This home is in Madeira, St. Augustine — a new construction home in St. Johns County.
Active·91 days on market·Madeira
481 Maralinda Drive
St. Augustine, FL 32095
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About this home
Madeira
This floorplan opens from a welcoming porch into an entry that flows into a spacious kitchen with a 5-burner gas cooktop, an island with built-in seating space, and a large walk-in pantry. The dining area connects seamlessly to the family room, featuring a wall of windows with a sliding glass door that opens to the extended covered backyard lanai. The home plan includes a flex room near the entry, offering a versatile space for a home office or hobby area. The private primary bedroom at the rear of the home connects to a primary bath with a glass-enclosed shower, dual vanities, and a large walk-in closet. Two secondary bedrooms share a full bathroom. A laundry room and a drop zone provide convenient everyday organization. This home plan includes a two-car garage.
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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 (shaded) — moderate flood risk (0.2% annual chance)
Flood insurance is optional but often inexpensive here — worth pricing.
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: material not specified — year not disclosed (home built 2026)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,810 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
East-facing backyard — the morning-light lot
The listing reports the home facing west, which puts the backyard on the east side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:25 AM, sunset 6:58 PM.
- The rear takes the sunrise and the gentle morning sun, then goes shaded through the afternoon — the classic comfortable-summer-evening lanai in Florida.
- A pool back here warms with the morning and sits in shade by late afternoon: cooler water than a west lot, and evening swims without the glare.
- The front of the home carries the hot western afternoon instead of your living space.
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
2025 property taxes (current owner): $4,821/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$12,100/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, NEFMLS.
History
Price & status history
- Aug 20, 2026Price change$755,900−$192,000
- Jul 13, 2026Listed$947,900
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 $313/sq ft; this home is listed at $367/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 343 Lamego Lane, St. Augustine, FL 32095Listed by PERRY HOMES | Sep 2026 | $733,958 | $313 | 4/3 | 2,343 | 37 | 0.1 |
| 370 Lamego Lane, St. Augustine, FL 32095Listed by PERRY HOMES | Jun 2026 | $535,000 | $260 | 3/2 | 2,057 | 119 | 0.2 |
| 126 Pescado Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32095Listed by DAVIDSON REALTY, INC. | Aug 2026 | $520,000 | $245 | 3/2 | 2,126 | 76 | 0.4 |
| 50 Pescado Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32095Listed by COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY | Jul 2026 | $720,000 | $330 | 2/2 | 2,182 | 35 | 0.4 |
| 200 Tesoro Terrace, St. Augustine, FL 32095Listed by GPS REALTY LLC | Sep 2026 | $749,059 | $321 | 3/2.5 | 2,334 | 0 | 0.5 |
| 168 Plaza Del Rio Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084Listed by MCGUIRE REALTY GROUP | Aug 2026 | $460,000 | $224 | 3/2.5 | 2,058 | 221 | 0.8 |
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: PERRY HOMES
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 Madeira
Madeira is a neighborhood in St. Johns County, FL (St. Johns County), ZIP 32095.
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