This home is in St. Johns — a pool home in St. Johns County.
Active·102 days on market
169 Balvenie Drive
St. Johns, FL 32259
About this home
St. Johns
Fantastic Value, Former model home on one of Kendall Creek's most serene lots; wooded preserve views front and back create an unmatched sense of tranquility that greets you from the moment you arrive. over $50,000 in recent upgrades, and true move-in-ready condition, this home delivers luxury, functionality, and location in one exceptional package. A dramatic two-story foyer and sun-filled great room with solar sun tunnels and a gallery wall of windows set the tone for the open, light-drenched interior. Fresh interior and exterior paint throughout. The main level features a private owner's retreat with soaking tub, separate shower, and walk-in closet; a dedicated formal office; powder room; deep walk-in pantry; and an updated gourmet kitchen with premium appliances. The equipped laundry room and 3-car EV-ready garage add everyday practicality. Upstairs: loft, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Step outside to your personal backyard oasis -- a heated saltwater pool
Cost to own
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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).
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
Last sold: $750,000 in July 2022(county public record, not MLS data)
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $596,362 | $521,575 | — |
| 2024 | $556,168 | $506,168 | — |
| 2023 | $593,277 | $543,277 | — |
| 2022 | $441,823 | $371,677 | — |
| 2021 | $346,979 | $336,979 | — |
| 2020 | $350,798 | $340,798 | — |
2024 property taxes (current owner): $6,734/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$11,400/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 2016)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,740 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.
History
Price & status history
- Jul 7, 2026Price change$715,000−$10,000
- Apr 23, 2026Listed$725,000
History tracked by kristafracke.com from the live MLS feed. Earlier changes may predate tracking.
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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: REDFIN CORPORATION
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by realMLS (Northeast Florida MLS).
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