97 days on marketSingle Family Residence▼ Price cut: $4,900 (8/4)
$375,000
3-Bedroom Home in Fort Caroline Hills
7043 VALLEY CREST Court, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Single Family Residence in Fort Caroline Hills, Jacksonville · No CDD
Fort Caroline Hills · Jacksonville, FL 32277 · Duval
Listing data updated August 10, 2026 · refreshed twice daily
3Bedrooms
3Bathrooms
2,590Sq Ft
2002Year Built
$145Per Sq Ft
2-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.
16% below
$/sq ft vs community
$145 here vs $172 median sold (12 mo)
Buyer leverage
Buyer advantage
97 days on market
3.0 months
Supply around this home
Seller <3 · balanced 3-6 · buyer >6
Zone X
Flood risk
Minimal hazard per FEMA; ~19 ft elevation
$2k–$3k/yr
Est. insurance · illustrative
Not a carrier quote; premiums vary widely by property. Get a real quote.
Above 3 of 3
Price vs recent sales
Asking $375k tops 3 of the last 3 closed sales; also one of the largest homes here at 2,590 sq ft
School district: Fort Caroline address with the Duval County Public SchoolsCommunity built 1971–2004Ed Austin Regional Dog Park · 5 min drivePublix · 6 min driveCobblestone Plaza · 6 min drive
Momentum Research · Fort Caroline Lakes
Pricing & the Fort Caroline Lakes market
How this home is priced against recent nearby sales, and where Fort Caroline Lakes has been over 25 years. Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records; closed sales, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates only; see data notes.
Price vs. size in Fort Caroline Lakes
Each dot is a closed sale since 2001 (433 total). This home is the gold marker.
Sale price (y) by living area in sq ft (x). realMLS closed sales.
Median $/sq ft by year
Community sold $/sq ft, 2012–2026. This home lists at $145/sq ft.
Median sale price by year
12-month median closed price, 2012–2026.
Market Heat by year (0–100)
Momentum Market Heat, 2013–2026. Now 23 (cold).
Property timeline
This home’s history
2002BuiltPer public record
Jul 2, 2026First trackedObserved at $379,900
Aug 4, 2026Price cut$375,000
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
$2,468/mo
Principal & interest $1,900/mo77%
Taxes $356/mo14%
Insurance $161/mo7%
HOA $50/mo2%
$2,468/mo at 20% down, 30-yr @ 6.52% · edit any field to update.
Estimated from today’s asking price and current Duval County tax rates.
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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 $3,900/yr ($325/mo)
+$1,900 more each year
(+49%)
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.
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Current ownerProtected by Save Our Homes
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Home sellsResets the January after
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Buyer paysBased on purchase price
$107,328
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.
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
68/100
Strongest on: Flood safety (95), Price vs area (89)
0 limited50100 exceptional
68/100 is solid, mid-pack 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 area89
This home $145/sq ft vs the community 12-month median $172/sq ft.
Affordability0
List price $375,000 vs the community median $255,000. Not a measure of personal affordability.
Flood safety95
FEMA Zone X, ~19 ft elevation. Verify the parcel with FEMA.
Insurance cost70
From FEMA Zone X and a 2002 build. Obtain a property-specific quote.
Market liquidity68
Community median 35 days on market, ~3.0 months of supply (12-month record).
Renovation upside47
From a 2002 build and $145/sq ft vs the community median $172/sq ft. Not a condition assessment.
Buyer competition86
14% of recent closings here paid cash. A higher cash share means more competition from buyers who don't need financing (lower score).
Pricing power83
Recent sales closed at about 91.4% of original asking (~8.6% below). More room below asking generally favors buyers.
Market timing77
Momentum Market Heat is 23/100 (cold). Cooler readings generally favor buyers; hotter readings favor sellers.
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
🟢 Buyer-leaning conditions around this listing. 3.0 months of supply in the surrounding market and 97 days on market for this home, against a 35-day area median.Days on market:this home 97Area median: 35 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 August 5, 2026.
🟡 Asking $145 per square foot, about 16% below the community’s $172 median. Fort Caroline Lakes’s 12-month median sold price per square foot is $172. Median sold price per square foot is down 10.1% year over year. Confidence: Medium · 15 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.
67% of homes in Fort Caroline Lakes are owner-occupied. An estimated 33% are non-owner-occupied, including 11% held in a company or trust and 7% out-of-state owners.Why it matters: a high owner-occupied share typically means fewer rentals nearby and steadier resale demand.Source: Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records), 1274 homes matched. Community-level context.
Recent Fort Caroline Lakes sales closed near 91.4% of original asking. Cash paid for about 14% of recent closings here.Why it matters: the community’s own record shows how far opening prices typically move, and how often buyers compete without financing.Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records, community-level, 12 months ending August 5, 2026. Aggregates only; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
What’s unique here: one of only 4 active listings in Fort Caroline Lakes, no CDD assessment.
Updated August 10, 2026 · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Listing description
About this home
Reduced over $10,000! Come fall in love with this one-of-a-kind home! This is a lovely contemporary home with two main levels.
Soaring vaulted ceilings & double-sided fireplace between the living & dining rooms. Kitchen with breakfast bar, eat in nook, built in shelves & pantry. Quartz countertops with beautiful gray cabinets.
Glass doors that open to deck with serene wood views. The king-sized primary suite is on the main level. The primary bath has a garden tub, separate shower & walk in closet.
Loft area upstairs offers another family space to enjoy. The two additional bedrooms on the second level have walk in closets & walk in attic storage. The lower level in back is perfect for an office, man cave, game room or separate quarters for whatever you need.
It has a half bath & is 720 sq ft of open space with a mini-split AC. It has a separate entrance with a private deck! Roof done Jan '23, HVAC '21, HWH '18.
It has a water softener & termite bond. Call for your tour!
Description provided by THE LEGENDS OF REAL ESTATE 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$375,000
Bed / bath3 / 3
Living area2,590 sq ft
Year built2002
Property typeSingle Family Residence
Garage2-car
MLS #2143658
Listing status97 days on market
Public records & third-party data
FEMA flood zoneZone X
Ground elevation~19 ft
Windstorm exposureModerate
CountyDuval
Area listings4 active · 0 under contract
Estimated first-year tax~$4,275/yr
CDD assessmentNone on record
HOA (estimate)$50/mo
Calculated estimates
Price per sq ft$145
Estimated monthly payment$2,468
Insurance (illustrative)$2k–$3k/yr
Comparable-sales median$255,000
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
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.
$391,090the mess$499,870
Actual list price: $375,000 — compare it against the range above. The Messtimate is a blind sqft estimate; the list price reflects this specific home.
A 28% spread on the same house — and that gap is exactly what an automated guess can't see:
Condition & updates — a renovated kitchen or new roof vs. dated finishes can swing value six figures; sq ft can't see it.
The lot & views — a premium golf, water, or preserve lot vs. a road-facing one: same sq ft, very different price.
Outliers skew it — one flip or distressed sale in the comps drags the whole $/sq ft up or down.
Carrying costs & concessions — CDD, HOA, insurance, and seller-paid buydowns change what a buyer actually pays.
And here's what the live market is doing — which the number above ignores entirely:
This home: 97 days on market vs. a 35-day community median
4 active listings competing
≈3.0 months of supply
14 closed here in the last 12 months
For reference, this home is listed at $375,000 ($145/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.
Methodology: 2,590 sq ft × $151–$193/sq ft from recent nearby closed sales (public records). Estimate for general information only; not an appraisal, valuation, or offer. Updated August 10, 2026.
Keep looking
Similar homes for sale near Fort Caroline Hills
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.
Listed for $375,000Momentum Realty · on market 97 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.)
~$4,275/yr
A rough first-year estimate only, applying a typical Duval 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)
$2k–$3k/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
$50/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
~19 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.
Market data · public records
Recent sales activity in Fort Caroline Hills
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 Fort Caroline Hills neighborhood guide for more.
Comparable sales found
0
Recent nearby closings in the data set.
Community median sale price
$255,000
Canonical 12-month median closed price. Reference only.
Community median $/sq ft
$172
Canonical 12-month median $/sq ft. Reference only.
Go deeper on Fort Caroline Hills
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.
Recent local developments near this home, compiled from news and public sources. Provided for general information; verify details with the original source.
Jul 2026 · Development
JWB secures funding for 108 affordable housing units in Jacksonville
Jacksonville Today reported that JWB Real Estate Capital secured about $28.59 million in gap funding for 108 income-restricted units across three Westside sites on Tracy, Justina and Ricker roads. Plans include 38 townhome-style units and two sets of 35 efficiency units, priced at or below 60% of area median income for 50 years. Groundbreaking is expected by September 2026 with completion in 2027.
Why it matters: Adds new income-restricted rental and townhome housing supply on the Westside, increasing the stock of long-term affordable units and drawing public and tax-credit investment into three infill sites. The project is about 18 miles southwest of Fort Caroline, elsewhere in Duval County.
Culinary Institute of America selects Jacksonville for Southeast campus
News4Jax reported that the Culinary Institute of America chose downtown Jacksonville for its Southeast hub, to be located at 330 E. Bay Street on the Northbank riverfront. The campus would anchor a $160.5 million hotel and convention center development. The city previously approved up to $35 million in incentives, and the Downtown Investment Authority is finalizing agreements on design and property details.
Why it matters: Anchors a major downtown riverfront redevelopment that pairs an educational campus with hotel and convention space, adding institutional and commercial investment to the urban core alongside Riverfront Plaza and Pearl Square. The project is about 10 miles southwest of Fort Caroline, elsewhere in Duval County.
Hillwood contracts with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center
Master developer Hillwood contracted with the City of Jacksonville for 192 acres at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce Center on Jacksonville's Westside, continuing the buildout of the former Naval Air Station Cecil Field into an industrial and logistics park.
Why it matters: Continued absorption of large industrial parcels at Cecil signals sustained employment growth on the Westside, which can support housing demand across nearby communities. The project is about 25 miles southwest of Fort Caroline, elsewhere in Duval County.
Southeast Toyota opens $170M vehicle-processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island, adding 400-plus jobs
Southeast Toyota Distributors dedicated a new vehicle processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal in April 2026. The company put the investment at $170 million and said the facility created more than 400 full-time jobs, most of them hired locally.
Why it matters: A large new employment center on Blount Island adds sustained local job demand, a factor that has historically supported nearby housing absorption. The site is about 1 mile west of Fort Caroline.
Approximate driving times to verified nearby destinations. Estimates for general reference; actual times vary with traffic and route.
Groceries
Publix 6 min
Dining
Wok N Roll 11 min
Shopping
Cobblestone Plaza 6 min
Parks
Ed Austin Regional Dog Park 5 min
Assigned schools
Assigned schools
Schools currently assigned to this address in Duval 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.
GRADEC
Fort Caroline Elementary SchoolPublic PreK-5 · Duval County School District · Grade C (Florida DOE 2025-26)
Fort Caroline Middle School of the Visual and Performing ArtsPublic 6-8 · Duval County School District
GRADEC
Terry Parker High SchoolPublic 9-12 · Duval County School District · Grade C (Florida DOE 2025-26)
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.
No closely comparable recent sales were found in this data set.
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$1,719 – $2,500/moa rough gross-rent-yield range on list price (comp-based estimate coming).
Estimated cap rate4.3%Net operating income ÷ list price; excludes financing.
Est. monthly cash flow−$802 – −$99At 25% down, 30-yr; after a 10% vacancy/maintenance/management reserve.
Before you decide
Buyer research checklist
A neutral list of items to confirm for any home. This is general guidance, not advice about this specific property.
Confirm roof age and condition during inspection.
Confirm HVAC age and condition during inspection.
Request current HOA documents before relying on dues or restrictions.
Obtain an insurance quote for this specific property.
Confirm school zoning directly with the district.
Order a survey to confirm lot boundaries.
Review permit history with the county.
Confirm whether flood insurance is required for this parcel.
Confirm square footage and room dimensions independently.
Ask the county how property taxes may change after a sale.
Nearby & commute
Approximate distances
Approximate drive times for general reference only.
realMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 10, 2026)
Community market stats
realMLS closed sales, as of August 5, 2026
Flood zone & elevation
FEMA flood maps + USGS elevation (Zone X shown above)
Taxes & monthly cost
Estimated from county rates; not a quote
Insurance figure
Modeled estimate; obtain a real quote before offering
Schools
2025-26 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
Why might my property taxes differ from the current owner's?
Florida's Save Our Homes rule caps annual assessment increases for homesteaded owners, and the assessment can be re-set after a sale. As a result 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.
Where does the flood-zone information come from?
The flood designation shown (Zone X) comes from the FEMA flood map and is provided for general information. 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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Opinion & estimate — do not rely on this page. Any figure on this page that is not a verbatim fact from the listing or a public record — including estimated property taxes, insurance, CDD/HOA amounts, mortgage payments, comparable-sales summaries, and market statistics — is an opinion and estimate provided for general informational purposes only. These figures may be inaccurate or out of date, are not appraisals, valuations, or financial, legal, tax, or investment advice, and should not be relied upon. Do not make any purchase, offer, financing, or other decision based on this page. Independently verify everything — price, square footage, lot size, year built, taxes, CDD/HOA, flood status, school assignments, permits, and community rules — with the listing broker, the county, your lender, a licensed inspector, an insurer, and your own advisors before acting.
Estimate methodology. Tax estimates apply a typical county millage rate to the list price and will differ from the actual assessed bill. Cost and market figures are derived from available data and simple calculations, not a professional appraisal. We make no representation that any estimate reflects fair market value.
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Automated content. Some summaries, distances, and estimates on this page are generated automatically from public and proprietary data sources and may contain errors or omissions. We strive for accuracy but cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of any information. Verify anything important independently.
No warranty; measurements & photos. No guarantee, warranty, or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions, or measurements on this page — including square-footage measurements and property condition — all of which should be independently verified through appropriate means, including in-person inspection and public records. Photographs may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Momentum Realty and its agents expressly disclaim any liability in connection with the information provided.
Sold price and details are from public records and the MLS, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Shown for comparison only — not an appraisal or a statement of this home's value.
