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5884 Retha Road

Jacksonville, FL 32254

$225,000$116/sqftEst. $1,147/moMLS# 2135860

Beds

Baths

1,940

Sq Ft

1966

Built

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Garage

Pool

About this home

Jacksonville

NEWLY RENOVATED and move-in ready, this spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on an oversized 12,000+ sq ft lot! Step inside to a warm and inviting living room filled with natural light--perfect for entertaining family and friends. The home features brand-new vinyl flooring throughout, fresh interior paint, updated fixtures, and thoughtful upgrades at every turn. Enjoy the flexibility of three separate living areas, ideal for a home office, media room, or additional lounge space. The fully renovated kitchen is a standout, complete with new cabinetry, modern countertops, and brand-new appliances. Additional highlights include a cozy fireplace and a newly installed roof for added peace of mind. This beautifully updated home offers space, style, and comfort--ready for you to make it your own! Please use showing time for access instructions.Call listing agent with any questions.

Cost to own

Mortgage calculator

Home Price

$225,000

Down Payment: 20%

$45,000

Interest Rate: 6.58%

Loan Term

Monthly Payment

$1,147

Principal & Interest: $1,147

Property taxes (est.): $367

Insurance (est.): $150

Estimated Total Monthly

$1,665

*30-year loan at 6.58% APR (avg 30-yr rate 2026-07-23, 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 · 6.58% · 30yr$1,147

Property taxesest. at asking price, Duval County$367

Estimated total, before insurance$1,515/mo

Seller’s 2025 tax billper the MLS — includes any CDD / assessments$2,896/yr · $241/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

Last sold: $290,000 in September 2023(county public record, not MLS data)

Year	Market value	Taxable value	Change
2025	$175,901	$120,179	—
2025	$183,139	$132,417	▲ $2,054
2024	$211,539	$156,539	—
2024	$182,163	$182,163	▲ $78,811
2023	$204,491	$165,304	—
2023	$107,753	$107,753	—
2022	$192,659	$150,276	—
2022	$99,097	$25,000	▼ $4,325
2021	$136,615	$136,615	—
2021	$84,927	$25,000	—
2020	$138,079	$138,079	—
2020	$79,705	$0	—

2025 property taxes (current owner): $2,896/yr

Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$4,400/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.

Hurricane evacuation zone E

Zone E evacuates after zones A, B, C, D in an approaching storm.

Roof: material not specified — year not disclosed (home built 1966)

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

Likely septic

County records indicate an onsite septic system — budget a septic inspection before closing (typically $300–$500) and expect pump-outs every 3–5 years.

Source: Florida DOH Water Management Inventory (public record).

Solar potential: ~1,365 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 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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