This home is in Sebastian Cove, St. Augustine — a pool home in St. Johns County.
Active Under Contract·55 days on market·Sebastian Cove
448 Old Hickory Forest Road
St. Augustine, FL 32084
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About this home
Sebastian Cove
RESORT-STYLE LIVING | .42-ACRE PRESERVE LOT | HEATED SALTWATER POOL & SPA | NO CDD. 448 Old Hickory Forest, where refined Florida living meets exceptional indoor-outdoor entertaining. Set on an expansive .42-acre homesite with tranquil preserve views, this beautifully 4-bedroom, 3-bath residence offers privacy, versatility and a spectacular backyard retreat--all in a highly desirable St. Augustine location. The showpiece of this home is the incredible resort-style outdoor living space. Step outside to a brand-new heated saltwater pool and spa, creating your own private oasis surrounded by a spacious fenced backyard and peaceful natural backdrop. A fully equipped outdoor kitchen, charming gazebo and covered lanai provide multiple areas for entertaining, dining and relaxing year-round. From weekend pool parties and summer barbecues to quiet evenings overlooking the preserve, this backyard was designed to embrace the Florida lifestyle. Inside, an open and inviting floor plan.
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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.
Outside all hurricane evacuation zones
This location is not in a designated storm-surge evacuation zone.
Roof: Shingle — year not disclosed (home built 2017)
Roof age drives Florida insurance pricing more than anything else — worth confirming before you offer.
Solar potential: ~1,756 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.
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
Mussallem Beachfront Park24 min drive · 48 parking spaces
Closest park or preserve
Twelve Mile Swamp Conservation Area5 min drive · 2.2 mi of trails
Closest public boat ramp
Vilano Public Boat Rampabout 5 mi · Tolomato River / St. Augustine Inlet
Closest kayak & paddleboard launch
San Sebastian River at Highway 16 Roadside Primitive Accessabout 4 mi · San Sebastian River
Closest youth league fields
Collier-Blocker-Puryear Park10 min drive · Basketball, Football, Lacrosse
Closest grocery store
Publix7 min drive · 955 State Road 16, Saint 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.
Sun & Light
East-facing backyard — the morning-light lot
The listing reports the home facing west, which puts the backyard and pool on the east side. Today at this address: sunrise 7:33 AM, sunset 6:47 PM.
- A pool back here warms with the morning and sits in shade by late afternoon: cooler water than a west lot, and evening swims without the glare.
- 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): $6,914/yr
Estimated taxes if purchased at asking price: ~$11,000/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 29, 2026Active Under Contract$690,000
- Aug 28, 2026Listed$690,000
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 $278/sq ft; this home is listed at $255/sq ft.
| Address | Closed | Price | $/sq ft | Bd/Ba | Sq ft | DOM | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 306 S Hamilton Springs Road, St. Augustine, FL 32084Listed by FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MTG LLC | May 2026 | $445,000 | $219 | 4/3 | 2,033 | 7 | 0.2 |
| 34 Estero Court, St. Augustine, FL 32084Listed by BEACH STATE REALTY | Jul 2026 | $796,500 | $278 | 4/3.5 | 2,861 | 58 | 1 |
| 620 Montiano Circle, St. Augustine, FL 32084Listed by MAXREV, LLC | Mar 2026 | $662,000 | $300 | 4/2 | 2,209 | 1 | 1.1 |
| 133 Cypress Bluff Way, St. Augustine, FL 32084Listed by DREES REALTY | Apr 2026 | $439,990 | $228 | 4/2 | 1,928 | 405 | 1.3 |
| 96 Cypress Bluff Way, St. Augustine, FL 32084Listed by DREES REALTY | Mar 2026 | $465,000 | $225 | 3/2 | 2,066 | 252 | 1.3 |
| 367 Mission Trace Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS ST JOHNS | Jun 2026 | $540,000 | $283 | 3/2 | 1,906 | 63 | 1.6 |
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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Additional Information
Listing Courtesy of: COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD 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.
The neighborhood
About Sebastian Cove
Sebastian Cove is a neighborhood in St. Augustine, FL (St. Johns County), ZIP 32084.
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