This home is in St. Johns.
Active·17 days on market
535 Dry Branch Way
St. Johns, FL 32259
About this home
St. Johns
Welcome home to this beautifully maintained townhome in Riverside at Julington Creek Plantation. The bright, inviting open floor plan is ideal for entertaining and features a spacious kitchen with a large island and granite countertops. Enjoy two outdoor living areas, including an expanded screened lanai and an additional patio. Downstairs, an extra flex space can serve as a dining room or in-home office, with a convenient half bath nearby. Recent updates include a 2026 range, 2026 microwave, 2023 HVAC, 2023 water heater, 2023 dishwasher, 2023 roof, and 2021 hardwood floors. Upstairs, two generously sized bedrooms each offer a private bathroom and walk-in closet, along with an additional linen closet and a walk-in laundry room. Inside the gated Riverside community residents enjoy access to a Private Pool, Clubhouse, Playground, Sidewalks and Dog Waste Stations. Residents also enjoy access to two additional amenity centers within JCP. Walkable to schools & shopping.
Cost to own
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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).
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $227,986 | $0 | — |
| 2023 | $223,565 | $0 | — |
| 2022 | $216,510 | $0 | — |
| 2021 | $162,460 | $0 | ▲ $283 |
| 2020 | $156,400 | $0 | — |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $1,218/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$4,000/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.
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 — 2023 per the listing
A recent roof is the single biggest lever on Florida homeowners-insurance pricing.
Sewer & public water · JEA
County records show this parcel on central sewer served by JEA — no septic system to inspect or maintain.
Source: Florida DOH Water Management Inventory (public record).
Solar potential: ~1,714 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.
History
Price & status history
- Jul 9, 2026Listed$248,000
History tracked by kristafracke.com from the live MLS feed. Earlier changes may predate tracking.
Features
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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: REAL BROKER LLC
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by realMLS (Northeast Florida MLS).
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