Active·16 days on market
3775 Forest Drive
Middleburg, FL 32068
About this home
Middleburg
Welcome to the Black Creek Beauty! Tucked away in a dead-end lot along 200 ft of the quiet waters of Black Creek, this riverfront retreat is the perfect blend of privacy, craftsmanship and outdoor living. Expansive covered porches, warm wood finishes and an open-concept design built for gathering. Inside the main home, you'll find soaring cypress wood ceilings, abundant natural light, and a beautifully appointed kitchen creating an inviting atmosphere that feels both refined and relaxed. Multiple living spaces provide room to entertain, unwind or simply take in the peaceful surroundings. A custom designed deep pier foundation worth over $500,000 provides top of the line structural integrity for peace of mind.
Cost to own
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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).
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $687,116 | $451,490 | — |
| 2023 | $505,824 | $410,446 | — |
| 2022 | $417,891 | $373,133 | — |
| 2021 | $339,212 | $339,212 | — |
| 2020 | $116,643 | $116,643 | — |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $9,548/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$25,300/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 (2024), NEFMLS.
Storms & insurance
Florida Reality Check
The storm-and-insurance facts every Florida buyer should know up front.
Zone AE — high-risk flood zone (Special Flood Hazard Area)
Lenders require flood insurance for financed purchases here.
Flood damage is not covered by standard homeowners insurance — it’s always a separate policy.
Hurricane evacuation zone SPBC
Check floridadisaster.org/knowyourzone for what this designation means locally.
Roof: Metal, Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 2020)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Septic system (public record) · Private well (public record)
County records indicate an onsite septic system — budget a septic inspection before closing (typically $300–$500) and expect pump-outs every 3–5 years.
Source: Florida DOH Water Management Inventory (public record).
Solar potential: ~1,375 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 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.
History
Price & status history
- Jul 9, 2026Listed$1,375,000
History tracked by kristafracke.com from the live MLS feed. Earlier changes may predate tracking.
Features
Community Information
Amenities
Interior
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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: JPAR CITY AND BEACH
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by realMLS (Northeast Florida MLS).
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