This home is in Shearwater, St. Augustine — a home near Beachside High School.
Sold·Closed Jul 20, 2026·14 days on market·Recent sales in Shearwater·Shearwater
253 Tower Court
St. Augustine, FL 32092
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About this home
Shearwater
BRAND NEW POOL + BETTER THAN NEW IN SHEARWATER! Why wait months to build when you can move right into this stunning Shearwater home with a brand-new custom pool already completed and ready to enjoy? Located at 253 Tower Ct, St. Augustine, FL 32092, this beautifully maintained home offers the perfect combination of modern design, resort-style outdoor living, and access to one of St. Johns County's most sought-after communities. Open-concept floor plan designed for easy entertaining and everyday living. The stunning gourmet kitchen overlooks the spacious family room and offers abundant counter space, modern finishes, and a large island perfect for gathering with family and friends. Upstairs, a versatile loft provides additional living space for a media room, office, or play area.
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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.
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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 2025)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
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.
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $115,000 | $115,000 | — |
property taxes (current owner): $1,808/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$7,700/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 22, 2026Closed$489,900
- Jul 14, 2026Pending$489,900
- Jun 12, 2026Listed$489,900
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 $244/sq ft; this home is listed at $265/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Donovan Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by OLYMPUS EXECUTIVE REALTY, INC | Sep 2026 | $510,000 | $219 | 4/2.5 | 2,327 | 46 | 0.3 |
| 50 Neighbor Court, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by HERRON REAL ESTATE LLC | Aug 2026 | $454,900 | $198 | 4/2.5 | 2,299 | 4 | 0.3 |
| 196 Donovan Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by OLYMPUS EXECUTIVE REALTY, INC | Sep 2026 | $460,000 | $234 | 4/2.5 | 1,968 | 82 | 0.4 |
| 182 Donovan Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by OLYMPUS EXECUTIVE REALTY, INC | Sep 2026 | $470,000 | $261 | 4/2 | 1,798 | 60 | 0.4 |
| 254 Seaforth Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by IHEART REALTY INC | Sep 2026 | $494,500 | $244 | 4/3 | 2,028 | 35 | 0.5 |
| 153 Chalet Court, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by ROUND TABLE REALTY | Sep 2026 | $409,000 | $244 | 3/2 | 1,674 | 2 | 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: LATITUDE 30 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 Shearwater
Shearwater is a neighborhood in St. Johns County, FL (St. Johns County), ZIP 32092.
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