This home is in Jacksonville — a home near Sandalwood High School.
$355,000Sold3 bd · 2 ba · 1,957 sq ft
Sold·Closed Nov 6, 2026·169 days on market·Recent sales in Jacksonville
12601 Herblore Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32225
About this home
Jacksonville
Welcome to this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Sterling Ridge at Intracoastal West, set on a quiet corner lot with partial pond views from the screened back porch. The split-bedroom layout features durable LVP and tile flooring, vaulted ceilings, and multiple living spaces, including an open living/dining area and a cozy family room with a wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen offers granite countertops, a breakfast bar, and a casual dining nook--ideal for daily living and entertaining. The primary suite provides a private retreat with dual vanities, a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and a spacious closet. Two additional bedrooms share a full bath for added flexibility. Conveniently located near Atlantic Beach, shopping, dining, parks, and major highways, this home blends comfort, functionality, and location.
Next steps in Jacksonville
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.
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 C
Zone C evacuates after zones A, B in an approaching storm.
Roof: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 1993)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Sewer & public water · JEA
County records show this parcel on central sewer served by JEA — no septic system to inspect or maintain.
Source: Florida DOH Water Management Inventory (public record).
Solar potential: ~1,811 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.
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, read at the listing’s map pin or, on lots of an acre or more, across the county parcel (state cadastral). A zone shown for part of a lot may not be where the home stands. 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
Atlantic Beach 19th Street lotabout 4 mi · 14 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Dutton Island Preserveabout 3 mi · 1.2 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Oak Harbor Boat Ramp (Restricted to shallow draft boats)about 3 mi · Atlantic ICW (Duval County)
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Dutton Island Park & Preserve – North Kayak Launchabout 2 mi · Pablo Creek
Closest youth league fields
Ed Austin Regional Parkabout 3 mi · Baseball, Softball, Soccer
Closest grocery store
Aldiabout 2 mi · 12777 Atlantic 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
Northwest-facing backyard — summer sunsets, gentle days
The listing reports the home facing southeast, which puts the backyard on the northwest side. Today at this address: sunrise 6:46 AM, sunset 5:33 PM.
- The rear sits softly lit through most of the day, then catches the late golden hour — in summer the sun sets almost straight into this exposure.
- Cooler than a true west lot with some of the sunset payoff; winter evenings go dark early.
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 | $317,515 | $113,054 | — |
| 2024 | $305,246 | $109,161 | ▲ $2,354 |
| 2023 | $312,789 | $104,526 | ▲ $25,000 |
| 2022 | $277,757 | $100,026 | ▲ $30,193 |
| 2021 | $211,045 | $95,657 | — |
| 2020 | $203,579 | $93,646 | ▲ $19,851 |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $2,535/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$7,000/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 (2025), NEFMLS.
History
Price & status history
- Nov 9, 2026Closed$370,000
- Sep 28, 2026Pending$370,000
- Jul 16, 2026Price change$370,000−$7,000
- Apr 20, 2026Listed$377,000
History tracked by kristafracke.com from the live MLS feed. Earlier changes may predate tracking.
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 $256/sq ft; this home is listed at $181/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12559 Herblore Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32225Listed by WATSON REALTY CORP | Oct 2026 | $380,000 | $194 | 4/2 | 1,956 | 12 | 0 |
| 12490 Windy Willows Drive N, Jacksonville, FL 32225Listed by REAL BROKER LLC | Nov 2026 | $365,000 | $256 | 3/2 | 1,425 | 25 | 0.2 |
| 1112 Dorwinion Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32225Listed by RIVER CITY RENTALS AND REALTY | Oct 2026 | $370,000 | $252 | 4/2 | 1,467 | 51 | 0.2 |
| 930 Arkenstone Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32225Listed by MOMENTUM REALTY | Sep 2026 | $415,000 | $291 | 4/2 | 1,425 | 13 | 0.4 |
| 1313 Chinook Trail, Jacksonville, FL 32225Listed by EXIT 1 STOP REALTY | Sep 2026 | $415,000 | $276 | 3/2 | 1,503 | 57 | 0.4 |
| 1572 Mt Airy Court, Jacksonville, FL 32225Listed by 7 STAR REALTY, INC. | Oct 2026 | $280,000 | $160 | 3/2 | 1,752 | 31 | 0.8 |
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.
Is this home priced right?
Ask Krista and she'll email you her read on how this price compares with recent sales nearby.
Features
School Information
Community Information
Amenities
Interior
Exterior
Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: MARK SPAIN REAL ESTATE
Sold by: EXIT INSPIRED REAL ESTATE (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.
Keep looking
Similar homes in Jacksonville
Explore the area
More in Jacksonville
Jacksonville guides & reports
Your Local Realtor
Krista Fracke
Broker Associate
This home sold on Nov 6, 2026. If you own nearby and want to know what this sale means for your value, or you're shopping this street, I can walk you through it.
Text Krista about this saleHomes for sale nearby →20+ years · 500+ closings · NE Florida
Is this home priced right?
Ask Krista and she'll email you her read on how this price compares with recent sales nearby.
Northeast Florida living
Ponte Vedra Beach · St. Johns County · Nocatee · eTown & Seven Pines