Real Estate Investing in Keystone Heights, Florida

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 15,630 • Clay County

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Should you buy in Keystone Heights, FL? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (56/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 16.7% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.2% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $288,040
Avg Monthly Rent $1,625
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Keystone Heights Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Keystone Heights shows the kind of sluggish fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

Investors considering Keystone Heights, FL should understand what the ★★★☆☆ rating represents — a market with material structural headwinds, not a temporary rough patch.

Transaction volume in Keystone Heights has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. In practical terms, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Keystone Heights's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$288,040
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,625
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (FL)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Jacksonville, FL metro

4/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
67%
Days Pending
2/2
81 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Jacksonville, FL metro
81
Days to pending
9.3%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Keystone Heights, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Keystone Heights, FL

How much is rent in Keystone Heights, FL?

Rents in Keystone Heights, FL run near $1,625/mo. Compared with median home prices of $288K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

What approach is best for Keystone Heights, FL real estate?

The best-fit strategy in Keystone Heights, FL is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

Should investors worry about vacancy in Keystone Heights, FL?

Keystone Heights, FL sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader FL rental market.

Does house hacking make sense in Keystone Heights, FL?

House hacking in Keystone Heights, FL is reasonable to execute. Prices around $288K and rents of $1,625/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

Is Keystone Heights, FL a smart market for rental property?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Keystone Heights, FL ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $288K and rents of $1,625/mo drive the underlying numbers.

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