8538 OCALA Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32220
New Listing
Overview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) The cozy primary suite offers a beautifully appointed en-suite bath with a walk-in shower, while the secondary bedrooms are comfortably sized and served by an updated hall bath with a tub. The enclosed back porch houses the laundry room and leads to an outdoor oasis complete with a large shaded patio and a refreshing above-ground pool-ideal for relaxing after a day outdoors. For those who love to tinker, create, or need extra space, the detached two-car garage is equipped with power, water, and a workshop, making it perfect for hobbies, equipment, or storage. Then there's the land...and it's something truly special. Cast a line from your private dock into the stocked pond, home to tilapia, bass, warmouth, and bream. Watch wildlife thrive among pesticide-free pastures filled with wildflowers, wild lettuce, elderberry, and native plants that attract butterflies, birds, and pollinators. Bring your bees, start your garden, or simply enjoy the peace and privacy that only country living can provide. The charming chicken coop even comes with its feathered residents, already accustomed to their deluxe accommodations! Whether you're a sportsman looking for your own outdoor paradise, dreaming of a hobby farm, or simply longing for wide-open spaces where life slows down and nature takes center stage, this extraordinary property delivers. Rarely does a place combine charm, functionality, and such a remarkable connection to the outdoors. If you've been searching for a place where rural dreams become reality, you've found it. Welcome home.
Listing Details MLS# 2156845
General Property Information
- Bedrooms Total
- 3
- Bathrooms Full
- 2
- Bathrooms Total
- 2
- Living Area
- 1200
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Year Built
- 1978
- Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N
- No
- Homestead YN
- Yes
- Lot Size Acres
- 2.4
- 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
- No
- Furnished
- Unfurnished
- Stories
- Yes
- Senior Community YN
- No
- Directions
- Follow I-10 west, then take exit 355 for Hammond Blvd and turn right onto Hammond Blvd. Continue onto Devoe St., and turn right onto US-90 E/ W Beaver St. Turn left onto Bulls Bay Hwy and then left onto Ocala Ave. Destination will be on the left.
- Public Remarks
- Escape the noise and discover the simple joy of country living on this truly magical 2.4-acre retreat. Tucked away in a peaceful rural setting, yet only 15 minutes from San Marco, Downtown Jacksonville, shopping, and major hospitals, this charming 1,200-square-foot home offers the perfect balance of modern comfort and the lifestyle you've been dreaming of. From the moment you step onto the inviting front porch, you'll feel right at home. Inside, the thoughtfully designed floor plan flows beautifully, featuring a spacious family room, an updated kitchen with a center island perfect for morning coffee or casual meals, and a generous dining room made for gathering with family and friends.
- List Price/SqFt
- 312.5
- Bathrooms Half
- 0
Property Features
Contract Information
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Property Attached YN
- No
- Listing Contract Date
- 2026-07-24
Location Tax and Legal
- Street Number
- 8538
- Street Name
- OCALA
- Street Suffix
- Avenue
- County
- Duval
- State
- FL
- Postal Code
- 32220
- MLS Area Major
- 081-Marietta/Whitehouse/Baldwin/Garden St
- Subdivision Name
- Marietta
Status Change Information
- Major Change Timestamp
- 2026-07-24T12:47:34Z
- Major Change Type
- New Listing
DPR Eligible
- DPR Eligible
- Yes
More Information
Location, Tax, and Legal
- Country
- US
- Parcel Number
- 0060660000
- Tax Annual Amount
- 3545.09
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Tax Legal Description
- 1-33 15-2S-25E 2.54 MARIETTA FARM LOT 2 N1/2 FARM LOT 2, N1/2 FARM LOT 3 BLK 165
- Zoning Description
- Residential
- Elementary School
- Thomas Jefferson
- Middle School
- Jean Ribault
- High School
- Edward White
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Disposal
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Gas Range
- Yes
- Gas Water Heater
- Yes
- Microwave
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Water Softener Owned
- Yes
Construction Materials
- Concrete
- Yes
Cooling
- Central Air
- Yes
- Electric
- Yes
Current Use
- Farm
- Yes
- Residential
- Yes
Exterior Features
- Dock
- Yes
- Fire Pit
- Yes
Fencing
- Fenced
- Yes
- Full
- Yes
Flooring
- Laminate
- Yes
- Tile
- Yes
Heating
- Central
- Yes
- Electric
- Yes
Laundry Features
- Electric Dryer Hookup
- Yes
- Washer Hookup
- Yes
Levels
- One
- Yes
Listing Terms
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
- FHA
- Yes
- VA Loan
- Yes
Other Structures
- Shed(s)
- Yes
- Workshop
- Yes
Parking Features
- Detached
- Yes
- Garage
- Yes
Pool Features
- Above Ground
- Yes
Possession
- Close Of Escrow
- Yes
Road Frontage Type
- City Street
- Yes
Road Surface Type
- Asphalt
- 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
- Pond
- Yes
- Trees/Woods
- Yes
Water Source
- Well
- Yes
Architectural Style
- Ranch
- Yes
Patio And Porch Features
- Front Porch
- Yes
- Patio
- Yes
Interior Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Yes
- Kitchen Island
- Yes
- Open Floorplan
- Yes
- Pantry
- Yes
- Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub
- Yes
- Primary Downstairs
- Yes
Water Body Access Type
- Owned
- Yes
