This home is in Sea Colony, St. Augustine Beach — a pool home in St. Johns County.
Sold·Closed Oct 7, 2026·53 days on market·Recent sales in Sea Colony·Sea Colony
688 Ocean Palm Way
St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080
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About this home
Sea Colony
Welcome to 688 Ocean Palm Way, an extraordinary oceanfront retreat in the exclusive gated community of Sea Colony, offered beautifully furnished and thoughtfully designed by the renowned architectural team of Cronk Duch. Celebrated throughout Northeast Florida and the Caribbean for their distinctive coastal residences, Cronk and Duch are known for creating homes that blur the boundaries between indoors and out, capturing natural light, ocean vistas, and the effortless rhythm of seaside living. Perfectly positioned along the Atlantic Ocean, this contemporary Bermuda-inspired residence represents a rare opportunity to own one of Sea Colony's most architecturally significant homes. Walls of glass, expansive porches, private balconies, and inviting outdoor living spaces embrace the surrounding landscape, while a resort-style pool and spa and a stunning courtyard with an outdoor fireplace create memorable settings for both entertaining and quiet relaxation.
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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).
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 A
Zone A evacuates first in a storm — typically coastal and surge-prone areas.
Roof: Metal — year not disclosed (home built 2006)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Sewer · St Johns County Utilities - accounts · Public water · St Johns County Utilities - water accounts
County records show this parcel on central sewer served by St Johns County Utilities - accounts — no septic system to inspect or maintain.
Source: Florida DOH Water Management Inventory (public record).
Solar potential: ~1,801 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.
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 access
Versaggi Drabout 0.2 mi
Closest park or preserve
Anastasia State Park10 min drive · 0.7 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Palmetto Road Public Boat Rampabout 3 mi · Matanzas River
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Moultrie Bluffs – Lewis Point Park – Paddlecraft Accessabout 2 mi · Moultrie Creek
Closest youth league fields
Frank Butler Beachfront Park East9 min drive · Soccer
Closest grocery store
Publix3 min drive · 1033 A1A Beach Blvd, Saint Augustine Beach
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.
Sun & Light
East-facing backyard — the morning-light lot
The listing reports the home facing west, which puts the backyard and pool on the east side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:37 AM, sunset 6:40 PM.
- A pool back here warms with the morning and sits in shade by late afternoon: cooler water than a west lot, and evening swims without the glare.
- The rear takes the sunrise and the gentle morning sun, then goes shaded through the afternoon — the classic comfortable-summer-evening lanai in Florida.
- The front of the home carries the hot western afternoon instead of your living space.
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
Last sold: $3,550,000 in July 2024(county public record, not MLS data)
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,783,348 | $2,783,348 | — |
| 2024 | $2,100,776 | $1,824,571 | — |
| 2023 | $2,272,060 | $1,769,972 | — |
| 2022 | $2,426,517 | $1,716,963 | — |
| 2021 | $1,715,498 | $1,665,498 | — |
| 2020 | $1,944,909 | $1,804,151 | — |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $45,333/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$64,700/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
- Oct 7, 2026Closed$4,450,000
- Aug 2, 2026Active Under Contract$4,450,000
- Jun 15, 2026Listed$4,450,000
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 $479/sq ft; this home is listed at $1,050/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 685 Ocean Palm Way, St. Augustine, FL 32080Listed by ENGEL & VOLKERS ST AUGUSTINE | May 2025 | $1,840,000 | $448 | 5/5.5 | 4,103 | 344 | 0 |
| 416 Ocean Grove Circle Circle, St. Augustine, FL 32080Listed by THE NEWCOMER GROUP | Jan 2026 | $1,615,000 | $479 | 5/3.5 | 3,369 | 65 | 0.1 |
| 773 Ocean Palm Way, St. Augustine, FL 32080Listed by ENGEL & VOLKERS ST AUGUSTINE | Dec 2025 | $1,700,000 | $494 | 5/4.5 | 3,438 | 113 | 0.2 |
| 892 Ocean Palm Way, St. Augustine, FL 32080Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS ST. AUGUSTINE | May 2026 | $2,690,000 | $680 | 4/3.5 | 3,954 | 0 | 0.3 |
| 24 Linda Mar Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32080Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS ST. AUGUSTINE | Jul 2025 | $910,000 | $262 | 4/4 | 3,470 | 53 | 0.3 |
| 912 Sandy Beach Circle, St. Augustine, FL 32080Listed by ENGEL & VOLKERS ST AUGUSTINE | Aug 2026 | $1,440,000 | $410 | 4/3 | 3,510 | 10 | 0.5 |
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
School Information
Community Information
Amenities
Interior
Exterior
Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY
Sold by: DJ & LINDSEY REAL ESTATE (buyer's brokerage)
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 Sea Colony
Sea Colony is a neighborhood in St. Augustine, FL (St. Johns County), ZIP 32080.
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