For Sale By Owner



Northeast Florida Beauty

Property Description

This beautiful split-bedroom all brick home features a large kitchen with 24 upgraded raised-panel cabinets.  The breakfast nook has a large window looking out on beautiful banana trees.  Convenient inside Laundry Room.  Dining Room has chair rail and shares a spacious vaulted ceiling with Family Room.  Working Brick Fireplace is handsomely trimmed with upgraded crown molding and pilasters.   Master Bathroom was remodeled in 2005 with updated tile and sliding glass shower doors.  Many upgrades throughout including crown molding in Foyer, Family and Dining room as well as Master Bedroom.  Real wood blinds in Family, Dining and Master Bedroom.  Dual pane windows tilt out for easy cleaning.  Backyard includes a 10'x10' storage shed for lawn equipment.  Backyard also features a concrete pad perfect for garden plants, kid's sand box, or dog run.  

Amenities Include: Large patio cover, Central Heat/Air (replaced in 2007), and beautiful landscaped property with large palm trees in the front with landscape lighting.  Large maple trees in the back provide lots of shade.   New roof with architectural shingles (replaced in 2011), whole house water softener (owned, not leased, replaced in 2009), new hurricane rated garage door (replaced in 2010), new dishwasher (replaced in 2010)and security system (owned). 

The house is also equipped with gutters on all sides.  The roof has a hip type structure, which makes walking on it very easy, if needed.   The garage is perfect for the do-it-yourselfer; it has floor to ceiling peg board on 2 walls; shelves installed on each wall; and a built-in work-desk area with power strip and lighting.

This house is perfect for anyone!  Just the right size for a first time homeowner, a new family, a Florida vacation home, or someone looking to downsize.

Located on a quiet street in the middle of the South Brierwood neighborhood. 


Hopefully this is the home for you, if so, let's start the process!

         Purchase and Sale Agreement

         Please note: If you are planning on financing your purchase, please include a pre-approval
                              letter from your lending institution.  This will speed up our decision.  Thanks!


Included Features:

The house is currently covered by a Termite Bond through Peninsular Pest control, monitored via the Sentricon system, and can be transferred to the new owner.


Additional Information about the property:

         Seller Disclosure Statement

         Property Survey

         FSBO Sale Flyer

         FSBO Pictures of House

         Permits:
              1999 - Patio Cover added to back porch.  (link)
              2005 - Master bath remodeled.  (link)
              2007 - New A/C Trane unit (Compressor/Air Handler).  (link)
              2009 - Replaced water softener (no permit required)
              2009 - New water heater.  (link)
              2010 - New hurricane strength garage door (no permit required)
              2011 - New roof - Architectural Shingles and SWR.  (link)
                          Roof Replacement Invoice - Lifetime Shingles and Warranty
                          Wind Mitigation Inspection Report after new Roof Installed


About the Neighborhood:

Brierwood is a wonderful neighborhood in which to live.  Here is a list of some of those attributes:

     - Mostly all brick ranch-style homes with wide lots (75' wide!)
     - Underground utilities (cable/electric).
     - Storm drains and gutters.
     - No speed bumps.
     - Walking distance to Beauclerc Elementary (an "A" rated school {link}).
     - Wide sidewalks on both sides of street.
     - No Home Owners Associations (HOA) or CDD fees.
     - Active neighborhood watch program and monthly meeting (web link).
     - Established tree canopy.
     - Perfect neighborhood for taking walks, jogging, and riding your bike.
     - Walking distance to Winn-Dixie, many restaurants and shops
     - Close to Mandarin Post Office (1.3 miles).
     - Neighborhood filled with growing families and friendly neighbors.
     - Multiple entry and exit points for driving (Craven Rd, Old Kings, Baymeadows).
     - Low traffic on roads.

Beyond the Neighborhood:

     Wonderful location is close to everything:
     - Grocery store (Winn Dixie) - just down the road.
     - Home improvement store (Lowe's) - about 2 miles away.
     - Restaurants - several in nearby shopping strips, and many on Baymeadows/Philips Hwy.
     - Fire and Rescue, and Police sub-station - about 4 miles away.
     - Downtown - about 10-15 minutes away via Baymeadows and I-95.
     - Conveniently located to The Bolles School, Jewish Community Center,
        San Jose Golf and Country Club, and numerous churches on San Jose Blvd.
     - Alternate routes to downtown as well - Philips Hwy or San Jose Blvd.
     - Beach - fast access to JTB.
     - Malls and Shopping - 7 miles away from the Avenues Mall and area shopping.


If you are new to Jacksonville ... Welcome!

         Jacksonville Area and/or New Home Owner Packet



Reasons to OWN rather than rent.

      - Simply put, there's nothing quite like owning your own home and property!
      - Interest rates are at very low levels (act soon, this may not be the case for much longer).
      - Home prices are back in line now from at the top of the housing bubble.
      - Our home is priced right, ready to sell (see comparables).
      - Perfect for the first time homeowner (new roof, garage door, newer A/C, water heater/softener).
      - You are investing some of your monthly housing costs into home equity for long term growth.
      - When you rent, you are helping to pay for the landlord's home, rather than YOUR home.
      - Buying vs. Renting (click here for write-up), nice breakdown of the costs.
      - Below, I have a sample of the monthly costs (click here).

 


    FOR SALE BY OWNER
                $184,900


                   MLS #609624

   Contact Information  

Call us at 904.733.1861
or
Click here to email us
to ask a question or to
schedule a viewing.

   Address:
       9156 Mornington Drive
       Jacksonville,  FL  32257

View Directions

View Pictures

View Layout of Home

     

Benefits of Ownership

Property Information:
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Garage: 2
Type: Residential
SubType: Single Family
Lot Size: 127 x 75
Sq Feet: 1610
Year Built: 1988
County: Duval County
Subdivision: Brierwood
Flood Zone: X  (not in flood zone)
   
Water: Public/City
Sewer: Public/City
   

Contact Information:
    Call us at 1-904-733-1861 to set up
     a time to come view the property !

             Bird's Eye View

   

Local Schools:
    Beauclerc Elementary (#230)
    Alfred Dupont Middle School (#66)
    Wolfson High School (#224)
  
     Duval County Schools (link)


   Contact Information  

Call us at 904.733.1861
or
Click here to email us
to ask a question or to
schedule a viewing.



The home purchasing process:

    Step #1: Determine your finances.
  Mortgage Loan Prequalification Calculator
            Find out how much you should
            spend of your monthly income.
           
     Step #2: Research interest rates.
  Mortgage Interest Rates   in Jacksonville
               Shop banks/credit unions for
               the best deal on mortgages.
                
     Step #3: Get a pre-approval letter
                   from the lender of your
                   choice.
 
     Step #4: Find a home that fits your
                  life, hopefully this house!

     Step #5: Submit an offer, including
                   the bank's pre-approval
                   letter and a binder check
                   to the homeowner.

     Step #6: If the offer is accepted,
                   congratulations!
                



Pictures: 
Call us at 904.733.1861    or    Email us to ask a question or to schedule a viewing.

Beautiful brick home with large palm trees landscaping. Easy to maintain landscaping. Paver walking path from fron to back. Landscape lighting to brighten the night. Beautiful wood door entrance with glass. Large foyer with tile floor leading into living room. Large living room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace. Beautiful brick fireplace with wood mantle. Living room leads into 2nd/3rd bedroom via hallway. Roomy living room with ceiling fan. Living room leads into master bedroom. Large dining room for family meals and events. Built-in wet-bar area with glass shelves and cabinets. Master bedroom features large window with real wood blinds. Master bedroom includes crown molding Master bedroom has large ceiling fan with lights. Master bedroom has walk-in closet and updated bathroom. Remodeled Master bath. Remodeled Master bath. Remodeled Master bath. Remodeled Master bath. Large kitchen with updated dishwasher and refrigerator. Kitchen features large wood cabinets. Plenty of storage with over 27 large cabinets. Kitchen includes eat-in area, and built-in microwave. Bedroom #2 Bedroom #2 Bedroom #3 Bedroom #3 Guest Master bathroom with tub. Guest Master bathroom with tub. Guest Master bathroom with tub. Back yard with shade trees and covered porch. Back yard with shade trees and covered porch. Back yard with shade trees and covered porch.


         For a printable version of all the pictures, please click => FSBO Pictures of House  and FSBO Sale Flyer

Layout Diagram:





Bird's Eye View:


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Map/Directions to this property (via Google Maps - you can scroll, zoom in/out if you please):







Sample breakdown of the cost of ownership:
 
    Assumptions made:
        - Purchase price of $184,900
        - 30 year fixed rate mortgage with a rate of 3.875%, APR 3.935%, zero points (offered by TD Bank as of Feb 2nd 2012).
        - Closing cost of $5,000 (initial hazard insurance, interest, appraisal, fees, taxes, etc).
        - Down payment of 20%  ($36,980)
 
    Calculations:
        - Mortgage Loan Amount ($184,900 - $36,980) . . . . . . . . . .  $147,920

        - Monthly P&I (Principal and Interest) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     $  624
        - Homeowner Insurance (approx $1,000 annually)   . . . . . . .     $    84
        - Property Taxes (approx $1,700 annually)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    $   142      (assuming property is homesteaded)
        - JEA (electric/water/sewer, average amount) . . . . . . . . . . . .    $  250
        - Termite Bond (approx $400 annually) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     $    34      (optional, can be dropped)
        - Flood Insurance (approx $280 annually)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    $    23       (optional since home is in Flood Zone X)

                                            Total monthly cost  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    $ 1,157     (note, most items accrued and paid annually)

         Note #1: Remember that you can currently reduce your taxable income (Schedule A - Itemized Deductions) with the cost
                        of all mortgage interest paid during the year and local property taxes paid.

         Note #2: If you were renting a house, you would most likely STILL be paying for JEA monthly electric/water/sewer bills.

         Note #3: If you were renting a house, you would probably be paying for renter's insurance.



Comparables:

The Brierwood area is a wonderful area of town.  And our neighborhood is so nice that homes typically do not take long to sell.

Here are some recent sales for comparables:

           January 2012                 4975 Rathbone Drive                 Sold for $184,900
           August 2011                  9105 Runnymeade Road            Sold for $185,000
           July 2011                       9124 Runnymeade Road            Sold for $189,000
           October 2010                8919 Yarmouth Road                  Sold for $222,000
           September 2010            9014 Runnymeade Road            Sold for $190,000




 


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