This home is in Celestina, St. Johns.
Sold·Closed Jul 31, 2026·71 days on market·Recent sales in Celestina·Celestina
48 Lacaille Avenue
St. Johns, FL 32259
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Celestina
Celestina Home with Preserve Views, 3-Car Garage, First-Floor Owner's Suite, and $5,000 Buyer Incentive. Summary: Beautiful two-story home with preserve views in 24/7 guard-gated community of Celestina. Built in 2016, this fully fenced 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers approximately 3,193 square feet, a 3-car garage with paved driveway, first-floor owner's suite, loft, and bonus/theater room, with designer finishes. Seller offering $5,000 credit toward closing costs, rate buy-down, or updates with acceptable offer. Description: Inside, the home offers upgraded flooring, a functional open layout, and valuable built-in storage upgrades in the pantry, laundry room, and primary bedroom closet. The chef's kitchen features 42-inch raised-panel espresso cabinetry, dual ovens, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a center island with breakfast bar, and a butler's pantry and walk-in pantry. The first-floor owner's suite provides a spacious retreat and includes
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Cost to own
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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.
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.
Hurricane evacuation zone E
Zone E evacuates after zones A, B, C, D in an approaching storm.
Roof: material not specified — year not disclosed (home built 2016)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,764 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.
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Taxes & assessment
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $605,587 | $554,865 | — |
| 2024 | $596,637 | $546,637 | — |
| 2023 | $541,074 | $475,225 | — |
| 2022 | $548,046 | $432,023 | — |
| 2021 | $398,307 | $392,748 | — |
| 2020 | $357,044 | $357,044 | — |
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$10,500/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.
History
Price & status history
- Aug 1, 2026Closed$660,000
- Jul 21, 2026Pending$660,000
- Apr 19, 2026Listed$660,000
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 $242/sq ft; this home is listed at $207/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 409 Starlis Place, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS SOUTHSIDE | Sep 2026 | $579,900 | $242 | 4/3 | 2,400 | 2 | 0.3 |
| 352 Arella Way, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS ST JOHNS | Sep 2026 | $659,900 | $238 | 4/3 | 2,770 | 11 | 0.4 |
| 186 Azura Point, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by HERRON REAL ESTATE LLC | Sep 2026 | $945,000 | $244 | 4/5 | 3,879 | 27 | 0.5 |
| 532 Saddlestone Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by WATSON REALTY CORP | Oct 2026 | $982,000 | $256 | 5/4 | 3,834 | 37 | 0.8 |
| 14372 Garden Gate Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32258Listed by DAVIDSON REALTY, INC. | Sep 2026 | $572,500 | $228 | 4/3 | 2,515 | 60 | 1 |
| 1608 E Kayla Court, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by TAH FLORIDA LLC | Aug 2026 | $565,000 | $181 | 5/3.5 | 3,118 | 7 | 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.
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Listing Courtesy of: BETTER HOMES & GARDENS REAL ESTATE LIFESTYLES REALTY
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 Celestina
Celestina is a neighborhood in St. Johns County, FL (St. Johns County), ZIP 32259.
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