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Sold·Closed Feb 12, 2026·26 days on market·Recent sales in Jacksonville
8978 Heckscher Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32226
About this home
Jacksonville
Breathtaking River Views from This High-and-Dry Waterfront Retreat! Experience true Florida waterfront living on the deep, navigable St. Johns River, just minutes to the ocean. Situated on over half an acre of high-and-dry land, this exceptional property offers peace of mind - the home has never flooded - along with breathtaking wide-open river views. Boaters will love the two private docks with deep water access, perfect for fishing, cruising, or heading out to the Atlantic. Outdoor living shines with a self-cleaning pool built in 2018, a four-person hot tub, landscape lighting, irrigation, and mature privacy shrubs that create a secluded, private oasis once you enter the driveway. A detached garage provides additional storage for vehicles or water toys. Inside, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath concrete block and frame home with Hardi siding offers a river view from many rooms. The main level features an updated kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances, luxury vinyl plank
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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 1952)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,389 usable sun-hours per year
Moderate solar exposure — shade or roof orientation limits panel output here.
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
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park (3&4)about 3 mi · 100 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Parkabout 3 mi · 12.7 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Jim King Park at Sisters Creek – Boat Rampabout 1.0 mi · St. Johns River - Sisters Creek
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Joe Carlucci Sisters Creek Park – Paddlecraft Launch Beachabout 1.0 mi · St. Johns River
Closest youth league fields
Donner Park & Gail Baker Community Centerabout 4 mi · Football, Soccer
Closest grocery store
Publixabout 3 mi · 2771 Monument Rd, 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
South-facing backyard — the year-round light lot
The listing reports the home facing north, which puts the backyard and pool on the south side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:33 AM, sunset 6:48 PM.
- A pool back here takes sun most of the day, which means warmer water in the shoulder seasons and the most useful screened-lanai light for plants.
- The rear gets sun through the day in every season — in winter, the low southern sun keeps the lanai and yard bright when north-facing yards go flat.
- Summer afternoons are strong but not the direct western blast — shade sails or lanai screening handle it.
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
2025 property taxes (current owner): $6,023/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$19,000/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 $277/sq ft; this home is listed at $535/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1451 Roxie Street, Jacksonville, FL 32233Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS SOUTHSIDE | Jun 2026 | $200,000 | $123 | 3/2 | 1,620 | 937 | 1.3 |
| 1337 Roxie Street, Jacksonville, FL 32233Listed by THE PRIME REAL ESTATE COMPANY | Aug 2026 | $445,000 | $268 | 3/2.5 | 1,660 | 28 | 1.4 |
| 4629 Ribault Park Street, Jacksonville, FL 32233Listed by NAVY TO NAVY HOMES LLC | Jul 2026 | $454,000 | $277 | 3/2.5 | 1,639 | 4 | 1.4 |
| 1428 Palmer Street, Jacksonville, FL 32233Listed by HAMILTON HOUSE REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC | Jun 2026 | $459,000 | $280 | 3/2.5 | 1,639 | 16 | 1.4 |
| 1124 Nantucket Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32233Listed by MIDDLETON REALTY, INC. | Jul 2026 | $549,900 | $309 | 3/2 | 1,780 | 4 | 2.1 |
| 2118 Ivylgail Drive S, Jacksonville, FL 32225Listed by CROSSVIEW REALTY | May 2026 | $505,000 | $274 | 4/2 | 1,846 | 2 | 2.1 |
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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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: WATSON REALTY CORP
Sold by: WATSON REALTY CORP (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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