Clay County property record for 1285 Independence Dr, Orange Park, FL 32065
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,128 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,789 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $192,500 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,491 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40-04-25-020896-121-12 |
| Primary APN | 40-04-25-020896-121-12 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,128 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,504 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 3,789 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 38 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Porch | Finished Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 124 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1285 INDEPENDENCE DR |
|---|---|
| City | ORANGE PARK |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32065-8684 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PUD |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 & PT OF TRACT A BAY HILL LANDING UNIT 1 AS REC OR 4896 PG 1001 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 40 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAY HILL LANDING UNIT 1 |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY FL |
| Township / Civil Division | ORANGE PARK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 30906 |
1285 Independence Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2025.
Source: Clay County records, as of December 3, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1285 INDEPENDENCE DR, ORANGE PARK, FL 32065-8684 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 20, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20253402 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4896 / 1001 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 20, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0030011770 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1285 Independence Dr was $2,491, up 7.8% from the year before.
Source: Clay County assessment roll, as of December 3, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Clay County |
| Unified School District | Clay County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,491.00 (+7.79%) | $163,330 Land $25,000 Building $138,330 | $163,330 Land $25,000 Building $138,330 |
| 2024 | $2,311.00 (-7.15%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,489.00 (+12.02%) | $152,869 (+5.35%) Land $25,000 Building $127,869 | $152,869 (+5.35%) Land $25,000 Building $127,869 |
| 2022 | $2,222.00 | $145,101 Land $25,000 Building $120,101 | $145,101 Land $25,000 Building $120,101 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1285 Independence Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 6, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2017 · Hurricane Irma |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1285 Independence Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 96% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ORANGE PARK GRID private · serves 127,904 people · EPA ID FL2100741 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 353 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: IQ Fiber.
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