This home is in Jacksonville — a home near Sandalwood High School.
$484,0004 bd · 2 ba · 2,200 sq ft
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242 Southern Rose Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32225
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About this home
Jacksonville
Welcome home to this beautifully maintained, spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom sanctuary nestled at the quiet end of a desirable cul-de-sac. Designed for both relaxing and entertaining, the interior features bright, inviting living spaces complete with brand-new carpet underfoot. The home offers complete peace of mind with newer major systems and upgraded modern appliances, ensuring effortless day-to-day living. Step out back to your private, covered porch, the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening unwinding while taking in the serene pond views. Best of all, you are just 15 minutes away from sun-drenched beaches, premier shopping, and popular local restaurants. Low HOA and no CDD fees. Offering the perfect blend of tranquil privacy and central convenience, this move-in-ready gem is truly a must-see! Book a private showing today!
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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.
Outside all hurricane evacuation zones
This location is not in a designated storm-surge evacuation zone.
Roof: material not specified — year not disclosed (home built 2006)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,581 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 November 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 5 mi · 50 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Dutton Island Preserveabout 3 mi · 1.2 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Oak Harbor Boat Ramp (Restricted to shallow draft boats)about 3 mi · Atlantic ICW (Duval County)
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Dutton Island Park & Preserve – South Kayak Launchabout 3 mi · Pablo Creek
Closest youth league fields
Wynnfield Lakesabout 1 mi · Soccer
Closest grocery store
Aldiabout 0.4 mi · 12777 Atlantic 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): $2,920/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$9,500/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
- Nov 2, 2026Listed$484,000
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 $253/sq ft; this home is listed at $220/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12966 Medford Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32225Listed by BACHMANN HOMES REALTY, LLC | Oct 2026 | $428,000 | $255 | 3/2 | 1,678 | 5 | 0.5 |
| 12258 Scotts Cove Trail, Jacksonville, FL 32225Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS ST JOHNS | Oct 2026 | $465,500 | $217 | 4/2 | 2,145 | 1 | 0.7 |
| 13181 Staffordshire Drive S, Jacksonville, FL 32225Listed by MOMENTUM REALTY | Nov 2026 | $397,000 | $253 | 3/2 | 1,567 | 7 | 0.8 |
| 1820 Burgess Hill Drive E, Jacksonville, FL 32246Listed by NEXTHOME ENDLESS SUMMER | Oct 2026 | $470,000 | $232 | 4/2 | 2,026 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 13353 Dijon Drive E, Jacksonville, FL 32225Listed by MOMENTUM REALTY | Sep 2026 | $440,000 | $278 | 3/2 | 1,584 | 58 | 0.9 |
| 2044 Midnight Moon Trail, Jacksonville, FL 32246Listed by MOMENTUM REALTY | Nov 2026 | $530,000 | $232 | 4/2.5 | 2,280 | 2 | 1.1 |
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.
Features
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Interior
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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: MAXREV, LLC
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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