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3526 Ernest Street

Jacksonville, FL 32205

$229,900$240/sqftEst. $1,172/moMLS# 2153846

Beds

Baths

957

Sq Ft

1940

Built

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Garage

Pool

About this home

Jacksonville

*Assumable VA Loan at 2.25%!* This home comes with a $218,000 assumable VA loan at an unbeatable 2.25% rate -- available to VA-eligible buyers financing through Freedom Mortgage. Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath Murray Hill bungalow, where classic character meets modern updates. Original hardwood floors flow throughout the living areas, hallway, and bedrooms, adding warmth and timeless appeal. Relax on the spacious front porch or entertain year-round on the backyard deck. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, offering plenty of space for cooking and gathering. Ample storage is found throughout, including a utility room, attic, and outdoor storage shed. Located in one of Jacksonville's most sought-after historic neighborhoods, this home offers the perfect blend of charm, comfort, and an unbeatable rate. Schedule your private showing today!

Cost to own

Mortgage calculator

Home Price

$229,900

Down Payment: 20%

$45,980

Interest Rate: 6.58%

Loan Term

Monthly Payment

$1,172

Principal & Interest: $1,172

Property taxes (est.): $375

Insurance (est.): $153

Estimated Total Monthly

$1,701

*30-year loan at 6.58% APR (avg 30-yr rate 2026-07-23, 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 · 6.58% · 30yr$1,172

Property taxesest. at asking price, Duval County$375

Estimated total, before insurance$1,548/mo

Seller’s 2025 tax billper the MLS — includes any CDD / assessments$4,002/yr · $333/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
2024	$207,056	$207,056	▼ $376
2023	$214,739	$211,394	▲ $15,486
2022	$192,177	$192,177	▲ $24,456
2021	$144,309	$144,309	▲ $13,830
2020	$116,868	$61,868	—

2025 property taxes (current owner): $4,002/yr

Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$4,500/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 (2024), 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 1940)

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: ~1,043 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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