This home is in Samara Lakes, St. Augustine — a home near Tocoi Creek High School.
Sold·Closed Jul 22, 2026·55 days on market·Recent sales in Samara Lakes·Samara Lakes
203 Straw Pond Way
St. Augustine, FL 32092
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About this home
Samara Lakes
BRAND NEW ROOF will be installed prior to closing. Custom-designed home with numerous owner upgrades throughout. Featuring a beautifully updated gourmet kitchen, elegant primary bathroom, and a well-appointed laundry room, every detail has been tastefully completed. The home is entirely carpet-free, offering a clean and modern feel. Located in Samara Lakes, this spacious home offers 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Enjoy an open and functional layout with a large kitchen, living room, and dining area ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The oversized primary suite provides a private retreat with generous closet space. Step outside to a large backyard with a peaceful pond view--perfect for relaxing, hosting gatherings, or enjoying Florida sunsets. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and major roadways, this home is also zoned for the highly rated St. Johns County School District, known for its excellent schools.
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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).
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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 2015)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,769 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.
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $417,625 | $212,128 | — |
| 2024 | $438,516 | $205,442 | — |
| 2023 | $443,745 | $198,002 | — |
| 2022 | $405,897 | $190,779 | — |
| 2021 | $289,617 | $183,766 | — |
| 2020 | $274,852 | $180,538 | — |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $3,352/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$7,800/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 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
- Jul 23, 2026Closed$495,000
- Jun 18, 2026Listed$495,000
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 $219/sq ft; this home is listed at $172/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1176 Nochaway Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by HERRON REAL ESTATE LLC | Sep 2026 | $425,000 | $189 | 4/2 | 2,251 | 73 | 0.3 |
| 2421 E Caparina Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by UNITED REAL ESTATE GALLERY | Sep 2026 | $510,000 | $240 | 4/3 | 2,129 | 25 | 0.3 |
| 2825 S Portofino Road, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES, FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY | Aug 2026 | $650,000 | $219 | 4/3 | 2,967 | 124 | 0.3 |
| 448 Bostwick Circle, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by DJ & LINDSEY REAL ESTATE | Sep 2026 | $435,000 | $150 | 4/2.5 | 2,897 | 44 | 0.6 |
| 23 Winterfield Place, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by OLYMPUS EXECUTIVE REALTY, INC | Aug 2026 | $526,592 | $238 | 2/2.5 | 2,216 | 31 | 1.4 |
| 249 Brickstone Trace, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by OLYMPUS EXECUTIVE REALTY, INC | Sep 2026 | $499,000 | $208 | 3/2.5 | 2,395 | 364 | 1.5 |
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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Interior
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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: MOXII PRO 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.
The neighborhood
About Samara Lakes
Samara Lakes is a neighborhood in World Golf Village, FL (St. Johns County), ZIP 32092.
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