This home is in Jacksonville.
$290,000Sold4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,961 sq ft
Sold·Closed Jun 2, 2026·261 days on market·Recent sales in Jacksonville
8553 English Oak Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32244
About this home
Jacksonville
Stop Hunting! This one's worth a second look. Assume a VA loan at just 2.99% on this spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in Ortega Crossings, and keep your monthly payment hundreds below what today's rates would cost you. At $300K with low HOA (lawn care included!) and zero CDD fees, the value here is hard to match. Nestled in a quiet, well-established neighborhood minutes from NAS JAX, this nearly 2,000 sq ft home offers the kind of layout that just works -- open and airy main living areas flooded with natural light, generously sized bedrooms, and smart use of space throughout. The large owner's suite with a walk-in closet and private bath, while the additional rooms flex easily as guest rooms, home offices, or whatever life brings. Step outside to a screened-in patio and fully fenced backyard ready for weekend grilling, morning coffee, or the pets roam. Easy access to I-295, plus shopping, dining, and schools just minutes away. Qualified VA buyers -- this assumption will not last long!
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Cost to own
True monthly cost
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 (that applies to the reference bill above too).
Around this address
Nearby, from public data
The closest public beach, park, water access, league fields and grocery store from this home's location.
Closest beach parking
16th Ave Sabout 21 mi · 28 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Tillie K. Fowler Regional Parkabout 3 mi · 4 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Wayne B Stevens Parkabout 5 mi · Ortega River
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Ringhaver Park Kayak Launch (Long Portage!)about 2 mi · Ortega River
Closest youth league fields
Argyle Forest Parkabout 2 mi · Baseball, Softball
Closest grocery store
Publixabout 1 mi · 6001 Argyle Forest Blvd, Jacksonville
Not from the MLS. Places from FWC, FDEP, the water districts, the counties and the cities; stores from state food permits and each chain’s store list. Distances are straight-line from this home unless a drive time is shown. Fees, hours and access change, so check the agency’s page before you go.
Sun & Light
East-facing backyard — the morning-light lot
The listing reports the home facing west, which puts the backyard on the east side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:40 AM, sunset 6:41 PM.
- The rear takes the sunrise and the gentle morning sun, then goes shaded through the afternoon — the classic comfortable-summer-evening lanai in Florida.
- The front of the home carries the hot western afternoon instead of your living space.
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
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $272,426 | $0 | — |
| 2024 | $273,410 | $273,410 | — |
| 2023 | $275,064 | $271,898 | ▲ $18,000 |
| 2022 | $247,180 | $247,180 | — |
| 2021 | $179,445 | $171,524 | — |
| 2020 | $155,931 | $155,931 | — |
2024 property taxes (current owner): $5,078/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$5,700/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.
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 $182/sq ft; this home is listed at $148/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Debarry Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073Listed by WATSON REALTY CORP | Sep 2026 | $309,000 | $182 | 4/2 | 1,699 | 35 | 1 |
| 516 Kevin Drive, Orange Park, FL 32073Listed by ENTERA REALTY LLC | Oct 2026 | $314,900 | $171 | 4/2 | 1,844 | 37 | 1.2 |
| 5382 Marsala Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32244Listed by EXIT INSPIRED REAL ESTATE | Sep 2026 | $363,000 | $180 | 3/2 | 2,016 | 308 | 1.2 |
| 1042 Grove Park Lane, Orange Park, FL 32073Listed by AJ REALTY GROUP FLORIDA INC | Sep 2026 | $399,900 | $225 | 4/2 | 1,780 | 15 | 1.3 |
| 1310 Dolphin Street, Orange Park, FL 32073Listed by MAXXUM REALTY SERVICES, INC. | Sep 2026 | $370,000 | $204 | 4/2 | 1,814 | 64 | 1.4 |
| 1339 Grove Park Drive, Orange Park, FL 32073Listed by RE/MAX SPECIALISTS | Sep 2026 | $376,000 | $169 | 3/2.5 | 2,222 | 63 | 1.5 |
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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Exterior
Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: UNITED REAL ESTATE GALLERY
Sold by: UNITED REAL ESTATE GALLERY (buyer's brokerage)
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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