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3622 Ballestero Drive S

Jacksonville, FL 32257

$389,000$283/sqftEst. $1,983/moMLS# 2157828

Beds

Baths

1,376

Sq Ft

1977

Built

Garage

Yes

Pool

About this home

Jacksonville

Completely remodeled from top to bottom, this exceptional Mandarin pool home offers refreshed style and peace of mind knowing all major systems are NEW! This 3BR/2BA home boasts a new roof, water heater, renovated kitchen and bathrooms, luxury vinyl plank flooring, washer/dryer and stainless steel appliances--all updated in 2024--plus a new HVAC system and water softener installed in 2025. The private backyard overlooks a peaceful preserve with no rear neighbors and features a sparkling in-ground pool and charming gazebo, creating the perfect space to relax or entertain. Ideally located in the heart of Mandarin, you're just minutes from Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joes, shopping and fine dining. When you're ready to get outdoors, several city parks are a short drive away, and I-295 is nearby for an easy commute. Thoughtfully updated inside and out, this turnkey home is ready to enjoy from day one!

Cost to own

Mortgage calculator

Home Price

$389,000

Down Payment: 20%

$77,800

Interest Rate: 6.58%

Loan Term

Monthly Payment

$1,983

Principal & Interest: $1,983

Property taxes (est.): $635

Insurance (est.): $259

Estimated Total Monthly

$2,878

*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$1,983

Property taxesest. at asking price, Duval County$635

Estimated total, before insurance$2,619/mo

Seller’s 2025 tax billper the MLS — includes any CDD / assessments$4,924/yr · $410/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

2025 property taxes (current owner): $4,924/yr

Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$7,600/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: material not specified — year not disclosed (home built 1977)

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: ~1,588 usable sun-hours per year

A strong solar roof by Florida standards — worth pricing panels if energy bills matter to you.

Krista can connect you with local insurance quotes before you make an offer.

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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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