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Sold·Closed Mar 31, 2026·19 days on market·Recent sales in Amelia Island
563 Santa Maria Drive
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
About this home
Fernandina Beach
Combining waterfront living, privacy and convenience just five minutes from the beach, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers comfort and elegance with its vaulted ceilings and open, split bedroom floor plan within the Isle de Mai community. Enjoy serene views from your private screened lanai overlooking a peaceful pond and a protected forested preserve, ensuring lasting privacy and year-round natural beauty. Inside, take in waterfront scenery from five rooms, including the spacious owner's suite featuring private access to lanai, oversized walk-in closets, double tray ceilings, double entry doors and a luxurious bath with a soaking tub and separate shower. Step outside to a generous backyard perfect for outdoor living, entertaining and wildlife viewing, including a built-in firepit and partially fenced in area. Isle de Mai is a sought-after, centrally located community in Fernandina Beach, which is five minutes to the ocean, five minutes to the marina, 10 minutes to historic downtown
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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).
Storms & insurance
Florida Reality Check
The storm-and-insurance facts every Florida buyer should know up front.
Flood zone not yet determined
Check the exact parcel at msc.fema.gov or ask Krista to pull it.
Flood damage is not covered by standard homeowners insurance — it’s always a separate policy.
Evacuation zone not yet determined
Check floridadisaster.org/knowyourzone.
Roof: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 2006)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,768 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 homeThis 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.
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
Beach access 31, S Fletcher Ave. & Hutchins Ave.about 1 mi · 12 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Egans Creek Greenwayabout 3 mi · 3.6 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Fernandina Harbour Marinaabout 3 mi · Amelia River - St. Marys Entrance
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Egan's Creek Park – Kayak Launch Dockabout 3 mi · Egan's Creek
Closest grocery store
Publixabout 1 mi · 1421 Sadler Rd, Fernandina Beach
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.
Sun & Light
North-facing backyard — the shade-and-soft-light lot
The listing reports the home facing south, which puts the backyard on the north side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:34 AM, sunset 6:46 PM.
- 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
2024 property taxes (current owner): $4,949/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$10,700/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 435 current Nassau 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 $350/sq ft; this home is listed at $311/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 536 Spanish Way W, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Listed by CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRST COAST | Aug 2026 | $739,000 | $350 | 3/2 | 2,111 | 21 | 0.2 |
| 2972 Ferdinand Court, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Listed by AMELIA ISLAND REAL ESTATE SERVICES | Jul 2026 | $885,000 | $316 | 5/3 | 2,797 | 51 | 0.2 |
| 396 Sargasso Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Listed by WATSON REALTY CORP | Jul 2026 | $710,000 | $348 | 3/2.5 | 2,041 | 85 | 0.3 |
| 2816 Bob White Lane, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Listed by PALM III REALTY AND PROPERTY M | Jul 2026 | $670,000 | $419 | 3/2 | 1,600 | 41 | 0.4 |
| 96180 Montego Bay, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Listed by ONE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | Sep 2026 | $575,000 | $349 | 3/2 | 1,649 | 101 | 0.7 |
| 96233 Montego Bay, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Listed by FERNANDINA BEACH REALTY | Aug 2026 | $755,000 | $381 | 4/2 | 1,984 | 88 | 0.7 |
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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Interior
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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: ONE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Sold by: NON MLS (realMLS) (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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