This home is in Plantation Estates, St. Johns — a gated community home in St. Johns County.
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Sold·Closed Feb 18, 2026·94 days on market·Recent sales in Plantation Estates·Plantation Estates
729 E Dorchester Drive
St. Johns, FL 32259
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About this home
Plantation Estates
**$60K IN UPGRADES**FRESHLY PAINTED**LUXURY HOME** Experience unparalleled luxury in this custom ICI HOME, ideally situated on a LARGE CORNER LOT with LAKE VIEWS and boasting an impressive $60,000 in upgrades. A PAVERED DRIVEWAY and beautiful landscaping introduce this stunning home, meticulously designed for elegant living. Step inside to discover a SPACIOUS interior adorned with 10-ft ceilings, 8-ft doors, and exquisite tray ceilings throughout. Every detail radiates sophistication, from CUSTOM FEATURES and beautiful finishes to the abundance of natural light. The living room is a grand focal point, featuring a FIREPLACE, wooden accents, and a vaulted ceiling. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream with a huge island, subway travertine backsplash, CUSTOM CABINETRY, and a NEW DISHWASHER, REFRIDGERATOR, and GARBAGE DISPOSAL. This thoughtfully designed home offers a desirable SPLIT BEDROOM FLOOR PLAN with the owner's suite, a guest suite, and a dedicated office all conveniently located
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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 2016)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,748 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.
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
Mickler's Landing Beachfront Park38 min drive · 202 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Julington-Durbin Preserve19 min drive · 6.4 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Hood Landing Public Boat Rampabout 1 mi · St. Johns River - Julington Creek
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Palmetto Leaves Regional Park Canoe Launchabout 2 mi · Julington Creek - Big Davis Creek
Closest youth league fields
Julington Creek Plantation Park7 min drive · Baseball, Football, Lacrosse, Softball, Track
Closest grocery store
Publix6 min drive · 2750 Race Track Rd, 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
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 7:38 AM, sunset 6:42 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): $7,057/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$12,400/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 $261/sq ft; this home is listed at $260/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1264 Ribbon Road, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by ROUND TABLE REALTY | Oct 2026 | $485,000 | $201 | 4/2.5 | 2,408 | 145 | 0.8 |
| 728 E Cumberland Court, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRST COAST | Sep 2026 | $610,000 | $269 | 3/2.5 | 2,271 | 48 | 0.8 |
| 824 Peppervine Avenue, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by HOUSE & HAVEN | Oct 2026 | $725,000 | $261 | 5/4 | 2,779 | 4 | 1 |
| 4654 Julington Creek Road, Jacksonville, FL 32258Listed by ELITE REALTY GROUP | Oct 2026 | $1,200,000 | $364 | 5/4 | 3,295 | 163 | 1 |
| 1104 Basil Branch Court, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by REAL BROKER LLC | Sep 2026 | $880,000 | $251 | 5/4 | 3,506 | 85 | 1 |
| 1311 Cormorant Court, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY | Oct 2026 | $665,000 | $258 | 4/3 | 2,582 | 39 | 1.2 |
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.
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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: CHAD AND SANDY REAL ESTATE GROUP
Sold by: WEICHERT REALTORS THE COFFEY GROUP (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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About Plantation Estates
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