This home is in St. Augustine.
Active·162 days on market
561 Boxwood Place
St. Augustine, FL 32086
About this home
St. Augustine
Elevated Southwood living with the updates buyers want. This beautifully maintained concrete block home offers move-in-ready comfort, thoughtful improvements, and easy low-maintenance living in gated Southwood. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, plus a flexible bonus space that is used as a 3rd bedroom (non-conforming). The layout feels bright, comfortable, and practical. The enclosed Florida room adds approx. 120 sq ft and opens to a spacious composite deck, creating a peaceful indoor/outdoor retreat. Inside, enjoy new LVP flooring, fresh paint, updated lighting, and a refreshed kitchen with quartz counters, tile backsplash, and newer appliances. Major updates include roof 2022, HVAC/re-plumb 2017, water heater 2023, and water softener 2024. Community amenities include pool, tennis/pickleball, lawn care, irrigation, and an active social calendar. Polished, well cared for, and ready for easy Southwood living.
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, SilverLeaf, eTown…), bond assessments are collected on the property-tax bill — the tax estimate above reflects county averages, so confirm this home’s exact CDD with us.
- • 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.
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
Last sold: $390,800 in November 2023(county public record, not MLS data)
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $302,945 | $252,223 | — |
| 2024 | $305,653 | $305,653 | — |
| 2023 | $291,771 | $57,460 | — |
| 2022 | $283,979 | $57,228 | — |
| 2021 | $190,620 | $52,634 | — |
| 2020 | $187,009 | $50,520 | — |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $3,892/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$6,400/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 C
Zone C evacuates after zones A, B in an approaching storm.
Roof: Shingle — 2022 per the listing
A recent roof is the single biggest lever on Florida homeowners-insurance pricing.
Sewer · St Johns County Utilities - accounts · Public water · St Johns County Utilities - water accounts
County records show this parcel on central sewer served by St Johns County Utilities - accounts — no septic system to inspect or maintain.
Source: Florida DOH Water Management Inventory (public record).
Solar potential: ~1,737 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 homeInformational only, based on FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer and Florida Division of Emergency Management data at this property’s coordinates. Zones change with map revisions — verify the parcel at msc.fema.gov and floridadisaster.org/knowyourzone before relying on this.
History
Price & status history
- Jul 12, 2026Price change$399,900−$5,100
- Feb 4, 2026Listed$405,000
History tracked by kristafracke.com from the live MLS feed. Earlier changes may predate tracking.
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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: ENDLESS SUMMER REALTY
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by realMLS (Northeast Florida MLS).
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