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$500,000
4beds
2,326sqft
12306 FOREST GATE Drive S, Jacksonville, FL 32246
4beds
2,326sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1996
0.30 Acres
2 Attached garage spaces
$215 price/sqft
$73/mo HOA
What's special
New roofFresh interior paintSunny breakfast areaUpgraded hurricane-impact windowsSolid-surface countertopsAbundant cabinetry
**NEW ROOF!!** Move right in and enjoy all the comfort, convenience, and lifestyle that Kensington has to offer! Lovingly maintained by the same owners for more than 25 years, this well-maintained 4-bedroom 2-bathroom brick home offers the ease of first floor living in one of Jacksonville's most established and amenity-rich communities. ...
- 27 days |
- 1,570 |
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Likely to sell faster than
Source: realMLS,MLS#: 2153931
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Family Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
JOANN WILEY 904-253-0937,
COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY 904-269-7117
Source: realMLS,MLS#: 2153931
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,533
- Total interior livable area: 2,326 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1652661405
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Somerset At Kensingt
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Pool, Basketball Court, Children's Pool, Clubhouse, Park, Pickleball, Playground, Tennis Court(s)
- HOA fee: $870 annually
- HOA name: Kensington Association
- HOA phone: 904-242-0666
Location
- Region: Jacksonville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $215/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $381,793
- Annual tax amount: $3,368
- Date on market: 7/6/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $500,000+247.5%$215/sqft |
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| 7/7/2000 | Sold | $143,900+10.4%$62/sqft |
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| 4/21/1999 | Sold | $130,400+2.7%$56/sqft |
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| 7/22/1998 | Sold | $127,000+5.4%$55/sqft |
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| 4/23/1996 | Sold | $120,500$52/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,118 +3% | $204,835 +3% |
| 2023 | $3,028 +9.4% | $198,869 +3% |
| 2022 | $2,768 +0.8% | $193,077 +3% |
| 2021 | $2,745 +1% | $187,454 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $2,716 +1.2% | $184,866 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $2,683 +1.4% | $180,710 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $2,646 | $177,341 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $2,646 +1.3% | $173,694 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $2,611 +0.7% | $170,122 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $2,594 -1% | $168,940 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $2,619 | $167,600 +1.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $165,124 -3.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $170,759 +2.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $167,192 +3% |
| 2010 | -- | $162,399 +2.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $158,130 +5.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $149,631 +3% |
| 2005 | $2,234 | $145,273 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $141,042 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $2,199 | $138,412 +2.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $135,168 +1.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $133,039 +7.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $124,053 +1% |
| 1999 | -- | $122,862 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$3,386/mo
Principal & interest
$2567
Property taxes
$746
HOA Fees
$73
Estimated market value
$493,300
$469,000 - $518,000
$2,789/mo
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Neighborhood: Sandalwood
Nearby schools
Kernan Trail Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 0.3 miles7/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
8/10Student Progress Rating
6/10Kernan Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 0.1 miles5/10
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Test Score Rating
5/10Student Progress Rating
5/10Sandalwood High School
Grades 9-12 • 2 miles6/10
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Test Score Rating
6/10College Readiness Rating
7/10Student Progress Rating
4/10