977 Tortoise Way, Jacksonville, FL 32218 Property Records

Duval County property record for 977 Tortoise Way, Jacksonville, FL 32218

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,287 sqft · built 1994
Lot Size0.496 acres (21,589 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$195,000 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill$3,514 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2020 Mortgage
Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN044281-5590

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN044281-5590

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,287 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,006 sqft
1st Floor Area2,287 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1994
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1994
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area21,589 sqft (0.496 acres)
View / LotPond
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area485 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchFinished Screened Porch
Porch Area234 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Street Address977 TORTOISE WAY
CityJACKSONVILLE
StateFL
Zip32218-3698
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRLD-60
Legal Description46-18 50-1S-26E HART ESTATES UNIT 01 LOT 33
Legal Range26E
Legal Township01S
Legal Section50
Legal SubdivisionHART ESTATES UNIT 01
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number33
Legal Unit1
JurisdictionDUVAL FL
Township / Civil DivisionJACKSONVILLE NORTH
Census Block Group2
Census Block2011
Census Tract10308

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address977 TORTOISE WAY, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218-3698
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 18, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
HAMILTON HM LNS INC
Jul 18, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
HAMILTON GROUP FUNDING INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 18, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 18, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 25, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018169357
Deed Book / Page18461 / 1295
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDUVAL FL
Property Address977 TORTOISE WAY, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218-3698
Document Number0195240512
Instrument DateDec 18, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 26, 2021
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address977 TORTOISE WAY JACKSONVILLE FL 322183698, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218-3698

Mortgage

Document Number0195240512
DateJan 6, 2021
Book Page019524/000512
Instrument2920
Lender
NameHAMILTON HM LNS INC
AddressSUNRISE, FL 33323
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 5, 2051

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionDUVAL FL
Recording DateJul 18, 2018
Property Address977 TORTOISE WAY, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218-3698
Document Number0184611295
Book / Page18461 / 1295
Map ReferenceMB 46 PG 18&18A-18E
Instrument DateJun 29, 2018
Instrument2018169357
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 22, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,365.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address19601 SCOTTSDALE BLVD, 19601, SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH 44122-6421

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address977 TORTOISE WAY, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218-3698

Mortgage

Document Number2018169358
DateJul 18, 2018
Instrument2018169358
Lender
NameHAMILTON GROUP FUNDING INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$224,922 (+2.7%)$338,084 (+2.8%) Land $55,995 Building $282,089
2025$3,514.00 (+7.76%) Homeowner's exemption$219,009 (+5.99%)$328,885 (+12.05%) Land $55,000 Building $273,885
2024$3,261.00 (+2.97%)
2023$3,167.00 (+9.36%) Homeowner's exemption$206,638 (+3%)$293,519 (+19.14%) Land $42,500 Building $251,019
2022$2,896.00 Homeowner's exemption$200,620$246,355 Land $42,500 Building $203,855

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 48 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies48 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2017)
Most Recent ClaimSep 2017 · Hurricane Irma

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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.7% of Florida
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% 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 359 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

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