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9423 HUNSTON MILL Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32244 (MLS# 2170054)

9423 HUNSTON MILL Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32244

$2,600

Property Type: Residential Lease Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,849 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,148 Status: Active

Current Price: $2,600 List Date: 10/20/2026 Last Modified: 10/27/2026

Overview

Description

Tastefully updated and stylishly improved exteriors are just the icing on this beautiful 4/2 cake in the amenity driven community of Lakeview at Watermill. Speaking of amenities this community features a year round pool trifecta with a lap pool, family pool and splash pad for the youngun's open from dawn to dusk. There is tennis & pickleball, sand volleyball, basketball and a sports field. There is also a clubhouse that can be rented out for parties. Now let's dive into this home. Upon entering you will see the office/1st bedroom on your right and a large dining room to your left. Walking down the hall past the foyer you will be greeted by a spacious living room with perfect for your sprawling sectionals and large TV. The open chefs kitchen has a great view of the game on the tube and the extended screened in back porch and the festive pagoda as well. The kitchen features granite counters, 43 inch cabinets and a butcher block island for meal prep, storage and seating.

Supplements: The primary en suite is to the left of the living room offering a massive bedroom and bath with a separate tub and walk in shower and closet with a double sink vanity. The bedroom features a large bay window perfect for your morning coffee or diving into your latest read. The opposite side of the home includes the remaining two bedrooms and second ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 2170054

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Living Area: 1849
Living Area Source: Assessor
Year Built: 2004
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Association YN: Yes
Accessibility Features YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Waterfront YN: No
Stories: Yes
Stories Total: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
Directions: Take Argyle Blvd west to Watermill Blvd turning right on Hunston Mill, home is on the right.
Public Remarks: Tastefully updated and stylishly improved exteriors are just the icing on this beautiful 4/2 cake in the amenity driven community of Lakeview at Watermill. Speaking of amenities this community features a year round pool trifecta with a lap pool, family pool and splash pad for the youngun's open from dawn to dusk. There is tennis & pickleball, sand volleyball, basketball and a sports field. There is also a clubhouse that can be rented out for parties. Now let's dive into this home. Upon entering you will see the office/1st bedroom on your right and a large dining room to your left. Walking down the hall past the foyer you will be greeted by a spacious living room with perfect for your sprawling sectionals and large TV. The open chefs kitchen has a great view of the game on the tube and the extended screened in back porch and the festive pagoda as well. The kitchen features granite counters, 43 inch cabinets and a butcher block island for meal prep, storage and seating.
List Price/SqFt: 1.41

Property Features

Additional Lease Terms: 12 Months Owner Pays: Association Fees; Trash Collection Architectural Style: Ranch Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Pantry; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Patio; Rear Porch; Screened Association Amenities: Basketball Court; Children's Pool; Clubhouse; Community Pool; Park; Pickleball; Playground; Tennis Court(s) Community Features: Sidewalks; Street Lights; Suburban Water Source: Public Parking Features: Additional Parking; Garage; On Street Sewer: Public Sewer Fencing: Back Yard; Wood Utilities: Cable Available Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Road Surface Type: Asphalt Road Frontage Type: City Street Additional Fee Includes: Lease Prep Tenant Pays: All Utilities; Common Area Maintenance; Pest Control Pets Allowed: Dogs OK

Contract Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Contract Date: 2026-10-20
Lease Term: 12 Months
Availability Date: 2027-01-01

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 9423
Street Name: HUNSTON MILL
Street Suffix: Lane
State: FL
County: Duval
Postal Code: 32244
MLS Area Major: 067-Collins Rd/Argyle/Oakleaf Plantation (Duval)
Subdivision Name: Watermill

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-10-20T17:44:33Z
Major Change Type: New Listing

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: Yes

More Information

Deposits and Fees

Additional Fee: 100
Application Fee: 75
Pet Fee/Deposit: 250
Security Deposit: 2600

Listing Office: COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY

Last Updated: October - 27 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.