This home is in Jacksonville — a home near Mandarin High School.
Active·58 days on market
5325 Lake Gardens Lane
Jacksonville, FL 32258
About this home
Jacksonville
Welcome to this beautifully maintained brick-front home in the heart of Mandarin, perfectly situated on a peaceful preserve lot offering privacy and natural views. This inviting residence features formal living and dining areas, along with a spacious family room highlighted by a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The eat-in kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, complete with a breakfast nook and center prep island. The generous owner's suite provides a relaxing retreat, while the en-suite bath includes a garden tub, separate shower, and private water closet. Recent updates include an HVAC system installed in 2015 and a roof replaced within the past five years. Energy-efficient solar panels and an electric vehicle charging station add modern convenience and long-term savings to this exceptional home.
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
Last sold: $380,000 in October 2023(county public record, not MLS data)
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $356,427 | $182,107 | — |
| 2024 | $323,527 | $176,268 | — |
| 2023 | $333,061 | $177,783 | — |
| 2022 | $321,067 | $171,149 | — |
| 2021 | $214,708 | $164,708 | — |
| 2020 | $216,132 | $164,478 | ▲ $6,208 |
2024 property taxes (current owner): $3,501/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$8,600/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.
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 2002)
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: ~1,648 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.
History
Price & status history
- Jul 27, 2026Price change$440,000−$5,000
- Jul 9, 2026Price change$445,000−$5,000
- Jun 5, 2026Listed$450,000
History tracked by kristafracke.com from the live MLS feed. Earlier changes may predate tracking.
Features
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Amenities
Interior
Exterior
Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: MARK SPAIN REAL ESTATE
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by realMLS (Northeast Florida MLS).
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