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816 Black Cherry Drive S #816

St. Johns, FL 32259

$219,000$173/sqftEst. $1,117/moMLS# 2146409

Beds

Baths

1,268

Sq Ft

2006

Built

Garage

Pool

About this home

St. Johns

Discover low-maintenance living in this well-maintained 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome with a 1-car garage in the desirable Cypress Trace community of St. Johns County. Offering nearly 1,300 square feet of functional living space, this home features an open-concept first floor with a spacious kitchen and living area, convenient half bath, and a private rear patio overlooking a peaceful preserve with a privacy partition--perfect for relaxing outdoors. Upstairs, both bedrooms include private en-suite bathrooms, providing comfort and convenience. Zoned for top-rated St. Johns County schools, this gated community also offers fantastic amenities including a pool, basketball and tennis courts, and a playground. Ideally located near US-1 and Racetrack Road with quick access to 9A, The Avenues Mall, shopping, dining, Jacksonville beaches, and downtown, this home combines comfort, convenience, and an unbeatable location.

Cost to own

Mortgage calculator

Home Price

$219,000

Down Payment: 20%

$43,800

Interest Rate: 6.58%

Loan Term

Monthly Payment

$1,117

Principal & Interest: $1,117

Property taxes (est.): $291

Insurance (est.): $146

Estimated Total Monthly

$1,554

*30-year loan at 6.58% APR (avg 30-yr rate 2026-07-23, Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). Taxes use the county effective rate; insurance is a rough estimate — Florida premiums swing with roof age and flood zone (see the Reality Check). Actual costs may vary.

Cost to own

True monthly cost

What this home actually costs per month at the asking price — not just the mortgage.

Principal & interest20% down · 6.58% · 30yr$1,117

Property taxesest. at asking price, St. Johns County$291

HOAbilled monthly$300

Estimated total, before insurance$1,708/mo

Seller’s 2025 tax billper the MLS — includes any CDD / assessments$2,866/yr · $239/mo

• 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

Year	Market value	Taxable value	Change
2025	$188,000	$188,000	—
2024	$205,500	$174,040	—
2023	$200,880	$158,218	—
2022	$167,000	$143,835	—
2021	$138,500	$130,759	—
2020	$128,000	$118,872	—

2025 property taxes (current owner): $2,866/yr

Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$3,500/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.

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.

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 2006)

Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.

Sewer & public water · JEA

County records show this parcel on central sewer served by JEA — no septic system to inspect or maintain.

Source: Florida DOH Water Management Inventory (public record).

Solar potential: ~1,676 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 home

As 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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