This home is in The Woods, Jacksonville — a home near Sandalwood High School.
$735,000Sold4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,569 sq ft
Sold·Closed Nov 3, 2026·82 days on market·Recent sales in The Woods·The Woods
12953 Deep Lagoon Place E
Jacksonville, FL 32246
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About this home
The Woods
Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in The Woods, the iconic ''Castle House'' is a 1975 storybook masterpiece by builder Allen Jones. A striking stone facade welcomes you into a palatial foyer with luxury plank floors. Turn left to 3 beds and 2 baths, or right to a formal dining room, Florida room, laundry, and a kitchen flanked by a bright breakfast nook with French doors to a patio. Meander into the family rm to find soaring 25-foot cathedral ceilings framing a breathtaking, 35-foot central round stone fireplace illuminated by skylights and windows. A spiral staircase ascends to a cozy loft library, while a second sweeping staircase leads to a loft, lge walk-in storage closets, and a private 4th-bed/guest suite w half bath. Built for entertaining, the exterior boasts an oversized detached 2 car gar., a circular drive, and a parking pad to park 9+ vehicles. The expansive backyard offers room for a pool, & gate directly to the community walking path. 10K concession with acceptable offer
Next steps in The Woods
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 E
Zone E evacuates after zones A, B, C, D in an approaching storm.
Roof: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 1975)
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: ~1,518 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.
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, read at the listing’s map pin or, on lots of an acre or more, across the county parcel (state cadastral). A zone shown for part of a lot may not be where the home stands. 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 parking
19th Ave N18 min drive · 15 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Dutton Island Preserve14 min drive · 1.2 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Oak Harbor Boat Ramp (Restricted to shallow draft boats)about 4 mi · Atlantic ICW (Duval County)
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Castaway Island Preserve Kayak Dockabout 2 mi · Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway
Closest youth league fields
Patton Park7 min drive · Soccer
Closest grocery store
Publix5 min drive · 13170 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville
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
North-facing backyard — the shade-and-soft-light lot
The listing reports the home facing south, which puts the backyard on the north side. Today at this address: sunrise 6:47 AM, sunset 5:32 PM.
- The rear stays out of direct sun for most of the day — the coolest lanai orientation in a Florida summer, and the softest, most even light all day.
- Winter afternoons on the lanai run dim earlier than any other orientation.
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 | $548,972 | $363,494 | — |
| 2024 | $505,956 | $406,789 | ▲ $30,048 |
| 2023 | $453,666 | $385,061 | — |
| 2022 | $428,052 | $428,052 | — |
| 2021 | $317,365 | $166,128 | — |
| 2020 | $302,864 | $163,144 | ▲ $14,847 |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $6,999/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$14,400/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
- Nov 3, 2026Closed$760,000
- Oct 29, 2026Pending$760,000
- Sep 16, 2026Active Under Contract$760,000
- Aug 15, 2026Price change$760,000−$25,000
- Jul 9, 2026Price change$785,000−$30,000
- Jun 26, 2026Listed$815,000
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 $271/sq ft; this home is listed at $206/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12759 Turtle Lake Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32246Listed by 1 REALTY CORP | Aug 2026 | $499,000 | $192 | 4/2.5 | 2,599 | 4 | 0.4 |
| 2443 Provati Court, Jacksonville, FL 32246Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC | Aug 2026 | $675,000 | $266 | 4/2.5 | 2,541 | 117 | 0.6 |
| 2696 Ostia Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32246Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC | Oct 2026 | $1,090,000 | $316 | 5/4 | 3,451 | 52 | 0.9 |
| 13460 Nogal Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32246Listed by HERRON REAL ESTATE LLC | Oct 2026 | $678,300 | $271 | 3/2.5 | 2,499 | 3 | 1 |
| 2865 Montilla Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32246Listed by ELITE REALTY GROUP | Oct 2026 | $697,000 | $221 | 3/4.5 | 3,157 | 142 | 1 |
| 2812 Cassia Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32246Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC | Aug 2026 | $900,000 | $355 | 4/4 | 2,537 | 196 | 1 |
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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Features
School Information
Community Information
Amenities
Interior
Exterior
Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: COMPASS FLORIDA LLC
Sold by: MOMENTUM REALTY (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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About The Woods
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