4538 ORTEGA FOREST Drive, Jacksonville, FL (MLS# 825638)

4538 ORTEGA FOREST Drive, Jacksonville, FL

$875,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,156 Status: Closed
Current Price: $875,000 List Date: 4/29/2016 Last Modified: 12/30/2025

Overview

Description

Florida living at its finest - both inside and out. Unobstructed views of the Ortega River from almost every room! Family and friends alike will love the expansive, two-story, riverfront screened room with summer kitchen, tiered Trex decks down to the swimming pool, and a covered dock with lift beyond. Inside the gracious main home is a dramatic glassed spiral staircase to upper level, a large, gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and dining area, and elegant, formal living and dining rooms. Relax in the spacious family room with a floor to ceiling stone fireplace. Downstairs master with his and her baths and walk-in closets plus 3 more bedrooms upstairs. Additional bedroom and pool bath behind the kitchen. A rated Stockton Elementary.

Listing Details MLS# 825638

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total
5
Bathrooms Full
3
Bathrooms Half
Yes
Bathrooms Total
4
Living Area
4156
Living Area Source
Public Records
Year Built
1978
Homestead YN
Yes
Lot Size Dimensions
110 X 410
Association YN
No
Association Fee Frequency
One Time
CDD Fee YN
No
New Construction YN
No
Garage Spaces
2
Water Body Access YN
No
Waterfront YN
Yes
Stories
2
Directions
Going south on Roosevelt, turn right on Ortega Forest Dr. immediately after the Ortega River bridge. Proceed to house on right.
Public Remarks
Florida living at its finest - both inside and out. Unobstructed views of the Ortega River from almost every room! Family and friends alike will love the expansive, two-story, riverfront screened room with summer kitchen, tiered Trex decks down to the swimming pool, and a covered dock with lift beyond. Inside the gracious main home is a dramatic glassed spiral staircase to upper level, a large, gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and dining area, and elegant, formal living and dining rooms. Relax in the spacious family room with a floor to ceiling stone fireplace. Downstairs master with his and her baths and walk-in closets plus 3 more bedrooms upstairs. Additional bedroom and pool bath behind the kitchen. A rated Stockton Elementary.
List Price/SqFt
234.12
Sold Price/SqFt
210.54

Property Features

Approx Parcel Size: .51 to 1 Acre Architectural Style: Contemporary Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric Range; Ice Maker; Microwave; Trash Compactor; Water Softener Owned Fireplace Features: Gas Interior Features: Built-in Features; Central Vacuum; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Primary Bathroom -Tub with Separate Shower; Primary Downstairs; Split Bedrooms; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s); Wet Bar Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup Cooling: Central Air; Electric; Zoned Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump; Zoned Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer Green Energy Efficient: Windows Security Features: Entry Phone/Intercom; Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Brick Other Structures: Boat House; Outdoor Kitchen Exterior Features: Balcony; Boat Lift; Dock Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Front Porch; Porch; Screened Pool Features: In Ground; Other Spa Features: Private Parking Features: Attached; Garage Lot Features: Sprinklers In Front; Sprinklers In Rear Waterfront Features: Navigable Water; River Front Current Use: Residential; Single Family Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional

Contract Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Contract Date
2016-04-29

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
4538
Street Name
ORTEGA FOREST
Street Suffix
Drive
County
Duval
State
FL
MLS Area Major
033-Ortega/Venetia
Subdivision Name
Ortega Forest

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2023-11-13T22:23:12Z
Major Change Type
Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp
2016-05-31T12:51:39Z
Purchase Contract Date
2016-08-01
Close Date
2016-09-06
Close Price
875000

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total
Yes

More Information

Historical Information

Public Historical Remarks 1
Bulkhead: Y, Energy Features-Powered Ventilator: Y, Bath-Owner Bath W/Whirlpool: Y, Interior aMENITIES-Prewired Audio: Y, Self Cleaning Oven: Y, Kitchen-Solid Surface Countertops: Y, Stone Fireplace: Y
Public Historical Remarks 2
Energy Features-Ceiling Fan(s): Y, Interior Amenities-Ceiling 8+ Ft.: Y, Interior Amenities-French Door(s): Y, Waterfront Descrpt-2'-6' Dpth: Y, Structure Slab: Y, Fenced Partial: Y
Public Historical Remarks 3
Occupant Type: Appointment, Call Listing Agent, Occupied - Lockbox

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Remarks
Utility Room
Other First 28.00 14.00 Screened Porch; Flooring: Trex
Living Room First 24.66 19.58
Dining Room First 13.66 Length: 14/4', Separate Dining Room
Family Room First 24.83 16.25
Kitchen First 21.33 14.00
Primary Bedroom First 18.50 16.25
Bedroom 1 Second 17.75 12.58
Bedroom 2 Second 15.25 12.66
Bedroom 3 Second 26.00 10.33
Bedroom 4 First 12.50 10.00
Listing Office: NORVILLE REALTY INC
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: December - 30 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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