This home is in Walden Chase, Ponte Vedra — a waterfront home in St. Johns County.
Sold·Closed Jul 27, 2026·5 days on market·Recent sales in Walden Chase·Walden Chase
561 E Silverthorn Lane
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
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About this home
Walden Chase
Welcome home to this spacious and beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 3-bath residence on a coveted lakefront lot in Walden Chase. Offering 2,686 sq ft of well-designed living across two floors, a screened outdoor retreat, and panoramic lake views from the backyard, this home has the space, style, and setting families are looking for. Mature oaks, arched architectural details, and a sweeping driveway create a warm and inviting first impression. Inside, warm hardwood floors, crown molding, and plantation shutters throughout set an elevated tone from the foyer forward. The formal dining room features wainscoting and pendant lighting, flowing naturally into the bright living room and the heart of the home. The updated kitchen showcases sage green cabinetry with brushed gold hardware, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, glass-front upper cabinets, and a breakfast nook with sliding glass door access to the backyard, perfect for morning coffee with lake views.
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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 — year not disclosed (home built 2003)
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: ~1,743 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.
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $479,560 | $418,710 | — |
| 2024 | $471,820 | $406,202 | — |
| 2023 | $493,541 | $392,915 | — |
| 2022 | $430,015 | $380,015 | — |
| 2021 | $313,266 | $313,266 | — |
| 2020 | $288,608 | $288,608 | — |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $6,135/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$8,800/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 31, 2026Closed$550,000
- Jun 25, 2026Listed$550,000
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 $305/sq ft; this home is listed at $205/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 524 E Silverthorn Lane, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081Listed by CHAD AND SANDY REAL ESTATE GROUP | Sep 2026 | $595,000 | $191 | 5/3.5 | 3,108 | 34 | 0.1 |
| 57 Puritan Road, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081Listed by COMPASS FLORIDA LLC | Sep 2026 | $732,500 | $265 | 4/3 | 2,764 | 39 | 0.4 |
| 293 Reflections Avenue, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081Listed by RICK WOOD & ASSOCIATES INC | Sep 2026 | $675,140 | $291 | 4/3.5 | 2,321 | 10 | 0.8 |
| 299 Reflections Avenue, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081Listed by RICK WOOD & ASSOCIATES INC | Sep 2026 | $731,461 | $305 | 4/3.5 | 2,396 | 23 | 0.8 |
| 285 Dawes Avenue, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081Listed by WEEKLEY HOMES REALTY | Sep 2026 | $725,000 | $306 | 3/2.5 | 2,367 | 107 | 0.8 |
| 277 Dawes Avenue, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081Listed by WEEKLEY HOMES REALTY | Sep 2026 | $764,691 | $319 | 3/2.5 | 2,399 | 28 | 0.9 |
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: 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.
The neighborhood
About Walden Chase
Walden Chase is a neighborhood in St. Johns County, FL (St. Johns County), ZIP 32081.
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