This home is in The Wilderness, Jacksonville — a home near Mandarin High School.
$505,000Sold4 bd · 2 ba · 1,923 sq ft
Sold·Closed Oct 29, 2026·14 days on market·Recent sales in The Wilderness·The Wilderness
12407 Valpariso Trail
Jacksonville, FL 32223
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About this home
The Wilderness
Welcome to 12407 Valparaiso Trail, a private retreat tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac in Jacksonville's Mandarin area. Set on a spacious 90-foot lot, this home offers privacy & security with minimal traffic and the peace of knowing who is coming down the street. The backyard is designed for entertaining and relaxation, featuring a screened-in, Diamond Brite resurfaced pool, new electric pool heater for year-round swimming, a disappearing screen wall that opens the living space outdoors, a nearly regulation sized concrete shuffleboard court, RV parking, and grilling deck. Inside, the split and open floor plan offers plenty of room to entertain. The chef's kitchen features subway tile, Kentucky black granite countertops, and updated stainless steel appliances. Additional highlights include a state of the art whole home air filtration system designed with allergy and hypoallergenic living in mind, plus a gentleman's garage with custom racks, workbenches, and built-in storage.
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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 A
Zone A evacuates first in a storm — typically coastal and surge-prone areas.
Roof: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 1986)
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: ~1,494 usable sun-hours per year
Moderate solar exposure — shade or roof orientation limits panel output here.
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
Mickler's Landing Beachfront Parkabout 16 mi · 202 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Julington-Durbin Preserve14 min drive · 6.4 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Mandarin Park Boat Rampabout 1 mi · St. Johns River - Julington Creek
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Mandarin Park Kayak Launch Dockabout 1 mi · Julington Creek
Closest youth league fields
Walter Anderson Memorial Park7 min drive · Baseball, Football, Softball
Closest grocery store
The Fresh Market7 min drive · 12795 San Jose 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): $4,169/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$9,900/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
- Oct 30, 2026Closed$505,000
- Oct 2, 2026Price change$505,000+$6,000
- Sep 23, 2026Price change$499,000−$36,000
- Sep 18, 2026Listed$535,000
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 $229/sq ft; this home is listed at $263/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3443 Remler Drive S, Jacksonville, FL 32223Listed by FUTURE HOME REALTY INC | Oct 2026 | $392,000 | $255 | 3/2 | 1,540 | 33 | 0.2 |
| 12432 Muscovy Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32223Listed by DOGWOOD REALTY | Oct 2026 | $399,000 | $220 | 3/2 | 1,813 | 31 | 0.3 |
| 3745 Dogwood Hill Terrace, Jacksonville, FL 32223Listed by NEXT MOVE ATLANTIC COAST | Sep 2026 | $507,000 | $229 | 4/3 | 2,210 | 8 | 0.4 |
| 3044 Marbon Estates Lane S, Jacksonville, FL 32223Listed by HOUWZER, INC. | Sep 2026 | $340,000 | $220 | 3/2 | 1,543 | 4 | 0.6 |
| 4075 Hillwood Road, Jacksonville, FL 32223Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC | Oct 2026 | $620,000 | $256 | 4/3 | 2,421 | 13 | 0.9 |
| 3250 Tea Rose Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32223Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS ST. AUGUSTINE | Oct 2026 | $392,000 | $182 | 4/3 | 2,157 | 78 | 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: FADER & CO REALTY LLC
Sold by: COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD 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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About The Wilderness
The Wilderness is a neighborhood in Mandarin, FL (Duval County), ZIP 32223.
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