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Active·46 days on market·Davis Shores

251 S Matanzas Boulevard

St. Augustine, FL 32080

$3,500,000$1155/sqftEst. $18,049/moMLS# 2152493

Beds

Baths

3,031

Sq Ft

1988

Built

—

Garage

Yes

Pool

About this home

Davis Shores

Experience the finest waterfront living in this extraordinary Intracoastal-front pool home in the highly sought-after Davis Shores community. Completely reimagined and rebuilt with exceptional craftsmanship and luxury finishes over the past two years, this stunning home offers an unparalleled blend of modern elegance, resort-style amenities, and breathtaking views. Perfectly positioned to capture sweeping vistas of the Intracoastal Waterway and the iconic skyline of Historic Downtown St. Augustine, this exceptional property was designed to embrace its spectacular waterfront setting. Expansive windows throughout the home frame panoramic water views and unforgettable sunsets, creating a constantly changing backdrop of natural beauty.

Cost to own

Mortgage calculator

Home Price

$3,500,000

Down Payment: 20%

$700,000

Interest Rate: 6.69%

Loan Term

Monthly Payment

$18,049

Principal & Interest: $18,049

Property taxes (est.): $4,657

Insurance (est.): $2,333

Estimated Total Monthly

$25,040

*30-year loan at 6.69% APR (avg 30-yr rate 2026-08-06, Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). Taxes use the county effective rate; insurance is a rough estimate — Florida premiums swing with roof age and flood zone (see the Reality Check). Actual costs may vary.

Cost to own

True monthly cost

What this home actually costs per month at the asking price — not just the mortgage.

Principal & interest20% down · 6.69% · 30yr$18,049

Property taxesest. at asking price, St. Johns County$4,657

Estimated total, before insurance$22,707/mo

• 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.

Cost to own

Taxes & assessment

Last sold: $1,295,000 in July 2023(county public record, not MLS data)

Year	Market value	Taxable value	Change
2025	$1,011,993	$0	—
2024	$984,805	$0	—
2023	$941,228	$941,228	—
2022	$911,487	$372,189	—
2021	$764,516	$359,892	—
2020	$767,484	$354,233	—

2025 property taxes (current owner): $259/yr

Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$55,900/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.

Storms & insurance

Florida Reality Check

The storm-and-insurance facts every Florida buyer should know up front.

Zone AE — high-risk flood zone (Special Flood Hazard Area)

Lenders require flood insurance for financed purchases here.

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: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 1988)

Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.

Sewer · FL0021938 - City of Saint Augustine WWTP - customer accounts · Public water (record)

County records show this parcel on central sewer served by FL0021938 - City of Saint Augustine WWTP - customer accounts — no septic system to inspect or maintain.

Source: Florida DOH Water Management Inventory (public record).

Solar potential: ~1,791 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 home

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 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.

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