Sold·Closed Jun 29, 2026·83 days on market
1257 Governors Creek Drive
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
About this home
Green Cove Springs
Back on Market no fault of seller MOTIVATED SELLER!! STUNNING WATERFRONT HOME! Flood insurance is NOT required. Navigable to the St. Johns river within minutes. Located high on the banks of Governors Creek in Green Cove Springs. Covered boat lift and a floating dock. Enjoy fishing, boating, kayaking all in your backyard paradise. Spacious 4 bedroom, 3 full baths with a loft. Southern Yellow Pine Log home built in 1993. Constructed with beautiful exposed beam rafters. Upstairs is the private primary bedroom, bathroom and a loft area that can be tailored to meet your needs. The other three bedrooms are located downstairs. some virtual staging pictures
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).
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Cost to own
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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 1993)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,362 usable sun-hours per year
Moderate solar exposure — shade or roof orientation limits panel output here.
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.
Sun & Light
West-facing backyard — the sunset lot
The listing reports the home facing east, which puts the backyard on the west side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:26 AM, sunset 7:01 PM.
- Sunsets happen over your own backyard — and in summer the rear takes the full afternoon sun, so the lanai runs hottest of any orientation from about 3pm on.
- A pool back here is the warmest in town and glitters in the evening; expect afternoon glare on west-facing glass and real value in lanai screening or shade trees.
- Morning coffee happens in shade; the front of the home takes the sunrise.
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
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $469,177 | $300,891 | — |
| 2024 | $465,314 | $291,563 | — |
| 2023 | $459,156 | $281,469 | — |
| 2022 | $445,515 | $271,669 | — |
| 2021 | $389,381 | $262,155 | — |
| 2020 | $333,027 | $257,777 | — |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $5,109/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$10,800/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 792 current Clay 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 $231/sq ft; this home is listed at $230/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1581 Stonebriar Road, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043Listed by WATSON REALTY CORP | Aug 2026 | $370,000 | $203 | 3/2 | 1,825 | 16 | 0.5 |
| 3726 Glynn Cottage Court, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043Listed by EXIT MAGNOLIA POINT REALTY | Jun 2026 | $375,000 | $198 | 3/2 | 1,891 | 68 | 0.5 |
| 3360 Olympic Drive, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC | Sep 2026 | $490,000 | $243 | 4/2 | 2,015 | 111 | 0.6 |
| 3674 Winged Foot Circle, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043Listed by COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY | Jul 2026 | $494,000 | $240 | 3/2 | 2,056 | 19 | 0.6 |
| 708 Myrtle Avenue, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043Listed by JPAR CITY AND BEACH | Aug 2026 | $510,000 | $167 | 6/4 | 3,061 | 5 | 0.7 |
| 1795 Colonial Drive, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043Listed by UNITED REAL ESTATE GALLERY | Aug 2026 | $737,000 | $231 | 4/3.5 | 3,196 | 67 | 1.2 |
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: BETROS REALTY INC
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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