This home is in Beacon Lake, St. Augustine — a home near Beachside High School.
Sold·Closed Aug 26, 2026·8 days on market·Recent sales in Beacon Lake·Beacon Lake
179 Fresnel Lane
St. Augustine, FL 32095
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About this home
Beacon Lake
A heated saltwater pool, relaxing pond views, and over 3,300 square feet of beautifully designed living space set the stage for this exceptional home in the highly sought-after Beacon Lake community. This 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence blends comfort, style, and functionality, offering the perfect setting for everyday living and effortless entertaining. From the moment you arrive, the spacious covered front porch and charming paver walkway create a warm first impression. Inside, the inviting foyer opens to a bright, open layout filled with upgraded finishes, including crown molding, recessed lighting, custom wall details, tile plank flooring downstairs, and luxury vinyl plank flooring upstairs. Every room has been designed with both everyday life and entertaining in mind. The heart of the home is the stunning kitchen, featuring warm wood cabinetry, granite countertops, a striking tile backsplash, upgraded vent hood, gas cooktop, oversized island with additional storage, and breakfast
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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 2019)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,781 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.
Sun & Light
Southwest-facing backyard — long light and winter sunsets
The listing reports the home facing northeast, which puts the backyard and pool on the southwest side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:25 AM, sunset 7:00 PM.
- Summer late-afternoons run hot; a pool here is warm and sunset-lit, and shading the lanai’s west edge earns its keep.
- The rear carries sun from midday deep into the evening, and in winter the sun sets almost straight into this exposure — the longest usable outdoor light of the diagonal lots.
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 | $675,299 | $0 | — |
| 2023 | $622,986 | $410,446 | — |
| 2022 | $551,628 | $397,035 | — |
| 2021 | $451,898 | $384,015 | — |
| 2020 | $423,937 | $423,937 | — |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $3,986/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$15,400/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
- Aug 26, 2026Closed$975,000
- Jul 20, 2026Active Under Contract$975,000
- Jul 9, 2026Listed$975,000
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 $265/sq ft; this home is listed at $292/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Hutchinson Lane, St. Augustine, FL 32095Listed by COWFORD REALTY & DESIGN LLC | Aug 2026 | $990,000 | $265 | 5/5 | 3,733 | 10 | 0.2 |
| 53 Lumen Court, St. Augustine, FL 32095Listed by COLDWELL BANKER ANABASIS REALTY | Oct 2026 | $750,000 | $226 | 4/4 | 3,315 | 68 | 0.3 |
| 129 Silver Creek Place, St. Augustine, FL 32095Listed by MARK SPAIN REAL ESTATE | Oct 2026 | $447,000 | $180 | 3/2.5 | 2,477 | 34 | 0.6 |
| 76 Tahiti Cove, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC | Aug 2026 | $810,000 | $239 | 4/3 | 3,385 | 88 | 0.6 |
| 264 Topside Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by WATSON REALTY CORP | Oct 2026 | $940,000 | $297 | 4/3 | 3,161 | 18 | 0.7 |
| 306 Tortola Way, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by ROUND TABLE REALTY | Aug 2026 | $977,750 | $309 | 4/3 | 3,161 | 81 | 0.7 |
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: MOMENTUM REALTY
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 Beacon Lake
Beacon Lake is a neighborhood in St. Johns County, FL (St. Johns County), ZIP 32095.
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