This home is in Rivertown Forest, St. Johns — a waterfront home in St. Johns County.
Pending·90 days on market·Rivertown Forest
63 Grand Lakes Drive
St. Johns, FL 32259
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About this home
Rivertown Forest
Lot 117 - The Norwood offers the flexibility today's homeowners want, with 2,474 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. A versatile first-floor flex room can be used as a home office, playroom, or hobby space, while the spacious upstairs loft provides room for a media area, game room, or additional gathering space. The open-concept Great Room, dining area, and kitchen create a seamless flow for everyday living and entertaining. A large kitchen island overlooks the main living area, while expansive windows and sliding glass doors fill the home with natural light and extend living outdoors to the lanai. Upstairs, the loft separates the secondary bedrooms from the owner's suite, creating added privacy and a relaxing retreat. Located in RiverTown, residents enjoy access to scenic trails, parks, lakes, preserves, and the beauty of the St. Johns River.
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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.
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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 F
Zone F evacuates after zones A, B, C, D, E in an approaching storm.
Roof: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 2026)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
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 (north)about 19 mi · 70 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Alpine Groves Park7 min drive · 1 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Knight's Boat Ramp and Marina on Black Creekabout 3 mi · St. Johns River - Black Creek
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Alpine Groves Park Canoe and Kayak Launchabout 2 mi · St. Johns River
Closest youth league fields
Rivertown Park10 min drive · Baseball, Football, Lacrosse, Softball, Track
Closest grocery store
Publix9 min drive · 205 Rivertown Shops Dr, Saint Johns
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.
Sun & Light
Southwest-facing backyard — long light and winter sunsets
The listing reports the home facing northeast, which puts the backyard on the southwest side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:32 AM, sunset 6:51 PM.
- 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.
- Summer late-afternoons run hot, and shading the lanai’s west edge earns its keep.
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.
History
Price & status history
- Sep 21, 2026Pending$515,990
- Sep 17, 2026Price change$515,990−$2,010
- Jul 30, 2026Price change$518,000−$1,000
- Jul 21, 2026Listed$519,000
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 $223/sq ft; this home is listed at $209/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 442 Appalachian Trail, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by MATTAMY REAL ESTATE SERVICES | Oct 2026 | $541,657 | $216 | 5/3 | 2,511 | 38 | 0.1 |
| 434 Appalachian Trail, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by MATTAMY REAL ESTATE SERVICES | Oct 2026 | $468,432 | $223 | 3/2.5 | 2,096 | 18 | 0.1 |
| 457 Appalachian Trail, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by MATTAMY REAL ESTATE SERVICES | Oct 2026 | $532,000 | $212 | 5/3 | 2,511 | 57 | 0.1 |
| 428 Appalachian Trail, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by MATTAMY REAL ESTATE SERVICES | Sep 2026 | $448,561 | $258 | 3/2 | 1,738 | 21 | 0.1 |
| 204 Holly Creek Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by MATTAMY REAL ESTATE SERVICES | Sep 2026 | $619,000 | $207 | 4/2.5 | 2,987 | 0 | 0.1 |
| 365 Holly Creek Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by MATTAMY REAL ESTATE SERVICES | Sep 2026 | $672,758 | $225 | 5/4 | 2,987 | 11 | 0.3 |
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: MATTAMY REAL ESTATE SERVICES
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 Rivertown Forest
Rivertown Forest is a neighborhood in RiverTown, FL (St. Johns County), ZIP 32259.
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