$144,900
836 GATES Street, Jacksonville, FL 32208, Jacksonville, FL 32208
Lake Forest
- Price
- $144,900
- Beds / Baths
- 2 / 1
- Living area
- 998 sqft
- Year built
- 1950
- Type
- Residential
- Lot
- —
- Garage
- 1
- HOA
- None
- CDD
- No
- Flood zone
- Unknown
- County
- Duval
- Days on market
- 123
$145/sqft asking, vs a $116/sqft median across 744 closed sales in 32208 over the last 12 months — 25% above the area's closed prices. Condition and lot vary; that's what a showing is for.
Great Opportunity!! Gorgeous Vintage Florida style home. Lots of space for a 2 bedroom 1 bath home on a large lot! with a nice Florida room. One car detached garage with a nice deck so you can entertain family and friends, fenced backyard, gray storage space and much more. Located close to schools and parks.Only 9 minutes to the Downtown, the Zoo and Cruise Terminal.
What to check on this one
- Verify roof age and get 4-point inspection—1950 home likely needs replacement soon.
- Confirm flood zone via FEMA map; request elevation certificate if in AE/VE.
- Inspect for polybutylene or cast-iron plumbing common to 1950s homes.
- Have septic system inspected if present; confirm well water testing records.
- Get pre-purchase home inspection focused on foundation, electrical, HVAC condition.
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 $115,920 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 FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC. Data via realMLS (Northeast Florida MLS), updated Jun 8, 2026, 5:43 PM.
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