$449,000
248 JOHNSTON Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32211
Whispering Oaks
- Price
- $449,000
- Beds / Baths
- 3 / 2
- Living area
- 1,954 sqft
- Year built
- 1966
- Type
- Residential
- Lot
- 0.37 ac
- Garage
- 0
- HOA
- None
- CDD
- No
- Flood zone
- Unknown
- County
- Duval
- Days on market
- 0
- Elementary
- Woodland Acres
- Middle
- Arlington
- High school
- Terry Parker
Welcome to a truly unique waterfront setting on Pottsburg Creek, a scenic tributary of the St. Johns River. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers peaceful water views, beautiful sunsets and a quiet setting that feels tucked away while still convenient to everything Jacksonville has to offer. Enjoy the waterfront from your own charming dock, with navigability to the St. Johns River during higher tides. Adding to the privacy and uniqueness of the property, the seller also owns the parcel directly across the water, helping preserve the natural view with no home built directly opposite the property. The elevated home features spacious living areas, a 2-car carport and plenty of potential for a buyer to make it their own. Whether relaxing by the water, enjoying an evening sunset or heading out by boat, this property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy waterfront living in the heart of Jacksonville.
What to check on this one
- Verify flood zone designation and obtain elevation certificate for Pottsburg Creek waterfront.
- Request 4-point inspection and wind-mitigation report (1966 home, NE Florida insurance requirement).
- Confirm roof age and current insurance carrier acceptance for 60-year-old structure.
- Inspect plumbing type (cast-iron/polybutylene common in 1966; replacement costs significant).
- Verify dock permit status, seawall/bulkhead condition, and creek access maintenance responsibilities.
- Check septic system location, last service date, and any well usage on property.
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 $359,200 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 ROUND TABLE REALTY. Data via realMLS (Northeast Florida MLS), updated Sep 3, 2026, 10:44 AM.
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