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This home is in Parkland Preserve, St. Augustine — a 55+ community home in St. Johns County.

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Active Under Contract

Active Under Contract·11 days on market·Parkland Preserve

53 Dovetail Circle

St. Augustine, FL 32095

$395,000$220/sqftEst. $2,031/moMLS# 2130490

Beds

Baths

1,798

Sq Ft

2023

Built

Garage

Pool

About this home

Parkland Preserve

Welcome to Parkland Preserve, a gated active adult community in St. Augustine offering resort-style amenities including a community pool, fitness room, covered pavilion, park, and full-time lifestyle director. This beautifully maintained single-story home features quartz countertops, a gas oven, tile and carpet flooring throughout, and all appliances included -- even the washer and dryer. Work from home in your beautiful office, adorned with french doors. Enjoy peaceful mornings on the covered, screened-in lanai overlooking your newly fenced backyard. Recent updates include a new water softener and new gutters, plus a termite bond with Turner for added peace of mind. Conveniently located near I-95, you're just minutes from great golf courses, fantastic shopping, dining, music, and entertainment. Move-in ready and designed for easy living -- this home truly has it all!

Cost to own

Mortgage calculator

Home Price

$395,000

Down Payment: 20%

$79,000

Interest Rate: 6.66%

Loan Term

Monthly Payment

$2,031

Principal & Interest: $2,031

Property taxes (est.): $526

Insurance (est.): $263

Estimated Total Monthly

$2,820

*30-year loan at 6.66% APR (avg 30-yr rate 2026-08-27, 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.

Cost to own

True monthly cost

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

Principal & interest20% down · 6.66% · 30yr$2,031

Property taxesest. at asking price, St. Johns County$526

HOAbilled quarterly$82

Estimated total, before insurance$2,638/mo

Seller’s 2025 tax billper the MLS — includes any CDD / assessments$8,607/yr · $717/mo

This bill runs well above the county-average estimate — usually the sign of a CDD or special assessment on this home. We confirm the exact line (and whether a bond was ever prepaid) before you offer.

• 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).

Cost to own

Taxes & assessment

Last sold: $389,000 in February 2023(county public record, not MLS data)

Year	Market value	Taxable value	Change
2025	$353,442	$300,713	—
2024	$341,531	$291,531	—
2023	$60,000	$60,000	—

2025 property taxes (current owner): $8,607/yr

Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$6,300/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.

Outside all hurricane evacuation zones

This location is not in a designated storm-surge evacuation zone.

Roof: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 2023)

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

Solar potential: ~1,699 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

As of July 2026, 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.

History

Price & status history

Aug 19, 2026Active Under Contract$395,000
Feb 25, 2026Listed$395,000

History tracked by kristafracke.com from the live MLS feed. Earlier changes may predate tracking.

Features

Price$395,000

Price / Sq Ft$220

Bedrooms2

Bathrooms2.00

Full Baths2

Square Footage1,798

Acres0.14 acres

Year Built2023

TypeResidential

Sub-TypeSingle Family Residence

StatusActive Under Contract

# of Garages2

Has PoolNo

Is WaterfrontNo

Gated CommunityYes

55+ CommunityYes

Community Information

Address53 Dovetail Circle, St. Augustine, FL 32095

Area306-World Golf Village Area-NE

SubdivisionParkland Preserve

CitySt. Augustine

CountySt. Johns

StateFL

Zip Code32095

Lot Size6,098.4 sq ft

Parcel Number0270312860

ZoningResidential

Amenities

AmenitiesPool, Clubhouse, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated, Pickleball

UtilitiesCable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Water SourcePublic

Green / EnergyDoors, Windows

ParkingGarage

Interior

Interior FeaturesKitchen Island, Pantry, Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub, Smart Thermostat, Split Bedrooms, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Other

AppliancesDishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned

HeatingCentral

CoolingCentral Air

FlooringCarpet, Tile

# of Stories1

LevelsOne

LaundryIn Unit

SecuritySecurity Gate, Smoke Detector(s)