This home is in Plantation Estates, St. Johns — a gated community home in St. Johns County.
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Sold·Closed May 15, 2026·75 days on market·Recent sales in Plantation Estates·Plantation Estates
863 E Dorchester Drive
St. Johns, FL 32259
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About this home
Plantation Estates
Located in the gated community of Plantation Estates in Julington Creek Plantation, this beautifully maintained 4BR/3.5BA home offers 3,292 sq ft with a flexible layout and peaceful lake setting. The main level features the owner's suite, a dedicated office, and open living areas with wood flooring and abundant natural light. The gourmet kitchen features stainless appliances and a smart refrigerator, flowing into the family room and overlooking the backyard. Upstairs offers additional bedrooms and a spacious loft. Situated on a 0.33-acre lot with a long lake view, the home features a large covered back porch overlooking the water and plenty of room to add a pool. Additional features include custom closets, water softener, EV charger, newer upstairs HVAC, washer and dryer included, and a 3-car garage. Enjoy access to all of Julington Creek Plantation's resort-style amenities and top-rated St. Johns County schools.
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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).
Around this address
Nearby, from public data
The closest public beach, park, water access, league fields and grocery store from this home's location.
Closest beach parking
Mickler's Landing Beachfront Park38 min drive · 202 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Julington-Durbin Preserve19 min drive · 6.4 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Hood Landing Public Boat Rampabout 1 mi · St. Johns River - Julington Creek
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Palmetto Leaves Regional Park Canoe Launchabout 2 mi · Julington Creek - Big Davis Creek
Closest youth league fields
Julington Creek Plantation Park7 min drive · Baseball, Football, Lacrosse, Softball, Track
Closest grocery store
Publix6 min drive · 2750 Race Track Rd, Saint Johns
Not from the MLS. Places from FWC, FDEP, the water districts, the counties and the cities; stores from state food permits and each chain’s store list. Distances are straight-line from this home unless a drive time is shown. Fees, hours and access change, so check the agency’s page before you go.
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
2025 property taxes (current owner): $10,713/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$13,100/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, 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 $258/sq ft; this home is listed at $250/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1264 Ribbon Road, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by ROUND TABLE REALTY | Oct 2026 | $485,000 | $201 | 4/2.5 | 2,408 | 145 | 0.8 |
| 824 Peppervine Avenue, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by HOUSE & HAVEN | Oct 2026 | $725,000 | $261 | 5/4 | 2,779 | 4 | 1 |
| 4654 Julington Creek Road, Jacksonville, FL 32258Listed by ELITE REALTY GROUP | Oct 2026 | $1,200,000 | $364 | 5/4 | 3,295 | 163 | 1 |
| 1104 Basil Branch Court, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by REAL BROKER LLC | Sep 2026 | $880,000 | $251 | 5/4 | 3,506 | 85 | 1 |
| 1311 Cormorant Court, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY | Oct 2026 | $665,000 | $258 | 4/3 | 2,582 | 39 | 1.1 |
| 1925 Barham Court, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by UNITED REAL ESTATE GALLERY | Sep 2026 | $609,925 | $227 | 5/4 | 2,685 | 54 | 1.2 |
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: WATSON REALTY CORP
Sold by: REAL BROKER LLC (buyer's brokerage)
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 Plantation Estates
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