This home is in Jacksonville — a pool home in Jacksonville.
Active Under Contract·24 days on market
711 Valley Forge Road
Jacksonville, FL 32208
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About this home
Jacksonville
MULTIPLE OFFERS!! Please submit offers by 6 pm on SUNDAY 9/20! Beautifully updated Lake Forest pool home with peaceful Trout River views, a quiet cul-de-sac location & no known flood history. This 3-bedroom home features an open floor plan with hardwood flooring throughout the main living areas, creating a warm flow! The updated kitchen offers granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, while the main house includes one full bathroom. Step outside to enjoy the private, fenced-in pool area, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The detached 2-car garage features a second full bathroom conveniently located off the pool area, making it ideal for pool days and outdoor gatherings. The garage also provides excellent parking, storage, and flexibility. Located in the desirable Lake Forest area with easy access to the Trout River, shopping, dining, parks, and major Jacksonville roadways, this home offers a great combination of updated interiors, outdoor living, & convenient amenities
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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 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 C
Zone C evacuates after zones A, B in an approaching storm.
Roof: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 1950)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Likely septic · Public water · JEA
County records indicate an onsite septic system — budget a septic inspection before closing (typically $300–$500) and expect pump-outs every 3–5 years.
Source: Florida DOH Water Management Inventory (public record).
Solar potential: ~1,746 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.
Sun & Light
West-facing backyard — the sunset lot
The listing reports the home facing east, which puts the backyard and pool on the west side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:27 AM, sunset 6:59 PM.
- A pool back here is the warmest in town and glitters in the evening; expect afternoon glare on west-facing glass and real value in lanai screening or shade trees.
- Sunsets happen over your own backyard — and in summer the rear takes the full afternoon sun, so the lanai runs hottest of any orientation from about 3pm on.
- Morning coffee happens in shade; the front of the home takes the sunrise.
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): $1,703/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$3,900/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, 2026Active Under Contract$199,900
- Sep 17, 2026Listed$199,900
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 $141/sq ft; this home is listed at $194/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7611 Tarleton Road, Jacksonville, FL 32208Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS FIRST COAST REALTY | Sep 2026 | $120,000 | $135 | 3/1 | 887 | 47 | 0.4 |
| 862 Bunker Hill Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32208Listed by EXP REALTY LLC | Sep 2026 | $142,700 | $141 | 3/1 | 1,012 | 169 | 0.4 |
| 7769 Calvin Street, Jacksonville, FL 32208Listed by REAL BROKER LLC | Sep 2026 | $232,500 | $192 | 3/2 | 1,209 | 54 | 0.6 |
| 7330 Elwood Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32208Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC | Sep 2026 | $87,000 | $71 | 2/2 | 1,224 | 104 | 0.6 |
| 7853 Lueders Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32208Listed by REAL BROKER LLC | Sep 2026 | $230,000 | $190 | 3/2 | 1,209 | 43 | 0.7 |
| 7022 Alpine Street, Jacksonville, FL 32208Listed by INI REALTY | Sep 2026 | $139,000 | $126 | 2/1 | 1,105 | 4 | 1 |
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: DOGWOOD 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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