This home is in Hildreth Back Bay, St. Augustine — a home near St. Augustine High School.
Sold·Closed Jul 8, 2026·16 days on market·Recent sales in Hildreth Back Bay·Hildreth Back Bay
14 Althea Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
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About this home
Hildreth Back Bay
This might be the quaintest cottage you've ever seen! Your own private sanctuary awaits at 14 Althea Street in the Fullerwood neighborhood of historic Saint Augustine. This custom 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home along Robinson Creek is accessible by paddle board or kayak to the intracoastal. The half acre lot is a dream come true! The oversized covered deck is screened for peaceful evenings enjoying the marsh view. Walk out on to a spacious 30 x 22 paver area and light the logs in the fire pit. An outdoor kitchen is perfect for grilling and entertaining guests. Toss your crab trap into the creek and take a nap in the hammock stretched between the trees. Elaborate landscaping makes this a paradise for birds and other wildlife. Inside, details include: 14-foot soaring wood-covered ceilings, bright windows with shutters, an updated kitchen with stainless appliances and built-in ice maker, gas fireplace with book shelves in the great room, stone wall details, bamboo and tile flooring.
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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 AE — high-risk flood zone (Special Flood Hazard Area)
Lenders require flood insurance for financed purchases here.
Flood damage is not covered by standard homeowners insurance — it’s always a separate policy.
Hurricane evacuation zone A
Zone A evacuates first in a storm — typically coastal and surge-prone areas.
Roof: Metal — year not disclosed (home built 2007)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,721 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.
Sun & Light
Southwest-facing backyard — long light and winter sunsets
The listing reports the home facing northeast, which puts the backyard on the southwest side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:24 AM, sunset 6:59 PM.
- The rear carries sun from midday deep into the evening, and in winter the sun sets almost straight into this exposure — the longest usable outdoor light of the diagonal lots.
- Summer late-afternoons run hot; a pool here is warm and sunset-lit, and shading the lanai’s west edge earns its keep.
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
Last sold: $875,000 in August 2023(county public record, not MLS data)
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $691,054 | $453,015 | — |
| 2024 | $704,893 | $439,540 | — |
| 2023 | $667,397 | $424,258 | — |
| 2022 | $674,933 | $410,445 | — |
| 2021 | $478,828 | $397,034 | — |
| 2020 | $482,627 | $390,862 | ▲ $5,277 |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $9,226/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$14,900/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 8, 2026Closed$995,000
- May 5, 2026Listed$995,000
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 $314/sq ft; this home is listed at $592/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oak Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084Listed by MAXREV, LLC | Jul 2026 | $560,000 | $314 | 3/2.5 | 1,784 | 44 | 0.1 |
| 5 Beacon Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS ST. AUGUSTINE | Sep 2026 | $300,000 | $244 | 3/1 | 1,228 | 105 | 0.2 |
| 168 Plaza Del Rio Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084Listed by MCGUIRE REALTY GROUP | Aug 2026 | $460,000 | $224 | 3/2.5 | 2,058 | 221 | 1.3 |
| 28 Joiner Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS ST. AUGUSTINE | Aug 2026 | $655,000 | $475 | 3/2 | 1,378 | 3 | 1.4 |
| 2948 Bradford Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084Listed by DJ & LINDSEY REAL ESTATE | Jul 2026 | $305,000 | $257 | 3/2 | 1,188 | 1 | 1.4 |
| 3180 Coastal Highway, St. Augustine, FL 32084Listed by GREEN PALM REALTY & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT | Sep 2026 | $1,400,000 | $736 | 4/3 | 1,902 | 58 | 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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Listing Courtesy of: EXP REALTY LLC
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 Hildreth Back Bay
Hildreth Back Bay is a neighborhood in St. Augustine, FL (St. Johns County), ZIP 32084.
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