12306 FOREST GATE Drive S, Jacksonville, FL 32246
$480,000 · Active
MLS #2153931
- Price
- $480,000
- Status
- Active
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living area
- 2,326 sq ft
- Home type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1996
- Lot size
- 0.3 acres
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Private pool
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- New construction
- No
- HOA
- Yes
- 55+ community
- No
- Levels
- One
- County
- Duval
- Garage spaces
- 2
- HOA fee
- $870 · Annually
- Annual property taxes
- $3,368.69
- Subdivision
- Somerset At Kensingt
- Style
- Traditional
- Appliances & Equipment
- Dishwasher · Dryer · Electric Range · Microwave · Refrigerator · Washer · Water Softener Owned
- Bathrooms
- 2 total bathrooms · 2 full bathrooms
- Bedrooms
- 4 total bedrooms
- Building
- Built in 1996 · Living area: 2326.0 · Levels: One · Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Exterior Features
- Patio/Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
- Fence
- Fenced · Wood
- Fireplaces
- 1 fireplace · Wood Burning
- Floors
- Carpet · Tile
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Heating
- Central
- Home Owner's Association
- Association Fee: $870 · Fee Frequency: Annually · Amenities: Pool, Basketball Court, Children's Pool, Clubhouse, Park, Pickleball, Playground, Tennis Court(s)
- Interior 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)
- Laundry
- In Unit
- Lot
- 0.3 acres
- Parking
- Attached · Garage
- Property
- Other structures: Shed(s) · Trees/Woods
- Roof
- Shingle
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Available · Electricity Connected · Sewer Connected · Water Connected · Water Source: Public
About this home
**NEW ROOF!! New Carpet!** 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 4-bedroom 2-bathroom brick home offers the ease of first floor living in one of Jacksonville's most established and amenity-rich communities. Fresh interior paint and numerous recent improvements make this home move-in ready. The kitchen features an upgraded Samsung refrigerator/freezer, solid-surface countertops, abundant cabinetry, and a sunny breakfast area. Custom built-ins add warmth, character, and everyday functionality. The large sunroom provides an additional area for relaxing or entertaining. New water heater installed in 2025. Home has upgraded hurricane-impact windows. Residents of Kensington enjoy exceptional community amenities, including a swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, sand volleyball, and a playground. Ideally located in Jacksonville's desirable Southside, you'll be just minutes from St. Johns Town Center, The Avenues Mall, Mayo Clinic, downtown Jacksonville, the Beaches, and a wide variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment. Sports enthusiasts will appreciate convenient access to EverBank Stadium and VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, while golfers are just a short drive from Deerwood Country Club, Jacksonville Golf & Country Club, Windsor Parke Golf Club, and world-renowned TPC Sawgrass. With major improvements already completed, or scheduled prior to closing, the next owner can simply move in and begin enjoying everything this wonderful Kensington community has to offer.
This data up-to-date as of 10/11/2026, 2:31:07 PM EDT. Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY.
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