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Sold·Closed Aug 24, 2026·67 days on market·Recent sales in Jacksonville
8551 Mathonia Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32211
About this home
Jacksonville
This well-maintained home an exceptional value in today's market! Located in the established Arlingwood neighborhood, this move-in-ready property offers comfortable living with thoughtful updates already completed. Fresh interior paint, updated windows throughout, and spacious living areas create a warm and inviting feel. The layout works well for everyday living, with functional gathering spaces and a covered screened patio overlooking the fully fenced backyard--ideal for pets, outdoor entertaining, or relaxing evenings at home. Additional improvements include an updated electrical panel for added peace of mind, plus an attached laundry/storage area and separate storage shed for extra flexibility.
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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).
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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.
Outside all hurricane evacuation zones
This location is not in a designated storm-surge evacuation zone.
Roof: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 1961)
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: ~1,721 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 homeAs 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.
Sun & Light
North-facing backyard — the shade-and-soft-light lot
The listing reports the home facing south, which puts the backyard on the north side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:26 AM, sunset 7:00 PM.
- The rear stays out of direct sun for most of the day — the coolest lanai orientation in a Florida summer, and the softest, most even light all day.
- A pool back here gets the least direct sun: cooler water and less glare — a real preference split, so decide which camp you are in before you price it.
- Winter afternoons on the lanai run dim earlier than any other orientation.
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
Last sold: $269,900 in April 2022(county public record, not MLS data)
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $83,139 | $52,468 | — |
| 2025 | $232,086 | $232,086 | — |
| 2024 | $64,310 | $47,698 | — |
| 2024 | $224,668 | $224,668 | ▲ $6,516 |
| 2023 | $63,021 | $43,362 | — |
| 2023 | $226,536 | $226,536 | — |
| 2022 | $50,946 | $39,420 | — |
| 2022 | $146,812 | $28,514 | ▼ $355 |
| 2021 | $37,705 | $35,836 | — |
| 2021 | $114,822 | $26,228 | — |
| 2020 | $32,578 | $32,578 | — |
| 2020 | $104,743 | $25,176 | ▲ $6,741 |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $4,501/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$5,300/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
- Aug 29, 2026Closed$269,999
- Jul 28, 2026Active Under Contract$269,999
- May 21, 2026Listed$269,999
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 $188/sq ft; this home is listed at $193/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2515 Eastill Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32211Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC | Sep 2026 | $246,900 | $211 | 3/1.5 | 1,172 | 8 | 0.5 |
| 1372 Tripper Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32211Listed by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY | Sep 2026 | $357,000 | $202 | 3/2 | 1,770 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 1414 Kendall Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32211Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC | Sep 2026 | $316,000 | $184 | 3/2 | 1,720 | 0 | 0.7 |
| 1321 Grandview Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32211Listed by EVERYSTATE INC | Sep 2026 | $280,000 | $173 | 3/2 | 1,623 | 39 | 0.9 |
| 7257 Elvia Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32211Listed by MARK SPAIN REAL ESTATE | Oct 2026 | $240,000 | $172 | 3/1 | 1,392 | 2 | 1.1 |
| 3374 Caroline Ridge Lane E, Jacksonville, FL 32225Listed by EXP REALTY LLC | Sep 2026 | $335,000 | $188 | 3/2 | 1,786 | 13 | 1.2 |
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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Listing Courtesy of: DRIFTWOOD REALTY GROUP
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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