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Active·40 days on market
968 Cherry Street
Jacksonville, FL 32205
About this home
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Welcome home to 968 Cherry St, a character-filled 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence nestled in Jacksonville's coveted Riverside neighborhood. Built in 1924, this 1,128-square-foot home blends historic charm with everyday comfort on a generous lot, complete with a large, fenced backyard perfect for pets, play, or entertaining. Step inside to find warm hardwood floors throughout the main living areas, complemented by durable vinyl flooring in select spaces. A cozy masonry fireplace anchors the living room, creating an inviting focal point for gatherings. The home is fully equipped for move-in-ready living, with a dishwasher, refrigerator/freezer, range/oven, all included. Stay comfortable year-round with forced-air electric heating and central air conditioning. An asphalt roof and covered carport parking add practical value, while the classic architectural style reflects the timeless appeal of this historic Riverside pocket.
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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
2025 property taxes (current owner): $3,350/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$5,600/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, 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 1924)
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: ~1,475 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 24, 2026Listed$285,000
History tracked by kristafracke.com from the live MLS feed. Earlier changes may predate tracking.
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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: SOMEDAY HOMES REALTY, LLC.
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by realMLS (Northeast Florida MLS).
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