Foreclosures in Jacksonville Florida

A foreclosure property is a home that has been repossessed by the lender because the owners failed to pay the mortgage. Thousands of homes end up in foreclosure every year. Economic conditions affect the number of foreclosures in Jacksonville Florida, too. Many people lose their homes due to job loss, credit problems or unexpected expenses.  It is wise to be cautious when considering a foreclosure. Many experts, in fact, advise inexperienced buyers to hire an expert to take them through the process. It is important to have the house thoroughly inspected and to be sure that any liens, undisclosed mortgages or court judgments are cleared or at least disclosed.

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Foreclosures Listings in Jacksonville Florida

All Listings Under $100,000 $100,000 - $200,000
$200,000 - $300,000 $300,000 - $400,000 $400,000 - $500,000
$500,000 - $600,000 $600,000 - $700,000 $700,000 - $800,000
$800,000 - $900,000 $900,000 - $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000

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Listing #:
523935
Address:
1277 Avondale Jacksonville Florida 32205-7837
Subdivision:
Avondale
Price:
$400,000
Sq. Feet:
3,150
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
4
Office:
Prudential Network Realty


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Listing #:
488839
Address:
1605 King Jacksonville Florida 32204
Subdivision:
Riverside Annex
Price:
$395,000
Sq. Feet:
2,240
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
2
Office:
Jack Mccarthy & Company


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Listing #:
464076
Address:
14550 Tranquility Creek Jacksonville Florida 32226
Subdivision:
Amelia View
Price:
$349,000
Sq. Feet:
3,865
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
4
Office:
Coldwell Banker Devonshire Realty


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Listing #:
524742
Address:
11387 Reed Island Jacksonville Florida 32225
Subdivision:
St Johns Landing
Price:
$344,900
Sq. Feet:
2,357
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
3
Office:
Realty Home Pros Llc


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Listing #:
525912
Address:
14636 Crystal View Jacksonville Florida 32250-2069
Subdivision:
Broadwater
Price:
$280,000
Sq. Feet:
2,083
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
3
Office:
Prudential Network Realty


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Listing #:
460055
Address:
802 Lord Nelson Jacksonville Florida 32218-6749
Subdivision:
Parque Diane
Price:
$280,000
Sq. Feet:
3,243
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
4
Office:
Coldwell Banker Devonshire Realty


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Listing #:
481749
Address:
10131 Meadow Point Jacksonville Florida 32221
Subdivision:
Meadow Pointe
Price:
$279,500
Sq. Feet:
3,567
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
3
Office:
Era Heavener Realty


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Listing #:
500014
Address:
12861 Shumard Jacksonville Florida 32246
Subdivision:
The Woods
Price:
$275,000
Sq. Feet:
2,595
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
2
Office:
Access E* Realty, Inc


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Listing #:
467525
Address:
473 Casheros Cove Jacksonville Florida 32225
Subdivision:
The Landing At Cross Creek
Price:
$207,900
Sq. Feet:
1,859
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2
Office:
Core Realty, Llc


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Listing #:
524463
Address:
565 Grand Parke Jacksonville Florida 32259-5258
Subdivision:
Julington Creek Plan
Price:
$205,000
Sq. Feet:
2,422
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
3
Office:
Continental Realty Of Jax, Inc


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Listing #:
513662
Address:
3829 Marsh Bluff Jacksonville Florida 32226-4782
Subdivision:
Cedar Glen
Price:
$199,999
Sq. Feet:
3,200
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
3
Office:
Watson Realty Corp


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Listing #:
513025
Address:
18 Perry Creek Jacksonville Florida 32220
Subdivision:
Hammock Plantation
Price:
$199,900
Sq. Feet:
2,840
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
2
Office:
Real Estate Asset Disposition Corp.


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Listing #:
513774
Address:
6270 Devonhurst Jacksonville Florida 32258-0000
Subdivision:
Greenland Chase
Price:
$199,000
Sq. Feet:
2,379
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
4
Office:
Realty Executives The Elite


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Listing #:
470246
Address:
1412 Dunns Lake Jacksonville Florida 32218-9005
Subdivision:
Dunns Creek Plantation
Price:
$190,000
Sq. Feet:
3,395
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
3
Office:
Realty Executives The Elite


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Listing #:
521366
Address:
1829 Parkcrest Jacksonville Florida 32211
Subdivision:
Alderman Park
Price:
$189,900
Sq. Feet:
2,064
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
3
Office:
Realty Home Pros Llc


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Listing #:
522964
Address:
775 Benton Harbor Jacksonville Florida 32225-5243
Subdivision:
Harbor Winds
Price:
$184,900
Sq. Feet:
1,925
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2
Office:
Real Estate Asset Disposition Corp.


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Listing #:
453561
Address:
13691 Goodson Jacksonville Florida 32226
Subdivision:
Victoria Lakes
Price:
$184,900
Sq. Feet:
2,012
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2
Office:
Home Finder Realty Corp Of Jax


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Listing #:
489593
Address:
4873 Victoria Chase Jacksonville Florida 32257-5206
Subdivision:
Victoria Chase
Price:
$179,900
Sq. Feet:
2,251
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
3
Office:
Access E* Realty, Inc


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Listing #:
524823
Address:
3244 Marbon Jacksonville Florida 32223
Subdivision:
Cormorant Creek
Price:
$179,900
Sq. Feet:
2,229
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2
Office:
Core Realty, Llc


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Listing #:
488520
Address:
217 Afton Jacksonville Florida 32259-5410
Subdivision:
Julington Creek
Price:
$179,000
Sq. Feet:
2,310
Bedrooms:
5
Bathrooms:
3
Office:
Ini Realty Investments, Inc.


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The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than RE/MAX Atlantic are marked with the listing broker’s name and detailed information about such listings includes the name of the listing brokers. Data provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Copyright 2007 Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved.

 

What types of foreclosure are there?

Judicial foreclosure action is a proceeding in which a mortgagee, a trustee or another lienholder on property requests a court- supervised sale of the property to cover the unpaid balance of a delinquent debt.  Nonjudicial foreclosure is the process of selling real property under a power of sale in a mortgage or deed of trust that is in default. In such a foreclosure, however, the lender is unable to obtain a deficiency judgment, which makes some title insurance companies reluctant to issue a policy. How do you find government-repossessed homes?

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development acquires properties from lenders who foreclose on mortgages insured by HUD. These properties are available for sale to both homeowner-occupants and investors. You can only purchase HUD-owned properties through a licensed real estate broker. HUD will pay the broker's commission up to 6 percent of the sales price. Down payments vary depending on whether the property is eligible for FHA insurance. If not, payments range from the conventional market's 5 to 20 percent. One caution. HUD homes are sold "as is," meaning limited repairs have been made made but no structural or mechanical warranties are implied.

Can I get a HUD home for as little as $100 down?

If you are strapped for cash and looking for a bargain, you may be able to buy a foreclosure property acquired by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for as little as $100 down. With HUD foreclosures in Jacksonville Florida, down payments vary depending on whether the property is eligible for FHA insurance. If not, payments range from 5 to 20 percent. But when the property is FHA-insured, the down payment can go much lower.  Each offer must be accompanied by an "earnest money" deposit equal to 5 percent of the bid price, not to exceed $2,000 but not less than $500. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs also offers foreclosure properties which can be purchased directly from the VA often well below market value and with a down payment amount as low as 2 percent for owner-occupants. Investors may be required to pay up to 10 percent of the purchase price as a down payment. This is because the VA guarantees home loans and often ends up owning the property if the veteran defaults.

If you are interested in purchasing a VA foreclosure, call 1-800-827-1000 to request a current listing. About 100 new properties are listed every two weeks. You should be aware that foreclosure properties are sold "as is," meaning limited repairs have been made but no structural or mechanical warranties are implied.

Where can you find foreclosures in Jacksonville Florida?

In most states, a foreclosure notice must be published in the legal notices section of a local newspaper where the property is located or in the nearest city. Also, foreclosure notices are usually posted on the property itself and somewhere in the city where the sale is to take place. When a homeowner is late on three payments, the bank will record a notice of default against the property. When the owner fails to pay up, a trustee sale is held, and the property is sold to the highest bidder. The financial institution that has initiated foreclosure proceedings usually will set the bid price at the loan amount. Despite these seemingly straightforward rules, buying foreclosures in Jacksonville Florida is not easy as it may sound. Sophisticated investors use the technique so novices may find themselves among stiff competition. Resources:

* "The Smart Money Guide to Bargain Homes, How to Find and Buy Foreclosures," James I. Wiedemer, Dearborn Financial Publishing, Chicago; 1994.

* "Real Estate Principles," Charles O. Stapleton III, Thomas Moran and Martha R. Williams, Dearborn Financial Publishing, Chicago; 1994.

* "Real Estate Investing From A to Z," William H. Pivar, Probus Publishing, Chicago, 1993.

Where can you find foreclosed HUD homes?

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development acquires properties from lenders who foreclose on mortgages insured by HUD. These properties are available for sale to both homeowner-occupants and investors. You can only buy HUD-owned properties through a licensed real estate broker, whose commission will be paid by HUD. Down payments vary depending on whether the property is eligible for FHA insurance. If not, payments range 5 to 20 percent. When the property is FHA-insured, the down payment can go much lower. Each accepted offer must be accompanied by an "earnest money" deposit equal to 5 percent of the bid price not to exceed $2,000, but not less than $500. You should be aware that HUD homes are sold "as is," meaning limited repairs have been made but no structural or mechanical warranties are implied. What happens at a trustee sale?

Trustee sales are advertised in advance and require an all-cash bid. The sale is usually conducted by a sheriff, a constable or lawyer acting as trustee. This kind of sale, which usually attracts savvy investors, is not for the novice.  In a trustee sale, the lender who holds the first loan on the property starts the bidding at the amount of the loan being foreclosed. Successful bidders receive a trustee's deed.

Where do I learn about foreclosures in Jacksonville Florida?

One good source is their Web page http://www.hud.gov.

What are problems buying foreclosures in Jacksonville Florida?

Buying directly at a legal foreclosure sale is risky and dangerous. It is strictly caveat emptor ("Let the buyer beware"). The process has many disadvantages. There is no financing; you need cash and lots of it. The title needs to be checked before the purchase or the buyer could buy a seriously deficient title. The property's condition is not well known and an interior inspection of the property may not be possible before the sale, says James I. Wiedemer, author of "The Smart Money Guide Bargain Homes, How to Find and Buy Foreclosures," Dearborn Financial Publishing, Chicago, 1994. In addition, only estate (probate) and foreclosure sales are exempt from some states disclosure laws. In both cases, the law protects the seller (usually an heir or financial institution) who has recently acquired the property through adverse circumstances and may have little or no direct information about it. What about buying a foreclosure "as is"?

Buying a foreclosure property can be risky, especially for the novice. Usually, you buy a foreclosure property as is, which means there is no warranty implied for the condition of the property (in other words, you can't go back to the seller for repairs). The condition of foreclosure properties is usually not known because an inspection of the interior of the house is not possible before the sale. In addition, there may be problems with the title, though that is something you can check out before the purchase. How do you get financing for a foreclosure?

One reason there are few bidders at foreclosure sales is that it is next to impossible to get financing for such a property. You generally need to show up with cash and lots of it, or a line of credit with your bank upon which you can draw cashier's checks.