229 Orangedale AvenueJacksonville, FL 32218Price: $233,786

Welcome home to the kind of place where life's simplest moments become the ones you treasure most. Nestled in the welcoming community of Oceanway, this cozy home offers warmth, comfort, and the space to grow together. Picture mornings filled with sunlight streaming through the windows, and evenings spent gathered around the dinner table sharing stories from the day. The functional layout creates an easy flow for everyday living, while the outdoor space offers room for birthday parties, cookouts, pets to roam, or simply enjoying a quiet Florida sunset. Conveniently located near parks, shopping, and everything Jacksonville has to offer, this home combines small-neighborhood charm with a quick commute to area bases. Whether you're buying your first home or searching for your next chapter, this is a place where memories are made. More than just a house -- this is where your story begins. Ask for more details, disclosures, the full tour of 22 photos, and your personal tour today! With easy access to I-95 & I-295, you can be anywhere in town in 30 minutes or less! Very near River City Marketplace for all types of shopping, the Jacksonville International Airport, the new Baptist North and UF Health North medical facilities, the Jacksonville Zoological Gardens, area beaches, the new Amazon facility and more. Be sure to check out the Wm. F. Sheffield Regional Park featuring three basketball courts, a picnic pavilion with grills, two soccer and football multi-use fields, a fishing pier, a canoe launch, asphalt trails, concessions and restrooms. Just up the road a bit is the Betz Tiger Point Preserve, "surrounded by awe inspiring broad expanses of saltwater marsh. Stunning scenic views as well as abundant wildlife can be seen in this natural setting. With its adjoining neighbor, Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park, visitors can enjoy miles of nature trails for hiking, biking and equestrian use, kayak/canoe areas, and ample fishing. Use the canoe launch a few hundred feet south of the Preserve to launch your canoe and explore the salt marshes." Smaller Homes 12 Reasons to buy a smaller home 1. They cost less. 2. They save time. 3. They make it easier to live simply. 4. They are more energy efficient. 5. They take less effort and product to clean. 6. They cost less to furnish & maintain. 7. They have a smaller impact on the environment. 8. They provide more time. 9. They encourage family bonding. 10. They facilitate shedding excess stuff. 11. They tempt you less to accumulate more stuff. 12. They are easier to sell.