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Sold·Closed Jun 24, 2025·16 days on market
229 Oak Ridge Drive
Welaka, FL 32193
About this home
Welaka
Have you been dreaming of a real Old Florida lifestyle? Look no further than this beautiful home in the quaint fishing village of Welaka! Even the Magnolia Tree in the front yard says Old Florida! The open floor plan, large kitchen and oversized lot make living here a dream! The stone fireplace welcomes you into the heart of the home- a large dining/living space with endless possibilities. Two large guest bedrooms and an ample guest bath are split apart from the owner suite, giving everyone in the home a sense of privacy. A short drive to the Saint Johns river, Lake George, Crescent Lake and more! Come take your tour today before this one is gone!
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).
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Cost to own
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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: Metal — year not disclosed (home built 2005)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,717 usable sun-hours per year
A strong solar roof by Florida standards — worth pricing panels if energy bills matter to you.
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.
Sun & Light
South-facing backyard — the year-round light lot
The listing reports the home facing north, which puts the backyard on the south side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:29 AM, sunset 6:54 PM.
- The rear gets sun through the day in every season — in winter, the low southern sun keeps the lanai and yard bright when north-facing yards go flat.
- Summer afternoons are strong but not the direct western blast — shade sails or lanai screening handle it.
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): $2,052/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. 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 $140/sq ft; this home is listed at $155/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 223 Oak Ridge Drive, Welaka, FL 32193Listed by ST JOHNS REALTY AND MANAGEMENT LLC | May 2026 | $125,000 | $96 | 3/2 | 1,296 | 15 | 0.1 |
| 171 River Ridge Place, Welaka, FL 32193Listed by OPENDOOR BROKERAGE, LLC. | Jul 2026 | $219,200 | $148 | 3/2 | 1,477 | 93 | 0.3 |
| 195 River Ridge Place, Welaka, FL 32193Listed by WELAKA REALTY LLC | Apr 2026 | $246,000 | $148 | 4/2 | 1,666 | 39 | 0.3 |
| 322 River Hill Drive, Welaka, FL 32193Listed by WJH BROKERAGE FL LLC | Dec 2025 | $219,888 | $132 | 4/2 | 1,666 | 352 | 0.3 |
| 262 River Ridge Place, Welaka, FL 32193Listed by WJH BROKERAGE FL LLC | Nov 2025 | $253,990 | $140 | 4/2 | 1,811 | 91 | 0.3 |
| 277 River Ridge Place, Welaka, FL 32193Listed by WJH BROKERAGE FL LLC | Nov 2025 | $269,990 | $139 | 4/3 | 1,941 | 51 | 0.3 |
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
Community Information
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Interior
Exterior
Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: EXP REALTY LLC
Sold by: FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG 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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