1239 Ben Bates St, Jennings, FL, 32053
About This Home
Price reduced! This charming cottage-style property located in a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood within the city limits of Jennings, FL. While officially a 2-bedroom, 2-bath home, it features a versatile bonus room that easily functions as a third bedroom, playroom, or home office, offering flexibility for growing families. Recent updates include kitchen appliances approximately 2 years old and a roof replaced in 2018. The interior has been thoughtfully upgraded and well maintained, providing a comfortable, move-in-ready space. Outside, the property offers excellent storage and workspace with two storage sheds, a detached garage/workshop, and a carport—ideal for hobbies, projects, or extra family storage. Enjoy relaxing evenings or weekend gatherings on the large screened-in back porch. *some photos have been virtually staged
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator,Microwave,Washer,Dryer,Electric Range
- Laundry features: Inside
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s),Bonus Room
- Window features: Wood Frames,Vinyl,Blinds
- Flooring: Vinyl Linoleum,Carpet,Tile
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central Electric
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,513
- Total interior livable area: 1,513 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 7162000
- Zoning: Res
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Screened,Front Porch,Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Shrubbery
- Fencing: Chain Link,Fenced
Lot
- Lot size: 0.34 Acres
- Lot size dimensions: 100 x 150
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Car,Carport,Detached,Driveway,Detached Enclosed Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Carport: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hurricane
- Lightning
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Hamilton County and Florida
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $803 | $9,636 |
| Home Insurance * | $234 | $2,808 |
| Property Taxes | $147 | $1,764 |
| Electricity | $197 | $2,366 |
| Total | $1,381 | $16,572 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Florida FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | Price change | $179,000 |
| 2026-03-27 | Price change | $180,000 |
| 2025-12-29 | Price change | $182,000 |
| 2025-11-10 | Listed for sale | $192,500 |
| 2022-12-08 | Sold | $179,000 |
| 2022-10-07 | Listed for sale | $175,000 |
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