For sale · listed Jul 24, 2026
$375,000
3 bd2 ba1,200 sq ft2.4 acres
8538 OCALA Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32220
Est. $2,373/mo · See the estimate
Listing courtesy of ENGEL & VOLKERS FIRST COAST
Overview
- Home typeHouse
- Year built1978
- Lot2.4 acres
- Price per sq ft$313
- HOANone
- Garage2 spaces
- PoolAbove-ground pool
- Days on market78
- SubdivisionMarietta
- MLS #2156845
What's special
MOTIVATED SELLERS! Have you been dreaming of a mini farm? A place to raise chickens, grow veggies and fish in your own stocked lake but close to downtown or NASJAX? A Little Country Magic-Your Own 2.4-Acre Retreat? Look no further!! Escape the noise and rediscover the simple pleasures of country living. Private, peaceful, and surrounded by nature, yet just 15 minutes from Downtown Jacksonville, San Marco, shopping, and major hospitals, this charming 1,200-square-foot home offers the best of both worlds-a slower pace of life without giving up the convenience of the city. From the inviting front porch to the thoughtfully designed interior, this home feels warm, comfortable, and welcoming. The spacious family room flows into an updated kitchen with a center island, perfect for morning coffee, casual meals, or gathering with friends. A generous dining room provides plenty of space for memorable dinners and celebrations. The cozy primary suite features a beautifully appointed en-suite bath with a walk-in shower, while the additional bedrooms are comfortably sized and served by an updated hall bath with a tub. The enclosed back porch houses the laundry room and leads to an outdoor oasis complete with a large shaded patio and a refreshing above-ground pool-ideal for relaxing after a day outdoors. For those who love to tinker, create, or need extra space, the detached two-car garage is equipped with power, water, and a workshop, making it perfect for hobbies, equipment, or storage. Then there's the land...and it's something truly special. Cast a line from your private dock into the stocked pond, home to tilapia, bass, warmouth, and bream. Watch wildlife thrive among pesticide-free pastures filled with wildflowers, wild lettuce, elderberry, and native plants that attract butterflies, birds, and pollinators. Bring your bees, start your garden, or simply enjoy the peace and privacy that only country living can provide. The charming chicken coop even comes with its feathered residents, already accustomed to their deluxe accommodations! Whether you're a sportsman looking for your own outdoor paradise, dreaming of a hobby farm, or simply longing for wide-open spaces where life slows down and nature takes center stage, this extraordinary property delivers. Rarely does a place combine charm, functionality, and such a remarkable connection to the outdoors. If you've been searching for a place where rural dreams become reality, you've found it. Welcome home!!
Facts & features
Interior
- Accessibility Features
- No
- Appliances
- Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
- Flooring
- Laminate, Tile
- In-law suite (accessory dwelling unit)
- No
- Interior Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub
- Laundry Features
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
- Levels
- One
- Security Features
- Smoke Detector(s), Security System Owned
Pool, water & view
- Pool Features
- Above Ground
- Pool Private
- Yes
- Road Frontage Type
- City Street
- View
- Pond, Trees/Woods
Exterior & lot
- Architectural Style
- Ranch
- Construction Materials
- Concrete
- Exterior Features
- Dock, Fire Pit
- Fencing
- Full, Fenced
- Lot (sq ft)
- 104,544
- Other buildings
- Shed(s), Workshop
- Patio And Porch Features
- Front Porch, Patio
- Road Surface Type
- Asphalt
- Roof
- Shingle
- Stories
- 1
- Zoning Description
- Residential
Parking
- Attached Garage
- No
- Carport
- No
- Garage
- Yes
- Parking Features
- Detached, Garage
Heating, cooling & utilities
- Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Water Source
- Well
Schools
- Elementary School
- Thomas Jefferson
- High School
- Edward White
- Middle Or Junior School
- Jean Ribault
Community & HOA
- CDD fee
- No
- Homestead
- Yes
Taxes & financing
- Tax year
- 2025
- Yearly property tax
- $3,545
Other
- Current Use
- Farm, Residential
- Furnished
- Unfurnished
- Possession
- Close Of Escrow
- Property Attached
- No
- Water Body Access Type
- Owned
Location
Monthly payment estimate
$2,373 per month
Estimate only, not a loan offer. The rate is this week's U.S. average for a 30-year fixed loan (Freddie Mac PMMS, week of 2026-10-08). Your rate, taxes, insurance and costs will differ. Talk with a licensed lender for real numbers.
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