This home is in St. Johns — a home near Bartram Trail High School.
$479,0003 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,159 sq ft
Active·145 days on market
70 Tarklin Road
St. Johns, FL 32259
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About this home
St. Johns
Welcome home! Water views, flexible living space, and resort-style Rivertown amenities come together in this beautifully upgraded home designed for both everyday comfort and entertaining. A standout feature is the fully paid-off solar panel system paired with a Tesla Powerwall whole-home backup system, providing energy efficiency, backup power, and long-term savings. The open-concept layout connects the kitchen, dining, and family room while overlooking peaceful water views through triple sliding glass doors that lead to the screened lanai. Whether hosting friends or enjoying a quiet evening outside, the indoor-outdoor flow creates a relaxed and inviting atmosphere throughout the home. The kitchen features upgraded 42-inch cabinetry, granite countertops, backsplash details, large island seating, and abundant storage. Real hardwood flooring adds warmth and character to the family room and downstairs flex space, while tile flooring flows throughout the remaining main living areas.
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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.
Hurricane evacuation zone F
Zone F evacuates after zones A, B, C, D, E in an approaching storm.
Roof: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 2018)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,762 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.
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, read at the listing’s map pin or, on lots of an acre or more, across the county parcel (state cadastral). A zone shown for part of a lot may not be where the home stands. 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.
Around this address
Nearby, from public data
The closest public beach, park, water access, league fields and grocery store from this home's location.
Closest beach parking
Guana Reserve beach lot (south)about 18 mi · 94 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Alpine Groves Park11 min drive · 1 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Old Shand's Bridge Public Boat Ramp (shallow water)about 3 mi · St. Johns River
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Vera Francis Hall City Park Canoe Landingabout 4 mi · Governor's Creek
Closest youth league fields
Rivertown II Athletic Complex7 min drive · Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Pickleball, Softball
Closest grocery store
Publix8 min drive · 205 Rivertown Shops Dr, Saint Johns
Not from the MLS. Places from FWC, FDEP, the water districts, the counties and the cities; stores from state food permits and each chain’s store list. Distances are straight-line from this home unless a drive time is shown. Fees, hours and access change, so check the agency’s page before you go.
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $389,057 | $337,646 | — |
| 2025 | $424,477 | $373,755 | — |
| 2024 | $433,187 | $363,127 | — |
| 2023 | $436,431 | $351,094 | — |
| 2022 | $389,412 | $339,412 | — |
| 2021 | $289,217 | $218,830 | — |
| 2020 | $271,630 | $215,118 | — |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $8,070/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$7,500/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 1,526 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 (2026), NEFMLS.
History
Price & status history
- Nov 4, 2026Price change$479,000−$31,000
- Aug 26, 2026Price change$510,000−$19,000
- Jul 23, 2026Price change$529,000−$16,000
- Jun 22, 2026Listed$545,000
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 $267/sq ft; this home is listed at $222/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 633 Kendall Crossing Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS ST JOHNS | Nov 2026 | $467,000 | $230 | 4/2 | 2,030 | 130 | 0.1 |
| 317 Crafton Circle, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by MATTAMY REAL ESTATE SERVICES | Oct 2026 | $475,000 | $226 | 3/3 | 2,102 | 63 | 0.4 |
| 19 Noble Oak Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by JACKSONVILLE TBI REALTY, LLC | Sep 2026 | $748,392 | $268 | 4/3 | 2,792 | 10 | 0.4 |
| 254 Crafton Circle, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by NON MLS (realMLS) | Oct 2026 | $524,756 | $276 | 2/2 | 1,900 | 0 | 0.5 |
| 25 Perdido Street, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by RE/MAX SPECIALISTS | Oct 2026 | $599,000 | $242 | 4/3.5 | 2,471 | 3 | 0.5 |
| 343 Juniper Hills Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by RE/MAX SPECIALISTS | Nov 2026 | $417,000 | $267 | 2/2 | 1,560 | 73 | 0.6 |
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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Features
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Additional Information
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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