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Sold·Closed Oct 20, 2026·9 days on market·Recent sales in Jacksonville
5136 Big Forest Lane
Jacksonville, FL 32210
About this home
Jacksonville
The best part of 5136 Big Forest Ln may be the way life unfolds here. Mornings begin in the sun-filled Florida room overlooking nearly 0.4 acres of green space. Inside, vaulted ceilings open the heart of the home, where the kitchen, dining and living areas flow together around a generous granite island, made for everything from quiet breakfasts to a full house. When the day slows down, the wood-burning fireplace gives the living room a warmth you can feel before you ever light it. Step outside and the backyard keeps going fenced, framed by mature trees and filled with possibility for entertaining, gardening or simply having room to breathe. Beyond the lifestyle, the home delivers the everyday essentials with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, updates throughout, a 2-car garage and additional storage. It's the kind of home that doesn't ask you to imagine a different life; it simply gives you more room to enjoy the one you're already building.
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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.
Hurricane evacuation zone D
Zone D evacuates after zones A, B, C in an approaching storm.
Roof: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 1996)
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: ~1,589 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
7th Ave Nabout 20 mi · 34 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Tillie K. Fowler Regional Parkabout 2 mi · 4 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Wayne B Stevens Parkabout 0.7 mi · Ortega River
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Seminole Park Paddlecraft Accessabout 2 mi · Ortega River
Closest youth league fields
Westside Middle School Parkabout 1 mi · Baseball, Softball, Football, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball
Closest grocery store
Winn-Dixieabout 1 mi · 5647 Roosevelt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $237,835 | $78,404 | — |
| 2024 | $225,278 | $75,346 | ▼ $164 |
| 2023 | $235,322 | $71,550 | ▲ $38,748 |
| 2022 | $189,881 | $72,365 | ▲ $24,000 |
| 2021 | $141,036 | $68,787 | — |
| 2020 | $138,228 | $67,641 | ▲ $9,983 |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $1,920/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$5,800/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 (2025), NEFMLS.
History
Price & status history
- Oct 22, 2026Closed$300,000
- Sep 13, 2026Pending$300,000
- Aug 31, 2026Listed$300,000
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 $205/sq ft; this home is listed at $222/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5367 Secluded Oaks Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32210Listed by CROSSVIEW REALTY | Oct 2026 | $299,500 | $205 | 3/2 | 1,462 | 4 | 0.3 |
| 5663 Minocqua Street, Jacksonville, FL 32210Listed by NAVY TO NAVY HOMES LLC | Sep 2026 | $245,000 | $219 | 4/2 | 1,120 | 14 | 0.7 |
| 5112 110th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32244Listed by HASSLE-FREE REALTY LLC | Oct 2026 | $257,000 | $172 | 4/2 | 1,494 | 61 | 0.9 |
| 4531 Milstead Road, Jacksonville, FL 32210Listed by UNITED REAL ESTATE GALLERY | Oct 2026 | $330,000 | $257 | 3/2 | 1,284 | 106 | 0.9 |
| 5105 Banshee Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32244Listed by MARK SPAIN REAL ESTATE | Sep 2026 | $190,000 | $143 | 3/2 | 1,329 | 21 | 0.9 |
| 5119 Corsair Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32244Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS | Sep 2026 | $110,000 | $87 | 3/1 | 1,267 | 3 | 0.9 |
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: HERRON REAL ESTATE LLC
Sold by: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES HEYMANN WILLIAMS (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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