This home is in Jacksonville.
$480,000Sold4 bd · 3 ba · 2,355 sq ft
Sold·Closed Nov 6, 2026·31 days on market·Recent sales in Mandarin
4855 Blackwood Forest Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32257
About this home
Jacksonville
Spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home for sale in the desirable Blackwood Forest community. This well-maintained home offers a functional open floor plan with generous living space and abundant natural light. The kitchen features ample cabinet and counter space, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar overlooking the main living area--perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The primary suite includes an en-suite bathroom with dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a separate walk-in shower. Three additional bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, a home office, or bonus space, with two full guest bathrooms conveniently located. Additional highlights include an indoor laundry area, ample storage, and a private backyard ideal for relaxing or outdoor enjoyment. Owner of the home is a licensed sales associate in the state of Florida and is the Listing Agent for this home. Roof replaced in 2025. Playground pictured has been removed.
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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.
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 — 2025 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: ~1,681 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 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, 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 13 mi · 28 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Julington-Durbin Preserveabout 5 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
Alejandro Garces Camp Tomahawk Park Paddlecraft Accessabout 3 mi · Goodby's Creek
Closest youth league fields
Turf House Jaxabout 1 mi · Soccer
Closest grocery store
Walmart Neighborhood Marketabout 1 mi · 10550 Old Street Augustine Road, 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.
History
Price & status history
- Nov 10, 2026Closed$479,900
- Oct 10, 2026Pending$479,900
- Oct 1, 2026Price change$479,900−$14,100
- Sep 21, 2026Price change$494,000−$5,000
- Sep 9, 2026Listed$499,000
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 $220/sq ft; this home is listed at $204/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4551 Sun Garden Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32257Listed by SAM FOLDS, INC., REALTORS | Sep 2026 | $390,000 | $234 | 2/2 | 1,669 | 138 | 0.6 |
| 10555 Florence Jean Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32257Listed by MOMENTUM REALTY | Sep 2026 | $622,500 | $209 | 4/3.5 | 2,976 | 81 | 0.6 |
| 4423 Sun Lily Court, Jacksonville, FL 32257Listed by HERRON REAL ESTATE LLC | Oct 2026 | $368,000 | $220 | 2/2 | 1,669 | 58 | 0.9 |
| 9592 Abby Glen Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32257Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS JACKSONVILLE | Oct 2026 | $402,500 | $221 | 3/2 | 1,818 | 39 | 0.9 |
| 5261 Hoof Print Drive N, Jacksonville, FL 32257Listed by HERRON REAL ESTATE LLC | Oct 2026 | $369,000 | $202 | 3/2 | 1,828 | 80 | 0.9 |
| 4623 Golden Spike Court, Jacksonville, FL 32257Listed by RE/MAX SPECIALISTS | Sep 2026 | $369,900 | $191 | 3/2 | 1,940 | 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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Features
School Information
Community Information
Amenities
Interior
Exterior
Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: NEST FINDERS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Sold by: UNITED REAL ESTATE GALLERY (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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