This home is in Hastings — a home near Pedro Menendez High School.
$755,000Sold4 bd · 3 ba · 2,507 sq ft
Sold·Closed Nov 13, 2026·27 days on market·Recent sales in Southern St. Johns County
7948 Washington Avenue
Hastings, FL 32145
About this home
Hastings
Experience the perfect blend of modern luxury and peaceful country living in this like-new modern farmhouse, ideally situated on over an acre in desirable St. Johns County with no HOA and no CDD fees. Offering 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and a versatile flex room, this exceptional home delivers the space, style, and freedom today's buyers are searching for. The striking board-and-batten exterior and expansive front porch create timeless curb appeal and invite you to slow down and enjoy the tranquil surroundings. Inside, soaring vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, and luxury vinyl plank flooring flow throughout the thoughtfully designed open-concept floor plan. The spacious living room is anchored by a beautiful electric fireplace, creating a warm and inviting gathering space for family and friends.
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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 (the whole 1.1-acre lot)
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.
Outside all hurricane evacuation zones
This location is not in a designated storm-surge evacuation zone.
Roof: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 2024)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,663 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.
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, 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
Crescent Beach Parkabout 12 mi · 104 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Deep Creek Conservation Areaabout 2 mi · 4.1 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Deep Creek at County Road 207 Primitive Accessabout 2 mi · St. Johns River - Deep Creek
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
Vail Point Park – Paddlecraft Dockabout 11 mi · Moultrie Creek
Closest youth league fields
Gamble Rogers School Fieldsabout 9 mi · Soccer
Closest grocery store
Aldiabout 9 mi · 181 Blackford Way, St. 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.
Cost to own
Taxes & assessment
| Year | Market value | Taxable value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $660,152 | $660,152 | — |
2025 property taxes (current owner): $9,075/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$11,900/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 1,526 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 (2026), NEFMLS.
History
Price & status history
- Nov 13, 2026Closed$759,000
- Sep 2, 2026Active Under Contract$759,000
- Aug 21, 2026Price change$759,000−$20,000
- Aug 6, 2026Listed$779,000
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 $316/sq ft; this home is listed at $301/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7961 Jefferson Avenue, Hastings, FL 32145Listed by TIMBER TO TIDES REALTY LLC | Jun 2025 | $580,000 | $316 | 3/2.5 | 1,838 | 187 | 0.1 |
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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Features
School Information
Community Information
Amenities
Interior
Exterior
Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: WATSON REALTY CORP
Sold by: EXIT MAGNOLIA POINT REALTY (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.
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