This home is in St. Augustine — a gated community home in St. Johns County.
Active·24 days on market
9 Bonita Bay Drive
St. Augustine, FL 32084
About this home
St. Augustine
Nestled in the serene waterside enclave of Bonita Bay, 9 Bonita Bay Drive is a stunning Spanish-style retreat just steps from the heartbeat of historic St. Augustine. This elegant 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath home offers enormous refined living space across three levels, expertly crafted in 2020 with Old-World charm and modern luxury. Living areas are flooded with natural light, and include high-end finishes, built-ins, a gas kitchen range, and a charming eat-in kitchen with an island. An elevator provides seamless access across three stories. The home's four bedrooms each include their own en-suite bath, offering privacy and comfort for guests or family. The primary suite enjoys its own wing. The two balconies deliver extraordinary panoramic views. Sit with your morning coffee on the east-facing balcony as the sun rises, and in the evening, unwind with views of the Bridge of Lions and downtown on the north-facing balcony.
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 | $1,551,721 | $1,500,999 | — |
| 2024 | $1,519,526 | $1,469,526 | — |
| 2023 | $1,503,638 | $1,453,638 | — |
| 2022 | $1,468,361 | $1,418,361 | — |
| 2021 | $1,243,119 | $1,243,119 | — |
| 2020 | $170,000 | $170,000 | — |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $29,806/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$30,300/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 (shaded) — moderate flood risk (0.2% annual chance)
Flood insurance is optional but often inexpensive here — worth pricing.
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: material not specified — year not disclosed (home built 2020)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Public water (record)
Municipal drinking water per the county inventory.
Source: Florida DOH Water Management Inventory (public record).
Solar potential: ~1,795 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 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
- Jul 23, 2026Price change$1,900,000−$290,000
- Nov 20, 2025Listed$2,190,000
History tracked by kristafracke.com from the live MLS feed. Earlier changes may predate tracking.
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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: LA ROSA REALTY NORTH FLORIDA, LLC.
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by realMLS (Northeast Florida MLS).
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