This home is in The Sanctuary, Jacksonville Beach — a gated community home in Jacksonville.
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Sold·Closed Oct 30, 2025·6 days on market·Recent sales in The Sanctuary·The Sanctuary
1868 Royal Fern Lane
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
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About this home
The Sanctuary
Welcome to your private retreat in the gated community of The Sanctuary at Jacksonville Beach! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sits quietly on a cul-de-sac and offers the perfect blend of coastal living and everyday convenience. Step inside to find an open, light-filled layout with spacious living areas, updated finishes, and plenty of room to entertain. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the family room and screened lanai, creating an ideal indoor/outdoor lifestyle. The primary suite provides a peaceful escape, while additional bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. Enjoy quiet evenings on the back porch, bike rides to the beach, and easy access to shopping, dining, and JTB. With its gated entry, community charm, and unbeatable location, this is beach living made easy.
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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).
Storms & insurance
Florida Reality Check
The storm-and-insurance facts every Florida buyer should know up front.
Flood zone not yet determined
Check the exact parcel at msc.fema.gov or ask Krista to pull it.
Flood damage is not covered by standard homeowners insurance — it’s always a separate policy.
Evacuation zone not yet determined
Check floridadisaster.org/knowyourzone.
Roof: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 1994)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,564 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 homeThis 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.
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 S14 min drive · 28 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Dutton Island Preserve31 min drive · 1.2 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Oak Harbor Boat Ramp (Restricted to shallow draft boats)about 6 mi · Atlantic ICW (Duval County)
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Cradle Creek Preserve Kayak Launch (Long Portage!)about 0.8 mi · Cradle Creek - San Pablo Creek
Closest youth league fields
Seabreeze Elementary8 min drive · Baseball
Closest grocery store
Trader Joe's8 min drive · 4180 S 3rd St, Jacksonville Beach
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.
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
2024 property taxes (current owner): $8,349/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$13,500/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.
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 $434/sq ft; this home is listed at $415/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2503 Liberty Lane, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250Listed by BETTER HOMES & GARDENS REAL ESTATE LIFESTYLES REALTY | Sep 2026 | $595,000 | $434 | 3/2 | 1,372 | 5 | 0.2 |
| 3346 America Avenue, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250Listed by BERRY & CO. REAL ESTATE | Oct 2026 | $515,000 | $338 | 3/2 | 1,525 | 105 | 0.3 |
| 3739 Sanctuary Way N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250Listed by THE LEGENDS OF REAL ESTATE | Oct 2026 | $589,000 | $374 | 3/2 | 1,574 | 1 | 0.4 |
| 3174 Merrill Boulevard, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250Listed by FLUID REALTY, LLC. | Aug 2026 | $775,000 | $469 | 3/2 | 1,651 | 5 | 0.4 |
| 2887 Merrill Boulevard, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS | Aug 2026 | $930,000 | $488 | 3/2 | 1,904 | 2 | 0.4 |
| 3675 Sanctuary Way S, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250Listed by ROUND TABLE REALTY | Aug 2026 | $570,000 | $377 | 3/2 | 1,510 | 10 | 0.5 |
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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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: VENTURE REALTY CO, LLC
Sold by: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS (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.
The neighborhood
About The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary is a neighborhood in Jacksonville Beach, FL (Duval County), ZIP 32250.
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