NVESTOR ALERT! 1008 SF HANDYMAN BUNGALOW is in need of rehab, but will be sold free of liens & fines, with clear title. Interior is currently configured as a ''4 bedroom,'' but original floor plan and tax rolls show 2 Bedrooms. With a strong rental market in the area, this one may offer long term WEALTH BUILDING as part of a rental portfolio, or could be a potential opportunity for a BUY FIX SELL project for a seasoned rehabber/investor. Prime Easy access to I-95, US1 , local shopping, dining, and entertainment. Corporate Seller is looking for CASH or Hard Money as property is being sold AS-IS with SELLER TO MAKE NO REPAIRS. BUYER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRASHOUT.
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
4,791 sq ftLot Size
$35Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by American Real Estate Solutions LLC CAPARROS• AMERICAN REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS LLC
Royal Terrace, located between Arlington Expressway and University Boulevard, is a residential and commuter-friendly Jacksonville neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and a tree-lined street grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Arlington Road and University Boulevard corridor, where auto shops, corner markets, and casual takeout counters set a practical, everyday rhythm. Brick facades, broad lawns, and mature oaks give many blocks a classic postwar feel. Nearby green space and waterways shape the geography with a low-key, outdoorsy backdrop. Daily errands and local hangouts cluster along Arlington Road, keeping the pace grounded and convenient.
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Market insights
5242 Dodge Rd · $34,900
DAYS ON MARKET
42 days
The average home goes pending in 62 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.3%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$34,900
Median list price in this area is $339,499. (873% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
5 price drops
27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Electric range
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Electric range
Heating & cooling
Wall/window cooling units
Exterior features
Yard on a 0.11-acre lot
Other detached or on-site structures
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Other parking
Utilities
Public sewer
Sewer and water connected
HOA & community
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
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Property being sold, As Is. SELLER AND AGENT MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, UNAWARE OF ANY DEFECTS OR LEAD BASED PAINTS. SPECIAL BANK ADDENDUMS ARE REQUIRED. PROOF OF FUNDS OR PRE-APPROVAL LETTER IS REQUIRED.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,404 (+18.7%)
2024
$1,183 (+4.4%)
2023
$1,132 (+16.1%)
2022
$975 (+9.2%)
2021
$893 (+7.3%)
2020
$832 (+6.5%)
2019
$781 (+12.7%)
2018
$693 (+1.3%)
$4,895 + $23,479
$28,374
2017
$684 (+4.1%)
$4,450 + $23,095
$27,545
2016
$657 (+4.8%)
$4,450 + $23,095
$27,545
2015
$627 (+4.8%)
$4,450 + $21,701
$26,151
2014
$598
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
4,868 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1936
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,008
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,008
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Duval County
APN
0290160000R
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
RLD-60
Residential Low Density-60 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
Apr 16, 1993 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
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.
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
6 days above 107° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Jacksonville, FL • 32209
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Jacksonville. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 5242 Dodge Rd
$34,434
$466 under list price of $35K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $50K to $70K.