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232 Sandcastles Court

Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

$675,000$782/sqftEst. $3,481/moMLS# 2159737

Beds

Baths

863

Sq Ft

1982

Built

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Garage

Pool

About this home

Fernandina Beach

Wake up to breathtaking Atlantic Ocean views from this beautifully remodeled, 4th-floor Sandcastles Villa, perfectly positioned within the gated Omni Amelia Island Plantation community. Adjacent to the Omni Resort, offering the ideal blend of coastal luxury, convenience, and investment potential. Thoughtfully redesigned with raised ceilings and an open-concept layout, the living, dining, and kitchen spaces are filled with natural light and showcase stunning ocean views from nearly every angle. Upgraded flooring runs throughout, creating a clean, seamless look that's perfect for beach living. The updated kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and overlooks the dining and living areas, making entertaining effortless. A spacious living room opens to a private balcony where you can relax to the sound of the waves, while the generous bedroom also enjoys balcony access and includes an updated en suite bath with a granite vanity and oversized tiled shower.

Cost to own

Mortgage calculator

Home Price

$675,000

Down Payment: 20%

$135,000

Interest Rate: 6.69%

Loan Term

Monthly Payment

$3,481

Principal & Interest: $3,481

Property taxes (est.): $932

Insurance (est.): $450

Estimated Total Monthly

$4,863

*30-year loan at 6.69% APR (avg 30-yr rate 2026-08-06, 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.

Cost to own

True monthly cost

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

Principal & interest20% down · 6.69% · 30yr$3,481

Property taxesest. at asking price, Nassau County$932

HOAbilled annually$208

Estimated total, before insurance$4,621/mo

Seller’s 2025 tax billper the MLS — includes any CDD / assessments$6,275/yr · $523/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).

Cost to own

Taxes & assessment

2025 property taxes (current owner): $6,275/yr

Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$11,200/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 435 current Nassau listings and includes typical non-ad-valorem assessments; actual taxes depend on exemptions and taxing district. Sources: Florida DOR certified tax roll, NEFMLS.

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: Concrete — year not disclosed (home built 1982)

Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.

Sewer (public record) · Public water (record)

County records show this parcel on central sewer — no septic system to inspect or maintain.

Source: Florida DOH Water Management Inventory (public record).

Solar potential: ~1,793 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.

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