a price range from $70,000 to $2,950,000. There are 31 homes that are pending/under contract of Fleming Island. In the past 30 days there has been 29 homes that have sold and closed on Fleming Island. The average closed price of $267,523 with an average of 113 days on the market. Year to date there has been a total of 300 homes that have sold on Fleming Island with an average sold price of $323,425 with an average of 101 on the market. Highest home sale YTD on Fleming Island was $1,560,000 and was on the market for 708 days. Lowest home sale YTD on Fleming Island was $107,500 and was on the market for 0 days. If you would like to ... 11/04/2008

Top 5 Foreclosure and Short Sale property's on Fleming Island for November 2008. I took some time the other day and previewed foreclosed and short sale homes on Fleming Island. With around 17% of the homes that are for sale on Fleming Island being foreclosures or short sales I came up with my top five homes. Now remember, I previewed all these homes and gave them a grade on how nice they were and priced.  If you would like the November top 5 Fleming Island foreclosed homes for sale list please click on button below.              If you would like more information about Fleming Island Real Estate or Orange Park Real Estate  visit                                         www.robertschwabe.com or call me at (904) 403-2429.   10/28/2008

Jim Proctor of Tree Amigos is back at the helm of Eagle Harbor Landscaping. Eagle Harbor, located on Fleming Island in Clay County, FL won so many awards for its community and environmental use of the land that eventually the developer bowed out so other communities could win. Jim was the original head of landscaping who planned and planted the lovely beds we have enjoyed for the last 15 years. After 10 years working with East West Partners, Jim decided to pursue the American Dream and opened The Tree Amigos Outdoor. His relationship continued with East West and he still works for them today on projects. The great news is he's back! Jim is very particular and has plans to improve the already beautiful flower beds and landscaping Eagle Harbor residents enjoy. You may have noticed his tea... 10/21/2008

After 15 years, East West Partners has turned the reins  of the Eagle Harbor golf, tennis and swim amenities over to Hampton Golf. Now that 99% of our community is built out, the CDD Board felt it was time for a change and they took the time to research and inquire of the residents via a public meeting to ask and answer questions back in the Spring. Jim Houston is the new manager. I spoke with him today and he is very positive about joining us. He said his first priority was to catch up on some maintenance in and around the golf club in the way of paint and sprucing up the clubhouse, starting with the restrooms.   Jim has an impressive resume, starting in Ponte Vedra at the TPC and most recently opening Sugarloaf Mountain Golf and Town Club in Orlando. For more info, call Jim at the Gol... 10/20/2008

Hawk's Nest at Eagle Harbor is located right off of Harbor Lake Dr. Hawks Nest located on the northwest side of Eagle Harbor. The directions to get there are quite easy. From C.R. 220 head west until you come to Lakeshore Dr. W. then make a right, follow that to the end and the make a right on Harbor Lake Dr. Hawk's Nest will be the first neighborhood on the right.  Hawk's Nest has around 20 homes that were built by David Weekley Homes. All the homes were built between 1998 and finishing up in 2002. The smallest home is 1752 Sq. Ft. 3 bedroom 2 bathroom and the largest being 3460 sq. ft.  4 bedroom  4 bathroom.   Some of the homes back up to a pond or the par 3 thirteenth hole.  Eagle Harbor  has plenty of shopping center close by which includes Kohl's clothing store, Kirkland's, and Pe... 10/10/2008

It's been almost 20 years since East West Partners' land purchase on sleepy Fleming Island in the Clay County area of Jacksonville, Florida.  Their arrival would forever raise the bar for every community to follow in the entire Jacksonville area and most certainly Clay, St. Johns, Duval counties and Fleming Island as well.  Within four years, Eagle Harbor won the coveted Florida Association of Realtors ENVY Award for its environmental efforts and also the "Best Planned Community in North Florida" by the Northeast Florida Planning and Zoning Council.                                                                                           THE MOTTO OF THE DEVELOPERS..... "You can live in a resort everyday." They built the $2.6 million Superpool first, giving Clay County residents a glimp... 10/06/2008