Welcome to your dream home in the charming Ortega Forest area of Jacksonville. This stunning 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence features gorgeous hardwood floors and a beautifully updated interior. The modern kitchen boasts elegant wood cabinets with ample storage space and sleek granite countertops, perfect for culinary enthusiasts. Enjoy a spacious, fenced-in backyard ideal for entertaining, complete with a shed with electric. The convenient inside laundry room adds functionality, and the encapsulated crawlspace keeps everything dry and pristine. Located in historic Ortega Forest, you're steps from top-rated schools, parks, dining, and the scenic St. Johns River. With easy access to Downtown Jacksonville, NAS Jax, and major highways, this move-in-ready home blends charm, convenience, and modern comfort for your ideal Ortega Forest lifestyle. Don't miss this Ortega Forest gem!
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$286Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Bobbie Jean Demunck• COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY
Charming home in the heart of Ortega Forest! This perfect little gem in the perfect little neighborhood is just the place for you to call home! With 3 bedrooms, 2 updated bathrooms, plus bonus room and gorgeous backyard with a deck, shed with electricity, and fenced off area for play with rubber mulch! Hardwood floors throughout the original living areas, inside laundry, and the home has been encapsulated underneath to keep everything nice and dry!
realMLS #815386
Apr 29, 2016
Sold
$184,000
$122/sq ft
Apr 14, 2016
Pending
—
Apr 4, 2016
Contingent
—
Feb 26, 2016
Listed
$188,500
$125/sq ft
Feb 26, 2016
Price Changed
$179,000
$119/sq ft
+8
Completely renovated home ready for a new owner to move right in! New roof, new exterior and interior paint, new kitchen with granite and new bathroom, refinished wood floors, new windows, new deck, inside laundry, fenced in backyard. Third bedroom has large closet but can also be used as a den. Home also includes 200 square foot detached garage with electric.
Public Records
Oct 2, 2015
Sold
$90,500
$60/sq ft
realMLS #773787
Jun 22, 2015
Listing Removed
—
May 22, 2015
Listed
$114,900
$76/sq ft
May 22, 2015
Price Changed
$109,850
$73/sq ft
Public Records
May 21, 2015
Sold
$75,000
$50/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 8, 1993
Sold
$61,571
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,531 (+3.1%)
$120,000 + $155,261
$275,261
2024
$4,394 (+69.9%)
$120,000 + $155,261
$275,261
2023
$2,586 (+9.5%)
2022
$2,363 (+0.9%)
2021
$2,341 (+1.1%)
2020
$2,315 (+10.3%)
2019
$2,099 (+1.5%)
2018
$2,068 (+1.5%)
2017
$2,038 (−0.3%)
$42,750 + $98,548
$141,298
2016
$2,044 (+165.8%)
$42,750 + $98,548
$141,298
2015
$769 (−0.5%)
$37,406 + $61,327
$98,733
2014
$773
Tax history for 4637 Homestead Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,531 (+3.1%)
$120,000 + $155,261
$275,261
2024
$4,394 (+69.9%)
$120,000 + $155,261
$275,261
2023
$2,586 (+9.5%)
2022
$2,363 (+0.9%)
2021
$2,341 (+1.1%)
2020
$2,315 (+10.3%)
2019
$2,099 (+1.5%)
2018
$2,068 (+1.5%)
2017
$2,038 (−0.3%)
$42,750 + $98,548
$141,298
2016
$2,044 (+165.8%)
$42,750 + $98,548
$141,298
2015
$769 (−0.5%)
$37,406 + $61,327
$98,733
2014
$773
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
118 ft.
Lot size
8,273 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2010
Sq. Ft.
1,506
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Duval County
APN
1012310000R
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 11, 2026.
RLD-90
Residential Low Density-90 District
This category includes residential developments in a density range of up to 7 dwelling units per acre when full urban services are available. Generally, single-family dwellings will be the predominant land use in this category, although patio homes, townhomes, and multiple-family dwellings may also be permitted in appropriate locations. Minimum lot size shall be one-half acre per dwelling unit when both centralized potable water and wastewater treatment are not available. The lot size may be reduced to one quarter acre per dwelling unit if either one of these services is available. Secondary and supporting nonresidential uses described herein may also be permitted, subject to the criteria set forth in this Section below.; The following primary and secondary zoning districts may be considered in the Low Density Residential Category depicted on the Future Land Use Map series of the Comprehensive Plan.; The Residential Low Density RLD zoning districts allow for single-family dwellings at minimum lot sizes permitted in each district along with certain supporting open space uses, community facilities and utilities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Golf related
Park & open space
Dec 15, 2023 • Final
Plumbing
Work on a water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
Aug 5, 1994 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Primary Bathroom - Tub with Shower, Split Bedrooms
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Wood
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Exterior
Pool Features
Private YN: No
No
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Direction Faces: South
Entry Level: 1
Levels: One
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Current Use: Residential, Single Family
Lot Information
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Lot Size Area: 0.19
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,393.61
Tax Year: 2024
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Electric
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Location
Unit Information
Unfurnished
Community Information
No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,506
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,273 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Duval County
APN: 1012310000R
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 11, 2026
Around this home
Schools
John Stockton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Lake Shore Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
Robert E. Lee High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
7 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$410,000 – $496,000
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