This home is in Rivertown Garden District North, St. Johns — a waterfront home in St. Johns County.
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Sold·Closed Apr 28, 2026·19 days on market·Recent sales in Rivertown Garden District North·Rivertown Garden District North
956 Orange Branch Trail
St. Johns, FL 32259
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About this home
Rivertown Garden District North
~MAJOR PRICE IMPROVEMENT!~ Experience the best of the Florida lifestyle in the highly desirable Rivertown community! This beautifully designed 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath executive POOL home offers the perfect blend of comfort and low-maintenance living. It features a 3-car garage, private office, elegant formal dining room and a light-filled loft/family room. Enjoy year-round outdoor living with your own private spa and heated saltwater pool, creating the perfect retreat for relaxing evenings and entertaining while soaking up Northeast Florida's sunshine. Luxury vinyl plank flooring, tall ceilings, designer lighting and abundant large windows fill the home with natural light-creating a bright, sophisticated interior with refined finishes throughout. The chef's kitchen impresses with a large quartz island, ample cabinetry with crown-molding and stylish tile backsplash. You'll love the open and inviting living room with electric fireplace and chandelier
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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.
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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
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Roof: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 2022)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,766 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.
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
Last sold: $581,500 in November 2022(county public record, not MLS data)
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $545,513 | $491,776 | — |
| 2024 | $527,209 | $477,209 | — |
| 2023 | $480,759 | $430,759 | — |
| 2022 | $89,600 | $89,600 | — |
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$9,900/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 $239/sq ft; this home is listed at $233/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 246 Twin Flower Place, Jacksonville, FL 32259Listed by REAL BROKER LLC | Sep 2026 | $554,500 | $202 | 4/3.5 | 2,744 | 347 | 0.1 |
| 231 Footbridge Road, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by REAL BROKER LLC | Sep 2026 | $550,000 | $239 | 3/2.5 | 2,305 | 5 | 0.1 |
| 411 Footbridge Road, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY | Sep 2026 | $750,000 | $233 | 5/4 | 3,217 | 14 | 0.1 |
| 229 Chandler Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by ROUND TABLE REALTY | Aug 2026 | $525,000 | $207 | 4/3.5 | 2,533 | 102 | 0.2 |
| 148 Kellet Way, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by EXP REALTY LLC | Sep 2026 | $565,000 | $292 | 2/2 | 1,932 | 6 | 0.4 |
| 254 Crafton Circle, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by NON MLS (realMLS) | Oct 2026 | $524,756 | $276 | 2/2 | 1,900 | 0 | 0.5 |
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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Listing Courtesy of: REAL BROKER LLC
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 Rivertown Garden District North
Rivertown Garden District North is a neighborhood in RiverTown, FL (St. Johns County), ZIP 32259.
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This home sold on Apr 28, 2026. If you own nearby and want to know what this sale means for your value, or you're shopping this street, I can walk you through it.
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