This home is in Fernandina Beach — a home near Fernandina Beach High School.
Pending·86 days on market
1863 Highland Drive
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
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About this home
Fernandina Beach
Set beneath a breathtaking canopy of majestic live oaks on a distinguished street on Amelia Island, 1863 Highland Drive captures the relaxed elegance and timeless charm, offering a rare combination of privacy, space, and an enviable coastal lifestyle. Constructed of enduring brick and thoughtfully designed for comfortable everyday living design, the home welcomes you with abundant natural light, beautiful hardwood floors, and a gracious single-story floor plan that feels both warm and inviting. Set well back from the quiet street and neighboring homes, the residence enjoys an exceptional sense of privacy, while expansive views through the home to the backyard create an immediate feeling of openness upon entering. A wide central hallway leads to three generously sized bedrooms, each featuring double closets for ample storage. Designed with both comfort and peace of mind in mind, significant recent improvements include a new roof and HVAC system installed in 2023, allowing
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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).
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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 C
Zone C evacuates after zones A, B in an approaching storm.
Roof: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 1955)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Sewer records conflict — verify
The MLS lists “Septic Tank”, while Florida DOH records suggest central sewer. Don’t rely on either — confirm the actual system, and if septic is possible, budget an inspection, before you offer. Municipal drinking water per the county inventory.
Sources: MLS listing + Florida DOH Water Management Inventory (public record).
Solar potential: ~1,317 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.
Sun & Light
Southwest-facing backyard — long light and winter sunsets
The listing reports the home facing northeast, which puts the backyard on the southwest side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:25 AM, sunset 6:59 PM.
- The rear carries sun from midday deep into the evening, and in winter the sun sets almost straight into this exposure — the longest usable outdoor light of the diagonal lots.
- Summer late-afternoons run hot; a pool here is warm and sunset-lit, and shading the lanai’s west edge earns its keep.
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
2025 property taxes (current owner): $1,291/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$10,100/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 435 current Nassau listings and includes typical non-ad-valorem assessments; actual taxes depend on exemptions and taxing district. Sources: Florida DOR certified tax roll, NEFMLS.
History
Price & status history
- Jul 30, 2026Pending$610,000
- Jul 16, 2026Listed$610,000
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 $377/sq ft; this home is listed at $406/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 Highland Drive, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Listed by FERNANDINA BEACH REALTY | Aug 2026 | $725,000 | $422 | 3/2 | 1,718 | 89 | 0.1 |
| 410 S 10th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Listed by OPENDOOR BROKERAGE, LLC. | Sep 2026 | $410,000 | $315 | 3/2 | 1,303 | 8 | 1.2 |
| 1421 Hickory Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Listed by CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRST COAST | Oct 2026 | $440,000 | $243 | 2/2 | 1,808 | 14 | 1.3 |
| 865 Laguna Drive, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS | Sep 2026 | $750,000 | $397 | 3/2.5 | 1,887 | 75 | 1.4 |
| 704 S 9th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Listed by PINEYWOODS REALTY LLC | Aug 2026 | $629,000 | $377 | 3/2.5 | 1,668 | 14 | 1.4 |
| 710 S 7th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Listed by PINEYWOODS REALTY LLC | May 2026 | $450,000 | $324 | 3/2.5 | 1,391 | 0 | 1.5 |
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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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRST COAST
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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