12969 HELM Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32258 (MLS# 2130195)

12969 HELM Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32258

$615,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,704 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,970 Status: Closed
Current Price: $615,000 List Date: 2/21/2026 Last Modified: 8/11/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to waterfront living in the heart of Mandarin with no HOA and 4-6 foot-deep navigable canal with direct connection to Julington Creek and the St. Johns River. Enjoy canal and creek views from inside the home or while relaxing on the upper or lower outdoor deck! ***** Recent Improvements Include: •Brand New First-Floor Flooring (February 2026) •New A/C System (December 2024) •New Roof (November 2024) •New Garage Doors (May 2024)

Supplements: ******** Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this distinctive octagon-shaped home sits along a naturally preserved canal surrounded by mature trees and tranquil water views, offering both privacy and effortless connection to open water. The main living area and upper level are designed with architectural inspiration reminiscent of a ligh ...

Listing Details MLS# 2130195

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Full
3
Bathrooms Total
3
Living Area
1964
Living Area Source
Public Records
Building Area Total
2704
Year Built
1985
Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N
No
Homestead YN
Yes
Lot Size Acres
0.16
Lot Size Dimensions
85 x 110
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
No
Water Body Access YN
Yes
Waterfront YN
Yes
Water Frontage Feet
85
Furnished
Unfurnished
Stories
2
Senior Community YN
No
Directions
From I-295 to Old St. Augustine Road, Exit 3 for Old St. Augustine Road (SR 211/CE 211) at the end of the ramp, Turn Left (South) on Old St. Augustine Road, Turn Left onto Caron Drive, Turn Right onto Julington Creek Road, Turn Left onto Helm Drive and continue to the end of the cul-de-sac 12969 Helm Drive will be on the Left.
Public Remarks
Welcome to waterfront living in the heart of Mandarin with no HOA and 4-6 foot-deep navigable canal with direct connection to Julington Creek and the St. Johns River. Enjoy canal and creek views from inside the home or while relaxing on the upper or lower outdoor deck! ***** Recent Improvements Include: •Brand New First-Floor Flooring (February 2026) •New A/C System (December 2024) •New Roof (November 2024) •New Garage Doors (May 2024)
List Price/SqFt
315.68
Sold Price/SqFt
313.14
Bathrooms Half
0

Property Features

Architectural Style: Contemporary; Stilt; Other Levels: Two Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Skylight(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Laminate; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Lower Level; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump Water Source: Shared Well Sewer: Septic Tank Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Wood Siding Exterior Features: Dock; Other Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Porch; Wrap Around Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage Door Opener; Other Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac View: Canal; Creek/Stream; Trees/Woods Water Body Access Type: Navigable Waterfront Features: Canal Front; Creek; Navigable Water Fencing: Wood; Other Current Use: Residential; Single Family Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Paved Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan

Contract Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Contract Date
2026-02-14

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
12969
Street Name
HELM
Street Suffix
Drive
County
Duval
State
FL
Postal Code
32258
MLS Area Major
014-Mandarin
Subdivision Name
Del Rio

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-08-11T19:37:46Z
Major Change Type
Status Change
Price Change Timestamp
2026-03-31T00:09:20Z
Purchase Contract Date
2026-05-06
Close Date
2026-08-11
Close Price
615000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total
Yes

More Information

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible
No

Location, Tax, and Legal

Country
US
Parcel Number
1578710000
Tax Annual Amount
4132.57
Tax Year
2025
Tax Legal Description
27-73 05-4S-27E DEL RIO UNIT NO 4 LOT 16 BLK 8-A
Zoning Description
Residential
Elementary School
Greenland Pines
Middle School
Twin Lakes Academy
High School
Mandarin

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Electric Cooktop
Yes
Electric Oven
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Construction Materials

Frame
Yes
Wood Siding
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes
Electric
Yes

Current Use

Residential
Yes
Single Family
Yes

Exterior Features

Dock
Yes
Other
Yes

Fencing

Wood
Yes
Other
Yes

Flooring

Laminate
Yes
Wood
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes
Electric
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Lower Level
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Levels

Two
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Lot Features

Cul-De-Sac
Yes

Parking Features

Garage Door Opener
Yes
Other
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Road Frontage Type

City Street
Yes

Road Surface Type

Paved
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Security Features

Security System Owned
Yes
Smoke Detector(s)
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Utilities

Cable Available
Yes
Electricity Connected
Yes
Sewer Connected
Yes
Water Connected
Yes

View

Canal
Yes
Creek/Stream
Yes
Trees/Woods
Yes

Water Source

Shared Well
Yes

Architectural Style

Contemporary
Yes
Stilt
Yes
Other
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Deck
Yes
Porch
Yes
Wrap Around
Yes

Waterfront Features

Canal Front
Yes
Creek
Yes
Navigable Water
Yes

Interior Features

Open Floorplan
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub
Yes
Skylight(s)
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes

Water Body Access Type

Navigable
Yes
Listing Office: THE LEGENDS OF REAL ESTATE
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: August - 11 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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