This home is in St. Johns — a home near Bartram Trail High School.
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Sold·Closed Apr 23, 2025·46 days on market·Recent sales in Fruit Cove
4768 State Road 13 N
St. Johns, FL 32259
About this home
St. Johns
Riverfront Luxury on the St. Johns River. This stunning 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home on the St. Johns River offers unparalleled privacy and breathtaking sunset views over the water. Set on a high bluff 20+ feet above river level, the 1.71-acre lot provides the perfect setting for luxurious, serene living. Guests will be greeted by an electric privacy gate with a convenient pin pad for secure access, ensuring both exclusivity and peace of mind. Completed in 2020, the home spans 4,990 square feet, featuring an open-concept design with a gourmet kitchen equipped with Bosch gas cooktop, double ovens, and dishwasher, a beverage chiller, ice maker, and an elegant bar area ideal for entertaining. The expansive great room, with its coffered ceilings and stunning fireplace with custom-built-ins, offers a perfect gathering space. The room overlooks the pool and offers picturesque views of the river, creating an inviting atmosphere for relaxation or entertaining.
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Cost to own
True monthly cost
What this home actually costs per month at the asking price — not just the mortgage.
- • Homeowners insurance is on top — in Florida it varies widely with roof age and wind/flood zone (see the Reality Check below). Budget it before you offer.
- • In CDD communities (Nocatee, eTown, Seven Pines…), bond assessments are collected on the property-tax bill, and the amount varies home to home — a prior owner may have prepaid the bond — so we confirm this home’s exact line rather than trust a community average.
- • Taxes are estimated at YOUR purchase price — Florida assessments reset on sale, so the seller’s current bill is usually lower than yours will be (that applies to the reference bill above too).
Storms & insurance
Florida Reality Check
The storm-and-insurance facts every Florida buyer should know up front.
Flood zone not yet determined
Check the exact parcel at msc.fema.gov or ask Krista to pull it.
Flood damage is not covered by standard homeowners insurance — it’s always a separate policy.
Evacuation zone not yet determined
Check floridadisaster.org/knowyourzone.
Roof: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 2020)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,382 usable sun-hours per year
Moderate solar exposure — shade or roof orientation limits panel output here.
Krista can connect you with local insurance quotes before you make an offer.
Ask about this homeThis Reality Check is informational only — it draws on FEMA/FDEM hazard layers, Florida DOH water records, and the listing’s own fields at this property’s coordinates. None of it is a determination, survey, or inspection, and public records can lag or conflict with on-site conditions. Independently verify anything you’ll rely on: the flood zone at msc.fema.gov and floridadisaster.org/knowyourzone (and confirm flood-insurance cost with your lender and a licensed insurance agent), and the sewer/septic, roof, and utilities with a professional inspection.
Around this address
Nearby, from public data
The closest public beach, park, water access, league fields and grocery store from this home's location.
Closest beach parking
Guana Reserve beach lot (south)about 17 mi · 94 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Alpine Groves Parkabout 5 mi · 1 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Old Shand's Bridge Public Boat Ramp (shallow water)about 2 mi · St. Johns River
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Vera Francis Hall City Park Canoe Landingabout 5 mi · Governor's Creek
Closest youth league fields
Rivertown II Athletic Complexabout 3 mi · Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Pickleball, Softball
Closest grocery store
Publixabout 3 mi · 205 Rivertown Shops Dr, Saint Johns
Not from the MLS. Places from FWC, FDEP, the water districts, the counties and the cities; stores from state food permits and each chain’s store list. Distances are straight-line from this home unless a drive time is shown. Fees, hours and access change, so check the agency’s page before you go.
Sun & Light
West-facing backyard — the sunset lot
The listing reports the home facing east, which puts the backyard and pool on the west side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:36 AM, sunset 6:45 PM.
- A pool back here is the warmest in town and glitters in the evening.
- Sunsets happen over your own backyard — and in summer the rear takes the full afternoon sun, so the lanai runs hottest of any orientation from about 3pm on.
- Expect afternoon glare on rear glass, and real value in lanai screening or shade trees.
- Morning coffee happens in shade; the front of the home takes the sunrise.
Orientation per the MLS listing; sun paths are seasonal geometry for Northeast Florida, not a shade study — trees, screening, and neighboring structures change the picture on any specific lot.
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
2024 property taxes (current owner): $12,534/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$42,300/yr
Florida’s Save Our Homes cap limits how fast the current owner’s assessment can rise — and it resets when a home sells, so a buyer’s tax bill is typically based on the purchase price, not the seller’s bill above. Estimate uses the median effective rate across 1,595 current St. Johns listings and includes typical non-ad-valorem assessments; actual taxes depend on exemptions and taxing district. Sources: Florida DOR certified tax roll, NEFMLS.
Closed sales
What sold nearby
Closed sales within about two miles in the last 18 months, same property type, similar size. Closed prices from the MLS, not estimates. Their median is $300/sq ft; this home is listed at $571/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4708 State Rd 13 N, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by WATSON REALTY CORP | Mar 2026 | $3,000,000 | $557 | 5/5 | 5,382 | 1 | 0.1 |
| 5425 Riverwood Road N, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by WATSON REALTY CORP | Mar 2026 | $1,845,000 | $334 | 5/5.5 | 5,528 | 98 | 1.1 |
| 281 Sternwheel Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRST COAST | Nov 2025 | $862,500 | $217 | 5/4.5 | 3,981 | 307 | 1.4 |
| 151 Shinnecock Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by ROUND TABLE REALTY | Aug 2025 | $975,000 | $223 | 6/4 | 4,382 | 116 | 1.5 |
| 201 Shinnecock Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by COMPASS FLORIDA LLC | May 2026 | $1,250,000 | $300 | 5/4.5 | 4,164 | 27 | 1.6 |
| 225 Shinnecock Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by CHAD AND SANDY REAL ESTATE GROUP | Sep 2025 | $960,000 | $262 | 5/4.5 | 3,669 | 18 | 1.6 |
Sold data from the realMLS IDX feed. A closed price is what a buyer paid, not what this home is worth; Krista runs the adjustments per home.
Features
School Information
Community Information
Amenities
Interior
Exterior
Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: WATSON REALTY CORP
Sold by: COMPASS FLORIDA LLC (buyer's brokerage)
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided through the IDX program of realMLS (Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service). © 2026 Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved.
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