This home is in Jacksonville.
$545,000Sold4 bd · 2 ba · 2,052 sq ft
Sold·Closed Oct 14, 2026·4 days on market·Recent sales in Jacksonville
2098 Forest Gate Drive E
Jacksonville, FL 32246
About this home
Jacksonville
Experience refined living in this stunning fully renovated 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in the highly desirable Kensington community, ideally located off Kernan Blvd. Every detail has been thoughtfully updated with modern elegance and timeless style. Features include a brand-new roof, new HVAC, fresh interior and exterior paint, luxury LVP flooring, and upgraded 5-inch baseboards. The beautifully redesigned kitchen showcases new cabinetry and appliances, while both bathrooms have been completely renovated with stylish, modern finishes. Move-in ready and designed for effortless living, this home offers the perfect blend of sophistication, comfort, and functionality. Conveniently located near premier shopping, dining, entertainment, major roadways, beaches, and Jacksonville's top amenities. A true turnkey opportunity in a sought-after community!
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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.
Outside all hurricane evacuation zones
This location is not in a designated storm-surge evacuation zone.
Roof: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 1993)
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: ~1,792 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, 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
Atlantic Blvdabout 6 mi · 50 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Dutton Island Preserveabout 4 mi · 1.2 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Oak Harbor Boat Ramp (Restricted to shallow draft boats)about 5 mi · Atlantic ICW (Duval County)
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Castaway Island Preserve Kayak Dockabout 3 mi · Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway
Closest youth league fields
Wynnfield Lakesabout 0.4 mi · Soccer
Closest grocery store
Walmart Supercenterabout 0.7 mi · 11900 Atlantic Boulevard, 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 | $350,833 | $138,205 | — |
| 2024 | $351,145 | $133,603 | — |
| 2023 | $362,738 | $128,256 | — |
| 2022 | $329,881 | $123,065 | — |
| 2021 | $248,427 | $118,025 | — |
| 2020 | $218,410 | $115,706 | — |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $2,981/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$10,700/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 14, 2026Closed$549,900
- Oct 6, 2026Pending$549,900
- Sep 22, 2026Active Under Contract$549,900
- Sep 17, 2026Listed$549,900
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 $235/sq ft; this home is listed at $266/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12183 Irwin Manor Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32246Listed by FLORIDA LIFESTYLES REALTY | Oct 2026 | $478,000 | $220 | 4/3 | 2,168 | 64 | 0.3 |
| 1820 Burgess Hill Drive E, Jacksonville, FL 32246Listed by NEXTHOME ENDLESS SUMMER | Oct 2026 | $470,000 | $232 | 4/2 | 2,026 | 4 | 0.6 |
| 1887 Sunchase Court, Jacksonville, FL 32246Listed by WATERMARKE REALTY GROUP LLC | Oct 2026 | $450,000 | $280 | 3/2 | 1,605 | 8 | 0.7 |
| 2171 Cavalry Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32246Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS ST JOHNS | Oct 2026 | $535,000 | $235 | 4/2 | 2,274 | 6 | 0.7 |
| 1824 Hawkins Cove Drive W, Jacksonville, FL 32246Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC | Oct 2026 | $400,000 | $216 | 3/2 | 1,850 | 31 | 0.8 |
| 12029 Cavalry Court, Jacksonville, FL 32246Listed by REALTY ONE GROUP ELEVATE | Sep 2026 | $524,900 | $249 | 3/2 | 2,104 | 42 | 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.
Features
School Information
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Amenities
Interior
Exterior
Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: DJ & LINDSEY REAL ESTATE
Sold by: MOMENTUM REALTY (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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