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Active Under Contract·54 days on market

1728 Alder Drive

Orange Park, FL 32073

$349,000$191/sqftEst. $1,800/moMLS# 2150586

Beds

Baths

1,825

Sq Ft

1977

Built

Garage

Pool

About this home

Orange Park

Nestled beneath a canopy of mature trees on a beautifully landscaped lot, this well-maintained residence offers warmth, character, and room to make it your own. From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the inviting front porch, stately presence, and picturesque setting. Inside, plantation shutters throughout add elegance and Southern charm, while spacious living areas provide flexibility for both everyday living and entertaining. Multiple gathering spaces allow everyone room to spread out, and the oversized sunroom offers the perfect place to enjoy morning coffee, host guests, or simply unwind while overlooking the backyard. Step outside and discover a backyard filled with possibilities. With plenty of room for a pool, outdoor kitchen, garden, or play area, this expansive lot is ready for your vision. Whether you're dreaming of backyard barbecues, summer pool parties, or creating your own private oasis, the space is here to make it happen. Homes with this much character, curb

Cost to own

Mortgage calculator

Home Price

$349,000

Down Payment: 20%

$69,800

Interest Rate: 6.69%

Loan Term

Monthly Payment

$1,800

Principal & Interest: $1,800

Property taxes (est.): $535

Insurance (est.): $233

Estimated Total Monthly

$2,567

*30-year loan at 6.69% APR (avg 30-yr rate 2026-08-06, Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). Taxes use the county effective rate; insurance is a rough estimate — Florida premiums swing with roof age and flood zone (see the Reality Check). Actual costs may vary.

Cost to own

True monthly cost

What this home actually costs per month at the asking price — not just the mortgage.

Principal & interest20% down · 6.69% · 30yr$1,800

Property taxesest. at asking price, Clay County$535

Estimated total, before insurance$2,335/mo

Seller’s 2025 tax billper the MLS — includes any CDD / assessments$1,680/yr · $140/mo

• 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	$252,370	$76,117	—
2024	$250,123	$73,124	—
2023	$241,336	$69,393	—
2022	$202,652	$70,270	—
2021	$156,126	$66,753	—
2020	$148,055	$65,135	—

2025 property taxes (current owner): $1,680/yr

Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$6,400/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 792 current Clay 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 1977)

Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.

Sewer (public record) · Public water · Clay County Utilities

County records show this parcel on central sewer — no septic system to inspect or maintain.

Source: Florida DOH Water Management Inventory (public record).

Solar potential: ~1,283 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 home

As 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.

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