Sold·Closed Jul 16, 2026·38 days on market
653 SE 44th Street
Keystone Heights, FL 32656
About this home
Keystone Heights
Move-in ready 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Keystone Heights, FL situated on .39 acres with a detached insulated workshop, covered patio, and wooded privacy behind the property. Built with modern finishes throughout, this home features vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, durable flooring, white shaker cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an open-concept living and kitchen layout designed for everyday comfort and entertaining. The split-bedroom floor plan offers privacy for the primary suite, while the spacious laundry room and oversized 2-car garage add convenience. Outdoors, the fully fenced rear yard includes gated access and extra parking space for RVs, trailers, boats, or recreational vehicles, plus a detached workshop with roll-up door, insulation, power, and covered outdoor workspace. Enjoy quiet North Florida living with room to work, store equipment, entertain, or relax while still being close to local shopping, schools, lakes, and outdoor recreation.
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.
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Cost to own
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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 2019)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Septic system (public record) · Public water (record)
County records indicate an onsite septic system — budget a septic inspection before closing (typically $300–$500) and expect pump-outs every 3–5 years.
Source: Florida DOH Water Management Inventory (public record).
Solar potential: ~1,690 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
Northwest-facing backyard — summer sunsets, gentle days
The listing reports the home facing southeast, which puts the backyard on the northwest side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:27 AM, sunset 7:02 PM.
- The rear sits softly lit through most of the day, then catches the late golden hour — in summer the sun sets almost straight into this exposure.
- Cooler than a true west lot with some of the sunset payoff; winter evenings go dark early.
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.
History
Price & status history
- Jul 16, 2026Closed$289,900
- May 8, 2026Listed$289,900
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 $236/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 484 SE 44th Street, Keystone Heights, FL 32656Listed by CENTURY 21 LAKESIDE REALTY | Aug 2026 | $280,000 | $208 | 3/2 | 1,344 | 143 | 0.2 |
| 692 SE 41st Street, Keystone Heights, FL 32656Listed by HELEN HERSEY REALTY | Aug 2026 | $295,000 | $219 | 3/2 | 1,344 | 14 | 0.2 |
| 4193 SE 8th Avenue, Melrose, FL 32666Listed by CW REALTY | Jun 2026 | $249,900 | $178 | 3/2 | 1,404 | 78 | 0.2 |
| 426 SE 49th Street, Keystone Heights, FL 32656Listed by UNITED COUNTRY SMITH & ASSOCIATES | Jun 2025 | $320,000 | $220 | 3/2 | 1,455 | 24 | 0.7 |
| 628 SE 52nd Street, Keystone Heights, FL 32656Listed by HELEN HERSEY REALTY | Jun 2026 | $294,500 | $250 | 3/2 | 1,176 | 20 | 0.9 |
| 885 SE 51st Street, Keystone Heights, FL 32656Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC | Aug 2025 | $315,000 | $203 | 3/2 | 1,555 | 13 | 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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Interior
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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: WATSON REALTY CORP
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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Krista Fracke
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This home sold on Jul 16, 2026. If you own nearby and want to know what this sale means for your value, or you're shopping this street, I can walk you through it.
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