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Sold·Closed Dec 27, 2024·62 days on market·Recent sales in Jacksonville
5428 Waterside Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32210
About this home
Jacksonville
This beautifully remodeled 1954 ranch offers the perfect blend of classic charm & modern updates, making it one of the few affordable waterfront homes available. Located on the serene Cedar River, with easy access to the St. Johns Riverway, this home provides both peaceful living & convenient city access. Fully renovated, the home features high-end upgrades including updated electrical & plumbing, & a new HVAC system installed in March 2024, roof (9 yrs old). The new appliances & upgraded flooring add to the fresh feel, while the neutral color palette allows you to personalize the space to your own style. The exterior is equally impressive, with new vinyl fencing on one side and chain link on the other, plus a solid dock & boat house (no lift) for your watercraft. The spacious backyard offers wonderful river views, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The Cedar River connects to the ocean by way of the St Johns river, but there are bridge height restriction so it's best suited for
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What this home actually costs per month at the asking price — not just the mortgage.
- • Homeowners insurance is on top — in Florida it varies widely with roof age and wind/flood zone (see the Reality Check below). Budget it before you offer.
- • In CDD communities (Nocatee, eTown, Seven Pines…), bond assessments are collected on the property-tax bill, and the amount varies home to home — a prior owner may have prepaid the bond — so we confirm this home’s exact line rather than trust a community average.
- • Taxes are estimated at YOUR purchase price — Florida assessments reset on sale, so the seller’s current bill is usually lower than yours will be.
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Sun & Light
West-facing backyard — the sunset lot
The listing reports the home facing east, which puts the backyard on the west side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:26 AM, sunset 7:01 PM.
- Sunsets happen over your own backyard — and in summer the rear takes the full afternoon sun, so the lanai runs hottest of any orientation from about 3pm on.
- A pool back here is the warmest in town and glitters in the evening; expect afternoon glare on west-facing glass and real value in lanai screening or shade trees.
- Morning coffee happens in shade; the front of the home takes the sunrise.
Orientation per the MLS listing; sun paths are seasonal geometry for Northeast Florida, not a shade study — trees, screening, and neighboring structures change the picture on any specific lot.
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
2023 property taxes (current owner): $2,044/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$7,300/yr
Florida’s Save Our Homes cap limits how fast the current owner’s assessment can rise — and it resets when a home sells, so a buyer’s tax bill is typically based on the purchase price, not the seller’s bill above. Estimate uses the median effective rate across 3,305 current Duval listings and includes typical non-ad-valorem assessments; actual taxes depend on exemptions and taxing district. Sources: Florida DOR certified tax roll, NEFMLS.
History
Price & status history
- Oct 10, 2024Listed$399,000
History tracked by kristafracke.com from the live MLS feed. Earlier changes may predate tracking.
Closed sales
What sold nearby
Closed sales within about two miles in the last 18 months, same property type, similar size. Closed prices from the MLS, not estimates. Their median is $174/sq ft; this home is listed at $251/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5834 Hyde Grove Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32210Listed by COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY | Sep 2026 | $250,000 | $127 | 3/1 | 1,961 | 27 | 0.4 |
| 5315 Shirley Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32210Listed by RPB REALTY,INC | Sep 2026 | $310,000 | $176 | 4/2 | 1,759 | 123 | 0.4 |
| 1806 Memory Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32210Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC | Oct 2026 | $330,000 | $177 | 3/2 | 1,869 | 10 | 0.9 |
| 1216 Pangola Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32205Listed by BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS LIFESTYLES REALTY | Sep 2026 | $270,020 | $174 | 4/2.5 | 1,555 | 0 | 0.9 |
| 1205 Neva Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205Listed by TPR REAL ESTATE GROUP INC | Oct 2026 | $240,000 | $166 | 3/2.5 | 1,446 | 37 | 1 |
| 2130 Hugh Edwards Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32210Listed by WHOLESALE REALTY LLC | Sep 2026 | $113,000 | $88 | 3/1.5 | 1,288 | 0 | 1 |
Sold data from the realMLS IDX feed. A closed price is what a buyer paid, not what this home is worth; Krista runs the adjustments per home.
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Listing Courtesy of: WATSON REALTY CORP
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided through the IDX program of realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service). © 2026 Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved.
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