This home is in Jacksonville — a home near Mandarin High School.
Sold·Closed Sep 9, 2026·79 days on market·Recent sales in Mandarin
12253 Orange Grove Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32223
About this home
Jacksonville
Experience Refined Single Level Living in the Desirable Mandarin Area, Convenient to Shopping, Recreation, and 295 for Easy Access Anywhere! On Almost a Half Acre, this Lovely Move-In Ready home offers Light Filled Interiors, 9 Ft Ceilings, and an Open, Flowing Layout to create Inviting Spaces ideal for both Everyday Living and Effortless Entertaining. The Well-Appointed Floorplan offers a Tranquil Primary Suite with sound insulated walls, Two Additional Guest Bedrooms, plus a Private Office perfect for Remote Work or Creative Pursuits. The Chef's Kitchen boasts Plenty of Cabinet and Counter Space, Stainless Steel Appliances with Double Ovens. It opens seamlessly to Expansive Living and Dining areas, showcasing Hardwood Flooring, Upgraded Lighting, and Lots of Windows with View of Pond and Mini Orchard of Fruit Trees. Step outside to a Private Outdoor Retreat curated for Relaxing Evenings or Hosting Gatherings, featuring a Large Covered Lanai with ceiling fans and sparkling Hot Tub.
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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 2019)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,745 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
East-facing backyard — the morning-light lot
The listing reports the home facing west, which puts the backyard on the east side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:26 AM, sunset 7:00 PM.
- The rear takes the sunrise and the gentle morning sun, then goes shaded through the afternoon — the classic comfortable-summer-evening lanai in Florida.
- A pool back here warms with the morning and sits in shade by late afternoon: cooler water than a west lot, and evening swims without the glare.
- The front of the home carries the hot western afternoon instead of your living space.
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 | $432,712 | $276,537 | — |
| 2024 | $397,373 | $268,036 | — |
| 2023 | $406,895 | $258,773 | ▲ $22,463 |
| 2022 | $370,210 | $249,780 | ▲ $28,765 |
| 2021 | $291,049 | $241,049 | ▼ $14,533 |
| 2020 | $296,364 | $246,364 | ▲ $14,784 |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $5,453/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$10,600/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
- Sep 10, 2026Closed$540,000
- Aug 26, 2026Pending$540,000
- Aug 12, 2026Active Under Contract$540,000
- Aug 6, 2026Price change$540,000−$7,500
- Jul 10, 2026Price change$547,500−$8,000
- May 23, 2026Listed$555,500
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 $234/sq ft; this home is listed at $231/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12227 Flynn Woods Road, Jacksonville, FL 32223Listed by RE/MAX SPECIALISTS | Aug 2026 | $525,000 | $253 | 3/2 | 2,072 | 42 | 0.2 |
| 2826 Sweetholly Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32223Listed by MARK SPAIN REAL ESTATE | Sep 2026 | $430,000 | $188 | 4/2.5 | 2,286 | 16 | 0.3 |
| 12381 Flynn Road, Jacksonville, FL 32223Listed by 27NORTH REALTY | Sep 2026 | $668,000 | $295 | 4/3 | 2,263 | 44 | 0.3 |
| 2781 Mandarin Meadows Drive S, Jacksonville, FL 32223Listed by EAGLES WORLD REALTY, INC | Aug 2026 | $393,960 | $187 | 4/3 | 2,108 | 312 | 0.4 |
| 12238 Nobleman Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32223Listed by FADER & CO REALTY LLC | Aug 2026 | $495,000 | $179 | 4/2 | 2,769 | 11 | 0.4 |
| 2601 Michaelson Way, Jacksonville, FL 32223Listed by TRADITIONS REALTY LLC | Sep 2026 | $527,900 | $234 | 4/2 | 2,258 | 69 | 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: BARBARA ANN BURKE, BROKER
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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