This home is in Celestina, St. Johns — a home near Creekside High School.
Sold·Closed Sep 18, 2026·11 days on market·Recent sales in Celestina·Celestina
352 Arella Way
St. Johns, FL 32259
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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..
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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 — 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 homeAs 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.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Lacaille Avenue, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by BETTER HOMES & GARDENS REAL ESTATE LIFESTYLES REALTY | Jul 2026 | $660,000 | $207 | 4/2.5 | 3,193 | 71 | 0.4 |
| 409 Starlis Place, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS SOUTHSIDE | Sep 2026 | $579,900 | $242 | 4/3 | 2,400 | 2 | 0.6 |
| 1608 E Kayla Court, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by TAH FLORIDA LLC | Aug 2026 | $565,000 | $181 | 5/3.5 | 3,118 | 7 | 0.6 |
| 133 Dragonfly Drive, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by MAINSTAY BROKERAGE LLC | Aug 2026 | $439,000 | $192 | 4/3 | 2,284 | 31 | 0.8 |
| 1844 W Windy Way, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by MARK SPAIN REAL ESTATE | Sep 2026 | $510,000 | $217 | 4/3 | 2,347 | 49 | 1 |
| 1684 Fenton Avenue, St. Johns, FL 32259Listed by TAH FLORIDA LLC | Sep 2026 | $585,000 | $201 | 5/3 | 2,909 | 44 | 1.1 |
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.
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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.
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This home sold on Sep 18, 2026. If you own nearby and want to know what this sale means for your value, or you're shopping this street, I can walk you through it.
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