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Active Under Contract·55 days on market

7120 Merrill Road

Jacksonville, FL 32277

$349,000$237/sqftEst. $1,796/moMLS# 2094410

Beds

Baths

1,471

Sq Ft

1957

Built

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Garage

Pool

About this home

Jacksonville

Charming 3-bedroom, 1 full bath and 2 half bath block home in a prime location with great potential! Originally constructed as a single-family residence and zoned CO (Commercial Office), this property offers incredible flexibility for future use. With no kitchen currently installed, it's an ideal opportunity for a buyer or investor to renovate and reimagine the space as a full-time residence or hybrid live-work setup. Features include a newer HVAC system, new septic system, professionally cleaned ductwork, and central air. Situated on a cleared corner lot with a private driveway and ramp-accessible entry, the home provides easy access to shopping, restaurants, and major roads. CO zoning allows residential use--buyer to verify any permitting or use change requirements with the City of Jacksonville Planning Department.

Cost to own

Mortgage calculator

Home Price

$349,000

Down Payment: 20%

$69,800

Interest Rate: 6.67%

Loan Term

Monthly Payment

$1,796

Principal & Interest: $1,796

Property taxes (est.): $570

Insurance (est.): $233

Estimated Total Monthly

$2,599

*30-year loan at 6.67% APR (avg 30-yr rate 2026-08-13, Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). Taxes use the county effective rate; insurance is a rough estimate — Florida premiums swing with roof age and flood zone (see the Reality Check). Actual costs may vary.

Cost to own

True monthly cost

What this home actually costs per month at the asking price — not just the mortgage.

Principal & interest20% down · 6.67% · 30yr$1,796

Property taxesest. at asking price, Duval County$570

Estimated total, before insurance$2,366/mo

Seller’s 2024 tax billper the MLS — includes any CDD / assessments$3,010/yr · $251/mo

• 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 (that applies to the reference bill above too).

Cost to own

Taxes & assessment

Year	Market value	Taxable value	Change
2025	$179,721	$157,980	—
2024	$180,246	$143,619	▲ $51,364
2023	$130,563	$130,563	—
2022	$126,033	$119,325	—
2021	$113,124	$113,124	—
2020	$110,260	$110,260	—

2024 property taxes (current owner): $3,010/yr

Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$6,800/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 (2025), NEFMLS.

Storms & insurance

Florida Reality Check

The storm-and-insurance facts every Florida buyer should know up front.

Zone X — minimal flood hazard

Flood insurance is typically not required by lenders (always optional).

Flood damage is not covered by standard homeowners insurance — it’s always a separate policy.

Outside all hurricane evacuation zones

This location is not in a designated storm-surge evacuation zone.

Roof: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 1957)

Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.

Sewer records conflict — verify

The MLS lists “Public Sewer”, while Florida DOH records suggest an onsite septic system. Don’t rely on either — confirm the actual system, and if septic is possible, budget an inspection, before you offer.

Sources: MLS listing + Florida DOH Water Management Inventory (public record).

Solar potential: ~1,530 usable sun-hours per year

A strong solar roof by Florida standards — worth pricing panels if energy bills matter to you.

Krista can connect you with local insurance quotes before you make an offer.

Ask about this home

As of July 2026, this Reality Check is informational only — it draws on FEMA/FDEM hazard layers, Florida DOH water records, and the listing’s own fields at this property’s coordinates. None of it is a determination, survey, or inspection, and public records can lag or conflict with on-site conditions. Independently verify anything you’ll rely on: the flood zone at msc.fema.gov and floridadisaster.org/knowyourzone (and confirm flood-insurance cost with your lender and a licensed insurance agent), and the sewer/septic, roof, and utilities with a professional inspection.

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