Duval County property record for 8959 3rd Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32208
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 998 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,618 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $124,500 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,667 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 036782-0420 |
| Primary APN | 036782-0420 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 998 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,013 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,618 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Finished/Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 15 sqft |
| Deck Area | 190 sqft |
| Patio Area | 190 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 8959 3RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | JACKSONVILLE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32208-2101 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RLD-60 |
| Legal Description | 10-22 40-1S-26E .172 RIO VISTA N1/2 LOT 41,LOTS 42,43,S1/2 LOT 44 BLK 95 |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 01S |
| Legal Section | 40 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIO VISTA |
| Legal Block | 95 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | DUVAL FL |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSONVILLE WEST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3025 |
| Census Tract | 11000 |
8959 3rd Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Duval County records, as of September 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8959 3RD AVE, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32208-2101 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | His Wife |
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 2, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 2, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 19, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025334 |
| Deed Book / Page | 21313 / 574 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 13, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0188322123 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8959 3rd Ave was $1,667 with a homeowner's exemption, down 19.2% from the year before.
Source: Duval County assessment roll, as of September 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Duval County |
| Municipality | Jacksonville City |
| Unified School District | Duval County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $118,657 (+2.7%) | $120,232 (+4.06%) Land $27,812 Building $92,420 | |
| 2025 | $1,667.00 (-19.16%) | $115,538 Land $25,031 Building $90,507 | $115,538 Land $25,031 Building $90,507 |
| 2024 | $2,062.00 (+4.35%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,976.00 (+41.75%) | $99,951 (+24.93%) Land $16,688 Building $83,263 | $99,951 (+24.93%) Land $16,688 Building $83,263 |
| 2022 | $1,394.00 | $80,008 Land $12,015 Building $67,993 | $80,008 Land $12,015 Building $67,993 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8959 3rd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1992–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Hurricane Helene |
| 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 8959 3rd Ave is low, with 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 98% of the US · lower than 97.6% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | JEA MAJOR GRID serves 826,664 people · EPA ID FL2161328 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 464 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: Hotwire Communications.
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