This home is in Arbor Mill, St. Augustine — a waterfront home in St. Johns County.
Sold·Closed Sep 18, 2026·17 days on market·Recent sales in Arbor Mill·Arbor Mill
163 Vivian James Drive
St. Augustine, FL 32092
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About this home
Arbor Mill
Built in 2019 and thoughtfully designed for modern Florida living, this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 3 full bath home with a dedicated office overlooks a peaceful, stocked pond and offers exceptional indoor-outdoor living in the highly desirable Arbor Mill community. Arbor Mill complements the lifestyle with resort-style amenities including a community pool, clubhouse, tennis and pickleball courts, playground, sports fields, dog park, and the added convenience of dedicated RV and boat storage. From the moment you step inside the home, soaring ceilings, 9-foot interior doors, abundant natural light, and an open-concept floor plan create an inviting sense of space, while the spacious great room is anchored by custom built-ins and a contemporary electric fireplace featuring adjustable LED lighting and supplemental heat. At the heart of the home, the chef's kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, showcasing an oversized granite island, abundant white cabinet
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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).
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 A
Zone A evacuates first in a storm — typically coastal and surge-prone areas.
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: ~1,739 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 dirt lotabout 12 mi · 60 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Gourd Island Conservation Area18 min drive · 3.3 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Trout Creek Park Boat Rampabout 2 mi · St. Johns River - Trout Creek (St. Augustine)
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Williams Park Canoe/Kayak Launchabout 8 mi · Saint Johns River
Closest youth league fields
Pacetti Bay School Fields10 min drive · Baseball
Closest grocery store
Publix8 min drive · 1975 Silverleaf Pkwy, Saint Augustine
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
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 7:33 AM, sunset 6:48 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.
- 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
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $477,016 | $426,294 | — |
| 2024 | $503,943 | $453,943 | — |
| 2023 | $500,041 | $281,648 | — |
| 2022 | $424,281 | $271,988 | — |
| 2021 | $338,284 | $262,610 | — |
| 2020 | $308,294 | $258,294 | — |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $6,237/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$10,100/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 (2025), NEFMLS.
History
Price & status history
- Oct 2, 2026Closed$639,000
- Aug 10, 2026Active Under Contract$639,000
- Jul 23, 2026Listed$639,000
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 $241/sq ft; this home is listed at $254/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Athens Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by WATSON REALTY CORP | Sep 2026 | $500,000 | $220 | 4/2 | 2,268 | 151 | 0.2 |
| 479 Athens Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by ROUND TABLE REALTY | Sep 2026 | $622,000 | $241 | 3/2.5 | 2,577 | 17 | 0.3 |
| 324 Silver Glen Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by FLUID REALTY, LLC. | Sep 2026 | $362,500 | $136 | 4/2.5 | 2,668 | 7 | 0.7 |
| 93 Scarlet Rose Lane, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS ST. AUGUSTINE | Sep 2026 | $750,000 | $280 | 5/4 | 2,679 | 5 | 0.8 |
| 2080 Crown Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by COMPASS FLORIDA LLC | Oct 2026 | $625,000 | $238 | 4/3 | 2,626 | 90 | 0.9 |
| 2064 Crown Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092Listed by VENTURE DEVELOPMENT REALTY | Sep 2026 | $745,000 | $282 | 3/3 | 2,645 | 406 | 1 |
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.
Features
School Information
Community Information
Amenities
Interior
Exterior
Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: HOUSE & HAVEN
Sold by: WATSON REALTY CORP (buyer's brokerage)
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.
The neighborhood
About Arbor Mill
Arbor Mill is a neighborhood in St. Johns County, FL (St. Johns County), ZIP 32092.
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