$230,000
5519 RIVER FOREST Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32211, Jacksonville, FL 32211
River Forest
- Price
- $230,000
- Beds / Baths
- 3 / 2
- Living area
- 1,574 sqft
- Year built
- 1950
- Type
- Residential
- Lot
- 0.29 ac
- Garage
- 0
- HOA
- None
- CDD
- No
- Flood zone
- Unknown
- County
- Duval
- Days on market
- 647
Short sale opportunity. Home is in excellent condition. CASH, CONV, FHA, VA ONLY. Put in an offer on this completely renovated 1950s gem with a huge fenced backyard. Open concept kitchen and living room with an additional Florida Room space, currently used to accommodate large family dinners. Split bedrooms provide primary ensuite privacy with walk-in closet. Good sized second and third bedrooms share a bathroom on opposite side of the house. When asked, the seller said her top three highlights are the scenic backyard, the neighbors and her kitchen. Book an appointment to see it in person. Only offers submitted using FARBAR AS IS or Residential will be accepted at the sellers request.
What to check on this one
- Verify flood zone designation and elevation certificate status immediately.
- Obtain 4-point inspection report (roof, plumbing, electrical, HVAC) — required for insurance.
- Confirm roof age and current insurance carrier acceptance; wind-mitigation inspection if needed.
- Request plumbing material documentation — cast-iron or polybutylene present in 1950 build?
- Verify short-sale approval timeline and lender requirements before making offer.
- Inspect HVAC age and service records; cooling system critical in Northeast Florida.
Flagged from the listing itself — not an inspection, and no substitute for one. Bring these to the showing.
What this home really costs per month
Loan $184,000 at 6.75% · 30 yr
Not a loan quote. Rate, insurance, and tax are stated assumptions — a lender and an insurance agent give real numbers. Homestead exemption lowers taxes after you file.
Listing courtesy of WATSON REALTY CORP. Data via realMLS (Northeast Florida MLS), updated Aug 15, 2026, 1:54 AM.
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