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Sold·Closed Aug 26, 2026·1 day on market·Recent sales in Jacksonville
9857 Melrose Creek Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32222
About this home
Jacksonville
Welcome to this beautifully maintained home in the sought-after Longleaf community! Designed for comfortable Florida living, this move-in ready residence features an open-concept floor plan, spacious living areas, and thoughtful upgrades throughout. The fenced backyard showcases three custom granite patios, mature shade trees, a retractable patio shade, and a 240V hookup ready for your future hot tub--perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Inside, enjoy a custom kitchen pantry, custom primary closet, ceiling fans in every bedroom, and a UV air sanitation system for the HVAC. The garage offers built-in shelving, a garden tool rack, and an overhead pulley storage system for bikes and kayaks. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, major highways, NAS Jacksonville, Cecil Commerce Center, and Oakleaf Town Center, with Longleaf amenities including a community pool, playground, sidewalks, and more. Pride of ownership shines throughout!
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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.
Outside all hurricane evacuation zones
This location is not in a designated storm-surge evacuation zone.
Roof: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 2017)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,757 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.
Ask about this homeAs of August 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
West-facing backyard — the sunset lot
The listing reports the home facing east, which puts the backyard on the west side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:27 AM, sunset 7:01 PM.
- Sunsets happen over your own backyard — and in summer the rear takes the full afternoon sun, so the lanai runs hottest of any orientation from about 3pm on.
- A pool back here is the warmest in town and glitters in the evening; expect afternoon glare on west-facing glass and real value in lanai screening or shade trees.
- Morning coffee happens in shade; the front of the home takes the sunrise.
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): $3,086/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$6,200/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.
History
Price & status history
- Aug 26, 2026Closed$310,000
- Aug 21, 2026Pending$310,000
- Aug 2, 2026Active Under Contract$310,000
- Jul 31, 2026Listed$310,000
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 $197/sq ft; this home is listed at $200/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9683 Hazel Lake Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32222Listed by COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY | Oct 2026 | $255,900 | $173 | 3/2 | 1,479 | 9 | 0.2 |
| 7281 Claremont Creek Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32222Listed by BETTER HOMES & GARDENS REAL ESTATE LIFESTYLES REALTY | Oct 2026 | $299,000 | $193 | 3/2 | 1,548 | 6 | 0.4 |
| 10119 Dogwood Creek Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32222Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC | Oct 2026 | $309,000 | $200 | 3/2 | 1,548 | 53 | 0.4 |
| 7137 Claremont Creek Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32222Listed by REAL BROKER LLC | Sep 2026 | $305,000 | $197 | 3/2 | 1,548 | 10 | 0.4 |
| 9624 Grove Hill Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32222Listed by RPB REALTY,INC | Sep 2026 | $355,000 | $202 | 4/2 | 1,759 | 15 | 0.5 |
| 6878 Wall Springs Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32222Listed by 1 PERCENT LISTS FIRST COAST | Sep 2026 | $294,500 | $163 | 3/2 | 1,802 | 38 | 0.7 |
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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Listing Courtesy of: WATSON REALTY CORP
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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