This home is in Kensington, Jacksonville — a home near Sandalwood High School.
Sold·Closed Aug 3, 2026·2 days on market·Recent sales in Kensington·Kensington
2098 Forest Gate Drive E
Jacksonville, FL 32246
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About this home
Kensington
Fantastic investor opportunity in the highly desirable Kensington neighborhood!!! This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home offers a great layout and spacious backyard with tons of potential for renovation or a profitable fix and flip. Located in a well maintained community offering a pool, playground, tennis courts, and mature tree lined streets. Walking and biking distance to A-rated elementary and middle schools, adding even more appeal for future resale. Sold AS-IS. Perfect for investors looking to unlock value in a strong and centrally located neighborhood. 10 minutes to the beaches, 20 mins to downtown, close to Mayo and the Mayport Naval Base.
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Cost to own
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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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Taxes & assessment
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $350,833 | $138,205 | — |
| 2024 | $351,145 | $133,603 | — |
| 2023 | $362,738 | $128,256 | — |
| 2022 | $329,881 | $123,065 | — |
| 2021 | $248,427 | $118,025 | — |
| 2020 | $218,410 | $115,706 | — |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $2,981/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$6,500/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 4, 2026Closed$419,000
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 $249/sq ft; this home is listed at $204/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2660 Alexia Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32246Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS SOUTHSIDE | Sep 2026 | $535,000 | $267 | 4/3 | 2,006 | 135 | 0.5 |
| 2171 Cavalry Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32246Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS ST JOHNS | Oct 2026 | $535,000 | $235 | 4/2 | 2,274 | 6 | 0.7 |
| 12029 Cavalry Court, Jacksonville, FL 32246Listed by REALTY ONE GROUP ELEVATE | Sep 2026 | $524,900 | $249 | 3/2 | 2,104 | 42 | 0.8 |
| 12079 Sunchase Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32246Listed by CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRST COAST | Sep 2026 | $408,500 | $221 | 4/2 | 1,847 | 5 | 0.8 |
| 12752 Costas Way, Jacksonville, FL 32246Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC | Sep 2026 | $675,000 | $301 | 4/3 | 2,246 | 133 | 0.9 |
| 12009 Sunchase Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32246Listed by O'MALLEY REAL ESTATE INC | Sep 2026 | $459,900 | $235 | 3/2 | 1,953 | 2 | 0.9 |
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: MOMENTUM REALTY
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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Kensington is a neighborhood in St. Johns County, FL (Duval County), ZIP 32246.
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