This home is in Julington Creek, St. Johns — a home near Creekside High School.
Sold·Closed Oct 9, 2026·164 days on market·Recent sales in Julington Creek·Julington Creek
542 Dry Branch Way
St. Johns, FL 32259
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About this home
Julington Creek
Gated corner-unit townhome in Riverside at Julington Creek Plantation with full access to JCP's extensive amenities. Residents enjoy two amenity centers, family and lap pools, a water slide, fitness center, tennis courts, basketball courts, skate park, walking trails and more. Move-in ready corner unit featuring two separate outdoor living spaces: an open side patio and a screened-in back patio, a combination not available with all corner units. The back patio area can also be fenced in for additional private outdoor space. Roof replaced in 2021. Conveniently located near shopping, dining and entertainment. Publix at Julington Square is directly across SR-13, and Pavilion at Durbin Park, with Cinemark XD and 50+ retailers and restaurants, is approximately five minutes away. Zoned for St. Johns County public schools with convenient access to SR-13, US-1, I-95 and SR-9B. Approximately 20 miles to Downtown Jacksonville with access to historic St. Augustine and Northeast Florida beaches
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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.
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: material not specified — 2021 per the listing
A recent roof is the single biggest lever on Florida homeowners-insurance pricing.
Sewer & public water · JEA
County records show this parcel on central sewer served by JEA — no septic system to inspect or maintain.
Source: Florida DOH Water Management Inventory (public record).
Solar potential: ~1,736 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 homeAs 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.
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
Mickler's Landing Beachfront Park31 min drive · 202 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Julington-Durbin Preserve16 min drive · 6.4 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Hood Landing Public Boat Rampabout 2 mi · St. Johns River - Julington Creek
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Palmetto Leaves Regional Park Canoe Launchabout 3 mi · Julington Creek - Big Davis Creek
Closest youth league fields
Julington Creek Plantation Park4 min drive · Baseball, Football, Lacrosse, Softball, Track
Closest grocery store
Publix2 min drive · 2750 Race Track Rd, Saint Johns
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.
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $268,636 | $162,168 | — |
| 2024 | $270,347 | $156,890 | — |
| 2023 | $265,449 | $150,864 | — |
| 2022 | $256,206 | $145,014 | — |
| 2021 | $194,022 | $139,334 | — |
| 2020 | $186,720 | $136,720 | — |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $3,564/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$4,600/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.
History
Price & status history
- Oct 12, 2026Closed$289,500
- Sep 9, 2026Active Under Contract$289,500
- Sep 2, 2026Price change$289,500−$10,500
- Aug 30, 2026Price change$300,000−$5,000
- Aug 25, 2026Price change$305,000−$4,900
- Aug 20, 2026Price change$309,900−$5,100
- Aug 3, 2026Price change$315,000−$4,000
- Jul 22, 2026Price change$319,000−$6,000
- Jul 13, 2026Price change$325,000−$5,000
- Jul 11, 2026Price change$330,000−$3,000
- Mar 29, 2026Listed$333,000
History tracked by kristafracke.com from the live MLS feed. Earlier changes may predate tracking.
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 $172/sq ft; this home is listed at $161/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535 Dry Branch Way, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by REAL BROKER LLC | Sep 2026 | $245,000 | $174 | 2/2.5 | 1,411 | 29 | 0 |
| 538 Dry Branch Way, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by HOMESMART | May 2026 | $280,000 | $175 | 3/2.5 | 1,599 | 7 | 0 |
| 508 Dry Branch Way, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by OFFERPAD BROKERAGE FL LLC | Sep 2026 | $260,000 | $161 | 3/2.5 | 1,612 | 9 | 0.1 |
| 762 Ginger Mill Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by ASSIST2SELL BUYERS & SELLERS REALTY | Aug 2026 | $277,500 | $155 | 3/2.5 | 1,792 | 50 | 0.1 |
| 752 Ginger Mill Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32259Listed by THE WILKINS WAY | Jul 2026 | $250,000 | $172 | 2/2.5 | 1,451 | 40 | 0.1 |
| 405 Honeycomb Way, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRST COAST | Jun 2026 | $245,000 | $168 | 2/2.5 | 1,456 | 16 | 0.1 |
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
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Amenities
Interior
Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: ROUND TABLE REALTY
Sold by: ROUND TABLE REALTY (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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About Julington Creek
Julington Creek is a neighborhood in St. Johns County, FL (St. Johns County), ZIP 32259.
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