This home is in St. Augustine — a home near Pedro Menendez High School.
Sold·Closed Aug 19, 2026·154 days on market·Recent sales in St. Augustine
53 Monroe Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32086
About this home
St. Augustine
Now offered with a recent price improvement, this move-in-ready 2016-built home presents an exceptional opportunity in the desirable Deer Chase community of St. Johns County. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, this 1,908 sq ft residence offers both privacy and tranquility, backing to wooded views and a pond with no through traffic. Natural light fills the main living areas, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. The home features an extended garage--ideal for a full-size truck or SUV--and is Smart Home-ready with a dedicated tech cabinet, high-speed wiring, pre-wired security, and a smart thermostat. Additional highlights include a whole-home water softener with advanced filtration and a newly installed hot water heater, providing added value and peace of mind. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major roadways, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience.
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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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Taxes & assessment
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $353,454 | $177,521 | — |
| 2024 | $352,951 | $171,670 | — |
| 2023 | $335,373 | $170,068 | — |
| 2022 | $326,653 | $163,658 | — |
| 2021 | $259,997 | $157,435 | — |
| 2020 | $215,619 | $154,571 | — |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $2,886/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$6,600/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.
History
Price & status history
- Aug 19, 2026Closed$429,900
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 $242/sq ft; this home is listed at $225/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 204 Saranac Lane, St. Augustine, FL 32086Listed by PONTE VEDRA CLUB REALTY, INC. | Jul 2026 | $340,000 | $233 | 4/2.5 | 1,459 | 23 | 0.1 |
| 217 S Shadowwood Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32086Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS ST. AUGUSTINE | Jul 2026 | $700,000 | $339 | 3/2 | 2,067 | 41 | 0.9 |
| 115 Sierras Loop, St. Augustine, FL 32086Listed by THOMPSON REALTY & DEVELOPMENT INC. | Sep 2026 | $548,000 | $242 | 4/2.5 | 2,268 | 143 | 1.1 |
| 179 Adalyn Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32086Listed by AXEN REALTY LLC | Aug 2026 | $560,000 | $234 | 3/2 | 2,390 | 315 | 1.3 |
| 5472 Cypress Links Boulevard, Elkton, FL 32033Listed by FIV REALTY CO FLORIDA LLC | Jul 2026 | $330,000 | $165 | 4/2 | 2,006 | 35 | 1.3 |
| 3345 Kings Road S, St. Augustine, FL 32086Listed by INTEGRITY KEY REALTY LLC | Oct 2026 | $520,000 | $286 | 3/2 | 1,818 | 29 | 1.4 |
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: KELLER WILLIAMS ST JOHNS
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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