This home is in Jacksonville — a pool home in Jacksonville.
$379,900Sold3 bd · 2 ba · 1,376 sq ft
Sold·Closed Oct 8, 2026·33 days on market·Recent sales in Mandarin
3622 Ballestero Drive S
Jacksonville, FL 32257
About this home
Jacksonville
PRICE REDUCED, Turnkey, completely remodeled Mandarin *POOL* home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, private preserve lot, and no rear neighbors. This move-in ready home features a new roof, water heater, renovated kitchen and bathrooms, luxury vinyl plank flooring, washer and dryer, and stainless steel appliances, all updated in 2024. Additional upgrades include a new HVAC system and water softener in 2025. Enjoy Florida living in the private backyard with a sparkling in-ground pool and gazebo, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Ideally located in Mandarin, convenient to Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, shopping, restaurants, parks, major highways and I-295. With extensive recent updates, modern finishes, a pool, and a peaceful preserve setting, this Jacksonville pool home is ready to enjoy!
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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).
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.
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, read at the listing’s map pin or, on lots of an acre or more, across the county parcel (state cadastral). A zone shown for part of a lot may not be where the home stands. 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.
Around this address
Nearby, from public data
The closest public beach, park, water access, league fields and grocery store from this home's location.
Closest beach parking
16th Ave Sabout 15 mi · 28 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Julington-Durbin Preserveabout 6 mi · 6.4 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Goodby's Creek Boat Rampabout 2 mi · St. Johns River - Goodby's Creek
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
County Dock Hand Launch Areaabout 2 mi · St. Johns River
Closest youth league fields
Burnett Parkabout 0.5 mi · Baseball, Softball
Closest grocery store
Whole Foods Marketabout 0.5 mi · 10601 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville
Not from the MLS. Places from FWC, FDEP, the water districts, the counties and the cities; stores from state food permits and each chain’s store list. Distances are straight-line from this home unless a drive time is shown. Fees, hours and access change, so check the agency’s page before you go.
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $293,371 | $241,960 | — |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $4,924/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$7,500/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 3,601 current Duval listings and includes typical non-ad-valorem assessments; actual taxes depend on exemptions and taxing district. Sources: Florida DOR certified tax roll (2026), NEFMLS.
History
Price & status history
- Oct 9, 2026Closed$379,900
- Sep 10, 2026Pending$379,900
- Sep 2, 2026Active Under Contract$379,900
- Aug 28, 2026Price change$379,900−$9,100
- Aug 15, 2026Active$389,000
- Aug 10, 2026Active Under Contract$389,000
- Jul 31, 2026Active$389,000
- Jul 30, 2026Listed$389,000
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 $240/sq ft; this home is listed at $276/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10644 La Mancha Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32257Listed by BEYCOME OF FLORIDA LLC | Nov 2026 | $407,000 | $264 | 3/2 | 1,540 | 8 | 0.1 |
| 3569 Hampton Glen Place, Jacksonville, FL 32257Listed by ROUND TABLE REALTY | Oct 2026 | $365,000 | $240 | 3/2 | 1,522 | 60 | 0.2 |
| 10620 Hampton Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC | Sep 2026 | $390,000 | $243 | 4/2 | 1,608 | 40 | 0.2 |
| 3658 Hampton Glen Place, Jacksonville, FL 32257Listed by WATSON REALTY CORP | Sep 2026 | $355,000 | $229 | 3/2 | 1,550 | 1 | 0.2 |
| 10342 Docksider Drive E, Jacksonville, FL 32257Listed by WATSON REALTY CORP | Nov 2026 | $292,500 | $209 | 3/2 | 1,400 | 17 | 0.4 |
| 3539 Scrimshaw Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32257Listed by CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRST COAST | Oct 2026 | $200,000 | $129 | 3/2 | 1,547 | 2 | 0.4 |
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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Features
School Information
Community Information
Amenities
Interior
Exterior
Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: LA ROSA REALTY NORTH FLORIDA, LLC.
Sold by: DJ & LINDSEY REAL ESTATE (buyer's brokerage)
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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