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Sold·Closed Sep 18, 2026·11 days on market·Recent sales in Celestina·Celestina

352 Arella Way

St. Johns, FL 32259

$659,900sold priceListed at $659,900 · 100% of asking$238/sqftMLS# 2157354
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,770
Sq Ft
2019
Built
3
Garage
No
Pool

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FEMA Zone XHOA $170/mo11,761 sqft lotSingle Family Residence1 story

About this home

Celestina

Beautiful Carlyle floor plan featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a 3-car garage on a private preserve lot with an extended driveway. Lennar's Everything's Included® package offers a dramatic glass front door, 10' ceilings, 8' interior doors, quartz countertops, 42'' cabinets, and Frigidaire® Professional Series stainless steel appliances with a 5-burner gas cooktop, double wall ovens, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator. Wood-look tile in main living areas, crown molding, 5¼'' baseboards, tankless water heater, Amazon™ Smart Home, pre-wired security, window blinds, screened paver lanai, paver driveway, and irrigation. Spacious primary suite features dual walk-in closets, dual vanities, an oversized shower, and ample storage throughout. Enjoy Celestina's clubhouse, pool, playground, and dog park. Zoned for top-rated St. Johns County schools and minutes away from new Durbin shopping center..

Cost to own

True monthly cost

What this home actually costs per month at the asking price — not just the mortgage.

Principal & interest20% down · 7.4% · 30yr$3,655
Property taxesest. at asking price, St. Johns County$878
HOAbilled monthly$170
Estimated total, before insurance$4,703/mo
Seller’s 2025 tax billper the MLS — includes any CDD / assessments$5,845/yr · $487/mo
  • • 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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Cost to own

Mortgage calculator

$659,900
$131,980
Loan Term
Monthly Payment
$3,655
Principal & Interest: $3,655
Property taxes (est.): $878
Insurance (est.): $440
Estimated Total Monthly
$4,973
*30-year loan at 7.4% APR (avg 30-yr rate 2026-10-08, Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). Taxes use the county effective rate; insurance is a rough estimate — Florida premiums swing with roof age and flood zone (see the Reality Check). Actual costs may vary.

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 E

Zone E evacuates after zones A, B, C, D in an approaching storm.

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: ~1,758 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 home

As of August 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

Northeast-facing backyard — summer sunrises, all-day cool

The listing reports the home facing southwest, which puts the backyard on the northeast side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:25 AM, sunset 7:00 PM.

  • The rear catches early summer sun (the sun rises almost straight into this exposure in June), then stays comfortable and shaded through the heat of the day.
  • The coolest diagonal for a lanai; a pool here trades warmth for comfort.

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): $5,845/yr

Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$10,500/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 18, 2026Closed$659,900
  • Sep 13, 2026Pending$659,900
  • Aug 19, 2026Active Under Contract$659,900
  • Aug 7, 2026Active$659,900
  • Aug 6, 2026Price change$659,900−$10,100
  • Jul 25, 2026Listed$670,000

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 $207/sq ft; this home is listed at $238/sq ft.

AddressClosedPrice$/sq ftBd/BaSq ftDOMMiles
48 Lacaille Avenue, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by BETTER HOMES & GARDENS REAL ESTATE LIFESTYLES REALTYJul 2026$660,000$2074/2.53,193710.4
409 Starlis Place, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS SOUTHSIDESep 2026$579,900$2424/32,40020.6
1608 E Kayla Court, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by TAH FLORIDA LLCAug 2026$565,000$1815/3.53,11870.6
133 Dragonfly Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by MAINSTAY BROKERAGE LLCAug 2026$439,000$1924/32,284310.8
1844 W Windy Way, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by MARK SPAIN REAL ESTATESep 2026$510,000$2174/32,347491
1684 Fenton Avenue, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by TAH FLORIDA LLCSep 2026$585,000$2015/32,909441.1

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

Price$659,900
Price / Sq Ft$238
Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3.00
Full Baths3
Square Footage2,770
Acres0.27 acres
Year Built2019
TypeResidential
Sub-TypeSingle Family Residence
StyleContemporary
Property ConditionUpdated/Remodeled
StatusClosed
# of Garages3
Has PoolNo
Is WaterfrontNo
Gated CommunityYes
Direction FacesSouthwest

School Information

Community Information

Address352 Arella Way, St. Johns, FL 32259
Area301-Julington Creek/Switzerland
SubdivisionCelestina
CitySt. Johns
CountySt. Johns
StateFL
Zip Code32259
Lot Size11,761.2 sq ft
Parcel Number0057321560
ZoningResidential

Amenities

AmenitiesPool, Basketball Court, Children's Pool, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated, Jogging Path, Management - Full Time, Management- On Site, Playground, Tennis Court(s)
Community FeaturesSidewalks, Suburban, Street Lights, Gated, Curbs
UtilitiesCable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
SewerPublic Sewer
Water SourcePublic
ParkingGarage, Garage Door Opener
ViewTrees/Woods

Interior

Interior FeaturesBreakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, His and Hers Closets, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bathroom - Shower No Tub, Primary Downstairs, Smart Home, Smart Thermostat, Split Bedrooms, Walk-In Closet(s)
AppliancesConvection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Freezer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
HeatingElectric, Heat Pump
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
FlooringCarpet, Tile
# of Stories1
LevelsOne
LaundryGas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Lower Level, Washer Hookup
SecurityGated with Guard, Key Card Entry, Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior

Lot DescriptionCul-De-Sac, Irregular Lot, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Wooded
Patio / PorchCovered, Rear Porch, Screened
RoofShingle
ConstructionFiber Cement
Road SurfaceAsphalt
Road FrontagePrivate Road

Additional Information

Date ListedAugust 7, 2026
Days on Market11
HOA Fees$170 / Monthly
HOA FrequencyMonthly
HOA NameCelestina Home owners Association
Tax Amount$5,845.35
Tax Year2025
Listing TermsCash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan
55+ CommunityNo
New ConstructionNo

Listing Courtesy of: KELLER WILLIAMS ST JOHNS

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 Celestina

Celestina is a neighborhood in St. Johns County, FL (St. Johns County), ZIP 32259.

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