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How many days does it actually take to buy a house in Jacksonville right now?

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Is Jacksonville still a buyer's market or a seller's market?

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12846 WANDA Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32258 (MLS# 2169728)

12846 WANDA Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32258

$699,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,147 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 19,166 Status: Active

Current Price: $699,000 List Date: 10/17/2026 Last Modified: 11/02/2026

Overview

Description

Escape to peaceful country living in the heart of Mandarin. This charming 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers generous living spaces, including a large living room with a cozy fireplace, a bright sunroom, and an eat in kitchen complemented by a separate dining room for gatherings. A versatile bonus room provides space for hobbies, work, or play. Step outside to your private backyard oasis — an inviting pool, summer kitchen, and expansive green space perfect for entertaining. Located on a private lane this home features it's own boat dock and boathouse with lift, ideal for fishing or enjoying quiet moments on the water. Two large sheds offer ample storage, and a small private balcony creates the perfect spot for morning coffee. Surrounded by preservation foliage and creek life, this property blends privacy, nature, and comfort into a truly special retreat.

Supplements: Seller is licensed Sales Agent.

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Listing Details MLS# 2169728

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Bathrooms Total: 3
Living Area: 2640
Living Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 3147
Year Built: 1978
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No
Homestead YN: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 0.44
Lot Size Dimensions: 100x180 depth
Association YN: No
CDD Fee YN: No
Accessibility Features YN: No
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: Yes
Water Frontage Feet: 100
Furnished: Unfurnished
Stories: 2
Entry Level: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Direction Faces: West
Directions: Turn on Hood Landing Rd off Old St Augustine Rd, to Julington Creek Rd (2nd stop sign) turn L. Or turn on Julington Creek Rd from San Jose to Hood Landing, turn R, then L on 2nd Julington Creek Rd, 2nd lane on your R.
Public Remarks: Escape to peaceful country living in the heart of Mandarin. This charming 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers generous living spaces, including a large living room with a cozy fireplace, a bright sunroom, and an eat in kitchen complemented by a separate dining room for gatherings. A versatile bonus room provides space for hobbies, work, or play. Step outside to your private backyard oasis — an inviting pool, summer kitchen, and expansive green space perfect for entertaining. Located on a private lane this home features it's own boat dock and boathouse with lift, ideal for fishing or enjoying quiet moments on the water. Two large sheds offer ample storage, and a small private balcony creates the perfect spot for morning coffee. Surrounded by preservation foliage and creek life, this property blends privacy, nature, and comfort into a truly special retreat.
List Price/SqFt: 264.77

Property Features

Architectural Style: Traditional Levels: Two Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Rental Restrictions: No Minimum Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Freezer; Ice Maker; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Breakfast Nook; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Carpet; Tile Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Unit; Lower Level; Sink; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Cable Connected; Sewer Not Available Cooling: Central Air; Multi Units; Wall/Window Unit(s) Heating: Central; Electric Electric: 200+ Amp Service Water Source: Shared Well Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Tank Smart Home Features: Dishwasher; Monitoring; Refrigerator; Smoke Detector Green Energy Efficient: Insulation; Water Heater; Windows Security Features: Security System Leased Construction Materials: Brick; Wood Siding Other Structures: Boat House; Outdoor Kitchen; Shed(s) Exterior Features: Balcony; Boat Lift; Boat Slip; Dock; Outdoor Kitchen Patio And Porch Features: Awning(s); Deck; Front Porch; Patio Pool Features: In Ground; Fenced; Pool Sweep Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage; Garage Door Opener; RV Access/Parking Lot Features: Dead End Street; Few Trees View: Canal; Creek/Stream; Trees/Woods Water Body Access Type: Navigable; Public Accessible Waterfront Features: Canal Front; Creek Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Wrought Iron Current Use: Residential; Single Family Community Features: Fishing; Street Lights; Suburban Road Frontage Type: Private Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt; Paved Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 3; Bedroom 2; Bonus Room; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Contract Date: 2026-10-17

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 12846
Street Name: WANDA
Street Suffix: Lane
County: Duval
State: FL
Postal Code: 32258
MLS Area Major: 014-Mandarin
Subdivision Name: Hood Landing

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-10-17T11:10:55Z
Major Change Type: New Listing

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Green Energy

Ownership: Seller Owned

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: Yes

Room Types

Bathroom 1 Level: Upper
Bathroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bonus Room Level: Upper
Primary Bedroom Level: Upper

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Primary Bedroom	Upper
Bedroom 2	Upper
Bathroom 3	Upper
Bonus Room	Upper

Documents

Floor Plan ›

Sellers Property Disclosure ›

Listing Office: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY

Last Updated: November - 02 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.