3 bedroom Single Family Residence at 413 RIVER BIRCH Lane, Christopher Cove, Fleming Island — photo 1Front elevation
3 bedroom Single Family Residence at 413 RIVER BIRCH Lane, Christopher Cove, Fleming Island — photo 2Living space
3 bedroom Single Family Residence at 413 RIVER BIRCH Lane, Christopher Cove, Fleming Island — photo 3Kitchen
3 bedroom Single Family Residence at 413 RIVER BIRCH Lane, Christopher Cove, Fleming Island — photo 4Owner's suite
3 bedroom Single Family Residence at 413 RIVER BIRCH Lane, Christopher Cove, Fleming Island — photo 5Exterior / yardView all 89 photos →
142 days on market Single Family Residence OPEN HOUSE SUN August 29th 10 AM- 12:30 PM ▼ Price cut: $18,000 (8/4)
$769,000
3-Bedroom Home in Christopher Cove

413 RIVER BIRCH Lane, Fleming Island, FL 32003

Single Family Residence in Christopher Cove, Fleming Island · No CDD
Christopher Cove · Fleming Island, FL 32003 · Clay
Listing data updated September 11, 2026 · refreshed twice daily
3Bedrooms
2.5Bathrooms
3,123Sq Ft
1998Year Built
$246Per Sq Ft
Waterfront2-car garageNo CDDFEMA Zone X
Momentum Research: independent market analysis, flood data, insurance estimates, buyer leverage, and objective property scoring, alongside the MLS listing. Not just the listing sheet.
9% above
$/sq ft vs community
$246 here vs $226 median sold (12 mo)
Buyer leverage
Balanced market
142 days on market
6.0 months
Supply around this home
Seller <3 · balanced 3-6 · buyer >6
Zone X
Flood risk
Minimal hazard per FEMA; ~7 ft elevation
$3k–$6k/yr
Est. insurance · illustrative
Not a carrier quote; premiums vary widely by property. Get a real quote.
Above 2 of 2
Price vs recent sales
Asking $769k tops 2 of the last 2 closed sales

Sources: realMLS (listings + 12-mo closed sales), FEMA, modeled insurance. Interpretation: Momentum Research. Data notes

Highlights

As of September 11, 2026, 413 RIVER BIRCH Lane in Christopher Cove, Fleming Island is listed at $769,000 (3,123 sq ft, about $246 per sq ft). That is 23% above Christopher Cove's median closed sale of $626,500 over the last 12 months (2 recorded sales). It has been 142 days on market. Listing facts: built in 1998, waterfront, HOA dues of $49/mo. The parcel maps to FEMA flood zone X, outside the special flood hazard area. Figures are from the MLS record and county data; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

  • No CDD assessment on record
  • Built 1998 · 28 yrs
  • 3,123 sq ft of living area
  • 2-car garage
  • Listed at $769,000 — recent neighborhood median sale price ~$626,500 (nearby sales; deemed reliable, not an appraisal)
  • 142 days on market
  • HOA $49/mo (per listing)
Momentum Research · Christopher Cove

Pricing & the Christopher Cove market

How this home is priced against recent nearby sales, and where Christopher Cove has been over 25 years. Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records; closed sales, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates only; see data notes.

This home’s $/sq ft vs. nearby sales

List $/sq ft against recent nearby closed sales; the community median is marked.

Price per sq ft · this home vs. recent nearby sales2296 EMILYS Way2296 EMILYS Way: $207/sq ft$2072304 EMILYS Way2304 EMILYS Way: $245/sq ft$245This homeThis home: $246/sq ft$246Community median $226

Price vs. size in Christopher Cove

Each dot is a closed sale since 2002 (43 total). This home is the gold marker.

$187k$494k$802k1,9872,8403,693This home: $769,000, 3,123 sq ftThis homeSale price

Sale price (y) by living area in sq ft (x). realMLS closed sales.

Median $/sq ft by year

Community sold $/sq ft, 2016–2022. This home lists at $246/sq ft.

$111$159$2082016: $12120162018: $14420182021: $16920212022: $1982022

Median sale price by year

12-month median closed price, 2016–2022.

$315k$428k$542k2016: $370k20162018: $337k20182021: $465k20212022: $520k2022
Property timeline

This home’s history

  • 1998BuiltPer public record
  • Jul 10, 2026First trackedObserved at $787,000
  • Aug 4, 2026Price cut$769,000
  • NowActiveCurrently for sale

Build year is from public record. Listing milestones reflect movewithmomentum.com’s own observations since we began tracking this listing and are not the MLS listing history; dates and prices are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Financing

Estimated monthly payment

$5,003/mo
  • Principal & interest $3,974/mo 79%
  • Taxes $628/mo 13%
  • Insurance $353/mo 7%
  • HOA $49/mo 1%

$5,003/mo at 20% down, 30-yr @ 6.71% · edit any field to update.

Editable estimate — not a loan offer. Estimates only; see data & estimate notes.

Cost to own

Property taxes

✓ Based on certified county tax roll
Estimated property taxes after purchase
$10,825/yr
$902/mo·effective rate ~1.41%
Estimated from today’s asking price and current Clay County tax rates.
⚠️

Many first-time Florida buyers are surprised when property taxes jump after closing. This estimate helps you budget before you make an offer.

Current owner pays $6,400/yr ($533/mo)
+$4,425 more each year
(+69%)

Most of this comes from Florida’s Save Our Homes assessment cap resetting when the home sells — the current owner’s protected assessment doesn’t transfer to a new buyer.

🛡️
Current ownerProtected by Save Our Homes
🔄
Home sellsResets the January after
🧾
Buyer paysBased on purchase price
$104,334
Save Our Homes benefit
The current owner’s protected taxable value sits this much below market — which is why today’s bill is lower than a new buyer’s.
$528,721
Market value
$475,109
Assessed
$424,387
Taxable
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Sources: Florida DOR certified tax roll (2025), realMLS. County public record, not MLS data — matched to this home by parcel ID. Estimates are not a tax bill.

Momentum Scores

Momentum Property Score

46/100
Strongest on: Flood safety (90), Insurance cost (67)
0 limited50100 exceptional

46/100 is below average across the objective indicators below. It reflects only those measures — not the home’s quality, condition, or desirability.

A 0-100 score built from objective property and market data: flood risk, insurance, pricing, supply, affordability, and recent sales. Higher means more measures line up in a buyer’s favor. It reflects only the factors below.

Price vs area28
This home $246/sq ft vs the community 12-month median $226/sq ft.
Affordability12
List price $769,000 vs the community median $626,500. Not a measure of personal affordability.
Flood safety90
FEMA Zone X, ~7 ft elevation. Verify the parcel with FEMA.
Insurance cost67
From FEMA Zone X and a 1998 build. Obtain a property-specific quote.
Market liquidity44
Community inventory, ~6.0 months of supply (12-month record).
Renovation upside32
From a 1998 build and $246/sq ft vs the community median $226/sq ft. Not a condition assessment.

Momentum Scores are objective, rules-based indicators computed from listing facts, public records, and recent nearby sales. They are not appraisals, valuations, investment advice, or judgments about a neighborhood or who should live there. Verify independently.

Momentum Research

The Momentum read

🟡 Balanced conditions around this listing. 6.0 months of supply in the surrounding market and 142 days on market for this home, against a 142-day area median.Days on market:this home 142Area median:  142 daysWhy it matters: above-median time on market, together with the level of supply, is a clear sign of how much leverage sits with buyers.Momentum Research interpretation of the MLS facts in the snapshot above. Source: Data provided by realMLS. As of September 10, 2026.

🟡 Asking $246 per square foot, about 9% above the community’s $226 median. Christopher Cove’s 12-month median sold price per square foot is $226. Confidence: Low · 2 closed sales in 12 monthsMLS facts: realMLS closed sales. A per-square-foot gap is context, not an appraisal; condition, lot, and view set the final number here.

What’s unique here: one of only 1 active listings in Christopher Cove, no CDD assessment.

Jump to: About this home · Every number, sourced · Monthly cost · Flood & risk · History · FAQ

Updated September 11, 2026 · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

Listing description

About this home

Welcome to this custom brick home in the desirable Christopher Cove community of Fleming Island, just steps from the St. Johns River. Set on nearly an acre, this property offers privacy, space, and direct creek access for kayaking to the river.

Inside, you'll find soaring ceilings, wood and tile floors, FRESH interior paint, and RECENT UPDATES including QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS in the kitchen and laundry room, NEW sinks, a 2023 Wi-Fi HVAC system, NEW wall oven/microwave, NEW dishwasher, smart lighting, and an electric fireplace. The spacious kitchen features abundant cabinetry, a breakfast bar, and a sunny breakfast nook. The owner's suite on the main floor offers a sitting area, custom built-ins, a large bath, and HUGE walk-in closet.

Upstairs includes two bedrooms, a loft/office or optional fourth bedroom, and two private balconies. Relax in the backyard with mature fruit trees, a paver patio, gazebo, and peaceful creek views.

Description provided by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS and reproduced from the MLS; not independently verified.

Property facts & sources

Every fact, sourced

Listing data, public records, our calculations, and what to verify — each fact shown once. Estimates and calculations shown are for general information only, are not appraisals or advice, and should be independently verified.

Listing facts MLS

List price$769,000
Bed / bath3 / 2.5
Living area3,123 sq ft
Year built1998
Property typeSingle Family Residence
Garage2-car
MLS #2141280
Listing status142 days on market

Public records & third-party data

FEMA flood zoneZone X
Ground elevation~7 ft
Windstorm exposureLow
CountyClay
Area listings1 active · 0 under contract
Estimated first-year tax~$7,536/yr
CDD assessmentNone on record
HOA (per listing)$49/mo

Calculated estimates

Price per sq ft$246
Estimated monthly payment$5,003
Insurance (illustrative)$3k–$6k/yr
Comparable-sales median$626,500

Buyer should verify Buyer verify

Exact HOA dues, fees, and restrictionsRoof age and conditionHVAC age and conditionA property-specific insurance quoteSurvey and lot boundariesPermit historyFlood-insurance requirementsSchool zoning (confirm with the district)Property taxes after sale (homestead reset)CDD / community assessmentsSquare footage and room dimensions
Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERSProvided via the realMLS Internet Data Exchange · © 2026 Northeast Florida MLS, Inc. · deemed reliable but not guaranteed
The Messtimate™

The Messtimate

This is a deliberately dumb estimate — living area times a range of recent neighborhood $/sq ft, and nothing else. It is not an appraisal, not market value, and not a valuation of this home. Even a tight range from comparable sales can’t price a specific home — here’s why.

$621,477the mess$790,119

Actual list price: $769,000 — compare it against the range above. The Messtimate is a blind sqft estimate; the list price reflects this specific home.

A 27% spread on the same house — and that gap is exactly what an automated guess can't see:

  • Condition & updates — a 1998 home may have had its roof, kitchen, or HVAC replaced since, or not; sq ft can't see either.
  • The lot — this listing is waterfront; water frontage is priced far off a per-sq-ft average of the neighborhood.
  • Outliers skew it — one flip or distressed sale in the comps drags the whole $/sq ft up or down.
  • Carrying costs & concessions — this home carries HOA dues of $49/mo; with insurance and any seller-paid buydown, that changes what a buyer actually pays, and a sq ft estimate ignores all of it.

And here's what the live market is doing — which the number above ignores entirely:

  • 1 active listing competing
  • 6.0 months of supply
  • 2 closed here in the last 12 months

For reference, this home is listed at $769,000 ($246/sq ft) — a number set with analysis a Messtimate can't do.

Want a property-specific review from a licensed agent? A Momentum Realty agent will do a real, free comparative market analysis — walking the home, the lot, the condition, and the live market. That's the difference between a Messtimate and a valuation.

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Methodology: 3,123 sq ft × $199–$253/sq ft from recent nearby closed sales (public records). Estimate for general information only; not an appraisal, valuation, or offer. Updated September 11, 2026.

Keep looking

Similar homes for sale near Christopher Cove

Active listings nearby at a comparable size and price. Listings held by brokerages other than Momentum Realty are marked with the listing broker. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Transparency

Price & listing history

Listed for $769,000Momentum Realty · on market 142 days
Public records

Building permits

Permit history not yet linkedConfirm permit history with the county building department.
Estimated ownership costs

Estimated costs & disclosures

Estimated ownership costs for general information. Confirm each with the county, your lender, and an insurer. See data & estimate notes.

Property tax (first-year est.)
~$7,536/yr

A rough first-year estimate only, applying a typical Clay rate to the list price before any exemptions. Florida bills vary substantially after reassessment, homestead and other exemptions, and local taxing districts — this is not your expected bill. Confirm with the county property appraiser.

CDD assessment
None

No CDD assessment on record for this community.

Insurance (illustrative range)
$3k–$6k/yr

An illustrative modeled range, not based on carrier underwriting and not a quote. Florida premiums vary significantly by roof age, wind-mitigation features, claims history, and carrier — a real quote can land well outside this range. Flood insurance not federally mandated (Zone X). Get a quote from a licensed insurer before relying on any figure.

HOA
$49/mo

Covers the master association & common areas. Confirm exact dues and what they include.

Environmental data

Flood zone & elevation

Sourced environmental data for the parcel. Confirm with FEMA and your insurer.

FEMA flood zone
Zone X

From the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. In this zone lender-required flood insurance is generally not mandated; confirm for the parcel.

Ground elevation
~7 ft

Approximate parcel elevation from USGS; confirm exact elevation with a survey.

Windstorm / insurance
Obtain a quote

This is a coastal Florida county. Premiums and coverage vary by home; obtain a quote from a licensed insurer.

Connectivity

Internet & broadband

Fiber
Check availability

AT&T Fiber covers much of NE Florida; confirm availability at the address.

Cable
Likely

Xfinity/Spectrum cable broadband is widely available.

5G Home
Backup

T-Mobile / Verizon fixed-wireless as a backup option.

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Market data · public records

Recent sales activity in Christopher Cove

Recent comparable closed sales near this home, from public records. Summary figures are for general reference only and are not a valuation of this property. See the Christopher Cove neighborhood guide for more.

Comparable sales found
2

Recent nearby closings in the data set.

Community median sale price
$626,500

Canonical 12-month median closed price. Reference only.

Community median $/sq ft
$226

Canonical 12-month median $/sq ft. Reference only.

Go deeper on Christopher Cove

See schools, amenities, builders, HOA/CDD detail, and every active & sold home in the community — the single biggest advantage of buying here over a portal.

Assigned schools

Assigned schools

Schools currently assigned to this address in Clay County, provided as neutral factual data. Assignments can change — confirm current zoning with the school district. This is not a statement about the home's suitability for any person or family.

School zoningThis address is in the Clay County School District. Specific elementary, middle, and high-school assignments vary by street and can change. Confirm current zoning with the district before relying on it.
How it stacks up

Comparable recent sales

Recent closed sales nearby, with photos, so you can compare. Sold prices are public record, deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Community 12-month median: $226/sq ft. Shown for general reference only — this is not an appraisal or a statement of this home's value. Sold prices are public record and deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

If you rent it out

Investment snapshot

Objective rental and cash-flow estimates for a buyer weighing this as an investment. Rough figures for general information only — not a guarantee of rent, an appraisal, or investment advice. Verify independently.

Estimated rent$3,525 – $5,127/moa rough gross-rent-yield range on list price (comp-based estimate coming).
Estimated cap rate4.5%Net operating income ÷ list price; excludes financing.
Est. monthly cash flow−$1,583 – −$141At 25% down, 30-yr; after a 10% vacancy/maintenance/management reserve.
Before you decide

Buyer research checklist

Items worth confirming for 413 RIVER BIRCH Lane, chosen from what the record shows. This is general guidance, not advice about this specific property.

  • Built in 1998 (28 years): ask for the roof and HVAC replacement dates — insurers commonly ask for roof age on homes this old, and it changes the premium.
  • HOA dues are listed at $49/mo: request the current budget, reserves, and rules before relying on that figure or on any restriction.
  • FEMA flood zone X: flood insurance is not usually required, but get a quote anyway — FEMA reports roughly one in four flood claims come from outside high-risk zones.
  • Get a homeowners insurance quote for this specific address in Clay County; a wind-mitigation inspection and, on older homes, a four-point inspection can change the premium.
  • Waterfront: confirm seawall or dock condition and permits, and ask who owns and maintains the shoreline.
  • Listed living area is 3,123 sq ft: verify it against the property appraiser's record and measure before relying on it.
  • Order a survey to confirm lot boundaries and easements.
  • Review permit history with the county.
  • Property taxes: the estimate on this page (about $7,536/yr) assumes reassessment at the list price; the seller's homestead cap does not transfer, so their current bill is not a guide.
  • Confirm school zoning directly with the district.
Nearby & commute

Approximate distances

Approximate drive times for general reference only.

Provenance

Data sources & freshness

Listing recordrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 11, 2026)
Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, as of September 10, 2026
Flood zone & elevationFEMA flood maps + USGS elevation (Zone X shown above)
Taxes & monthly costEstimated from county rates; not a quote
Insurance figureModeled estimate; obtain a real quote before offering
Schools2025-26 district assignments; verify with the district

Momentum Research lines are our own analysis of realMLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates are informational, not appraisals or advice. Methodology: how Momentum scores are computed.

Answered before you ask

Frequently asked questions

How big is 413 RIVER BIRCH Lane and when was it built?

Per the listing record, 413 RIVER BIRCH Lane was built in 1998 and has 3,123 sq ft of living area, 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Living area and lot size come from the MLS record and should be verified against the county property appraiser.

What community is 413 RIVER BIRCH Lane in?

413 RIVER BIRCH Lane is in Christopher Cove in Fleming Island, Clay County. The community section on this page shows recent closed sales, days on market, and active inventory for Christopher Cove from the same MLS data.

Does 413 RIVER BIRCH Lane have an HOA, and how much are the dues?

The listing reports HOA dues of $49 per month. Dues, what they cover, and the community's rules should be confirmed from the association's current documents before relying on them.

Why might property taxes on 413 RIVER BIRCH Lane differ from the current owner's?

The estimate on this page (about $7,536 per year) assumes reassessment at the list price. Florida's Save Our Homes rule caps annual assessment increases for homesteaded owners, and the assessment resets after a sale, so a new owner's bill may differ from the seller's. Any tax figure shown here is an estimate, not the actual bill — confirm with the county property appraiser and tax collector.

Is 413 RIVER BIRCH Lane in a flood zone?

The FEMA flood map places this parcel in Zone X, outside the special flood hazard area, so flood insurance is not usually required by a lender. It is still available and worth quoting; confirm the parcel's status with FEMA and your insurer.

Can I rely on the figures on this page?

No. Estimated taxes, insurance, payments, and any market or comparable-sales summary are opinions and estimates for general information only and should not be relied upon. Verify all information independently before making any decision.

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