This home is in Jacksonville — a pool home in Jacksonville.
Active·71 days on market
6963 Madrid Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32217
About this home
Jacksonville
Nestled on a spacious double corner lot in the desirable San Jose Forest neighborhood, this classic 2-story home built in 1965 offers timeless character and exceptional potential. The expansive property provides ample room to add a garage, guest house, or both. Designed for comfortable living, the backyard features a heated pool (heater NEW) surrounded by generous space for outdoor lounging and entertaining. All bedrooms are located upstairs, accessed by a beautiful wood staircase accented with an oriental runner and wrought iron railing. The spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet and private bath. Family room features a fireplace and opens out to pool area. Kitchen w/Silestone counters and backsplash + NEW wall oven. A bonus/playroom ideal for toys, games or home schooling space. Lovingly maintained by the current owner since 1975, this home is ready for its next chapter. Conveniently located near premier private country clubs and sought-after private schools & public.
Cost to own
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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).
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $426,702 | $221,621 | ▲ $34,095 |
| 2024 | $393,202 | $214,527 | ▼ $700 |
| 2023 | $348,313 | $206,677 | — |
| 2022 | $335,302 | $204,056 | ▲ $708 |
| 2021 | $287,657 | $196,657 | — |
| 2020 | $247,059 | $105,648 | — |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $4,479/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$9,000/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.
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 1965)
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: ~1,467 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 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.
History
Price & status history
- Jul 18, 2026Price change$459,500−$15,500
- Jul 14, 2026Active$475,000
- Jul 7, 2026Active Under Contract$475,000
- May 29, 2026Listed$475,000
History tracked by kristafracke.com from the live MLS feed. Earlier changes may predate tracking.
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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by realMLS (Northeast Florida MLS).
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