This home is in Cherry Elm Townhomes, St. Augustine — a gated community home in St. Johns County.
Sold·Closed Jun 18, 2026·277 days on market·Recent sales in Cherry Elm Townhomes·Cherry Elm Townhomes
288 Cherry Elm Drive
St. Augustine, FL 32092
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About this home
Cherry Elm Townhomes
What's Special: No Rear Neighbors | East Facing Lot | Exclusive Savings. New Construction- Ready Now! Built by America's Most Trusted Home Builder. Welcome to the Birch at 288 Cherry Elm Drive in Cherry Elm at SilverLeaf! This inviting new townhome offers an open great room and kitchen with a large island, perfect for meals or casual get-togethers. Enjoy your morning coffee or unwind in the evening on the outdoor lanai. Upstairs, a cozy loft adds extra living space, while two secondary bedrooms and a full bath are conveniently nearby. The primary suite features a walk-in closet and a double vanity bath, and your laundry area is just steps away for everyday ease. Life at SilverLeaf means you spend less time on chores and more time enjoying your neighborhood. The HOA handles lawn care, irrigation, and repairs, so you can relax by the pool, play pickleball or tennis, or take in the scenic walking trails. Photos are for representative purposes only. MLS#2104385
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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.
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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
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Roof: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 2025)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
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
West-facing backyard — the sunset lot
The listing reports the home facing east, which puts the backyard on the west side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:25 AM, sunset 7:00 PM.
- 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.
- A pool back here is the warmest in town and glitters in the evening; expect afternoon glare on west-facing 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
Last sold: $7,541,900 in January 2024(county public record, not MLS data)
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,000 | $69,000 | — |
| 2024 | $68,000 | $63,800 | — |
| 2023 | $58,000 | $58,000 | — |
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$5,400/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 (2025), 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 $187/sq ft; this home is listed at $182/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 346 Cherry Elm Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by TAYLOR MORRISON REALTY OF FLA | Sep 2026 | $338,990 | $176 | 3/2.5 | 1,927 | 135 | 0.1 |
| 402 Cherry Elm Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by TAYLOR MORRISON REALTY OF FLA | Sep 2026 | $338,990 | $176 | 3/2.5 | 1,927 | 158 | 0.1 |
| 414 Cherry Elm Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by TAYLOR MORRISON REALTY OF FLA | Sep 2026 | $374,990 | $197 | 3/2.5 | 1,899 | 55 | 0.1 |
| 398 Cherry Elm Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by TAYLOR MORRISON REALTY OF FLA | Sep 2026 | $359,990 | $187 | 3/2.5 | 1,927 | 126 | 0.1 |
| 378 Cherry Elm Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by TAYLOR MORRISON REALTY OF FLA | Sep 2026 | $367,990 | $194 | 3/2.5 | 1,899 | 95 | 0.1 |
| 390 Cherry Elm Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by TAYLOR MORRISON REALTY OF FLA | Aug 2026 | $346,000 | $180 | 3/2.5 | 1,927 | 46 | 0.1 |
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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Listing Courtesy of: TAYLOR MORRISON REALTY OF FLA
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 Cherry Elm Townhomes
Cherry Elm Townhomes is a neighborhood in World Golf Village, FL (St. Johns County), ZIP 32092.
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