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$970,000
● House - Off Market

8978 HECKSCHER Drive

Jacksonville, FL 32226
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths
square feet
1,824 Ft²
$5,290
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Breathtaking River Views from This High-and-Dry Waterfront Retreat! Experience true Florida waterfront living on the deep, navigable St. Johns River, just minutes to the ocean. Situated on over half an acre of high-and-dry land, this exceptional property offers peace of mind - the home has never flooded - along with breathtaking wide-open river views. Boaters will love the two private docks with deep water access, perfect for fishing, cruising, or heading out to the Atlantic. Outdoor living shines with a self-cleaning pool built in 2018, a four-person hot tub, landscape lighting, irrigation, and mature privacy shrubs that create a secluded, private oasis once you enter the driveway. A detached garage provides additional storage for vehicles or water toys. Inside, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath concrete block and frame home with Hardi siding offers a river view from many rooms. The main level features an updated kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances, luxury vinyl plank flooring, living and dining areas, a Florida room, laundry room, and a full bathroom. All bedrooms are located upstairs with a shared bathroom and are accessed by a spiral staircase, plus an exterior composite staircase with aluminum railing for added convenience. Major updates include a new roof in 2018 and full repipe in 2022. Ideally located on the sought-after Fanning Island in the North Florida Keys, just 3 minutes to the beach, 20 minutes to Amelia Island 20 minutes to Jacksonville International Airport, and close to boat ramps, state parks, great restaurants, and the St. Johns River Ferry - this home offers the ultimate riverfront lifestyle. Scheduled your private showing before this amazing property is gone! Don't forget to take a look at the floor plan and video of the property.
Unit Size
1,824 Ft²
Days on Market
48 days
Land Size
0.55 acres
Price per sqft
$535
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$502
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1952

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Last updated: 8 months ago (Real MLS #2122567)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Feb 12, 2026 Sold
Sold
Dec 30, 2025 In contract -
In contract
Dec 26, 2025 Listed by WATSON REALTY CORP $975,000
Listed by WATSON REALTY CORP
Apr 26, 2000 Sold
Sold

Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1952
  • Effective Year Built: 1970
  • Building Count: 1
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 12
  • Building Style: 0
  • Exterior Walls Type: 19
  • Interior Walls Type: 3
  • Roof Shape Type: 7
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 13
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 7
  • Garage Square Area: 720
  • Parking Space Count: 3
  • Patio Type: 94
  • Porch Type: 89
  • Pool Type: 8
  • Location Influence Type: 198

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 24,105
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 2,500
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 1,000
  • Total Building Area: 2,216
  • Gross Building Area: 2,216
  • Building Area: 1,824
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 4
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,824
  • Heating Fuel Type: 2

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: SECTION LAND
  • Land Acres: 0000000553
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 0100
  • State Land Use Code: 01
  • Legal Description 1: 25-1S-28E .573 FLA SURVEY, CHAPTER 253 OF PT N OF ST JOHNS RIVER-SEC 25 PT RECD O/R 9607-1328

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Duval County School District
  • Census Tract: 010105

Zoning

  • Zoning: RLD-100A

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 8325
  • Parcel: 160859-0000
  • Meridian: SEC 25 TWN 01S RNG 28E
  • Municipality: CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
  • Latitude: 30.3845
  • Longitude: -81.4498

    Address

  • Full Address: 8978 Heckscher Dr
  • Address - House Number: 8978
  • Address - Street Name: Heckscher
  • Address - Suffix Type: Dr
  • State: FL
  • City Name: Jacksonville
  • Carrier Code: H001
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2411
  • Zip Code: 32226

Valuation

    Tax

  • Total Area: 1,929
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $510,343
  • Tax Rate Code Area: GS

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1844
  • Valuation Date: Dec 20, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 75
  • Final Value: 707,036
  • High Value: 837,468
  • Low Value: 576,604

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $476,972
  • Market Land Value: $290,400
  • Market Improvement Value: $186,572

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $329,181

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Apr 14, 2000
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Apr 26, 2000
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 71
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2000092992
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 8978 Heckscher Drive built and last sold?
The property at 8978 Heckscher Drive was built in 1952 and last sold on Apr 14, 2000 for $275,000.
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