This home is in St. Johns — a home near Creekside High School.
Sold·Closed Jul 30, 2026·4 days on market·Recent sales in St. Johns County
1172 Wards Place
St. Johns, FL 32259
About this home
St. Johns
Diamond in the Rough - Incredible Opportunity to own in a rarely offered estate community! Location, Location, Location! Nestled on a peaceful homesite almost half-acre, this custom designed home offers endless potential for the buyer ready to make it shine. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a Loft, and a private Study, separate dining room, spacious vaulted 18 feet ceilings and 2 story fireplace in great room with wet bar, second-floor owner's retreat with a beautifully updated luxury bath. Second full bath has also been renovated! The enclosed all-season porch expands the living area about 385 sq, ft. over the 2,886 sq. ft. main house. Enjoy privacy with generous spacing between homes and NO HOA or CDD fees, saving you thousands each year. The St. Johns River is at the end of the road, with shopping, dining, top-rated St. Johns County schools, and major highways just minutes away. Bring your creativity and transform this hidden gen. Roof replaced 2024! Hurry in, Call or text today!
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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.
Hurricane evacuation zone A
Zone A evacuates first in a storm — typically coastal and surge-prone areas.
Roof: Shingle — 2024 per the listing
A recent roof is the single biggest lever on Florida homeowners-insurance pricing.
Septic system (public record) · Private well (public record)
County records indicate an onsite septic system — budget a septic inspection before closing (typically $300–$500) and expect pump-outs every 3–5 years.
Source: Florida DOH Water Management Inventory (public record).
Solar potential: ~1,264 usable sun-hours per year
Moderate solar exposure — shade or roof orientation limits panel output here.
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
North-facing backyard — the shade-and-soft-light lot
The listing reports the home facing south, which puts the backyard on the north side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:26 AM, sunset 7:00 PM.
- The rear stays out of direct sun for most of the day — the coolest lanai orientation in a Florida summer, and the softest, most even light all day.
- A pool back here gets the least direct sun: cooler water and less glare — a real preference split, so decide which camp you are in before you price it.
- Winter afternoons on the lanai run dim earlier than any other orientation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $469,947 | $469,947 | — |
| 2023 | $474,404 | $440,614 | — |
| 2022 | $400,558 | $400,558 | — |
| 2021 | $293,366 | $243,366 | — |
| 2020 | $285,840 | $265,959 | — |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $6,960/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$8,500/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 (2024), NEFMLS.
History
Price & status history
- Jul 30, 2026Closed$549,000
- Jul 7, 2026Active Under Contract$549,000
- Jul 5, 2026Listed$549,000
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 $258/sq ft; this home is listed at $190/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1144 Holly Oaks Court, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by REMAX WELCOME HOME | Sep 2026 | $865,000 | $243 | 5/3.5 | 3,559 | 20 | 0.4 |
| 1014 Fruit Cove Road, Fruit Cove, FL 32259Listed by SERVICE REALTY, LLC | Sep 2026 | $580,000 | $227 | 4/3 | 2,552 | 65 | 0.9 |
| 405 Lolly Lane, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRST COAST | Aug 2026 | $478,000 | $220 | 4/2 | 2,170 | 0 | 0.9 |
| 1100 Creekwood Way N, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by HANEY SIGNATURE REALTY LLC | Aug 2026 | $739,000 | $274 | 4/3 | 2,700 | 15 | 1.2 |
| 1304 Honeysuckle Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32259Listed by THE LEGENDS OF REAL ESTATE | Sep 2026 | $726,100 | $264 | 5/3 | 2,747 | 3 | 1.3 |
| 1204 Cunningham Creek Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC | Sep 2026 | $600,000 | $258 | 4/3 | 2,328 | 2 | 1.4 |
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
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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: RE/MAX UNLIMITED
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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