This home is in St Johns Forest, St. Johns — a home near Beachside High School.
Pending·101 days on market·St Johns Forest
189 St Johns Forest Boulevard
St. Johns, FL 32259
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About this home
St Johns Forest
Behind the manned gates of St. Johns Forest, this updated 6 bedroom, 4 bath residence spans more than 4,100 square feet and backs directly to a nature preserve. A private, wooded backdrop with sunset views and no rear neighbors. The home's main level features hardwood floors throughout and an extensively remodeled kitchen (2021) with quartz counters, gas range, center island, custom cabinetry and moldings. Dedicated spaces set this home apart: a private theater room with a 100-inch projection screen, a game room with wet bar, and a wine cellar. The primary suite includes a fully renovated spa-style bath (2025), and three additional baths were renovated in 2021. Generous closet space throughout keeps everything organized. The home's systems are as sound as the finishes. A new roof (2020), two new HVAC systems (2021), and a new gas water heater (2023) mean the major expenses are already handled.
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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 A — 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.
Outside all hurricane evacuation zones
This location is not in a designated storm-surge evacuation zone.
Roof: Shingle — 2020 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: ~1,732 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.
Around this address
Nearby, from public data
The closest public beach, park, water access, league fields and grocery store from this home's location.
Closest beach parking
Guana Reserve beach lot (middle)about 11 mi · 80 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Gourd Island Conservation Area10 min drive · 3.3 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Trout Creek Park Boat Rampabout 6 mi · St. Johns River - Trout Creek (St. Augustine)
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Palmetto Leaves Regional Park Canoe Launchabout 6 mi · Julington Creek - Big Davis Creek
Closest youth league fields
Durbin Crossing Park15 min drive · Baseball, Football, Lacrosse, Softball, Track, Soccer
Closest grocery store
Aldi11 min drive · 2220 County Road 210, Jacksonville
Not from the MLS. Places from FWC, FDEP, the water districts, the counties and the cities; stores from state food permits and each chain’s store list. Distances are straight-line from this home unless a drive time is shown. Fees, hours and access change, so check the agency’s page before you go.
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
2025 property taxes (current owner): $7,319/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$17,700/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
- Sep 20, 2026Pending$1,110,000
- Jul 29, 2026Price change$1,110,000−$10,000
- Jul 15, 2026Listed$1,120,000
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 $217/sq ft; this home is listed at $270/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 721 Carthage Place, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by RE/MAX SPECIALISTS | Aug 2026 | $950,000 | $234 | 5/5 | 4,060 | 27 | 0.1 |
| 165 St Johns Forest Boulevard, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS ST JOHNS | Aug 2026 | $725,000 | $217 | 4/3.5 | 3,348 | 16 | 0.1 |
| 275 Flores Way, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by RE/MAX SPECIALISTS | Sep 2026 | $725,000 | $241 | 4/3 | 3,003 | 24 | 0.2 |
| 255 St Johns Forest Boulevard, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by MOMENTUM REALTY | Jul 2026 | $875,000 | $216 | 6/5 | 4,055 | 25 | 0.3 |
| 1476 Greyfield Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by COLDWELL BANKER ANABASIS REALTY | Oct 2026 | $556,000 | $190 | 4/3 | 2,919 | 54 | 1.2 |
| 1493 Greyfield Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by COLDWELL BANKER ANABASIS REALTY | Aug 2026 | $590,000 | $202 | 4/3 | 2,918 | 4 | 1.2 |
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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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: HERRON REAL ESTATE LLC
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 St Johns Forest
St Johns Forest is a neighborhood in St. Johns County, FL (St. Johns County), ZIP 32259.
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