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12306 FOREST GATE Drive S, Jacksonville, FL 32246

$500,000

MLS# 2153931

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

2,326

Sq Ft

1996

Year Built

About This Home — 12306 FOREST GATE Drive S

Move right in and enjoy all the comfort, convenience, and lifestyle that Kensington has to offer! Lovingly maintained by the same owners for more than 25 years, this well-maintained 4-bedroom 2-bathroom brick home offers the ease of first floor living in one of Jacksonville's most established and amenity-rich communities. Fresh interior paint and numerous recent improvements make this home move-in ready. The kitchen features an upgraded Samsung refrigerator/freezer, solid-surface countertops, abundant cabinetry, and a sunny breakfast area. Custom built-ins add warmth, character, and everyday functionality. The large sunroom provides an additional area for relaxing or entertaining. New water heater installed in 2025. New carpet scheduled to be installed in bedrooms; new roof to be replaced prior to closing. Home has upgraded hurricane-impact windows. (See Features Sheet for additional upgrades).

Features

Price$500,000

Price / Sq Ft$215

Bedrooms4

Bathrooms2.00

Full Baths2

Square Footage2,326

Total Structure Area2,533 sq ft

Acres0.30 acres

Year Built1996

TypeResidential

Sub-TypeSingle Family Residence

StyleTraditional

StatusActive

# of Garages2

Has PoolNo

Is WaterfrontNo

Community Information

Address12306 FOREST GATE Drive S, Jacksonville, FL 32246

Area025-Intracoastal West-North Of Beach Blvd

SubdivisionSomerset At Kensingt

CityJacksonville

CountyDuval

StateFL

Zip Code32246

Lot Size13,068 sq ft

Parcel Number1652661405

Amenities

AmenitiesPool, Basketball Court, Children's Pool, Clubhouse, Park, Pickleball, Playground, Tennis Court(s)

UtilitiesCable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

SewerPublic Sewer

Water SourcePublic

ParkingAttached, Garage

ViewTrees/Woods

Interior

Interior FeaturesBreakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)

AppliancesDishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned

HeatingCentral

CoolingCentral Air

FlooringCarpet, Tile

FireplaceYes

# of Fireplaces1

Fireplace FeaturesWood Burning

# of Stories1

LevelsOne

LaundryIn Unit

Exterior

Patio / PorchCovered, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch

FencingFenced, Wood

RoofShingle

ConstructionBrick, Wood Siding

Other StructuresShed(s)

Road FrontageCity Street

Additional Information

Date ListedJuly 6, 2026

Days on Market7

HOA Fees$870 / Annually

HOA FrequencyAnnually

HOA NameKensington Association

Tax Amount$3,368.69

Tax Year2025

Listing TermsCash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

55+ CommunityNo

New ConstructionNo

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Home Price

$500,000

Down Payment: 20%

$100,000

Interest Rate: 7.00%

Loan Term

Monthly Payment

$2,661

Principal & Interest: $2,661

Est. Taxes & Insurance: $665

Estimated Total Monthly

$3,327

*Estimates based on 30-year loan at 7% APR. Actual payments may vary.

Taxes & Assessment

2025 property taxes (current owner): $3,369/yr

Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$9,800/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 3,908 current Duval listings and includes typical non-ad-valorem assessments; actual taxes depend on exemptions and taxing district. Sources: Florida DOR certified tax roll, NEFMLS.

Listing Courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by realMLS (Northeast Florida MLS).