This home is in Jacksonville — a waterfront home in Jacksonville.
$429,9004 bd · 3 ba · 2,446 sq ft
Active·65 days on market
3042 Donato Drive N
Jacksonville, FL 32226

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About this home
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All brick home in desirable Marshwinds located just off 295 at the Alta Dr. Exit, Marshwinds has mature trees, a passivie park on Dunn Creek and is located near a new Publix, River City Market Place, Jaxport, VA Hospital and UF Health North... The home has a split and open floor plan with high ceilings. There is a formal Living and Dining Space with engineered wood flooring, Large Family Room, open to the Kitchen w/Breakfast Bar & Nook, lrg. Pantry, all looking out over the shaded backyard and deep views of the pond with a fountain, There is an extended screeened lanai with an inground hot tub. Primary Suite has serene views of the pond and is spacious with a complete Ensuite Bath, Walk in Closet, Private Water Closet, Double Vanity, Gardent Tub and Walk-in Shower, There are three secondary Bedrooms, Jack N Jill Bath and a Separate Guest Suite set up with an updated Cabana Bath. Features - Roof 2022, Water Softener, Electric Tankless Water Heater, StopNDrop/Laundry area
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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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Cost to own
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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.
Hurricane evacuation zone D
Zone D evacuates after zones A, B, C in an approaching storm.
Roof: Shingle — 2022 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: ~1,385 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 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, 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
Bluffs Scenic Trail, Big Talbot Island State Parkabout 8 mi · 35 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Reddie Point Preserveabout 5 mi · 1.2 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
New Berlin Public Boat Rampabout 4 mi · St. Johns River
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Reddie Point Preserve Canoe Accessabout 5 mi · St. Johns River
Closest youth league fields
William F. Sheffield Regional Parkabout 2 mi · Baseball, Football, Softball
Closest grocery store
Publixabout 0.9 mi · 12541 Yellow Bluff Rd, 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
South-facing backyard — the year-round light lot
The listing reports the home facing north, which puts the backyard on the south side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:40 AM, sunset 6:40 PM.
- The rear gets sun through the day in every season — in winter, the low southern sun keeps the lanai and yard bright when north-facing yards go flat.
- Summer afternoons are strong but not the direct western blast — shade sails or lanai screening handle it.
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): $7,344/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$8,400/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 27, 2026Listed$429,900
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 $179/sq ft; this home is listed at $176/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2655 Kaylor Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32218Listed by RPB REALTY,INC | Sep 2026 | $339,900 | $193 | 4/2 | 1,759 | 88 | 0.3 |
| 2611 Water Bluff Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32218Listed by LISA DUKE REALTY LLC | Sep 2026 | $392,900 | $169 | 3/2 | 2,318 | 103 | 0.4 |
| 3224 Brown Trout Court, Jacksonville, FL 32226Listed by ONE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | Aug 2026 | $499,900 | $179 | 4/3.5 | 2,798 | 13 | 0.6 |
| 11540 Red Koi Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32226Listed by ELITE REALTY GROUP | Oct 2026 | $375,000 | $209 | 3/2 | 1,794 | 79 | 0.7 |
| 12396 Hickory Forest Road, Jacksonville, FL 32226Listed by REALTY ONE GROUP ELEVATE | Oct 2026 | $332,000 | $160 | 3/2 | 2,074 | 103 | 0.8 |
| 12333 Glenn Hollow Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32226Listed by BETTER HOMES & GARDENS REAL ESTATE LIFESTYLES REALTY | Oct 2026 | $299,000 | $154 | 3/2 | 1,940 | 21 | 0.8 |
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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Amenities
Interior
Exterior
Additional Information
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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