This home is in Johns Creek, Jacksonville — a waterfront home in Jacksonville.
Active·Listed today·Johns Creek
12874 Winthrop Cove Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224
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About this home
Johns Creek
Welcome to peaceful Johns Creek living in a home where comfort, privacy, and beautiful surroundings come together. Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers just under 2,500 sq ft with serene pond views and a floor plan designed for the way you live. The main-level primary suite feels like a private retreat, with patio access, calming water views, and a walk-in closet featuring custom built-ins. Upstairs, a spacious bonus room with a full bath offers the flexibility for guests, a home office, media room or play space. Enjoy the peace of mind of a 1-year-old HVAC, 2-year-old water heater, and 2-year-old appliances, plus a convenient 2-car garage. Step outside to relax on the patio, watch the water, and enjoy the quiet of your established neighborhood setting. All this in vibrant Johns Creek, with beaches, parks, dining, shopping and everyday conveniences close by - giving you the rare combination of a tranquil home base and an easy, connected lifestyle.
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 E
Zone E evacuates after zones A, B, C, D in an approaching storm.
Roof: material not specified — year not disclosed (home built 1999)
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: ~1,728 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
South-facing backyard — the year-round light lot
The listing reports the home facing north, which puts the backyard on the south side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:19 AM, sunset 7:13 PM.
- The rear gets sun through the day in every season — in winter, the low southern sun keeps the lanai and yard bright when north-facing yards go flat.
- A pool back here takes sun most of the day, which means warmer water in the shoulder seasons and the most useful screened-lanai light for plants.
- Summer afternoons are strong but not the direct western blast — shade sails or lanai screening handle it.
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): $5,641/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$10,600/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 29, 2026Active$539,000
- Sep 15, 2026Listed$539,000
History tracked by kristafracke.com from the live MLS feed. Earlier changes may predate tracking.
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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY AT THE LAKES
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.
The neighborhood
About Johns Creek
Johns Creek is a neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL (Duval County), ZIP 32224.
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