$659,900
12969 HELM Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32258
MLS# 2130195
3 beds  |  3 baths  |  2704 sqft


Mandarin Waterfront on Navigable Canal to Julington Creek
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Mandarin Waterfront on Navigable Canal to Julington Creek Front w/ Extra Gravel Parking Area Canal and Julington Creek Julington Creek to St. Johns River First Floor Second Floor Aerial Navigable Canal to Julington Creek-SUMMER Aerial Backside of Home - Canal Front-WINTER Jet Ski Lifts Canal connecting to Julington Creek Canal Entryway Upper Deck-Covered Outdoor Upper Deck-Canal to Julington Creek Upper Deck-Covered Upper Deck-Covered Upper Deck-Open-Canal View Upper Deck-Open-Side Upper Deck-Canal-View Entry Door-Second Floor Living Area-Second Floor Kitchen Kitchen Dining Area-Second Floor Primary Bedroom-Second Floor Primary Bathroom-Second Floor Primary Bathroom 2nd Bedroom-Second Floor 2nd Bathroom-Second Floor 2nd Bathroom-Soaker Tub Fireplace First Floor-Flex Space First Floor-Flex Space First Floor-Flex Space 3rd Bathroom-First Floor 3rd Bedroom-First Floor Lower Deck Lower Deck Lower Deck Lower Deck Lower Deck Lower Deck Driveway-Front of Home Additional Gravel Parking Pad
Open House (03/14/2026 - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm)

Property Description
** OPEN HOUSE ** Saturday, 03/14/26 ** 12 PM - 3 PM ** 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)

Details
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, 03/14/26 ** 12 PM - 3 PM ** 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
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.

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Last Updated: March - 11 - 2026

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