12969 HELM Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32258

$659,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,704 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,970 Status: Active
Current Price: $659,900 List Date: 2/21/2026 Last Modified: 3/01/2026

Description

** OPEN HOUSE - SATURDAY - 02/28/26 - 12PM - 3PM ** No HOA. Navigable waterfront living in the heart of Mandarin, with direct canal connection to Julington Creek and the St. Johns River. Brand new first-floor flooring enhances the home's readiness for immediate enjoyment. ***** Recent Improvements Include: •Brand New First-Floor Flooring (February 2026) •New A/C System (December 2024) •New Roof (November 2024) •New Garage Doors (May 2024)

Supplements: ******** Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this distinctive octagon-shaped home sits along a naturally preserved canal surrounded by mature trees and tranquil water views, offering both privacy and effortless connection to open water. The main living area and upper level are designed with architectural inspiration reminiscent of a lighthouse, featuring soaring ceilings, multiple skylights and an abundance of natural light. Nearly 2,700 square feet of wraparound decks provide elevated vantage points overlooking the canal and treetops, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living and multiple areas for entertaining or quiet retreat. From the private dock, launch your boat or jet skis and reach Julington Creek within minutes, enjoying convenient access to the St. Johns River and surrounding waterways. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1,964 square feet of interior living space. The main level includes two bedrooms and two bathrooms with bright, open living areas, while the lower level features a private bedroom, full bath and spacious family room with direct waterfront access, ideal for guests, multigenerational living or additional flexible space. From quiet mornings to spontaneous sunset cruises, expansive outdoor decks for entertaining create the perfect setting where boating, relaxing and waterfront living naturally become part of everyday life.

More Information MLS# 2130195

Contract Information

Property Attached YN: No Current Price: $659,900 Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence Status: Active List Price: $659,900 Listing Contract Date: 2026-02-14

Location, Tax, and Legal

Country: US Parcel Number: 1578710000 Tax Annual Amount: 4132.57 Tax Year: 2025 Tax Legal Description: 27-73 05-4S-27E DEL RIO UNIT NO 4 LOT 16 BLK 8-A Zoning Description: Residential Elementary School: Greenland Pines Middle School: Twin Lakes Academy High School: Mandarin

General Property Information

Lot Size Acres: 0.16 Bathrooms Half: 0 Lot Size Dimensions: 85 x 110 Living Area: 1964 Living Area Source: Public Records Building Area Total: 2704 CDD Fee YN: No Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N: No Association YN: No Homestead YN: Yes Waterfront YN: Yes Water Frontage Feet: 85 Senior Community YN: No Directions: From I-295 to Old St. Augustine Road, Exit 3 for Old St. Augustine Road (SR 211/CE 211) at the end of the ramp, Turn Left (South) on Old St. Augustine Road, Turn Left onto Caron Drive, Turn Right onto Julington Creek Road, Turn Left onto Helm Drive and continue to the end of the cul-de-sac 12969 Helm Drive will be on the Left. Public Remarks: ** OPEN HOUSE - SATURDAY - 02/28/26 - 12PM - 3PM ** No HOA. Navigable waterfront living in the heart of Mandarin, with direct canal connection to Julington Creek and the St. Johns River. Brand new first-floor flooring enhances the home's readiness for immediate enjoyment. ***** Recent Improvements Include: •Brand New First-Floor Flooring (February 2026) •New A/C System (December 2024) •New Roof (November 2024) •New Garage Doors (May 2024) Accessibility Features YN: No New Construction YN: No Garage YN: Yes Garage Spaces: 2 Carport YN: No Pool Private YN: No Water Body Access YN: Yes Furnished: Unfurnished Stories: 2 List Price/SqFt: 336 Bedrooms Total: 3 Bathrooms Full: 3 Bathrooms Total: 3 Year Built: 1985

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Electric Cooktop: 1 Electric Oven: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Construction Materials

Frame: 1 Wood Siding: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1 Electric: 1

Current Use

Residential: 1 Single Family: 1

Exterior Features

Dock: 1 Other: 1

Fencing

Wood: 1 Other: 1

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total: 1

Flooring

Laminate: 1 Wood: 1

Heating

Central: 1 Electric: 1 Heat Pump: 1

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup: 1 Lower Level: 1 Washer Hookup: 1

Levels

Two: 1

Listing Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 FHA: 1 VA Loan: 1

Lot Features

Cul-De-Sac: 1

Parking Features

Garage Door Opener: 1 Other: 1

Possession

Close Of Escrow: 1

Road Frontage Type

City Street: 1

Road Surface Type

Paved: 1

Roof

Shingle: 1

Security Features

Security System Owned: 1 Smoke Detector(s): 1

Sewer

Septic Tank: 1

Utilities

Cable Available: 1 Electricity Connected: 1 Sewer Connected: 1 Water Connected: 1

View

Canal: 1 Creek/Stream: 1 Trees/Woods: 1

Water Source

Shared Well: 1

Architectural Style

Contemporary: 1 Stilt: 1 Other: 1

Patio And Porch Features

Deck: 1 Porch: 1 Wrap Around: 1

Waterfront Features

Canal Front: 1 Creek: 1 Navigable Water: 1

Interior Features

Open Floorplan: 1 Pantry: 1 Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub: 1 Skylight(s): 1 Walk-In Closet(s): 1

Water Body Access Type

Navigable: 1

DPR Eligible

DPR Eligible: Yes

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 12969 Street Name: HELM Street Suffix: Drive County: Duval State: FL Postal Code: 32258 MLS Area Major: 014-Mandarin Subdivision Name: Del Rio

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-02-21T08:15:32Z Major Change Type: New Listing

Property Features

Architectural Style: Contemporary; Stilt; Other Levels: Two Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Interior Features: Open Floorplan; Pantry; Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub; Skylight(s); Walk-In Closet(s) Flooring: Laminate; Wood Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Lower Level; Washer Hookup Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric; Heat Pump Water Source: Shared Well Sewer: Septic Tank Security Features: Security System Owned; Smoke Detector(s) Construction Materials: Frame; Wood Siding Exterior Features: Dock; Other Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Porch; Wrap Around Roof: Shingle Parking Features: Garage Door Opener; Other Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac View: Canal; Creek/Stream; Trees/Woods Water Body Access Type: Navigable Waterfront Features: Canal Front; Creek; Navigable Water Fencing: Wood; Other Current Use: Residential; Single Family Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Paved Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Listing Office: THE LEGENDS OF REAL ESTATE
Last Updated: March - 01 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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