This home is in Jacksonville.
$305,0002 bd · 2 ba · 1,473 sq ft
Active·13 days on market
4242 Ortega Boulevard 18
Jacksonville, FL 32210
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About this home
Jacksonville
Discover this bright and inviting second-floor flat offering 1,473 square feet of comfortable living space with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in the heart of historic Ortega. Many fresh updates, featuring beautiful new quartz countertops, fresh paint throughout, and all-new electrical outlets for modern convenience and peace of mind. Enjoy the charm of one of Jacksonville's most desirable historic neighborhoods. Ortega is known for its tree-lined streets, classic architecture, and relaxed riverside lifestyle. Several waterfront parks—including Stockton Park, Seminole Park, and Cortez Park—are just a short distance away, perfect for morning walks, sunset views along the St. Johns and Ortega Rivers, fishing, or simply relaxing by the water. Conveniently located near the Historic Shops of Avondale, Downtown Jacksonville, and NAS Jacksonville, this second-floor condo combines updated finishes with an unbeatable location. Don't miss the opportunity to make this charming Ortega residence yours.
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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: material not specified — year not disclosed (home built 1964)
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: ~1,703 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.
As of October 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
19th Ave Nabout 19 mi · 15 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Tillie K. Fowler Regional Parkabout 2 mi · 4 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Wayne B Stevens Parkabout 2 mi · Ortega River
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Seminole Park Paddlecraft Accessabout 0.3 mi · Ortega River
Closest youth league fields
Boone Parkabout 2 mi · Pickleball, Tennis
Closest grocery store
Publixabout 1 mi · 4495 Roosevelt 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): $769/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$6,000/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 27, 2026Listed$305,000
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 $215/sq ft; this home is listed at $207/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4300 Lakeside Drive 9, Jacksonville, FL 32210Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS SOUTHSIDE | Nov 2026 | $457,000 | $272 | 3/2 | 1,680 | 6 | 0.9 |
| 5303 Ortega Boulevard 204, Jacksonville, FL 32210Listed by WATSON REALTY CORP | Apr 2026 | $360,000 | $215 | 3/3 | 1,675 | 2 | 1.3 |
| 5303 Ortega Boulevard 208, Jacksonville, FL 32210Listed by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY | Mar 2026 | $380,000 | $220 | 3/2 | 1,725 | 3 | 1.3 |
| 5400 Water Oak Lane 402, Jacksonville, FL 32210Listed by MILLER & COMPANY REAL ESTATE | Apr 2026 | $280,000 | $146 | 3/3 | 1,912 | 0 | 1.4 |
| 5375 Ortega Farms Boulevard 1008, Jacksonville, FL 32210Listed by PACIFICO PROPERTIES | Sep 2026 | $150,000 | $138 | 2/1.5 | 1,090 | 104 | 1.6 |
| 5375 Ortega Farms Boulevard 1110, Jacksonville, FL 32210Listed by RE/MAX SPECIALISTS | May 2026 | $275,000 | $186 | 3/2 | 1,477 | 268 | 1.6 |
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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Listing Courtesy of: NORVILLE REALTY INC
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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