This home is in Neptune Beach — a home near Duncan U. Fletcher High School.
Sold·Closed Sep 2, 2026·86 days on market·Recent sales in Neptune Beach
515 3rd Street
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
About this home
Neptune Beach
Charming old Neptune Beach farm house with original oak hardwood floors. Newly renovated designer kitchen, 2 bedroom 2 bath, butlers pantry, wood paneled study, Florida styled living room looking out to tropical orchard . Detached 1 bedroom, 1 bath cottage with private court yard. Home sits on two buildable lots with large Magnolia trees. Profitable rental income $4K - $5K mo. 2 blocks to ocean & beach access and 2 blks to Town Center, all new kitchen appliances, large bedroom closets, large attic for storage or add additional second floor bedroom & bath. Well for irrigation, tropical side courtyard off main house. Private fenced back yard.
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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).
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.
Hurricane evacuation zone A
Zone A evacuates first in a storm — typically coastal and surge-prone areas.
Roof: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 1949)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Sewer · FL0020407 - City of Neptune Beach · Public water (record)
County records show this parcel on central sewer served by FL0020407 - City of Neptune Beach — no septic system to inspect or maintain.
Source: Florida DOH Water Management Inventory (public record).
Solar potential: ~1,686 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.
Around this address
Nearby, from public data
The closest public beach, park, water access, league fields and grocery store from this home's location.
Closest beach access
Walnut Stabout 0.2 mi
Closest park or preserve
Dutton Island Preserve13 min drive · 1.2 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Oak Harbor Boat Ramp (Restricted to shallow draft boats)about 3 mi · Atlantic ICW (Duval County)
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Tide Views Preserve Canoe Landing (Long Portage!)about 2 mi · Pablo Creek
Closest youth league fields
Fletcher High School Pool4 min drive · Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Lacrosse, Swimming
Closest grocery store
Publix6 min drive · 580 Atlantic Blvd, Neptune Beach
Not from the MLS. Places from FWC, FDEP, the water districts, the counties and the cities; stores from state food permits and each chain’s store list. Distances are straight-line from this home unless a drive time is shown. Fees, hours and access change, so check the agency’s page before you go.
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 7:32 AM, sunset 6:47 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.
- 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 | $819,017 | $819,017 | — |
| 2024 | $819,017 | $750,769 | — |
| 2023 | $682,518 | $682,518 | — |
| 2022 | $637,016 | $637,016 | — |
| 2021 | $524,687 | $524,687 | — |
| 2020 | $522,179 | $522,179 | — |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $14,592/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$28,400/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 3, 2026Closed$1,550,000
- Jul 30, 2026Price change$1,550,000−$100,000
- Jun 8, 2026Listed$1,650,000
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 $517/sq ft; this home is listed at $960/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 707 Cedar Court, Neptune Beach, FL 32266Listed by WATSON REALTY CORP | Sep 2026 | $890,000 | $517 | 4/2 | 1,720 | 4 | 0.5 |
| 162 Belvedere Street, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233Listed by REAL BROKER LLC | Sep 2026 | $625,000 | $487 | 3/2 | 1,284 | 3 | 0.7 |
| 518 Rosebud Lane, Neptune Beach, FL 32266Listed by FLUID REALTY, LLC. | Aug 2026 | $619,750 | $356 | 3/2 | 1,743 | 7 | 0.7 |
| 1800 First Street, Neptune Beach, FL 32266Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS | Aug 2026 | $990,000 | $867 | 2/1.5 | 1,142 | 1 | 0.7 |
| 541 Myra Street, Neptune Beach, FL 32266Listed by DJ & LINDSEY REAL ESTATE | Oct 2026 | $660,000 | $356 | 4/2 | 1,854 | 5 | 0.8 |
| 416 Hopkins Street, Neptune Beach, FL 32266Listed by PREMIER REAL ESTATE | Sep 2026 | $876,000 | $561 | 4/2.5 | 1,562 | 47 | 0.8 |
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.
Features
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Interior
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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY
Sold by: 1 REALTY CORP (buyer's brokerage)
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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