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5256 River Forest Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32211 Property Records

Duval County property record for 5256 River Forest Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32211

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,095 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.166 acres (7,248 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$48,500 (Feb 1996)
Tax Bill$898 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2023 Mortgage
Jul 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN128400-0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN128400-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,095 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area800 sqft
FlooringTile
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Exterior MaterialConcrete Block
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,248 sqft (0.166 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage Area280 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Street Address5256 RIVER FOREST DR
CityJACKSONVILLE
StateFL
Zip32211-4554
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRLD-60
Legal Description21-47 16-2S-27E RIVER FOREST UNIT NO 1 LOT 7 BLOCK 2
Legal Range27E
Legal Township02S
Legal Section16
Legal SubdivisionRIVER FOREST UNIT 01
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number7
Legal Unit1
JurisdictionDUVAL FL
Township / Civil DivisionJACKSONVILLE EAST
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract15300

Owner

5256 River Forest Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 1996.

Source: Duval County records, as of September 25, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5256 RIVER FOREST DR, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32211-4554
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 9, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
NEWREZ LLC
Jul 1, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
NEWREZ LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 23, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 23, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number199637478
Deed Book / Page8285 / 78
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDUVAL FL
Property Address5256 RIVER FOREST DR, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32211-4554
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 22, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5256 RIVER FOREST DR, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32211-4554

Mortgage

Document Number0206721988
DateMay 9, 2023
Book Page20672/1988
Instrument2023093538
Lender
NameNEWREZ LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2053

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDUVAL FL
Property Address5256 RIVER FOREST DR, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32211-4554
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 26, 2021
Title CompanyAMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5256 RIVER FOREST DR, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32211-4554

Mortgage

Document Number0197871055
DateJul 1, 2021
Book Page19787/1055
Instrument2021164059
Lender
NameNEWREZ LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term359 Months
DueJun 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5256 River Forest Dr was $898 with a homeowner's exemption, up 25.1% from the year before.

Source: Duval County assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
CountyDuval County
MunicipalityJacksonville City
Unified School DistrictDuval County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$62,833 (+2.7%)$144,060 (+2.13%) Land $50,612 Building $93,448
2025$898.00 (+25.07%) Homeowner's exemption$61,182$141,055 Land $48,394 Building $92,661
2024$718.00 (+1.13%)
2023$710.00 (+5.97%) Homeowner's exemption$57,727 (+3%)$131,824 (+10.91%) Land $41,719 Building $90,105
2022$670.00 Homeowner's exemption$56,046$118,859 Land $36,712 Building $82,147

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5256 River Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 5256 River Forest Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 96% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemJEA MAJOR GRID
serves 826,664 people · EPA ID FL2161328
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2026
Lead2 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 162 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
IQ Fiber
Fiber		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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