This home is in Dolphin Cove, Ponte Vedra Beach — a home near Ponte Vedra High School.
$505,0003 bd · 2 ba · 1,184 sq ft
Active·93 days on market·Dolphin Cove
9 Drum Place
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
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About this home
Dolphin Cove
New Price! SELLER OFFERING UP TO $6,000 TOWARD BUYER CLOSING COSTS WITH ACCEPTABLE OFFER! Welcome to 9 Drum Place in desirable Dolphin Cove of Ponte Vedra Beach. This beautifully updated, move-in ready home features durable tile flooring throughout, an open-concept floor plan, and an updated kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel Samsung appliances, ample cabinetry, and abundant natural light. The spacious primary suite features French doors opening to a large, fully fenced backyard with mature orange and lemon trees. Major updates include a 2022 roof, 2023 Goodman HVAC, 2024 home air purification system, and water heater replaced February 2024. Conveniently located near top-rated St. Johns County schools, beaches, golf, shopping and dining. NO HOA! Owner is a Licensed Realtor.
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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 B
Zone B evacuates after zone A in an approaching storm.
Roof: Shingle — 2022 per the listing
A recent roof is the single biggest lever on Florida homeowners-insurance pricing.
Solar potential: ~1,700 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, read at the listing’s map pin or, on lots of an acre or more, across the county parcel (state cadastral). A zone shown for part of a lot may not be where the home stands. 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
20th Ave Sabout 2 mi · 2 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Dutton Island Preserve31 min drive · 1.2 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Palm Valley Public Landingabout 8 mi · Tolomato River
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Cradle Creek Preserve Kayak Launch (Long Portage!)about 2 mi · Cradle Creek - San Pablo Creek
Closest youth league fields
Seabreeze Elementary11 min drive · Baseball
Closest grocery store
Publix6 min drive · 670 Marsh Landing Pkwy, Jacksonville Beach
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 7:39 AM, sunset 6:39 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
2025 property taxes (current owner): $4,772/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$8,100/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, NEFMLS.
History
Price & status history
- Sep 30, 2026Price change$505,000−$15,000
- Sep 15, 2026Price change$520,000−$5,000
- Aug 6, 2026Price change$525,000−$24,999
- Jul 30, 2026Listed$549,999
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 $348/sq ft; this home is listed at $427/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Starfish Court, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS | Jun 2026 | $417,000 | $321 | 4/2 | 1,300 | 3 | 0.1 |
| 175 Del Prado Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082Listed by PONTE VEDRA CLUB REALTY, INC. | Oct 2026 | $492,000 | $348 | 3/2 | 1,414 | 6 | 0.2 |
| 99 Dolphin Boulevard E, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082Listed by RE/MAX SPECIALISTS | Aug 2026 | $575,000 | $564 | 3/2 | 1,020 | 0 | 0.2 |
| 180 El Dorado Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082Listed by COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD REALTY | Sep 2026 | $450,000 | $332 | 2/2 | 1,356 | 70 | 0.3 |
| 85 Dolphin Boulevard E, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ATLANTIC PARTNERS | Aug 2026 | $533,800 | $468 | 3/2 | 1,140 | 26 | 0.3 |
| 192 Vista Grande Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082Listed by JASON MITCHELL REAL ESTATE FLORIDA, LLC. | Aug 2026 | $350,000 | $305 | 2/2 | 1,149 | 201 | 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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Amenities
Interior
Exterior
Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES FLORIDA NETWORK REALTY
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 Dolphin Cove
Dolphin Cove is a neighborhood in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (St. Johns County), ZIP 32082.
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