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Sold·Closed May 28, 2026·72 days on market·Recent sales in Buena Esperanza·Buena Esperanza

159 Twine Street

St. Augustine, FL 32084

$405,000sold priceListed at $400,000 · 101.3% of asking$408/sqftMLS# 2129454
2
Beds
1
Baths
992
Sq Ft
1986
Built
—
Garage
No
Pool

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No HOA5,227 sqft lotSingle Family Residence1 story

About this home

Buena Esperanza

**Charming Downtown Saint Augustine Gem!** Discover 159 Twine Street in the vibrant Lincolnville community. This recently renovated home boasts new flooring, a modern kitchen, and a brand-new bathroom. The master bedroom features two separate rooms, ideal for an office or bonus space, while the second bedroom includes dual closets for extra storage. A convenient utility room accommodates your washer/dryer and additional storage needs. Enjoy a private backyard—rare in downtown—with space for entertaining, relaxing, or adding a pool. Complete with a shed and back deck, this home is just minutes from historic downtown Saint Augustine's shops and restaurants. Don't miss this unique opportunity!

Cost to own

True monthly cost

What this home actually costs per month at the asking price — not just the mortgage.

Principal & interest20% down · 7.4% · 30yr$2,243
Property taxesest. at asking price, St. Johns County$539
Estimated total, before insurance$2,782/mo
Seller’s 2025 tax billper the MLS — includes any CDD / assessments$1,558/yr · $130/mo
  • • 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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Cost to own

Mortgage calculator

$405,000
$81,000
Loan Term
Monthly Payment
$2,243
Principal & Interest: $2,243
Property taxes (est.): $539
Insurance (est.): $270
Estimated Total Monthly
$3,052
*30-year loan at 7.4% APR (avg 30-yr rate 2026-10-08, Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). Taxes use the county effective rate; insurance is a rough estimate — Florida premiums swing with roof age and flood zone (see the Reality Check). Actual costs may vary.

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: Metal — year not disclosed (home built 1986)

Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.

Solar potential: ~1,509 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 home

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.

Cost to own

Taxes & assessment

YearMarket valueTaxable valueChange
2025$352,522$67,467—
2024$346,345$64,858—
2023$362,700$61,513—
2022$302,337$58,265—
2021$231,210$55,112—
2020$200,444$53,661—

2025 property taxes (current owner): $1,558/yr

Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$6,500/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.

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 $503/sq ft; this home is listed at $403/sq ft.

AddressClosedPrice$/sq ftBd/BaSq ftDOMMiles
181 Martin Luther King Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084Listed by MOXII PRO REALTYSep 2026$535,000$4492/21,192360.1
136 Washington Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084Listed by REAL BROKER LLCJun 2026$475,000$4743/21,00380.2
125 Moore Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084Listed by FIV REALTY CO FLORIDA LLCJun 2026$575,000$5033/21,143560.3
83 Weeden Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERSJun 2026$450,000$5712/2788950.4
249 Charlotte Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084Listed by REDFIN CORPORATIONSep 2026$800,000$6453/21,24030.6
10 Clark Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084Listed by ONE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTYJun 2026$300,000$3073/19762030.9

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.

Features

Price$400,000
Price / Sq Ft$403
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1.00
Full Baths1
Square Footage992
Acres0.12 acres
Year Built1986
TypeResidential
Sub-TypeSingle Family Residence
StyleTraditional
Property ConditionUpdated/Remodeled
StatusClosed
Has PoolNo
Is WaterfrontNo

Community Information

Address159 Twine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Area322-Downtown St Augustine
SubdivisionBuena Esperanza
CitySt. Augustine
CountySt. Johns
StateFL
Zip Code32084
Lot Size5,227.2 sq ft
Parcel Number2121800000

Amenities

UtilitiesCable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected
Water SourcePublic
ParkingAttached

Interior

AppliancesElectric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
HeatingCentral
CoolingCentral Air
# of Stories1
LevelsOne

Exterior

Patio / PorchDeck
FencingBack Yard
RoofMetal
Other StructuresShed(s)

Additional Information

Date ListedFebruary 10, 2026
Days on Market72
Tax Amount$1,557.63
Tax Year2025
Listing TermsCash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
55+ CommunityNo
New ConstructionNo

Listing Courtesy of: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS ST. AUGUSTINE

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.

The neighborhood

About Buena Esperanza

Buena Esperanza is a neighborhood in St. Augustine, FL (St. Johns County), ZIP 32084.

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Krista Fracke - Broker Associate

Krista Fracke

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