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Active·55 days on market
12701 Bay Plantation Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32223
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About this home
Jacksonville
12701 Bay Plantation Drive is a renovated estate on an acre in sought-after River Bay Plantation. This nearly 3,900-square-foot home features soaring ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and an atrium-style entry overlooking the resort-style pool and private backyard. A covered portico with an outdoor kitchen extends to the screened pool patio with travertine, illuminated water-bowl fountains, a pool bath and walkouts, including private primary-suite access. Open layout you will fall in love with. The gourmet kitchen features three-tier custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, a butler's pantry, and Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. Improvements include a new roof (2021), HVAC system (2022), water heater (2024), kitchen (2025), remodeled bathrooms and much more. Other highlights include marble-style tile, a spiral staircase with balcony overlook, exercise/sauna room, wine cellar, circular driveway, three-car garage. Just a few blocks to Mandarin Park and Boat Ramp.
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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.
Flood zone not yet determined
Check the exact parcel at msc.fema.gov or ask Krista to pull it.
Flood damage is not covered by standard homeowners insurance — it’s always a separate policy.
Hurricane evacuation zone D
Zone D evacuates after zones A, B, C in an approaching storm.
Roof: Shingle — 2021 per the listing
A recent roof is the single biggest lever on Florida homeowners-insurance pricing.
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: ~1,512 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 September 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.
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
Mickler's Landing Beachfront Parkabout 17 mi · 202 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Alpine Groves Parkabout 4 mi · 1 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Mandarin Park Boat Rampabout 0.6 mi · St. Johns River - Julington Creek
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Mandarin Park Kayak Launch Dockabout 0.6 mi · Julington Creek
Closest youth league fields
Walter Anderson Memorial Parkabout 0.7 mi · Baseball, Football, Softball
Closest grocery store
The Fresh Marketabout 0.6 mi · 12795 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.
Sun & Light
Northwest-facing backyard — summer sunsets, gentle days
The listing reports the home facing southeast, which puts the backyard and pool on the northwest side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:37 AM, sunset 6:44 PM.
- The rear sits softly lit through most of the day, then catches the late golden hour — in summer the sun sets almost straight into this exposure.
- Cooler than a true west lot with some of the sunset payoff; winter evenings go dark early.
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): $16,829/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$28,800/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
- Sep 1, 2026Active$1,469,000
- Aug 24, 2026Listed$1,469,000
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 $245/sq ft; this home is listed at $378/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12767 Brady Road, Jacksonville, FL 32223Listed by VREELAND REAL ESTATE LLC | Jul 2026 | $700,000 | $206 | 4/3 | 3,403 | 6 | 0.1 |
| 12819 River Story Way, Jacksonville, FL 32223Listed by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY | Jun 2026 | $1,900,000 | $479 | 5/4.5 | 3,968 | 0 | 0.3 |
| 12852 Longview Drive W, Jacksonville, FL 32223Listed by RE/MAX SPECIALISTS | May 2026 | $598,000 | $209 | 3/2.5 | 2,859 | 25 | 0.3 |
| 14830 Ingle Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32223Listed by ROUND TABLE REALTY | Sep 2026 | $695,000 | $212 | 5/3.5 | 3,286 | 38 | 0.4 |
| 12843 River Story Way, Jacksonville, FL 32223Listed by RE/MAX SPECIALISTS | Jul 2026 | $1,913,750 | $502 | 5/4 | 3,813 | 16 | 0.4 |
| 2506 Riley Oaks Trail, Jacksonville, FL 32223Listed by THE LEGENDS OF REAL ESTATE | Oct 2026 | $769,000 | $245 | 4/3.5 | 3,141 | 3 | 0.5 |
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.
Features
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Interior
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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: CRYSTAL CLEAR REALTY, LLC
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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