This home is in St Johns Forest, Jacksonville — a home near Beachside High School.
Sold·Closed Aug 14, 2026·38 days on market·Recent sales in St Johns Forest·St Johns Forest
176 S Arabella Way
Jacksonville, FL 32259
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About this home
St Johns Forest
Best priced former Model home to sell in the highly sought-after gated community of St Johns Forest. Featured a manned gate guard entrance, beautiful resort-style amenities and internet included in the HOA fee! Offering this 3 bedroom, 2 bath , immaculately taken care of home , sitting on a beautiful preserve lot. Gas stove and cooktop, gas water heater and gas fireplace. Spacious split bedroom floor plan. Garden tub ,Breakfast bar, all appliances included. Washer and Dryer 2026 new. AC new 2024. Microwave new 23/24, Roof 2009, Seller will negotiate to put on a new roof. Sprinklers with irrigation meter. A -Plus Schools. Part of Cdd paid, small portion yearly to pay. HOA paid quarterly. Stunning 5,200-square-ft clubhouse. Monthly Social Events calendar. Award winning amenities including a sparkling resort style swimming pool with fountains and a two story slide rising 17 feet above pool level.
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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 — 2009 per the listing
A recent roof is the single biggest lever on Florida homeowners-insurance pricing.
Solar potential: ~1,743 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
South-facing backyard — the year-round light lot
The listing reports the home facing north, which puts the backyard on the south side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:25 AM, sunset 7:00 PM.
- The rear gets sun through the day in every season — in winter, the low southern sun keeps the lanai and yard bright when north-facing yards go flat.
- A pool back here takes sun most of the day, which means warmer water in the shoulder seasons and the most useful screened-lanai light for plants.
- Summer afternoons are strong but not the direct western blast — shade sails or lanai screening handle it.
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
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $355,840 | $316,280 | — |
| 2024 | $357,122 | $287,527 | — |
| 2023 | $359,618 | $261,388 | — |
| 2022 | $298,097 | $237,625 | — |
| 2021 | $216,023 | $216,023 | — |
| 2020 | $197,194 | $197,194 | — |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $5,350/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$6,300/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
- Aug 15, 2026Closed$419,000
- Jul 11, 2026Pending$419,000
- Jun 3, 2026Listed$419,000
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 $214/sq ft; this home is listed at $268/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152 Berot Circle, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by DOGWOOD REALTY | Jul 2026 | $435,000 | $214 | 3/2 | 2,029 | 26 | 0.2 |
| 257 Johns Glen Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS ST. AUGUSTINE | Jul 2026 | $395,000 | $201 | 3/2 | 1,966 | 15 | 0.3 |
| 177 Southern Grove Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by TAH FLORIDA LLC | Sep 2026 | $330,000 | $221 | 3/2 | 1,496 | 119 | 0.4 |
| 495 Richmond Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32259Listed by REMAX WELCOME HOME | Sep 2026 | $290,000 | $189 | 3/2.5 | 1,531 | 3 | 0.4 |
| 136 Southern Grove Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by LPT REALTY LLC | Jun 2026 | $320,000 | $186 | 3/2 | 1,722 | 394 | 0.5 |
| 4532 Comanche Trail Boulevard, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by RE/MAX SPECIALISTS | Sep 2026 | $444,900 | $254 | 3/2 | 1,753 | 5 | 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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Listing Courtesy of: FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG 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 St Johns Forest
St Johns Forest is a neighborhood in St. Johns County, FL (St. Johns County), ZIP 32259.
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