This home is in St. Johns — a pool home in St. Johns County.
Active·332 days on market
842 Fruit Cove Road
St. Johns, FL 32259
About this home
St. Johns
Discover this private modern riverfront estate on the Saint Johns River. Built 2019, the 2-bed, 2.5-bath main home sits on one acre with ultimate privacy - screened by 25-ft hedges and a privacy walls. Designed with Emmy-winning HGTV designer, its open layout features hardwood floors, linear fireplace,16-ft ceilings, and expansive glass framing river views. The chef's kitchen offers Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, walnut cabinetry, and sliding doors that merge indoor and outdoor spaces. Outside, enjoy your resort style backyard with heated pool and spa, deepwater dock, and outdoor fireplace. A 1-bed guest house provides a media lounge with kitchenette and a fitness/bedroom wing with bath and laundry. Control4 automation manages shades, lighting, climate, pool/spa and 10 A/V zones. A generator and storm-resistant construction ensure uninterrupted comfort. Minutes from shopping, dining, and Julington Creek Marina, this estate blends luxury, privacy and convenience!
Cost to own
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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).
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,503,345 | $872,769 | — |
| 2025 | $16,575 | $10,265 | — |
| 2024 | $1,394,169 | $847,465 | — |
| 2024 | $11,220 | $9,332 | — |
| 2023 | $1,248,853 | $821,325 | — |
| 2023 | $11,220 | $8,484 | — |
| 2022 | $1,190,228 | $795,947 | — |
| 2022 | $10,200 | $7,713 | — |
| 2021 | $882,061 | $771,308 | — |
| 2021 | $10,200 | $7,012 | — |
| 2020 | $809,968 | $759,968 | — |
| 2020 | $6,375 | $6,375 | — |
2024 property taxes (current owner): $11,268/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$63,500/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.
Storms & insurance
Florida Reality Check
The storm-and-insurance facts every Florida buyer should know up front.
Zone X — minimal flood hazard
Flood insurance is typically not required by lenders (always optional).
Flood damage is not covered by standard homeowners insurance — it’s always a separate policy.
Hurricane evacuation zone A
Zone A evacuates first in a storm — typically coastal and surge-prone areas.
Roof: Metal — year not disclosed (home built 2019)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Septic system (public record) · Private well (public record)
County records indicate an onsite septic system — budget a septic inspection before closing (typically $300–$500) and expect pump-outs every 3–5 years.
Source: Florida DOH Water Management Inventory (public record).
Solar potential: ~1,093 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 homeAs of July 2026, this 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.
History
Price & status history
- Sep 4, 2025Listed$3,975,000
History tracked by kristafracke.com from the live MLS feed. Earlier changes may predate tracking.
Features
School Information
Community Information
Amenities
Interior
Exterior
Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: RE/MAX SPECIALISTS
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by realMLS (Northeast Florida MLS).
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