Sold·Closed Apr 30, 2026·167 days on market
540 State Road 16 W
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
About this home
Green Cove Springs
Welcome to your waterfront retreat! This beautifully updated brick home offers the best of Florida living with a canal-front setting and quick boat access to the St. Johns River. Enjoy outdoor living at its finest with an inground screened pool, outside deck, and a summer kitchen on the spacious screened porch. Inside, you'll find 3 bedrooms and 2 baths completely updated, a remodeled kitchen featuring solid surface countertops, a gas range, and tile backsplash. Separate office ,workshop , and laundry also in home. New metal roof, a full-house generator, 2-car garage, and multiple carports with covered RV parking, and storage sheds providing ample space for vehicles, boats, etc. The property offers a fire pit with a paver patio, dock, and large landscaped yard Listing includes parcel id's 016494-001-00, 0164193-001-00, and 016494-000-00.
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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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 1969)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,452 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.
Sun & Light
North-facing backyard — the shade-and-soft-light lot
The listing reports the home facing south, which puts the backyard and pool on the north side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:26 AM, sunset 7:00 PM.
- A pool back here gets the least direct sun: cooler water and less glare — a real preference split, so decide which camp you are in before you price it.
- The rear stays out of direct sun for most of the day — the coolest lanai orientation in a Florida summer, and the softest, most even light all day.
- Winter afternoons on the lanai run dim earlier than any other orientation.
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
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $343,707 | $52,325 | — |
| 2024 | $313,108 | $50,143 | — |
| 2023 | $295,967 | $47,227 | — |
| 2022 | $260,077 | $44,396 | — |
| 2021 | $217,154 | $41,647 | — |
| 2020 | $205,627 | $40,382 | — |
2024 property taxes (current owner): $1,267/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$11,200/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 792 current Clay listings and includes typical non-ad-valorem assessments; actual taxes depend on exemptions and taxing district. Sources: Florida DOR certified tax roll (2025), NEFMLS.
History
Price & status history
- Jul 22, 2026Closed$625,000
- Apr 7, 2026Listed$625,000
History tracked by kristafracke.com from the live MLS feed. Earlier changes may predate tracking.
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 $272/sq ft; this home is listed at $279/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5228 River Park Villas Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC | Feb 2026 | $585,000 | $232 | 4/2.5 | 2,519 | 44 | 2.5 |
| 94 Slip Cove, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by JACKSONVILLE TBI REALTY, LLC | Oct 2026 | $679,000 | $292 | 4/3 | 2,324 | 37 | 2.6 |
| 253 Oakmoss Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by JACKSONVILLE TBI REALTY, LLC | Aug 2026 | $598,538 | $272 | 3/2.5 | 2,200 | 0 | 2.6 |
| 221 North Street, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043Listed by THE LEGENDS OF REAL ESTATE | Jun 2026 | $357,000 | $147 | 4/3.5 | 2,422 | 9 | 2.6 |
| 244 Oakmoss Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by JACKSONVILLE TBI REALTY, LLC | Jun 2026 | $549,000 | $255 | 3/2.5 | 2,154 | 11 | 2.6 |
| 5220 River Park Villas Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by IHEART REALTY INC | Jun 2026 | $576,900 | $286 | 3/2.5 | 2,015 | 309 | 2.6 |
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.
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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: EXIT MAGNOLIA POINT REALTY
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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