This home is in Kensington Gardens, Jacksonville — a home near Sandalwood High School.
Active·47 days on market·Kensington Gardens
1938 Hovington Circle W
Jacksonville, FL 32246
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About this home
Kensington Gardens
Welcome to 1938 N Hovington Circle W, a charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offering comfortable living and a peaceful pond view in a convenient Jacksonville location. The thoughtfully designed layout provides plenty of space for everyday living, entertaining, and working from home. Enjoy relaxing with tranquil views of the pond from the home, creating a pleasant backdrop for morning coffee or winding down at the end of the day. The four-bedroom floor plan offers flexibility for guests, a home office, hobbies, or additional living space. Ideally located near the beautiful Atlantic Beach area, this home offers the opportunity to enjoy both convenient city living and the Northeast Florida coastal lifestyle. Nearby shopping, dining, recreation, and major roadways make getting around Jacksonville a breeze. Whether you're looking for your next home or an investment opportunity, this property is worth exploring. New dishwasher installed. Roof will be replaced with an acceptable offer.
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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 AE — high-risk flood zone (Special Flood Hazard Area)
Lenders require flood insurance for financed purchases here.
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 1995)
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: ~1,756 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
Atlantic Blvd20 min drive · 50 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Dutton Island Preserve16 min drive · 1.2 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Oak Harbor Boat Ramp (Restricted to shallow draft boats)about 4 mi · Atlantic ICW (Duval County)
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Castaway Island Preserve Kayak Dockabout 3 mi · Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway
Closest youth league fields
Wynnfield Lakes5 min drive · Soccer
Closest grocery store
Aldi5 min drive · 12777 Atlantic 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
2025 property taxes (current owner): $7,675/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$9,600/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 21, 2026Price change$490,000−$25,000
- Sep 10, 2026Listed$515,000
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 $254/sq ft; this home is listed at $213/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2189 The Woods Drive E, Jacksonville, FL 32246Listed by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY | Sep 2026 | $410,000 | $198 | 3/2 | 2,073 | 105 | 0.7 |
| 2098 Forest Gate Drive E, Jacksonville, FL 32246Listed by DJ & LINDSEY REAL ESTATE | Oct 2026 | $545,000 | $266 | 4/2 | 2,052 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 2631 Bentshire Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32246Listed by FLUID REALTY, LLC. | Oct 2026 | $490,000 | $254 | 4/2 | 1,932 | 32 | 1 |
| 2660 Alexia Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32246Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS SOUTHSIDE | Sep 2026 | $535,000 | $267 | 4/3 | 2,006 | 135 | 1 |
| 12183 Irwin Manor Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32246Listed by FLORIDA LIFESTYLES REALTY | Oct 2026 | $478,000 | $220 | 4/3 | 2,168 | 64 | 1.1 |
| 12258 Scotts Cove Trail, Jacksonville, FL 32225Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS ST JOHNS | Oct 2026 | $465,500 | $217 | 4/2 | 2,145 | 1 | 1.2 |
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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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: ONE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
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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About Kensington Gardens
Kensington Gardens is a neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL (Duval County), ZIP 32246.
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